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$44 hourly
Susan D.
- 4.7/5
- (19 jobs)
Dear Hiring Manager, Thank you for the opportunity to submit my proposal. I have 20+ years' experience in the IT field. My roles have included Data Protection Officer, vCISO, Information Security Management and Desktop Support, through to Server Support and Administration, IT Training and IT Security Compliance Audit assistance. I also have 15 years' experience in Linux Admin and DR (Disaster Recovery) Solutions, including Backup Recover). Certifications: Information Security Manager (Assoc. CISO): EC-Council University Certified Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM Certified System Administrator: Microsoft (MCITP), I have been approved to write the CCISO exam with EC-Council, which is planned for Feb 2024. My specialist area is in Information Security, specifically awareness and making sure my clients are successfull on first audit for their SOC2 or ISO27001 audit. I have also had the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience as a presenter at workshops and conferences. Strengths: Report writing that specializes in Policy, Procedure & Process advice. I also write about and offer advisory services to clients which include Data Protection and Audit Readiness. Assisting with Audit readiness for SOC2 and ISO27001 on various platforms, liaison between company and Auditor through the whole process of certification. Skills and Experience: International data protection officer services vCISO services, including data and privacy policy creation and advice Information security awareness speaker Information security research, data analytics and visual reporting Desktop and server support on both Linux and Windows Systems administration: Google Workplace, MIcrosoft 365, Windows, Apple Mac and Linux Linux Distributions: SME Server: Specialist (firewall/fileserver) Centos: System setup and administration Entangled: System setup and administration OpenLab: System setup and administration, including lab rollouts PCLinuxOS: Desktop setups and support and testing Ubuntu: Desktop and server support I sincerely look forward to hearing from you on being an enabler in your business. Susi du Preez

Startup Consulting
GDPR
English
Linux System Administration
California Consumer Privacy Act
Information Security Governance
CrowdStrike
Information Security Awareness
Google Workspace Administration
Atlassian Confluence
Information Security
Vulnerability Assessment
$100 hourly
Candice W.
- 5.0/5
- (31 jobs)
Coaching is an incredible tool that can move us from an ambivalent, indecisive or unclear place, into one of clarity, motivation and drive. Focusing on the present and future, coaching helps to uncover your dreams and then maps out a path for you to get there. Working as a coach since 2018, I've witnessed clients finding inner strength, tenacity, creativity and grit to not only define their dreams, but to go out there and get them too. I enjoy working with people who are eager to work through their stumbling blocks and motivated to do the work it takes to evolve. In my coaching sessions I draw on my professional training which includes trauma resolution (Somatic Experiencing) my 8-years of owning an online business, as well as on yoga philosophy, mindfulness and psychological principles. I am also an active member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) I absolutely love to travel, spend time outside and indulge in dark chocolate. I'm currently living in Cape Town, South Africa although I also spend a lot of time in Europe. Coaching sessions are done via Skype or Zoom. How can I add value to YOUR life?

Startup Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Coaching
Strategy
Executive Coaching
Partnership Coaching
Business Coaching
Personal Development
Career Coaching
Life Coaching
$75 hourly
Gavin B.
- 5.0/5
- (17 jobs)
I help Founders, CMO’s and experts create influential brands so they can captivate customers, build trust, and power their marketing. Unlike most who focus heavily on graphics, I use powerful positioning, clear strategy, and compelling story to help move the needle in your business. Branding is the process of creating a strong, positive perception in the mind of your customers. Your brand is the tool you use to achieve this. Pretty graphics and logos won't move the needle in your business - and they won't give you a brand. Your brand is a combination of perception, differentiation and communication. Those three things working together will help you captivate customers, build trust & increase your perceived value. But you need a clear framework and user-centred focus to bring it all together and create a brand that powers your marketing. Design is the wrapping that carries your message. I work with: - Expert consultants, online firms, and service providers where a strong brand is vital. - E-commerce startups and businesses wanting to create premium brands. Whether you are starting out or an established business, your brand is the best, most effective and powerful tool for bringing together your mission, your message, and your marketing so you can captivate customers, build trust, and become more profitable. Working with me you get: - A crystal-clear, collaborative framework that provides amazing outcomes. - An objective, analytically-minded designer who can help you find the blind spots in your business. - An approach that scaffolds towards a solution together while avoiding endless revisions. - A professional with 15 years of strategic brand experience. I’ve seen many businesses wasting time and money going around in circles trying to figure this out on their own. It’s so unnecessary. After working with me, you’ll be able to go out into the world with a fresh, unique brand that you love and helps your business grow. You will know what makes your brand different, so you can stand out from all your competitors and clearly communicate your value to customers. SERVICES: Brand Strategy | Positioning | Differentiation | Competitive Analysis | Customer Personas | Brand Personas & Archetypes | Key Messaging Frameworks | Logo Design | Corporate Identity | Brand Identity Systems & Collateral | Brand Guidelines | Visual Design | Digital Design | Web Design WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - “I am exceptionally impressed with Gavin's skills and professionalism. I have been working with designers all over the world for the past 12 years and he is certainly up there with one of the best.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "If you are considering Gavin for your branding process do not hesitate, you will not be disappointed." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "I love his design vision and he has brought our brand together wonderfully." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "My only regret is that we didn’t find Gavin sooner! The work we have done with Gavin has propelled our business forward. What he provided was so much more than just a branding process he helped us carve out a clear plan for moving our business forward." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - "Gavin's process is clear and timely, and his communication makes it easy for any business to collaborate with him."

