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Abdelrahman R.

Beni Suef, Egypt

$20/hr
4.8
164 jobs

With 7+ years as an independent freelancer—backed by 2,300+ logged hours, Top-Rated Plus (Top 3%), and 120+ successfully delivered projects on Upwork—I’ve helped 15 SaaS founders and entrepreneurs bring their vision to life by managing the full product lifecycle from idea to launch. As a Senior Agile Business Analyst and Product Manager for SaaS, B2B, and B2C products, I help founders build their vision from 0 → 1 by defining and managing requirements, backlogs, roadmaps, and prioritization (MoSCoW); delivering user research, competitive analysis, market research, user journeys, wireframes, user stories, and acceptance criteria; and more. Then, I move into QA Analyst work to test and validate releases against requirements and specifications. This includes creating test cases and edge cases, reporting bugs, running cross-platform testing (web, iOS, Android), and performing UAT, functional, UX, and performance testing. Finally, I move into technical writing, creating API documentation, building knowledge bases with AI chatbot integration, writing release notes, user guides, and how-to articles, designing annotated screenshots with callouts, and producing demo and walkthrough videos. As a T-shaped engineer with a primary role as an Agile Business Analyst and Product Manager, plus experience as a QA Analyst and Technical Writer, I’m confident I can help you with the following: 🧰 MAIN ROLE: Senior Agile Business Analyst | SaaS & B2B Product Manager ● Business Analysis & Planning: Understand your idea and high-level requirements. Draft market research, competitive analysis, requirements, scope, and UX research. Draft BRDs and PRDs, and use AI to accelerate documentation so I spend less time writing and more time on strategy, prioritization, and validation. ● Product Management: Define the MVP and roadmap. Create the backlog. Draft user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, prioritization, validations, and data mapping. Create UX wireframes and sketches, and map user flows and journeys. ● Requirements Engineering & Designing: Designing UML diagrams (use case, sequence, activity, context, ERD, DFD), BPMN (levels 1-3), and flowcharts. Support architecture engineers by creating technical and cloud architecture diagrams. Draft high-level and low-level design documents. ✍️ T-SHAPED ROLE: Technical Writer | API Documentation | Knowledge Bases | Walkthrough & Demo Videos ● Technical Writing & Documentation: Write API and developer documentation using a docs-as-code approach (Mintlify, ReadMe, GitBook, etc.). Build knowledge bases and help centers (Intercom, Notion, GitBook, MkDocs, etc.), including AI chatbot integrations. Create how-to articles, user guides, and release notes in weeks, not months. ● Walkthrough & Demo Videos: Create screencasts, feature demos, and walkthrough videos with AI voiceover, callouts, screen recording, on-screen text, and zoom effects. 🪲 T-SHAPED ROLE: QA Analyst | Test Engineer ● QA vs Requirements Validation: Validate new releases against requirements 1:1, flag mismatches, draft AI-assisted test cases to cover gaps, create UAT test plans, and share them with the dev team. ● Manual & Cross-Platform Testing: Perform manual, cross-platform testing across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave). Draft AI-assisted test cases and create bug reports (Sequence ID, Title, Description, Priority, Test Status, Progress Status, Test Steps, Expected Result, Screenshots/Recorded Videos). ⚒️ My Tools I use Notion, Jira, Trello, Confluence, Asana, Azure DevOps, ClickUp, Monday, Slack, Miro, Figma, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Draw io, Lucidchart, Visio, FigJam, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Swagger, ReadMe, GitBook, Intercom, MkDocs, Nextra, and Fumadocs. Let’s work together to shape your product faster, clearer, and more effectively. Send me a message, and I’ll be more than happy to help. Best regards, Abdelrahman Ragab

  • Technical Documentation
  • API Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • SaaS
  • English
  • Requirements Specification
  • Business Analysis
  • AI Product Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Agile Project Management
  • Minimum Viable Product
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Gap Analysis
  • Manual Testing
  • Product Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Product Backlog
  • Project Prioritization
  • Lucidchart
  • Miro
Shaheer H.

