Ahmed
I'm Ahmed from Morocco, and I build things using code, a.k.a a Software Engineer.
I hold an electrical engineering degree, and I'm a self-taught software developer. I discovered my love for building things when I started my first online business at 17.
I blog at elazzabi.com and remote.ma.
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How to be productive as a team even if you’re not async
Working in an async environment is productive for sure. But what if your team/company isn’t working asynchronously? Can you still achieve productivity with these settings? Or should you join an async company to be productive? I believe every team can be productive, async or not. But it needs some discipline, and buy-in from the team […]
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How to avoid the artificial surge in productivity when trying a new to-do app
You feel that your productivity needs a boost, and you believe your to-do app is the problem. It’s not powerful enough to suit you. After some research, you found the best to-do app for you as it contains some amazing features. You tried it for a few days, and you saw a surge in productivity. […]
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The biggest challenge of working remotely
You’ve been hearing about this remote working craze going around. It comes with different flavors like work from home, nomading, work from coffee shops, etc. But it sounds too good to be true! So, what’s the catch? What’s the challenge of working remotely? Some say the catch is losing the socializing part of working from […]
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4 daily pointers to structure your day
If you worked from an office for a long time, you’re now used to the fact that you have a clearly defined schedule. But when you join the remote world, there is no such schedule. This can be disorienting and stressful. What should you plan? When? And how to get the hang of it? After […]
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Can you get a mortgage as a freelancer or remote worker?
I get this question a lot, and it’s a legit one! As a freelancer, or remote worker, can you get a mortgage easily? And if so, what are the rates? The answer is “it’s complicated“. So, let me explain why before continuing! It’s all in your new “status” In theory, when you work as a […]
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Airbnb vs hotels? Why I don’t use Airbnb anymore
Picking an Airbnb or a hotel for your travel is definitely a personal choice. And to be fair, sometimes you don’t have a choice especially if you’re visiting a remote area. But what to choose if you have the choice? Airbnb vs hotels! Here is my take. It has been a while since I booked […]
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5 tips to reduce your phone addiction (for iOS)
This age is filled with digital distractions, and the first in the podium are our phone. Those little computers we carry everywhere beg for our attention and they receive it more than 2,600 times a day! If you are shocked by this number as I am, here are some tips to reduce your phone addiction. […]
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Can you pay your SaaS or software purchases using your company?
Nearly all jobs require some kind of software. Either a one-time purchase, or a subscription model like productivity apps, design software, etc. While these apps tend to be cheap, their cost adds up really quickly. If you’re a designer or a software developer, you may find yourself paying 3/4 apps every month to do your […]
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Can you pay rent using your company in Morocco?
This is one of the most asked questions in my email and DMs: Can I pay rent using my company? And that’s a valid question. With rents skyrocketing, paying it using your company is a good idea. So, the short answer is yes, you can pay your rent using your company. But, it’s a complicated […]
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Auto-entrepreneur’s new 30% tax explained
If you have been following the new 2023 financial law, it was So there are two things you need to know: So, from an auto-entrepreneur perspective, nothing is changing. The new 30% rate is paid by the client and not the auto-entrepreneur. But why? The reason for this change is that Moroccan companies were using […]