Startup Consulting
Adobe Creative Suite
Design Thinking
Brand Marketing
Corporate Brand Identity
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Logo Design
Brand Positioning
Brand Consulting
Brand Strategy
Brand Guidelines
Brand Identity
$100 hourly
Devin T.
- 5.0/5
- (264 jobs)
With 15+ years in Financial Analysis and Storytelling, I lead Top Tier Advisory, specialising in creating powerful financial models, valuations, and pitch decks. Our global impact across 50+ countries and 500+ startups is reflected in consistent 5-star client reviews. 📌𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Built over 500+ financial models, completed 500+ valuation projects and crafted 600+ pitch decks. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 4 years as CEO of Top Tier Advisory and over 5 years as Managing Director of an Insurance Underwriter. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: Worked with clients from over 50 countries, providing tailored financial solutions across diverse markets. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Undergraduate degree in Financial Analysis and a graduate degree in Financial Engineering, specializing in financial modelling. ✅𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀: Creating visually appealing, data-driven presentations that effectively communicate your business’s value and potential to investors. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developing detailed financial models that accurately project business growth, profitability, and return on investment, tailored to investor needs. 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Providing accurate and comprehensive business valuations to determine fair market value and support investment decisions. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺𝘀: Crafting thorough investment memorandums detailing business strategies, market opportunities, and financial forecasts. 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: Advising on effective strategies to attract investment, including private equity, venture capital, and other funding sources. 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Ensuring all financial documents and investor communications meet regulatory standards and best practices. ✔𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀? 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Our team works on both financial models and pitch decks, ensuring consistency and simplifying your life as a founder. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: All work is audited by team members before submission, ensuring accuracy and high quality. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆: We excel at making complex financial concepts easy to understand, helping you communicate effectively with investors. 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Our strategies are customized to meet your specific business needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱: With consistent 5-star reviews and global experience, we have a proven track record of success in diverse markets. 📊 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔, 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱: Expertise in guiding startups through their initial fundraising rounds. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗘) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗩𝗖): Extensive experience in preparing businesses to attract PE and VC investments. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Providing specialized financial services for healthcare and medical technology companies. 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Supporting software as a service, technology, and financial technology companies with tailored financial solutions. 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Expertise in financial modeling and capital raising for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence ventures. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀: Offering comprehensive financial services across a variety of industries.

Startup Consulting
Investment Banking
Real Estate
Pitch Deck
Fundraising
Startup Company
SaaS
Business Coaching
Corporate Finance
Business Valuation
Valuation
Financial Modeling
Financial Projection
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Plan
Financial Analysis
$111 hourly
Beatrix C.
- 5.0/5
- (64 jobs)
I help business owners create documents and presentations that effectively communicate complex ideas to their target audience. With over 15 years of experience in different aspects of business, across branding, positioning, storytelling, operations, finance, strategy, marketing, and investor relations, I have the expertise and know-how to help you reach your goals. With my professional background, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering outstanding results, I can offer you the support you need to ensure you communicate your ideas effectively. I look forward to working with you to help bring your dreams to life. As mentioned mention, I have a broad range of skills, My educational background includes: - Master's degree in Mercantile law (cum laude); - Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (cum laude); - Nanodegree in Digital Marketing. My work experience includes: - Legal practice (Commercial & Property law) - 7 years; - Chief Operating Officer (Artificial Intelligence startup) - 7 years; - Business Consultant - 4 years. What sets me apart from other freelancers? - I am fully committed committed to all client project success; - I am expert-vetted by Upwork (reserved for the top 1% of freelancers on the platform), - I have a 100% job success score on Upwork; - Clients consistently give me positive reviews (a few of which are listed below). Personal characteristics that set me apart: - Good listener and provide honest feedback. - Excellent communicator; - Ability to grasp complex ideas; - Punctual and reliable; - Service orientated; - Professional; If you are considering working with me, please send me a message. I have a flexible work schedule and respond timeously to all enquiries. Looking forward to working with you. Beatrix P.S. I have listed a few of my most recent client reviews below for easy reference: "Beatrix was great to work with. The task was a complex one but she did her research thoroughly and presented drafts of work to me, and following feedback given executed this perfectly. She was flexible with her working hours, going above and beyond when there were deadlines to meet. I would highly recommend Beatrix and would definitely use her again for future projects. The final product was an excellent piece of work that met all expectations." "Beatrix has diverse expertise and superb intellect. She will think with you, guide you and look after your best interests. She communicates effectively, under promises, and over-delivers. I Will be working with her on other projects. I will give her A+++ on effort, effectiveness and outcomes achieved." "Beatrix was an absolute joy to work with and remained a consummate professional throughout the project. I needed a business proposal done quickly for my new start-up. With a quick briefing on my part, she was able to deliver a well-executed document that reflected a high understanding of what I needed. Her creativity and broad set of business skills meant she was able to capture my vision and needs perfectly. She also communicated well and was always available when I needed to talk to her. I highly recommend Beatrix for any projects you seek, and I will definitely be hiring her again." "The best I've ever met, super reliable and super knowledgeable definitely will use again very shortly" "Beatrix was super helpful, attentive, and did the job to the utmost perfection and to my satisfaction. I would use her again for the project for sure." "She is a great communicator she asked the right questions and was able to provide us with what we wanted I highly recommend her for future jobs" "Beatrix took ownership of the task, figured out how to configure certain NetSuite email marketing features under very tight time constraints, and was able to execute the campaign right on time." "Beatrix completed a task involving editing and rewriting a piece of work that needed to be done at very short notice. She did this extremely well and I would highly recommend her. She was highly professional and produced an excellent piece of work as per the guidelines I had provided."

