The Ultimate Freelancing Guide

15/03/2020

"While everyone is panicking, the Earth is healing"

THERE IS SO MUCH FEAR ABOUT COVID-19
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And, what if.... WHAT IF?
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If we subscribe to the philosophy that life is always working out for us, that there is an intelligence far greater than humans at work.
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That all is interconnected. What if the virus is here to help us? To reset. To remember. To re-evaluate, what is truly important.
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Reconnecting with family and community. Reducing travel so that the environment, the skies, the air, our lungs all get a break.
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Parts of China are seeing blue sky and clouds for the first time in forever with the factories being shut down. Working from home rather than commuting to work (less pollution, more personal time). Reconnecting with family as there is more time at home.
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An invitation to turn inwards -- a deep meditation -- rather than the usual extroverted going out to self-soothe.
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To reconnect with self -- what is really important to me?
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A reset economically. The working poor. The lack of healthcare access for over 30 million in the US. The need for paid sick leave. How hard does one need to work to be able to live, to have a life outside of work?
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And, washing our hands -- how did that become a "new" thing that we needed to remember. But, yes, we did. The presence of Grace for all. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There is a shift underway in our society -- what if it is one that is favorable for us? What if this virus is an ally in our evolution? That is in our remembrance of what it means to be connected, humane, living a simpler life, to be less impactful/ more kind to our environment.

At this moment, due to many lockdowns around the world, there are less cars, less planes, less ships, less pollution. But what if while we are panicking, mother earth is healing.
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An offering from my heart this morning. Offered as another perspective. Another way of relating to this virus, this unfolding, this evolution. It was time for a change, we all knew that. And, change has arrived. What if?
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Words by: Gutpreet Gill
Photo from: We don't deserve this planet

11/03/2020

FYI: So buying a product manufactured by China is Safe.

FACT: The new coronavirus cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in China or any countries reporting COVID-19 cases.
If you think a surface may be contaminated, use a disinfectant to clean it.

12/01/2020

Here’s a look at the highest-paying freelance jobs that should be in great demand in 2020, according to Upwork.
Be inform. Click the link below.

The 25 highest-paying freelance jobs in 2020 where you can earn $90,000 or more range from contract law and data visualization analyst to digital marketing consultant, according to Upwork.

02/01/2020

Having a client will not happen in just a snap. A VA needs to establish credible and reliable profile to attract clients online.

Don't miss this 5 best freelance websites you should try to offer your service and expertise.

Create. Find. Earn.

Rather than hiring someone in house to help you with your tasks, hire a virtual assistant. We rank the top freelance websites for virtual assistants.

01/01/2020

Time is one of the most important thing we shouldn't take for granted. Make your every second productive.
Start your VA career now.

Click the link below to learn more.

Everything you needed to know about productivity and how to hack your way to a more productive you

31/12/2019

Virtual Assistants are Freelancers. They could do a range of tasks. They could be whatever the employer needs them to be at any time. Being a Freelancer Virtual Assistant doesn't mean you are "FREE", it requires total commitment.

29/12/2019

Tired of everyday posting in your social media accounts? Here's the deal you cannot refuse. Introducing, HOOTSUITE.

Hootsuite is one of the social media management system or tool. It helps you keep track and manage your social network channels. You can view streams for multiple network such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+

According to iga.me, Here is the Top 7 reasons why you want to consider hootsuite:

1. Monitor Multiple Streams in one place.
2. You have a team managing your social empire.
3. Managing customer service on Twitter.
4. Post you want to cross post in your google+ page.
5. Completely cross platforms
6. Get free reports by email.
7. You want to connect lots of services together.

Why bother posting everyday. Try Hootsuite and have more time doing what you love.

27/12/2019

Boost your productivity with this keyboard shortcuts. They just don’t get the work done quickly, but also improves the efficiency. Give them a try and you just might find yourself getting addicted to keyboard shortcuts.

Learn keyboard shortcuts for Word, Excel, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Windows, Chrome, and Mac!

26/12/2019

IMPORTANT!

Best Transcription sites for beginners and experience.