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

$30/hr
4.4
269 jobs

Top Rated Plus | 96% Job Success | 9+ Years Experience Need a designer and developer who delivers results, not just pretty visuals? You're in the right place. I'm 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿, a 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 who also handles 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 from cover to Kindle. Whether you need a brand identity, a fully built website, a clean user interface, or your manuscript turned into a ready-to-sell book, I take it from idea to finished product across digital and print. 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 & 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 Logo Design & Brand Identity: memorable logos, brand guidelines, business cards, stationery Social Media Graphics: scroll-stopping designs for Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn Print Design: brochures, flyers, posters, banners, packaging & labels Infographics & Presentation Design: pitch decks, data visualization, PowerPoint & Google Slides 𝗖𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 WordPress: Custom themes, Elementor, Divi, WPBakery & WooCommerce stores Shopify: store setup, theme customization & product management GoHighLevel (GHL): funnels, landing pages, automations & full account setup Webflow, Wix, Squarespace & Duda: fully built, responsive websites Framer, Ghost & Joomla: modern sites & blogs BigCommerce, Magento & PrestaShop: e-commerce solutions ClickFunnels & Kajabi: sales funnels & course/membership sites Landing pages optimized for conversions, plus migrations, plugin setup, bug fixes & page-speed optimization 𝗨𝗜/𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 Clean, modern, user-friendly interfaces for web & mobile apps Wireframes, prototypes & high-fidelity designs in Figma & Adobe XD Landing page & dashboard design Design systems & developer-ready handoff 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 Book Cover Design: print & Kindle-ready covers that sell Interior Formatting & Layout: clean, professional print & eBook interiors KDP & IngramSpark: formatting, setup & publishing support ePub, Kindle (.mobi) & print-ready PDF conversion (paperback & hardcover) 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 & 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 Adobe Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign | Figma | Adobe XD | WordPress | Elementor | Shopify | GoHighLevel | Webflow | ClickFunnels | Canva | CorelDRAW | Kindle Create 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗘𝗧 100% original, custom work, no templates Source files: AI, PSD, INDD, PDF, PNG, SVG, EPS, ePub Print-ready, web-optimized & publish-ready files Revisions until you're 100% satisfied Fast delivery with clear, consistent communication Professional results that elevate your brand I don't just deliver files. I deliver solutions that grow your brand. Ready to start? Send me a message or invite me to your project. Let's create something amazing together!

  • Logo Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Layout Design
  • Canva
  • Business Card
  • Mockup
  • Social Media Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Web Design
  • Figma
  • Flyer Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
Paul E.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

$25/hr
4.7
66 jobs

If your pipeline is inconsistent, your outreach isn't converting, or your sales team isn't hitting targets, I can help. I'm a B2B Sales Manager with 18+ years of experience helping SaaS companies, agencies, and B2B service businesses generate qualified leads, build predictable sales pipelines, optimize CRMs, and improve sales performance. With 55+ successful Upwork projects, $40K+ earned, and 3,600+ hours worked, I've helped clients strengthen their sales processes, coach SDR teams, improve conversion rates, and build scalable revenue systems. Results Delivered: ✔ Trained and coached 100+ SDRs and sales professionals ✔ Generated 100+ qualified meetings in 30 days for a B2B SaaS company ✔ Managed sales teams of up to 50 representatives and middle managers ✔ Supported sales cycles ranging from $10K to $200K+ ✔ Reduced CRM administration by 40% through automation and workflow redesign What I Can Help You With: • B2B Sales Management • Business Development • Lead Generation & Appointment Setting • SDR Team Leadership & Coaching • CRM Setup & Optimization (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho & GoHighLevel) • Sales Process Design & Optimization • Pipeline Development & Forecasting • ICP Development & Outbound Prospecting • Cold Email & LinkedIn Outreach • Sales Automation (Apollo, Sales Navigator, n8n & AI Workflows) Industries: • SaaS • B2B Services • Technology • Agencies • Telecom • Education • Cybersecurity • Professional Services Whether you need someone to build a sales process from scratch, manage your sales team, optimize your CRM, or generate qualified opportunities, I bring the leadership and hands-on execution needed to help your business grow. Let's discuss your target market, sales process, and revenue goals—and build a sales engine that delivers consistent results.