Startup Consulting
Ghostwriting
Communications
Article Writing
Research Papers
Business Writing
Legal Research
Proposal Writing
Management Consulting
Presentation Design
$50 hourly
Sandile N.
- 4.9/5
- (43 jobs)
Yes I’m Back !!!!😆 PLEASE NOTE: My percentage% is low because I’ve been away for a year that’s all. Check out my great reviews for a true reflection of my work. Hi, I’m A Financial analyst who is a 🏆 2X Founder 🏆 Stellar Reviews. Every successful business starts with a strong foundation, that foundation includes a strong financial roadmap and the right financial analyst to conduct financial modeling. Whether it’s to apply for funding, a government grant, financials for your business plan or to foresee the financial future and performance of your business idea. There are many reasons why businesses succeed but without a properly constructed financial plan that prepares you for the unforeseen, the chances for success go down significantly. That’s exactly where I come in. I’ve helped Helped many business clients like, Zicaro Ventures start a new FinTech Company called Blue Sage Financial (BlueSageFinancial.com). Deal Leaders Africa with a successful merger that earned them over R20m; Financial Modeling and Financial Analysis for First Avenue Investment Management to identify great stock opportunities. I have vast exposure working with several international clients since I started freelancing on Upwork. Start-up Consulting services include: ✅ Risk and Uncertainty analysis ✅ Building robust Forecasted financial models and valuation ✅ Crafting winning business plans and pitch deck slides ✅ Conducting in-depth market research ✅ Feasibility Study to determine Project Viability/Business Idea ✅ Trend Analysis and Strategy My Financial Modeling and Analyst Consulting services include: ✅ Conducting financial due diligence ✅ Equity investing and research ✅ M&A Financial Modeling – Valuation - Firm Value NPV ✅ Modeling Returns for investment opportunities ✅ Building monthly budgeting and forecasting tools ✅ Creating user-friendly Automated dashboards and metrics. ✅ Financial Statements Analysis (Ratios, Capex, Ebitda, ROI, IRR, etc) Valuation Methods Include: ✅Market Capitalization ✅Times Revenue Method ✅Earnings Multiplier ✅Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method ✅Book Value ✅Liquidation Value ✅Dividend Discount Model (DDM) Sounds like a great fit? Click the green “Invite to Job button in the upper right-hand corner of the page and let’s work together! 🚀 Your Financial Analyst. Sandile N. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here’s a bit about me – My journey to becoming a Financial Analyst I’ve been working as a Financial Analyst for 4 years now. Achieved TOP Rated Plus in my first year on Upwork due to my hard work and dedication, This means I am considered to be one of the top 5% Financial Analysts and Modelers on Upwork My Experience started at First Avenue Investment Management (Boutique Asset management Company) where I worked as an Equity Financial Research Analyst. Here I learned and researched broader topics about local and International equity stock markets (South Africa and the USA). Exploring various aspects of company valuation, equity investment analysis with focus on competitive advantage, and market share analysis. Exploring different sectors, expanded my knowledge of macro and micro-economic factors, and building comprehensive financial models based on historical patterns, industry/Company drivers. Financial Analyst at Deal Leaders Africa, One of Africa’s Leading Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) firms. I was preparing financial models, with a focus on present value forecasted free cash flows (NPV) to determine the firm value for the merger sale. In addition, this is where I generated skills relating to business plans and pitch deck presentations in the process of pitching to potential buyers. Senior Financial Analyst at Zicaro Ventures. I assisted with the formation of Blue Sage Financial start-up. Everything from their business plan, pitch deck, research, and financial modeling. My Education I hold a Finance and Investment Management Degree - from the University of South Africa, an Investment Management Certificate from one of SA’s leading independent business schools - ASISA Academy, and International Financial Services Certificate from the CISI Institute in London. This is what you can expect when working with me as your Financial Analyst. ✅ Bulletproof attention to detail. ✅ Available in ANY TIME ZONE 🕐 to prevent communication breakdowns. ✅ Daily/weekly/monthly updates and reports about the project, keeping you up to date. ✅ Fluent in written and spoken English. Nothing gets lost in translation. ✅ World Class Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling services are sure to add value to your business. PS Moto: I believe my education, quantitative and qualitative technical skills acquired from my experience, and my determined spirit will enable me to add value to any position I will be placed into.

