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[Freelancing 101] 5 Useful Tips and Tricks for Freelancer Newbies.

Having a Problem Where to Start? How To Start and What To Do?

In this blog post, we’ll be talking about the basic information, tips, and tricks on how to score a job being a freelance virtual assistant.
Especially for newbies like me in this kind of industry, let me help you tackle and write down
the ways that I’ve also learned and still learning from being a student of the FVA.
Right now, I’m currently having a job as a transcriptionist and a part-time writer of
different types of niches because of these tips and tricks that I’ve learned. Don’t worry if you’re a newbie. I got you, fam!

1. Identify your Strength.
What are your strengths? Highlight the best qualities that you can show off to the clients.
Are you good in taking care of the customers especially with their concerns?
Or are you the techy one who loves coding and doing javascript or HTML,
or just love doing programming? Do you love writing and expressing
your thoughts based on your experiences on a particular thing or situation?
Or you’re the one who loves using Social Media for Marketing Purposes.
Then you must know what is your greatest strength that you can show off to the
respective clients. Add it on your resume and your cover letter.
You can also add your past work-experiences.
If you’re a fresh graduate, then you can add the past seminars that you’ve attended
or even the organizations that you belong to.

Trick: Use Canva in doing your Resume and Cover Letter. Clients won’t hire you 100% if you’re still using a blank document as a canvas in your resume. Hi! It’s already Millennial Year and you’re still stuck at 19ish cave.

2. Update Your Portfolio/s:
It is really important to do this. It attracts the clients about the services that you can do and the ones that you excel to do. Build up your portfolios and focus on your branding.

Examples are some of the basic contact details that you can put on MS Excel if you’re focusing on data entry. For Social Media, You can also put the images that you captured.

For Content Writing and Blogging, you can also add the articles that you submitted.
Just like mine when I’m still working as a Content Creator in a Korean Website.
I’m also planning to add articles that I wrote in the school publication that I was previously in.

Tip: You can add samples from your previous work/s. Just make sure to contact the company first for approval.

3. Get a Referral from your Previous Work/Personal Testimonies from your Networks:

Consider this like your good-moral character certificate when you’re still studying at school. There are also recommendations and certificates that your previous company can give you. If you haven't got terminated from your previous work then you can request for one.


Tip: Some companies don’t give one. Especially if your previous HR manager is a Godzilla. You may just key in your previous workmate’s phone number. Just make sure he/she can be trusted so they can give you good remarks.

4. Build your Social Media Platforms.

As I’ve mentioned in the tip above, We’re now living in a world wherein Social Media Sites are the main source of everyone’s needs. From news, businesses, influencers. Social Media Sites aims to connect people and business platforms.
Build your Facebook page, your LinkedIn accounts, Your Instagram and Twitter Accounts. Post relevant topics and niches according to your branding.
May it be about Codings or SNS Influences. It’s all about your branding.
Make it more lively and attractive. Also, don’t forget to join Freelancing Job Platforms such as Upwork, OnlineJobsPh, etc. and put your desired brandings and portfolios to make the clients invite you for their job openings.

Tip: Make use of your branding/s. Highlight it and Put it on your Social Media Accounts and Freelancing Job Platforms.
Tricks: Don’t forget to use Canva.

5. Learn How to say “No”.

Just like how CL’s part in ‘I am the Best’: “No No No No, Nah Nah Nah Nah!”, you need to learn how to say No. When you feel like it’s already making you feel uncomfortable during working hours, or the vibes is totally off especially during working hours or in the live meetings. Always trust your instincts. It’s best to say NO than being unhappy during your working times.

And there you go, these are only 5 of the many picks for tips and tricks to have an idea for your freelancing journey. I will be tackling more information and tips on my next blog post. For the meantime, focus on these 5 tips at first. For your questions and concern, you may comment down below so I can answer your inquiries right away. You may also follow me on my social media accounts. (clickable) Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or you can email me at [email protected]


See you on my next post and Goodluck!
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Links/Photos used: Canva, Billboard (2NE1), Filipino Virtual Assistance (FVA)

It all started way back around 2007. Wherein puberty hits, and when I thought I don't need to write it on a piece of paper but instead making it thru world wide web. Being a junior staff and became an Entertainment Editor on the school newspaper made me aware and enhanced my skills. Sadly things aren't going thru a good one on my side because of stress and personal things that happened.

Before I transferred into Asianfanfics.com, I wrote several on-going fanfictions about Korean Celebrities. The ones on top are my top 1 OTP (One True Pairing). But today, I focus mainly on Kbeauty Skincare and Makeup in which you can read soon. Also, you can read some of my niche thru my portfolio that you can browse down on my blogsite.

I also worked as a Content Creator in a non-profit website called Koreanophiles in which delivers news, trends, entertainment, and tips about Korea. They got a WordPress website before but I think it was now closed.

Working as a Freelancer: How Do You Spend Time being a Blogger and Content Creator?

My first job was at Upwork, being a cold blogger/content writer as my part-time job which earned me for like $1 per article. I know it's a bit small compared to the usual but since it's my first job, I wanted to experience writing and making my credibility to 5 stars in Upwork. As of now, aside from using my skills as a blogger and a content creator, I am also doing a part-time transcriptionist thru OnlineJobsPh.

"Write no matter what, it's in your blood."

I wanted to focus on writing which is really my passion. I wanted to help everyone by writing accurate and reliable pieces of information and make it more fun in reading at the same time. When you are really passionate about doing things, no matter how hard life is and thinking about practicality, You will always go back to where you started.

So that's it for a mini-introduction that I made for you. See you in my next post.


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Towing 101: Types of Trailer Hitches and Classification.

