Step-by-step guides

In-depth guides

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  Freelance writing for businesses

  Freelance writer: from zero samples to your first paid article

  Write web articles, product copy and emails for businesses in South Africa and abroad. You'll choose a niche, build three samples, set up Upwork and Fiverr, pitch directly, and learn to price, deliver and get paid into your SA bank account.

  • 23 lessons
  • about 2 hours
  • Start-up cost from R0
  R199Free lessonSee the guide
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  Remote customer support job (employment)

  Remote customer support job: get hired to work from home

  Get a salaried work-from-home job in customer support with a South African or international company. You'll set up your home workspace, build the skills employers test, find legitimate roles you're eligible for, ace assessments and interviews, and check offers properly.

  • 22 lessons
  • about 2 hours
  • Start-up cost from R0
  R199Free lessonSee the guide
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  Social media management for local businesses

  Social media manager for local businesses: your first paying clients

  Help local businesses stay active and trustworthy on Facebook and Instagram, starting from your phone. You'll pick a niche, make samples, price a monthly package, and use proven scripts to approach owners in your area.

  • 23 lessons
  • about 2 hours
  • Start-up cost from R0
  R199Free lessonSee the guide
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  Virtual assistant (admin support)

  Virtual assistant: land your first remote admin client

  Help busy owners with inbox, calendar, data and customer admin, for clients in South Africa and overseas. You'll practise the core tools, pick a niche, build a mini portfolio, set up profiles and handle discovery calls, pricing, privacy and payouts.

  • 23 lessons
  • about 2 hours
  • Start-up cost from R0
  R199Free lessonSee the guide
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  Reselling pre-loved items online

  Reseller: turn pre-loved stuff into cash, safely

  Turn things you no longer use into cash, then learn to source and resell pre-loved items at a profit. All from your phone, with safe payments, safe meetups and couriers that reach anywhere in South Africa.

  • 21 lessons
  • about 2 hours
  • Start-up cost from R0
  R149Free lessonSee the guide

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