Startup Consulting
Investment Banking
Investment Research
Financial Analysis
Business Planning & Strategy
Data Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Company Valuation
Industry Research
Financial Projection
Business Consulting
Financial Writing
Startup Company
Financial Modeling
$100 hourly
Adrian N.
- 5.0/5
- (5 jobs)
I have experience working internationally in corporate finance and capital raising. Building financial models, pitch decks and valuations for startups and established companies to better understand your business, communicate with stakeholders, and understand the value you offer.

Startup Consulting
Pitchbook
Google Slides
Business Consulting
Pitch Deck
Google Sheets
Lean Startup
Startup Company
SaaS
Financial Modeling
Business Valuation
Problem Solving
Microsoft Excel
Financial Report
$35 hourly
Ross N.
- 5.0/5
- (3 jobs)
I am a tech entrepreneur always looking for new and exciting opportunities to work with passionate people and build something new and unique. My background is in Mechatronic engineering with a focus on automation but spend my time now working with startups and developing apps. I have worked with multiple startups, including a couple of my own, as a developer but have also got my hands stuck in all facets of the business. From finding market fit, to engaging with users, startup accounting and speaking to investors I have done it all and learnt many valuable skills on along the way. I develop mobile and web apps using an incredible tool called FlutterFlow. This program allows developers to quickly and easily bring ideas to life with a very elegant solution. I have been using FlutterFlow since 2021 when it was still a very basic program and watched it upgrade to the crazy solution that is today. My long term experience with FlutterFlow truly sets me apart as a developer, although this tool is very easy to use you can quickly find yourself in trouble with a slow lagging app that crashes if you do not know what you are doing. A large part of creating very user friendly apps is having a strong backend and this is key when developing on FlutterFlow. My work as a developer then also extends to making neat backend functions that move the heavy processing off the users device and into the backend where it can happen behind the scenes. This then extends to work that cannot be directly linked to the apps but more to automation and creating API connections to link useful third parties. If you would like to have a chat about startup strategy in the tech industry, app development or automation then please feel free to contact me. I am always happy to hear about what new and exciting things are happening in this space!

Startup Consulting
Lean Startup
FlutterFlow
Mobile App
Automation
Web Application
Python
$75 hourly
Leah Rochelle H.
- 4.6/5
- (2 jobs)
I help healthcare startups, telemedicine platforms, and digital health companies scale operations, recruit top-tier doctors, and build high-performing virtual teams. With 10+ years of experience in healthcare business development, telemedicine operations, and medical research, I specialize in: ✅ Healthcare Business Strategy ✅ Telemedicine Operations & Virtual Care Systems ✅ Doctor Recruitment & Network Expansion ✅ Medical Research Database Management ✅ Product Launch & Brand Development (Amazon & E-commerce) ✅ Process Optimization & Scaling Remote Teams ✅ End-to-End Project Management Proven Track Record: Built and managed a global network of virtual specialist doctors for a London-based telemedicine platform. Founded and scaled a successful healthcare start-up, achieving profitability within 12 months. Developed and launched a dietary supplement brand, now stocked on Amazon UK. Conducted global medical research, managing healthcare providers across multiple countries. Spearheaded the recruitment and onboarding of top-tier doctors and specialists for remote consultations. Built custom databases and operational systems to streamline medical research and improve patient care delivery. Who I work with: ✅ Digital Health Startups ✅ Telemedicine Platforms ✅ Virtual Healthcare Companies ✅ Medical Research Firms ✅ Health Tech Founders Why hire me? I work directly with CEOs, founders, and executive teams to scale telemedicine services, expand healthcare networks, and drive revenue growth while optimizing operations for efficiency and profitability

