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Informality, Spatial Design, and the Politics of “Clean Cities”: Rethinking Economic Participation in South Africa
This piece is a reflection on some of the ongoing tensions shaping South Africa’s cities and the way they are beginning to disrupt local economies. In recent years, protests have resurfaced across multiple cities with a kind of predictability. As election cycles...
Starting Big as a Small Business Owner is Killing Your Marketing
There’s no marketing plan that can escape the havoc of a big ego. A lot of times, the reason behind zero sales is not even that technical.
10 Freelance Habits That Boost Income, Time Management, and Productivity
The Freelancer lifestyle sounds like freedom—until you’re knee-deep in uncertainty, self-doubt, and unpaid invoices. I have done over 400 orders on Fiverr and several hundred others through social media networks. That’s just to let you know that I know what I’m...
Principles for Successful Freelance Projects and Happy Clients
The no.1 rule of highly successful freelance projects is to attract happy clients. As a freelancer who has worked on more than a thousand projects with clients on Fiverr and through social media networks, this rule remains the same. Happy clients are more likely to...
Bad Economic Cycles and Politicians Can’t Make Your Business Fail
One of the first battles any entrepreneur must fight is the one in the mind — the battle against fear, doubt, negative myths, economic cycles, and politicians.
One myth, in particular, is deeply rooted:
The belief that bad politicians and economic cycles destroy businesses.
I Want to Stop Writing for SEO
I'm feeling a bit sentimental as I write this blog about not writing for SEO anymore. I can still feel the mechanical habits of using the right keywords and hooks pulling at the corners of my mind. I am asking if it would be worth it to not just put in all those...
10 Freelancer Habits That Boost Income, Time Management, and Productivity
The Freelancer lifestyle sounds like freedom—until you’re knee-deep in uncertainty, self-doubt, and unpaid invoices. I have done over 400 orders on Fiverr and several hundred others through social media networks. In each of these projects, I have discovered that it is...
Safely Navigating Remote Freelance Work in 2025: Tips for Building Trust and Avoiding Scams
Freelancing in 2025 offers incredible opportunities, but it also comes with challenges, particularly in building trust and ensuring safety when working remotely. For those navigating the world of online work, knowing how to protect yourself and your business is...
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