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5 Things you need to know to become a freelancer

WITH the Covid-19 pandemic raging and seemingly no end in sight, millions of South Africans have lost their jobs or a part of their earnings due to lockdown restrictions. Because permanent employment opportunities are so scarce right now, many people are considering going freelance. But what exactly does this mean and where do you start? YOU approached the experts for advice.

1 DO I QUALIFY FOR FREELANCE WORK?

Freelancing encompasses any temporary work or work done on a contract basis. It could involve translating,

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