Startup Consulting
Lead Generation Strategy
Project Management
Research & Strategy
Research & Development
Executive Support
Business Consulting
Business Operations
Business Development
Relationship Building
$86 hourly
Marie-Berdine S.
- 4.8/5
- (173 jobs)
🏆 Among the TOP RATED Freelancers on Upwork worldwide. 🏆 HIGHEST RATED copywriter in South Africa, working for over 17-years with Fortune 500 companies, top-level brands, and clients in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada 🏆 TOP RANKED marketing and sales copywriter, article writer, blog writer, website content specialist, brand specialist, corporate identity expert, and ghostwriter on Upwork. 🏆 Specialist in sales and marketing content and development for the USA, UK, Canadian, Australian, and European markets. Entrepreneur and owner of several businesses. Therefore, have insider knowledge on running successful companies, and 17-year business management experience. EXPERIENCE I have more than 27-years sales and marketing experience, and 17-years professional experience as a multi-talented freelancer and entrepreneur with multiple skills in writing, content editing, graphic- and WordPress design, corporate brand identity development, business management, and sales and marketing. I have worked with serious and high-profile clients, especially in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. To name but a few: ✅ Rilea Group (United States & Europe) ✅ Jensen Instruments (Australia) ✅ Musoni Finance (Worldwide) ✅ Xnergy & Xnergy Capital (United States) ✅ ValueConnected (Netherlands) ✅ Caldwell Family Lawyers (Australia) ✅ Blockchain Talent-In (USA) ✅ IdeaBuddy (Worldwide) ✅ Divoti USA ✅ MicroExcel (USA) ✅ The Discounter App (Dubai) ✅ cMedia (Worldwide) ✅ Turbist ✅ Mostafa Mohamed Husain Banafa CO. (Saudi Arabia) ✅ Christopher Bean EXPERTISE 🌟Sales & Marketing Copywriting 🌟Copywriting of sales and marketing content, brochures, articles, blogs, products, services, catalogues, flyers, and any other content you need to sell your products and services more effectively. 🌟Ghostwriting (with full NDA) of articles for top companies, clients and brands for high-end publications such as FORBES, WSJ, the New York Times, Yahoo, Entrepreneur. 🌟Ghostwriting (with full NDA) of your books, eBooks, thesis, blogs, articles, website content, course content, and press releases. 🌟Brand Identity Development & Content Development for your company. 🌟Graphic design with content writing of your marketing and sales brochures, flyers, and catalogues. 🌟WordPress website design with website content writing and Elementor PRO. 🌟 Website Content Writing to help you sell your services and products more effectively, especially helping boost SEO. 🌟Is SEO important to you? No problem, I’m an expert in SEO and will write your content accordingly to SEO principles to help you rank better. WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? ✅ Quality Content That Is Plagiarism Free: I focus on writing quality content from scratch. You’ll never have to worry about plagiarism or copywrite issues. ✅ 5-Star Service: I keep myself accountable and adhere to providing you with a 5-star service level. ✅ Excellent Communication: I believe clear and open communication is the road to success. I make a point of understanding your brand and company, and getting to know your specific projects needs. I’m not shy either, let’s connect her on Upwork and chat about your project! ✅ Quality Not Quantity: I’m picky about the projects I work on, and don’t just jump into any project I’m invited to by clients. I prefer quality above quantity, and only work on a select number of projects each month. It’s important to me to deliver a quality end-product to you that will help you achieve the outcome you envision. ✅ Respect: I believe mutual respect is important. ✅ Long-Term Relationships: Most clients I’ve worked with has return time and time again over the past 17-years. It important to me to building quality work relationships that will last for years, therefore, give it my all when I work on your project. CLIENT REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS The below reviews from clients all over the world will provide you with a better understanding as my service level and work ethic: 🏆 Blog Post Writer Needed for Logo Design Related Blog (5-Stars) "Great writing quality! Just what we needed!" 🏆 Power Point Presentation (5-Stars) "Marie is one of the best people you can work with, we were so tight on time for 2 projects and had tight deadlines however she managed to get the work done in a fast and a perfect way, i really recommend dealing with her as definitely we are going to work with her again in the future, thank you Marie" 🏆 Trelleborg Website (5-Stars) "She is a very talented web designer. This is the 3rd time we have hired her and we would do it again:)" 🏆 Need a biography writer to tell my story (short) for a featured post on blogs and publications (5-Stars) "Marie does a phenomenal job when it comes to writing and even more so meeting the timeline. She provided multiple drafts and asked for feedback and ensured everything was acceptable. She was also very responsive and understanding. Definitely recommend her for any writing gig!"

Startup Consulting
Entrepreneurship
Sales Copy
Content Marketing Strategy
Article Writing
SEO Writing
Content Creation
WordPress Development
Sales Writing
Sales Copywriting
Business Management
Ghostwriting
Sales & Marketing
$75 hourly
Vasante R.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
HR & Business Operations Consultant | Workforce Strategy | Talent Development With over 10 years of HR and operational leadership, I have successfully driven workforce optimization, compliance, and strategic talent initiatives across multi-region businesses. As an Operations & HR Business Partner Manager at Empact Partners, I spearheaded HR policy development, legal frameworks, and performance management, ensuring 100% compliance with South African and EMEA labour laws while improving employment equity and diversity programs. I implemented a performance management framework that increased leadership effectiveness by 40%, optimized talent acquisition to reduce time-to-hire by 20 days, and designed compensation and benefits strategies that improved employee retention. Beyond HR, my expertise in HR analytics, system integrations, and process automation has enabled organizations to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies, and drive business success. I bring a strong background in change management, workforce planning, DEI initiatives, leadership development, and corporate training, ensuring companies are well-positioned for sustained growth and compliance. HR Software & Systems Expertise: • Linkedn Recruiter • Notion • Miro • Docusign • Xolo • monday.com (Administrator) • Airtable • Microsoft suite • Google Suite • Pivot Tables • Jira • Zoom • Skype • Teams • Wise (Payroll) • Slack (Administrator) • BambooHR Services Offered: HR Compliance & Policy Development: ✔️ Employment Equity & Diversity Frameworks ✔️ Compliance Audits & Risk Assessments ✔️ Employee Handbooks & Policy Implementation ✔️ Custom HR & Legal Templates (Contracts, SOPs, Policies) Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: ✔️ Full-Cycle Recruitment ✔️ Onboarding (Process Creation and Implementation) ✔️ Workforce Optimization & Leadership Development ✔️ Compensation & Benefits Planning HR Analytics & Process Automation: ✔️ HRIS System Implementation & Optimization ✔️ Data-Driven HR Decision Making ✔️ Performance Management & Employee Engagement Organizational Strategy & Change Management: ✔️ People Operations & DEI Programs ✔️ Organizational Culture & Leadership Training ✔️ SOP Development & Process Improvement Training & Development: ✔️ HR & Leadership Training Workshops ✔️ Compliance & Labour Law Training ✔️ Performance Management & Employee Engagement Training ✔️ Software Training As a proven HR and Operations leader, I help businesses align HR with strategic goals, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. I also provide ready-to-use templates for contracts, SOPs, policies, and HR documentation to streamline your HR processes. 📩 Schedule a consultation today

