About:Lailah

Website: http://laieatsandtravels.tumblr.com Profile Lailah Paredes is an engineering student, creative entrepreneur, and a self-confessed island girl. As a travel junkie, she loves experiencing different cultures and sharing them through her writing. Read about her travels across the beautiful islands of the Philippines at her blog.

Posts by Lailah :

UpWork Fees Increase | Here’s 15 Freelancing Alternatives

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

The recent increase in UpWork fees has urged some remote professionals to look for freelancing alternatives. On top of the 20% service fee for every project they complete, freelancers now have to pay an additional price to apply to listings. Freelancers have voiced different opinions about the new changes. There’s a good reason behind every decision, especially for a large and well-known company like UpWork. Whether you are an active, returning, or new member […]

How to Launch a Podcast by Hiring Remote Freelancers

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

Audio is the newest medium that entrepreneurs are using for digital content marketing. Starting a podcast show for your business is a challenge, especially for beginners. It’s difficult to run a show, let alone launch a podcast if you can’t even find time from running your store or your website. Work-Life balance is important for both personal and business growth. It is to no surprise that entrepreneurs are tapping into the freelance market to […]

5 Upwork Alternatives for Finding Top Talent Faster

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

Upwork is one of the most popular global freelance platforms today, having millions of registered freelancers from all over the world with a multitude of skills and services to offer. Despite the wide pool of talent, however, some clients still find it difficult to secure the success of their projects. Companies are always on the lookout for an UpWork alternative. Since the growth of the freelance economy, the options for both clients and freelancers […]

How to Build a Profitable Product Listing on Shopify with FreeeUp

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

As an e-commerce entrepreneur, your goal is not just to find interesting, high-quality products that customers buy over and over again. One of the biggest challenges in running a Shopify store is how to build a profitable product listing. Coming up with a guaranteed collection of inventory that continues to sell gives you a chance to explore and focus on other streams of revenue for your business. Without the right expertise and focus, even […]

25 Social Media Freelancers You Can Use to Increase Engagement

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

Hiring social media freelancers becomes a good investment when you’re trying to boost your brand awareness online. For a business owner, it is important to have an online presence. However, simply being on social media is not enough. And you can’t spend your precious time doing it right. You have to focus on what you do best and let experienced professionals help you with the rest. Building online presence means increasing customer engagement in order […]

25 Tasks to Easily Pass Off to Shopify Virtual Assistants

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

Shopify is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms today that is used by both start-up businesses and established brands. Just like in a physical store, you need an assistant to help you run and grow your Shopify website. With the advancement of technology, almost everything can be found and done on the internet. For companies who operate online, outsourcing to Shopify virtual assistants is one of the ways to scale up your business. […]

Virtual Assistant Philippines | All About Hiring

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

At some point in your career as an entrepreneur, you have encountered juggling multiple tasks to save time and money — or so you thought. This mindset has led many eCommerce businesses off the course of success. The most common mistake owners often make is not taking advantage of remote virtual assistants to help their business advance. With the rise of the freelance economy, companies now have fast and easy access to global talent, […]

Do you need a Shopify Web Developer? Rates, Where to Find, What to Use For

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

Shopify has become one of the most well-known names in the e-commerce industry. This platform is used by all kinds of businesses in the online store scene. It is highly recommended for first-time entrepreneurs because of its user-friendly interface. However, there seems to be that ongoing dilemma among store owners whether or not they should hire a Shopify web developer to set up their website. Let’s take a closer look at why hiring a […]

Worst Day as an Entrepreneur

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Lailah Paredes

A day in the life of an entrepreneur is different than most professionals working for a company. A normal day for us starts early and ends late. When Nathan and Connor launched their first product, they knew it wasn’t going to be a walk in the park. And they had experienced bad days. But when FreeeUp co-founder Nathan had no idea how bad it could get until his worst day as an entrepreneur came. His experiences […]