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Management
  • High-Ticket Closing
  • Market Research
  • Inbound Inquiry
  • Relationship Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Sales Strategy
  • Cold Email
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Business Development
  • Sales Coaching
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Team Management
  • Sales Presentation
  • Outbound Sales
  • Key Account Management
Muhammad F.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$75/hr
4.8
154 jobs

With over 15 years of experience and recognition as a Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer on Upwork, I am your trusted partner in turning visions into victories. From crafting compelling business plans to building financial models that investors can't ignore, I specialize in delivering results that matter. 🎯 Here’s What I Bring to the Table: - Strategic business planning that drives growth. - Feasibility Studies/Market Research - Investor-ready pitch decks that captivate and persuade. - Tailored business proposals designed to win. - Financial Modeling - Expert Virtual CFO services for seamless financial leadership. Having empowered over 200 companies worldwide, I’ve consistently transformed ideas into success stories, setting benchmarks for excellence along the way. Let's create something extraordinary together! 🚀 What sets me apart? Beyond the top-tier ranking, I hold the prestigious Expert-Vetted status on Upwork—an accolade whispered about in large enterprises. It's an exclusive nod to my prowess, visible only to those seeking the absolute best. I don't just crunch numbers; I orchestrate financial symphonies, turning complexities into opportunities. —let's redefine success together.

  • Business Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Business Services
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • Financial Analysis
  • Executive Summary
  • Feasibility Study
  • Financial Model
  • Financial Modeling
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Pitchbook
Erin Julia B.

San Fernando, Philippines

$10/hr
4.9
40 jobs

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐,𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝, $𝟏𝟎𝐤+ 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞 (𝟗𝟓% 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞), 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 "𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭" — 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞. You need an implementation partner who can figure things out without hand-holding. I hold Bachelor's Degree and bridge the gap between technical operations, creative strategy, and executive administration. My value isn't just in doing tasks; it's in my resourcefulness. Whether you need to manage a coaching community, onboard new SaaS clients, or manage CRM, I bring the professional discipline to get it done right. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 💻 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐯𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 ✓ Community Ops: Experience building and managing communities on Circle.so and Mighty Networks for coaches, ensuring engagement and smooth user experiences. ✓ Tech Liaison: Served as the bridge between non-technical clients and internal developers. I translate client feedback into technical tickets and guide new users through onboarding/product adoption. ✓ CRM & Automation: Certified in Make.com (Foundation & Basics) . I build scenarios to connect apps and reduce manual data entry, although quite new I'm actively enhancing my skills to meet expectations. I also optimize pipelines in Zoho CRM, Trello, Jira and Monday.com. ⚙️ 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 ✓ Business Discipline: My degree and Civil Service Eligibility provide the foundation for handling your data, confidentiality, and compliance with professional rigor. ✓ Procurement & Logistics: Managed end-to-end procurement cycles, responding to government RFQs and handling strict documentation for US enterprise. ✓ Executive Gatekeeping: Skilled in complex calendar management and acting as the primary point of contact for high-level stakeholders. 🎨 𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✓ Visual Assets: Expert in generating consistent character art and marketing visuals using Midjourney, Canva and Photoshop. ✓ Content Scale: I leverage AI to increase content production speed by 2x without sacrificing quality, utilizing prompts and Notion for strategy. ✓ Digital Strategy: Certified in Google Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce. 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤: ✓ Community: Circle.so, Mighty Networks, Discord, Telegram, Meta Platforms ✓ Ops/CRM: Monday.com, Zoho CRM, Jira, Trello, Slack, Notion ✓ Creative: Midjourney, Adobe Photoshop, Canva ✓ Automation: Integration and AI Tools Ready for a partner who is resourceful, organized, and tech-forward? Click "𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐛" to discuss your needs.

  • Business Operations
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Executive Support
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Project Management
  • Marketing Automation
  • End User Technical Support
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Community Management
  • Community Management Software
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Government Procurement
  • Generative AI
  • Email Marketing
  • Lead Generation
Rose C.