Startup Consulting
Training & Development
Process Optimization
Leadership Coaching
Change Management
Workforce Management
Compliance
Management Consulting
Recruiting
HR & Business Services
$100 hourly
Theodoor Christiaan B.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
With 20+ years of experience at the intersection of industrial engineering, technology, and business strategy, I help organisations optimize operations and craft transformative, data-driven strategies that drive growth. Having worked with startups to large enterprises, I specialise in fintech, retail and tech industries, leading initiatives in business strategy, supply chain optimisation, omnichannel retail, and process redesign to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation. Alongside my consulting work, I've had the privilege of advising and supporting start-ups, helping them scale operations, implement tech solutions, and create agile business models that foster long-term success. Now launching my own consulting practice, I partner with businesses ready to innovate their operations, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and develop scalable strategies for sustainable growth.

Startup Consulting
Innovation Strategy
Digital Transformation
Digital Strategy
Ecommerce
Payment Integration Framework
Pitch Deck
FinTech Consulting
Financial Modeling
Systems Engineering
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Process Design
Industrial Engineering
Business Consulting
$90 hourly
Shivani G.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m Shivani Govender, Ex-CFO, Strategic Execution Partner, Founder and Entrepreneur. I can bridge the gap between your vision and results by combining deep financial leadership with hands-on operational support, strategic planning, and execution oversight. With over 15 years of experience across finance, operations and strategic growth, I bring a rare blend of executive insight and entrepreneurial grit. I want to support founders and leadership teams to create, build and scale with heart, clarity, and sustainable systems. My leadership is marked by a clear, hands-on track record of: 1. Strategic business planning & execution support 2. Financial modeling, budgeting & cash flow management 3. KPI development and performance tracking systems 4. Workflow and process optimization for operational efficiency 5. Risk mitigation and scenario planning Whether you need a one-time strategic sprint or an ongoing advisory partner, I bring clear communication, fast turnaround, and deep insight to every project. Let's build a business that's not just successful but sustainable, smart, and aligned. Let’s connect and elevate your vision.

Startup Consulting
Financial Policies & Procedures
Financial Consulting
Business Analysis
Financial Modeling
Cash Flow Analysis
Growth Strategy
Risk Management
KPI Metric Development
Process Optimization
Strategic Planning
Operational Planning
Financial Analysis
Business Strategy
Business Coaching
$35 hourly
Maryke F.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Strategic Growth Partner for Visionary Brands Hi, I’m Maryke, Co - Owner of Catalyst Innovation. I'm a results-driven digital strategist and operations specialist with a unique blend of creative insight and business precision. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven brands grow, streamline, and stand out through sharp strategy and seamless execution. Here’s what I do best: Social Media Management & Brand Development • Craft compelling, cohesive brand voices across platforms • Plan, create, and schedule engaging content that builds trust & drives engagement • Audit, analyze, and grow accounts with data-backed strategies Strategic Marketing & Growth Planning • Build and execute targeted marketing strategies that convert • Develop customer journeys and funnel strategies for service-based businesses • Align marketing with business objectives to maximize ROI Project & Operations Management • Streamline systems and improve workflows for better team efficiency • Manage remote teams, freelancers, and vendors with precision • Deliver complex projects on time, every time Organisational Behaviour & Team Culture • Consult on leadership, team dynamics, and organisational health • Help businesses build values-driven, high-performance environments Whether you’re launching a new brand, growing an existing one, or building better systems behind the scenes — I bring clarity, creativity, and calm to the chaos. Let’s build something powerful together and amplify your brand

Startup Consulting
Change Management
Problem Solving
Presentations
Business Development
Growth Strategy
Team Management
Project Management
Marketing Strategy
Copywriting
Social Media Strategy
Strategy
Brand Strategy
Brand Development
Brand Consulting
$85 hourly
Elzbieta R.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Entrepreneur, International Business Consultant, and Business Developer with 20+ years of diverse experience across various industries: from working for multinational giants like Procter&Gamble, heading the expansion of eCom Business for an Investment group in Europe, to starting my own businesses and consulting SMEs and Startups Internationally. The versatile experience I gathered through leading or being involved in a broad spectrum of exciting businesses equipped me with a holistic skill set, allowing me to view problems and solutions from a deep and well-rounded perspective. I like questioning the status quo and finding out-of-the-box constructs to achieve specific business goals. I appreciate and practice a direct, constructive, and solution-oriented approach in everything I do. If my expertise and values resonate with you, drop me a message, and let's chat about what we can create together.

