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Hi. Im having difficulty finding work in south africa in the IT field so I was hoping their was maybe another way to start making money from doing freelance coding and projects in both Visual Basic and C/C++. Can anyone tell me where there are such places or opportunities where one could send in one's freelance work and make some money :) .

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As explained, a tough local job market often makes online freelancing a practical alternative for Visual Basic and C/C++ skills. Two complementary routes typically work best: marketplace platforms for short gigs, and direct client work (local businesses, system integrators or hardware vendors) for steadier contracts. The suggestions already in the thread — web design from and marketplaces mentioned by — are both sensible starting points.

Market approach should be shaped by specialization. Visual Basic opportunities often come from legacy VB6 maintenance, VB.NET conversions, or VBA/Excel automation; C/C++ work commonly appears as embedded firmware, native libraries, performance‑critical modules, or cross‑platform ports. Marketplaces trade volume for predictability (escrow, reviews) while specialist or local contracts usually pay better for deeper expertise. GitHub demos, a clear LinkedIn presence, and local outreach or developer meetups produce higher‑quality leads than chasing microtasks alone.

A concise proposal and payment plan reduce friction. Practical checklist:

  • one‑line summary of the problem to be solved
  • exact deliverables (source, binaries, docs)
  • timeline with milestones and acceptance criteria
  • pricing model (fixed or hourly) and milestone payments
  • license/ownership terms and limited post‑delivery support

Risk management matters: escrow or an upfront deposit, a short written agreement, and a defined change‑request process limit non‑payment and scope creep. A small, focused portfolio (before/after screenshots, short demos, brief testimonials) converts leads to clients; early lower‑paid jobs can serve as proof‑of‑work for higher margin packages later (migration, integration, ongoing support). The upbeat point from is valid — with clear bids, visible outcomes, and steady promotion those initial gigs can become reliable income.

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i don have info on freelance vb coding but have you considered web design?

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rent-a-coder.com :) they have ppl looking for ppl to program for them but the amount ppl are willing to pay is alittle lower then one would like probably but you can put your own bids in and everything. if you do this let us know how it goes. i have been thinking about using the site but havent gotten time lately :)

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trust me, there is a way to make money doing anything online :p

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