1. Speechpad.com
2. UpWork.com
3. Rev.com
4. Scribie
5. TranscribeMe
6. GoTranscript

Listen. Interpret. Decipher. Earn

26/12/2019

What is an appointment setter?
It is someone who contacts potential customers and businesses.

How to be an effective other.
-Perfect the script you are using to pitch your products and services to leads.
-Sound excited about the product or service you are offering
-Know mow to handle objections.

25/12/2019

Live Chat Support: A Basic Skill of a Freelancer.

What is live chat support?
-Chat Support is a form of automated messaging Often appearing on a company’s website or in its app in the form of a pop-up dialogue box. Live Chat Support allows the company to respond to their customers quickly.

Winning Advantages of Live Chat Support:
1. Customer queries are answered quickly
2. Live chat provides a competitive advantage because many companies are not yet using it.
3. Live chat provides a competitive advantage

21/12/2019

Thinking of hiring Virtual Assistant in the Philippines?

Click the clink below to know more about the latest update, issues and important facts about VA here in the Philippines.

Thinking of hiring a virtual assistant from the Philippines? We will cover what websites to hire from, rates to pay, how to transfer money, hiring tips, pros and cons, etc.

13/12/2019

Being a Virtual Assistant doesn't end on doing the task requirements. Demonstrating expertise and skills are not enough. If you want to stay on track you need to hold on to your clients. Holding on to clients requires loyalty. It is important to know this basic traits to keep your clients coming back again and again.

Be Inform. Be Nice. Earn More.

11/12/2019

Don't missed Paypal, one of the frequently used Online Payment Option in the world with over 277 Million accounts. It can be use in various online transactions securely and conveniently. Experience the hassle free bill payment with Paypal.

Here is a tutorial on how to set-up a Paypal Account.

Click the link below.

PayPal is a popular online payment system that lets you shop online without having to re-enter your information for every transaction. You can easily set up a PayPal account and start using it in a matter of minutes. Visit the PayPal...

11/12/2019

E-wallet is a type of electronic card which is used for transactions made online through a computer or a smartphone. Its utility is same as a credit or debit card. Freelancers are now also using E-Wallet in having an online transactions. Even a usual shopping online, booking of ticket can be also payed using an E-wallet.

Here the 6 online payment applications you can try on your computer or smartphone.





https://www.thebalance.com/best-payment-apps-4159058

Read reviews and get the best payment apps from top companies, including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and more.

10/12/2019

Having a hard time doing your graphic design?

Struggle no more with CANVA.com

Adding graphic design to your presentation or post can help you catch and hold your audience attention and it helps them quickly understand the message you wanted to impart. Plus, studies shows that having Visuals increase the chance retain in the memory for a long-term. Make yourself standout with an amazing graphic design.

Have you heard people raving about Canva and want to know what all the fuss is about? In this video, I tell you all about Canva, a cloud based graphic design...

09/12/2019

My Social Media and Social Networking Sites:

Facebook is the biggest and arguably most powerful social network in the world with 1.55 billion active monthly users.
Follow me Joy Cabahug- Freelance Virtual Assistant

Instagram is a visual platform designed for customers to post, share, comment and engage through digital media. As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Follow me https://www.instagram.com/joycabahug.va/

Twitter is known as the ‘‘in the moment’’ platform and boasts a respectful 255 million active monthly users. Twitter is a perfect online marketing tool for businesses that want to reach out to people.
Follow me https://twitter.com/JoelynFrancisco

LinkedIn is regarded as the professional social networking site.
Follow me https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelyn-joy-cabahug-00537a124/

09/12/2019

Billions of people are now using Social media. They use it for research, marketing, shopping, communicating, and even in decision making. Businesses take this advantage to promote their product and services offered, we called it as "Online Marketing". This rampant increase in the use of social media became an opening for many Virtual Assistants to look for possible clients and promote services offered.

Here are the top 15 most popular Social Networking Sites to look for. Click the link below.

Here’s the graph of top 15 social networking sites in the world. As you can see Facebook is leading the pack with a huge margin in front of Youtube. Then there’s another gap of similar