Startup Consulting
Business Development
Leadership Skills
Online Market Research
Process Improvement
Ecommerce
Growth Strategy
Sales Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Brand Consulting
Product Development
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Business Consulting
Business Management
$70 hourly
Christine G.
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I'm Christine, A turnkey Business Consultant. I am a native English speaker. I specialise in high-performing Investments, Tech systems and operations, integrated brand and marketing communications, with strong experience in mentorship, coaching, and startups I am a visionary business strategist with 15+ years of entrepreneurial expertise, backed by an Undergrad in Communications, A Master's in Business Admin and several Professional Certificates, one of which is a PC in Machine Learning from Duke University. I have been honoured with nominations in several prestigious award in South Africa and by CNBC Africa. I possess a unique superpower: seamlessly bridging technology and human needs. My journey began at 24 when I started my first company. Since, I have started 4 companies, 2 of which was a great financial success. I have learnt every startup and Entreprenural lesson there is to learn. I self-funded my education and honing skills across Business, Tech, Finance and Marketing. As a tech entrepreneur, I fuse deep human behavioural understanding with business acumen, propelling success. I am keen on working with clients who aim to reshape business through innovation and empathy, where tech drives human progress. My work is my pride, you can expect only excellence from me if we work together. I achieved a distinction in my MBA for finance, systems and operations, international business and strategy. I have draft hundreds of powerful, comprehensive business plans, pitch decks, developed full brand ID, Integrated marketing communications strategy (research, Analyses, strategy, Brand plans, Digital marketing strategy and roll out plans, Budgets, ROI Analyses and scaling strategy). I can work on tech product development (design, ideation, cost viability, project roll out plans and more). I have extensive experience in Couching and Mentorship. I am also an investor. I currently have a dynamic, high performing portfolio, yielding an annual return of around 35%. Yes, that's crazy but true. I developed a unique investment criteria which breaks current market trending approaches and because I am an experienced Entrepreneur, I know exactly what to look for in Equity investments and some alternative investment options. I have spoken at Universities, Youth Events, Conferences and Seminars. I have received great positive feedback from these events. I have worked with some of the worlds most prestigious brands and corporations e.g. World Bank (Part of the United Nations), BMW, Virgin Mobile, Unilever, FinTech, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. I have strong experience in working with banking and investment brands, Telecoms, Aviation and more. Appoint me for projects in the following categories: 1. Business Consulting (Technology Systems, Operations, Growth and Scaling, etc) 2. Finance and Investments (Investment Analyst, startup venture financing, etc) 3. Entrepreneurship (Coaching, mentoring, starting businesses, Reviewing business documents, Drafting Commercial contracts, etc) 4. General Coaching and Mentorship 5. Brand/ Marketing Integrated Communications

Startup Consulting
Financial Consulting
Customer Acquisition Strategy
Behavioral Design
Artificial Intelligence
AI Consulting
AI Model Integration
Strategy
Business
Startup Company
Business Strategy
Corporate Strategy
$15 hourly
Olakunbi O.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Career Summary To constitute an asset to a growth-oriented organization by engaging natural abilities and professional skills in undertaking all responsibilities attributable to the office taken per time, so that the attainment of the organization's overall objective may be facilitated and professional career further enhanced. Areas of Expertise * Lecturing/teaching * Food Science * Business Process * Project Management * Research Scientist * Food Engineering * Data Scientist * Cellular Agriculture * New Product Development

Startup Consulting
Business Consulting
Problem Solving
Research & Development
Computer Skills
Teaching
Interpersonal Skills
$20 hourly
Berlinda M.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
I’m a finance professional with over 4 years of experience across both corporate and public finance sectors, holding a BCom in Accounting and a second degree BCom Honours in Taxation. I’ve worked with institutions like Parliament of South Africa and in investment administration, gaining hands-on expertise in financial reporting, fund accounting, budgeting, and ERP systems like Oracle and PFS-PAXUS. What sets me apart is how quickly I adapt to new tools and client needs. Even in high-pressure environments, I’m known for delivering accurate, well-organized work on time. Whether it’s reconciling accounts, preparing GRAP/GAAP-aligned reports, building financial models, or supporting internal finance processes, I approach every task with quality, precision, and a deep respect for your deadlines. If you need someone who can hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding—and is fully committed to delivering excellent results—I’d love to connect. Let’s work together to make your financial processes simpler, cleaner, and more effective.

