Tag: freelance and business
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3 Tax Loopholes Every Kenyan Freelancer Should Know in 2025
Let’s be honest. As a freelancer, what’s the one thing that gives you more stress than a difficult client or a looming deadline? For most of us, it’s taxes. That dreaded email from the KRA, the confusion around what to pay, and the constant fear of penalties can be overwhelming. It’s especially tough when your…
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5 Ways I Use Technology & AI for Growth and Income as a Content Creator
As a content creator and media consultant, I’ve harnessed technology and AI to fuel my personal and professional growth, turning my expertise into multiple income streams. Here are five powerful ways I’ve used these tools to build my brand, streamline processes, and boost revenue through my platform, cheptiony.com, while optimizing for SEO to reach a…
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Beyond the Gig: Building Sustainable Income as a Freelancer in the Age of AI
The freelance landscape is shifting dramatically, especially for content creation service providers. With the rapid advancement of AI tools, the once lucrative fields of article writing, image generation, and graphic design are experiencing unprecedented disruption. Everyone, from individual entrepreneurs to small businesses, can now leverage AI to produce high-quality content, making it increasingly challenging for…
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🎥 YouTube’s Monetization Shake-Up: What It Means for Creators Big and Small
The winds of change are blowing through YouTube’s Partner Program—and creators across the globe are about to feel the breeze. In a move that seems aimed at empowering smaller channels while tightening the screws on content quality, YouTube is lowering the threshold for monetization, but with a few new strings attached.
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How to Screenshot on Windows
This comprehensive tutorial reveals three quick and easy ways to capture your screen, whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the Windows environment.
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My Cabbage Farming Journey in Kenya: Realities, Losses, and Lessons Learned
Ever thought about diving into the world of cabbage farming? It can be an incredibly rewarding venture, but as I recently learned, it also comes with its fair share of surprises and tough lessons. This past July 2024, I decided to invest some timber sale profits into something new: cabbage farming here in Kenya. Let…
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AI Assisted Video Production: Why It’s Not Always Cheaper, Easier, or Just About Quantity
Does AI simplify video creation? Many clients seeking creative services believe it should, expecting lower prices as a result. This creates a significant disconnect, as their cost expectations often don’t align with the time and effort truly involved, especially when aiming for high-quality, AI-assisted output.
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Watch Out For These 2 Tax Filing Blunders That Could Cost You Big
In Kenya, individuals and business owners typically file two main types of tax returns: Income Tax and VAT (Value Added Tax). Income Tax returns are filed annually and are mandatory for all taxpayers. VAT, on the other hand, is declared monthly and is only compulsory for businesses with an annual turnover exceeding KES 5 million;…
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Essential Steps to Getting Paid Online (No Matter What)
As a freelancer or business owner, you’ve likely faced the frustrating situation of completing work only for a client to delay or decline payment. That feeling of “turmoil” is all too real. But what if you could prevent this? Establishing a clear and efficient online payment procedure isn’t just about getting paid; it’s about protecting…