Tip: Always remember to consult your owner’s manual for vehicle ratings and types of trailer hitches that match your vehicle towing capacity.


There are many types of hitch that are being used for towing a trailer, depending on your vehicle capacity and its purpose. Receiver hitches are divided into five classes and each of them has a unique purpose as well as its size, set of capacities and style. The higher the class number, the higher the capacity and the receiver tube that it has. (Always remember the tip above before choosing the types of trailer hitches intended to your vehicle.)

Class I: Light trailers.

· Weight carrying (WC) rated up to 2000lbs gross trailer weight (GTW).
· 200lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· Usually has 1-1/4” square receiver opening.
· Higher class ball mount does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch.
· Class I hitches are usually attached to the bumper, truck pan or vehicle frame.
Typical Tow Vehicles: compact cars, midsize cars, full-sized cars, SUVs, and Minivans.

Typical Loads: bikes (maximum of 2), cargo carriers, kayaks, canoes, mobility scooters, and small trailers.

Accessories: bike racks, cargo carriers, drawbars made for Class I.
Important: Remember that not all hitches are rated at the same capacity and that no hitch can ever increase the maximum weight that your vehicle can tow.
Class II accessories will not work with class I hitches.


Class II: Medium Weight Trailers.

· Weight carrying (WC) rated up to 3500lbs gross trailer weight (GTW).
· 300lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· It usually has 1-1/4” square receiver opening.
· A higher class ball mount does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch.
· Class II hitches usually attach to the bumper or the vehicle frame.

Typical loads: bikes, cargo carriers, kayaks, canoes, mobility scooters, small popup campers, small boats, and small trailers.

Typical tow vehicles: midsize cars, full-size cars, SUVs, and minivans.

Accessories: bike racks, cargo carriers, drawbars that are made for Class I and Class II hitches.

Class II hitches are typically found on full-sized sedans, minivans, and crossovers. It can also be found on small SUVs and even pick-up truck. Class II trailer hitches have a 1-1/4” x 1-1/4” receiver tube opening that is used for lightweight towing applications and are able to tow up to 3500lbs gross trailer weight.

Class III: Larger Trailers.

· It is used as weight carrying rated up to 6000lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW).
· With 600lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· It is used for weight distributing rated up to 10000lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW).
· With a 1000lbs. maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· Class III hitches are weight carrying (WC) and also weight distributing (WD) but depending on the vehicle and its hitch specifications.
· Class III hitches are attached to the vehicle frame only.
· It usually has a 2” square receiver opening.
· Some Class III hitches can also be used in combination with a weight-distribution hitch.

Typical loads: midsize campers, utility trailers, lawn maintenance equipment, bikes, cargo carriers, kayaks, canoes, motorcycles, snowmobiles.

Typical tow vehicles: full-sized cars, SUVs, minivans, large SUVs, and trucks.

Accessories: bike racks, cargo carriers, ball mounts that are made of 2” x 2” receiver.
A higher class drawbar does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch. To use this class of hitch for weight distribution requires a weight distribution system. The class III type of trailer hitch is the common receiver hitch class installed on SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks.
Tip: if you’re full-sized truck user and it has a towing prep package, it will probably have a class III hitch.
An adapter allows you to mount hitch accessories made for a 1-1/4” receiver.

Class IV: Larger Trailers and Accessories:

· It is used as weight carrying, rated up to 10000lbs gross trailer weight (GTW).
· With a 1000lbs maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· Used for weight distributing are rated up to 14000lbs gross rate trailer
· With a 1400lbs maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· A class IV hitch usually has a 2” square receiver opening.
· Class IV hitch attaches to vehicle frame only.

Typical loads: large campers, large boats, and toy haulers.

Typical tow vehicles: heavy-duty trucks and SUVs.

Accessories: bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts that are made for 2” x 2” receiver.
Class IV hitches are commonly mounted on a full-sized pick-up trucks and SUVs. They also featured a 2”x2” receiver tube opening and generally have a weight carrying capacity of up to 10000lbs. gross trailer weight. Most class IV types of trailer hitches can also utilize a weight-distribution hitch for ratings as high as 12000lbs. But class IV is restricted to a 2” receiver.’
Tip: an adapter allows you to mount hitch accessories for 1-1/4” receiver.

Class V: Largest Trailers:

· Used as weight carrying rated up to 12000lbs gross trailer weight (GTW).
· With a 1200lbs maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· Used for weight distributing rated up to 17000lbs gross rate trailer (GTW).
· With a 1700lbs maximum trailer tongue weight (TW).
· A class V hitch usually has a 2-1/2” square receiver opening.
· Class V hitch attaches to the vehicle frame only.
Typical loads: large toy haulers, equipment haulers, multi-car trailers.

Typical tow vehicles: heavy-duty and commercial trucks.
Important: Your ball mount and hitch ball needs to be both rated for Class V to safely tow these weight loads.
Class V type of trailer hitches have the highest weight ratings of the receiver hitch classes, offering as much as 20000lbs GTW. They are used on full-sized pickups and commercial trucks.
It is also classified as two types of class V hitches that are offered by CURT. Xtra Duty (XD) class V hitches have a 2” receiver and rated up to 17000lbs. while Commercial Duty (CD) class V hitches have a 2-1/2” receiver and rated for as much as 20000lbs.
tip: you can use a reducer sleeve to mount hitch accessories that are made for a smaller hitch receiver size.

Conclusion:

Choosing the right trailer hitch class is now listed above to help you in choosing the right one intended for your vehicle and for its use. Always remember to select the one that is right for your vehicle in order to avoid any misconceptions that may lead you to accidents.