Startup Consulting
Market Research
Ratio Analysis
Financial Modeling
Small Business Administration
Light Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping
Finance & Accounting
Taxation
Tax Law Compliance
Corporate Tax
Financial Analysis
Tax Theory
$5 hourly
Anna K.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I have a wealth of experience in operational matters, ranging from the mundane to the ridiculous. My skills encompasses being able to connect to people and customers, completing tasks and projects timeously, being able to multitask and think out of the box. I work well by myself but can also fit into a team environment. My strength lies in my experience that covered such a wide range of tasks, jobs and environments that there is very few things I don't feel comfortable in handling. I am also not shy to ask questions.

Startup Consulting
Customer Engagement
Writing
Public Administration
Office Administration
Design Concept
Startup Company
Hospitality & Tourism
Data Entry
Virtual Assistance
Project Management
$75 hourly
Elaine B.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi, I’m the founder of Mentraxa—a boutique consulting brand helping startups and SMEs unlock clarity, automation, and momentum. With 15+ years of experience across software engineering, product strategy, and business leadership, I bring a rare dual lens: deep technical skill and sharp business insight. This means I don’t just build systems—I help you design the right ones that align with your goals, KPIs, and growth roadmap. I specialize in: 🌱 Workflow Automation — Integrating smart tools like Zapier, Make, and Google Workspace to eliminate manual work. 🚀 Lean MVP Launches — Validating and delivering rapid prototypes using Vibe Code, FlutterFlow, Notion, and low-code/no-code platforms. 🧭 Digital Product Strategy — Turning bold ideas into scalable, user-friendly solutions that drive business results. Whether you're bogged down by operational chaos, need to launch faster, or want to scale with clarity—I co-build with you to simplify, automate, and accelerate. Tools I love: Notion · Zapier · Make · ChatGPT · ClickUp · Google Workspace · FlutterFlow · Airtable · Trello Results you can expect: ✔ 40% faster go-to-market with lean MVP methods. ✔ 100s of hours saved through automation. ✔ Clearer product direction with measurable business value. Let’s build something bold—efficiently and intelligently.

Startup Consulting
Product Management
API Integration
SaaS
Systems Development Life Cycle
Business Process Reengineering
Low-Code Development
No-Code Development
Automation
Product Strategy
Artificial Intelligence
$15 hourly
Mushi M.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Hi, I’m Mushi, a strategic finance and business operations professional with over 4 years of experience helping companies grow from the ground up. I specialize in finance management, virtual admin, startup strategy, and customer support. I was previously the Finance Manager at Linkage Brands, where I managed the finances of 3 national businesses, built systems from scratch, paid over 450 subcontractors monthly, and helped Rooom Mobile Salon exceed ZAR 1 million in revenue in a single year. Now, I run my own remote-first companies: WeMatchBeauty, a mobile beauty platform in South Africa Droply, a township-focused smart delivery service What I can do for you: ✅ Virtual finance support: budgets, bookkeeping, cash flow, reports ✅ Admin & operations: document systems, task management, subcontractor coordination ✅ Startup strategy: operations, pricing, business model design ✅ Client onboarding, customer communication, and WhatsApp automation ✅ Digital marketing support: Meta Ads, social media setup, content ideas I’m highly organized, proactive, and solution-driven. I understand small business struggles and help founders save time, stay on budget, and scale smartly. 📍 Based in South Africa | Available for remote work globally

Startup Consulting
Data Entry
Microsoft Excel
Process Improvement
Client Management
Administrative Support
Business Operations
Virtual Assistance
Strategic Planning
Financial Reporting
Payroll Accounting
Budgeting & Forecasting Software
Financial Analysis
Bookkeeping
Accounting
$50 hourly
Petri B.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
CFP, MBA holder and Doctoral Candidate in AI & finance. 17+ years’ experience in financial planning, investment strategy, and fintech consulting. . Expert in financial planning, cashflows, robo-advisory, compliance, due diligence, business writing, coaching and financial wellness. Fintech & WealthTech Consultant, Financial Planning & AI Strategist. Strategic and results-driven.

Startup Consulting
FinTech Consulting
Personal Finance & Wealth Management
Academic Research
Business Writing
Content Research
Thought Leadership Content
Financial Analysis
Due Diligence
Strategic Planning
Wealth Management
Financial Planning
Management Consulting
$30 hourly
Fazal A.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Fiverr Profile Description I'm passionately dedicated to turning startup visions into impactful realities, even on lean budgets. As your turnkey freelance partner, I operate like a venture studio, offering unlimited revisions to ensure your success. From initial idea to product development and ongoing marketing, I cover it all. My expertise includes: Business Consulting: Market research, competitive analysis, and crafting winning business plans & pitch decks for funding. End-to-End Startup Studio: Complete brand development, social media, web, and application development. Artificial Intelligence Consulting: Product management, design, technical architecture, and crucial talent sourcing for true, vertical-specific AI. Software Development I provide comprehensive, integrated solutions, ensuring your startup thrives from concept to market. Let's build your success story, brilliantly.

Startup Consulting
Ecommerce
Social Media Content
AI Agent Development
Digital Marketing Strategy
Digital Business Modeling
Business Development
Product Marketing
Mobile App Development Consultation
Web Application Development
Ecommerce Store Setup
Minimum Viable Product
Product Development
Artificial Intelligence
Product Management
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