The keralam.si blog
Practical guides on hiring talent from Kerala, working from Kerala, and moving back home. Plain answers, no fluff.
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Freelancing from Kerala: how to get your first client abroad
Freelancing from Kerala and want clients abroad? A step-by-step guide to picking a service, building a portfolio, pricing, outreach and getting paid safely.
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വീട്ടിലിരുന്ന് ജോലി: വിദേശ ക്ലയന്റുകൾക്ക് വേണ്ടി ജോലി ചെയ്യാനുള്ള വഴികൾ
Work from home jobs Kerala: വീട്ടിലിരുന്ന് വിദേശ ക്ലയന്റുകൾക്ക് വേണ്ടി ജോലി ചെയ്യാനുള്ള വഴികൾ, പഠിക്കേണ്ട സ്കില്ലുകൾ, തട്ടിപ്പുകൾ ഒഴിവാക്കാനുള്ള ടിപ്സ്.
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Cost of living: Kochi vs Dubai for a family
Cost of living in Kochi vs Dubai for a family: compare housing, schools, healthcare, transport, food, utilities, tax and flights, with a worksheet to fill in.
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Kerala's workation push: what remote workers should know
Kerala workation policy explained: what the state has said, what the draft aims for, what is still unconfirmed, and how remote workers can plan a stay now.
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Software companies in Kochi: how to choose the right one
How to choose among software companies in Kochi, Kerala: types of firms, what to check, questions to ask, pricing models, contracts and red flags to avoid.
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How to hire a video editor in Kerala for reels, ads and YouTube
How to hire a video editor in Kerala for reels, ads and YouTube: what to ask, how to brief, paid tests, file delivery and working with clients abroad.
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Varkala for remote workers: cafés, stays and internet
Varkala for remote workers: how to pick a stay, find a café you can work from, test the internet, plan for the seasons and set up a reliable working day.
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Monsoon workation in Kerala: why June to September is underrated
Plan a monsoon workation in Kerala from June to September: quieter towns, lower rates, green hills, plus how to handle rain, power cuts and internet backup.
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Best cities in Kerala to live and work remotely
Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur or Kannur? Compare the best cities in Kerala to live and work remotely: internet, airports, housing and pace.
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Workation in Kerala: a practical guide for remote workers
Plan a workation in Kerala. Where to stay (Kochi, Varkala, Munnar, Alappuzha), the best months, internet checks, time zones and a packing checklist.
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