Resources

Tools, Templates, and Guides

The goal with these resources is to help you get to the next level in your Career and scale into a Small Business.

You are a Freelancer and want to transition to a Services Business
You are an Agency and want to provide better value to your customers
You are an employee looking to scale up

No matter the case, I will be building tools and resources for you to succeed with confidence.

Toolkits & Templates

In-Depth Resources Built for You

Our most detailed resources. Each one built from real experience, tested in the field, and designed to help you move forward.

Job Application Kit: Resume + Cover Letter Guide

A resume that just works. Practical template and writing guide for professionals at any stage of their career.

Get the Kit

Agency Starter Kit: Software Design & Development

Why most agencies fail, and the templates, workflows, and contracts you need to not be one of them.

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Project Requirements Document for Agencies and Freelancers

Your source of truth for every project. A step-by-step PRD template built for freelancers and small agencies.

Get the Template

Salary Negotiation Guide

How to negotiate your salary with confidence, whether you’re switching jobs or asking for a raise.

Get the Guide

Personal Expense Tracker

A simple, effective tracker to manage your finances. Know where your money goes so you can make better decisions.

Get the Tracker

Competitor Analysis & Market Research Template

For freelancers, agencies, and small businesses. Understand your market before you compete in it.

Get the Template
Article Guides

How-To Guides for Professionals

Step by step guides on topics that matter. Fundamentals you need to scale up as a professional in Pakistan.

Upwork Masterclass for Beginners

In-depth tutorial covering profile setup, proposal writing, and landing your first clients on Upwork.

Read Guide

Getting Started with SEO

Learn the basics of SEO setup for your small business or startup. No fluff, just what works.

Read Guide

More guides are published regularly on the Arc Career Blog.

Apps & Tools

Tools We Actually Use

Everyone needs tools. These are the ones we’ve tested, used, and can vouch for. Integrated into our workflows and daily life.

Tools for Better Work

Fathom

My go-to for recording client calls and reviewing performance. AI summaries, instant shareable links, and transcript management. Over 500 calls recorded. Mostly free.

Try Fathom

Hemingway App

Writing is the number one skill you can improve in any domain. Hemingway coaches you to write simpler and clearer. I use it daily. Aim for grade 7 for most content.

Try Hemingway

Basecamp

Best tool for managing client projects. Easy permissions, restricted project environments, templates and checklists. Built for client-facing roles and companies.

Try Basecamp

Loom

Recording videos can save you hundreds of hours of pointless meetings. Also improves your communication skills. Go-to for quick, shareable recordings.

Try Loom
Tools for Better Life

Notion

Straight fact: Notion is slow. But it’s still the best tool for archiving and managing your knowledge and life. Learn their databases feature and you’ll have limitless control.

Try Notion

Microsoft To Do

To Dos need to be in their dedicated spot. No fancy bells and whistles. A feature-full, to-the-point task app. Best to-do app out there for getting things done.

Try Microsoft To Do

Trello

Life is one big project. And every now and then you need a kanban board. Break it down, put it on the board, and chunkify your progress. Trust me, it works.

Try Trello
Tools for Finding Work

Braintrust

High quality jobs and an active professional community. I run the Freelancing space there. If you join, come say hi.

Try Braintrust

Discord

Best place to network in small communities, follow what you love, and talk to like-minded people. There’s a solid chance you’ll find me online here.

Join Our Discord

Swooped

Searching for remote jobs in Pakistan can be impossible. Swooped does the heavy lifting. Go-to aggregator for remote jobs with good filters and a saved profile system.

Try Swooped

Wellfound (formerly AngelList)

Go-to place for startup jobs. Working at a startup is hard, but done right, it can change your life. Especially good if you’re interested in equity compensation.

Try Wellfound

Crossover

Some of the biggest remote opportunities in Pakistan. Their application process is probably the hardest out there, but if you get in, it’s worth it. No bars held on location.

Try Crossover

BSides Pakistan

Your one stop solution for Cyber Security jobs and mentoring in Pakistan. I’ve been active with this community for over a year. Vouch for it.

Check Out BSides
Questions

Frequently Asked

Are these resources accessible to everyone? +
Everything we build is as accessible as possible. We want to make knowledge based on real experiences accessible to all, particularly in Pakistan and similar markets. You can learn more about our mission here.
How often are new resources added? +
We only add resources that are valuable and tested. No filler. Everything you see here has been tried and has provided results. New ones are added as they’re ready, not on a fixed schedule.
Where can I download the available toolkits? +
The toolkits are some of our most in-depth resources built for you to succeed in your career or business. You can find all of them here.
What types of resources are available? +
Three categories. Toolkits and Templates are our most in-depth resources for upskilling and building a business. Article Guides serve as how-to’s on specific topics. Apps and Tools are what we personally use and recommend integrating into your workflow.
Are these resources tailored for Pakistan? +
First priority is always Pakistan. But a lot of what’s here applies to similar regions like India, Nepal, and the Philippines. Low-income regions share similar challenges that require different approaches than western-based content suggests.
Can I contribute or recommend a resource? +
Yes. Send your recommendations to admin@sknexus.com.
How do I stay informed about new resources? +
Join our Discord community where we share everything in advance, including behind the scenes for each resource. You can also follow the Arc blog for new article guides.
Are there resources in Urdu? +
Most text-based resources are in English. If Urdu is your preference, we recommend watching our workshop series, The Blueprint, which is available on YouTube.
I’m having trouble accessing a resource. What should I do? +
If you have any issues with accessing or downloading toolkits, email admin@sknexus.com and we’ll sort it out.

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