Calabar, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
9 jobs

You built the audience. You ran the ads. You generated the interest. You should not also have to chase every lead through your inbox. That is my job. Every day your DMs go unmanaged is another qualified lead choosing a competitor who responded faster. As a dedicated appointment setter and inbound DM sales specialist, that gap is the only thing I focus on. On day one with a client drowning in 500+ unread messages, I cleared the backlog down to under 50 that needed his personal attention, booked 15+ discovery calls, and generated 10+ sales. That is what professional inbox management, lead qualification, and high ticket sales conversion looks like when done right. I'm an inbound DM sales specialist with 3+ years converting warm leads, people who already clicked your ad, watched your content, or messaged you first into paying clients and booked discovery calls. I work exclusively with coaches and online businesses who are generating inbound interest from Instagram, Facebook ads, and organic social, and need a dedicated person to handle those conversations and drive them to a decision. I don't prospect. I don't cold DM strangers. My entire focus is taking leads who already raised their hand and guiding them, objection by objection, message by message, to a yes or a booked call. Here's what my inbound lead generation and DM sales management looks like every day: • Respond fast to inbound DMs from ads and organic so no hot lead goes cold waiting. • Qualify prospects quickly to identify who is ready to buy and who needs nurturing. • Handle objections in real time, price, timing, "let me think about it," and keep conversations moving. • Follow up consistently with leads who didn't convert on the first interaction. • Call warm inbound leads immediately as they come in, qualify them on the call, and book them directly into your calendar with zero delay. • Book qualified prospects directly onto your calendar using Calendly or your preferred booking tool. • Track every conversation so your pipeline stays clean and no opportunity is wasted. Here's what that has looked like in practice: • Generated 5 to 10 daily sales conversions through structured inbound DM flows contributing to consistent revenue growth and client onboarding for coaching businesses. • Onboarded 500+ clients across coaching, course creation, fitness, and online education. • Managed 100+ inbound conversations daily across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. • Maintained organized, conversion-focused pipelines inside GoHighLevel, HubSpot, and Google Sheets. You are the right fit for me if: • You are a coach or an online business running paid ads and getting inbound DMs you cannot keep up with. • Your leads go cold because replies are slow or follow-ups are inconsistent. • You want to stay focused on delivery and closing while someone else handles the front-end sales conversations. • You want someone who can jump into your DMs, qualify prospects, and close or book without you managing every conversation. Industries I have worked in: Fitness Coaches | Business Coaches | Life Coaches | Course Creators | Online Educators | AI Coaches | Crypto Coaches | Agencies | E-commerce Brands | Membership Communities | Personal Brands | Health and Wellness Brands Tools: Instagram | Facebook | WhatsApp | Telegram | TikTok | ManyChat | GoHighLevel | HubSpot | Salesforce | Zendesk | Calendly | Google Sheets | Meta Business Suite | Slack | Zoom If your inbound leads are not converting at the rate your ad spend deserves, whether they are coming from paid ads, organic content, warm outreach to engaged followers, or story viewers who never reached out, click "Invite to Job" or send me a quick message. Tell me what is happening in your DMs right now and let us fix it.

  • Appointment Setting
  • Lead Generation
  • Sales
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Lead Nurturing
  • Lead Qualification
  • CRM Software
  • Sales Funnel
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Communications
  • Relationship Management
  • HubSpot
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Instagram
  • Customer Retention
  • ManyChat
  • Community Management
  • Customer Engagement
  • Facebook
  • Phone Communication

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How to Hire Top Business Coaches

How to hire business coaches

Feeling overwhelmed? Setting goals but not seeing the results you’re looking for? Wish you had someone to talk to and motivate you to grow your business? These are all signs you might need to hire a business coach. 

So how do you hire business coaches? What follows are some tips for finding top business coaches on Upwork. 

How to shortlist business coaching professionals

As you’re browsing available business coaching consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the contractors you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a business coach who understands your industry so they can understand your challenges and help you reach your goals. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for evidence of business success.
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular business coach.

How to write an effective business coaching job post

With a clear picture of your ideal business coach in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective business coaching job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From business coaching to content generation, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience working with certain industries or software, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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BUSINESS COACHES FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is business coaching? 

Business coaches motivate entrepreneurs and professionals to set goals, face fears, and focus on personal growth. They can serve as an accountability partner to ensure you stay on the path to achieve your goals. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in business coaching consultants:

  • Business coaching
  • Strong written and verbal communication 
  • Motivational speaking
  • Industry-specific expertise (e.g., digital marketing, social media management)

Why hire business coaches?

The trick to finding top business coaches is to identify your needs. Do you personally need help formulating growth strategies that will allow you to reach your business goals? Or are you in the self-help and coaching space yourself and could use some business coaches to assist in the creation of content, products, or services? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a business coach?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. 

  • An experienced business coach may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business coaching services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. Have a brilliant business idea in mind? But not sure how much money will it take to bring your idea to life? Upwork's Free Startup Cost Calculator can help you estimate the cost required to set up a Startup business