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Digital Nomad Tips
September 19, 2018

How to Master the Side Hustle of Freelance Jobs and Keep Your Day Job

Freelance jobs allow you to earn some extra cash, gain experience working with clients and even explore different job fields. One of the best parts of being a freelancer is the ability to work as many or as few hours as you prefer. You’re completely in charge! Although business ownership may be challenging, it’s also incredibly rewarding. Not all freelancers aspire to ditch their current career and take on freelancing full time. And that’s totally okay! If you’re not looking to replace your 9-5, but want to begin freelancing, we’ve got you covered. Explore some tips to get started in…
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Business
September 19, 2018

What is a Payment Network?

The gig economy is taking over the U.S. workforce - 50 percent of millennials are already freelancing. Within the next 10 years, it's projected that freelancers will represent a majority of the workforce. But there are some important things that must be in place to make this freelancing dream a reality, including a successful payment network. An easy definition of a payment network is a way for money to move from one party to another. Unless transactions happen in cash, which is rare in the digital gig economy, a payment system is required for a smooth transaction. In this blog…
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Digital Nomad Tips
September 13, 2018

10 Surprising Stats About being a Digital Nomad

More people are choosing to live the digital nomad lifestyle than ever before. Being a freelancer comes with a lot of responsibilities that you may not have originally considered. Trying to strike a work-life balance, finding a tribe of other freelancers who get what you do and can sympathize and navigating difficult clients all come with the territory of being a digital nomad. Hello, business ownership! On the other hand, freelancing also means greater freedom in your work schedule and complete ownership of the types of clients and businesses that you work with. If you’re someone who would love total…
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Project Management for Companies
August 21, 2018

13 Tips to Make Your Freelance Business Easy This Month From Project Management Applications to Understanding Your Taxes

With online tools, freelance platforms and project management applications, working as a freelancer has never been easier. Whether you’re looking to find more time in your workday or collaborate more easily with other independent contractors, chances are there’s an app for it online. It’s time to start discovering valuable hacks that can help you make the most of your freelance business, while enjoying time outside of work, too.    The bottom line: freelancing doesn’t have to be as hard as you might be making it every month. Explore 13 tips to make your business easier, from simple project management software…
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BusinessFreedom Economy
August 21, 2018

The Ins and Outs of Popular Payment Network Options and Online Invoice Software Systems

When you first began freelancing, figuring out a way to get paid by clients quickly was probably at the top of your list of important to do items. But have you revisited your payment network and online invoice software system since you first started? Have you thought about how secure your systems are? And whether or not there is a better option for your business at this point? Remember, every facet of your business that touches your clients is important. If you want your clients to take you seriously and trust your brand, then you need to present your business…
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Project Management for Companies
August 21, 2018

Project Management Apps That Will Finally Get You Out of Spreadsheets

If you’re still strictly using Excel in your freelance business, rather than taking advantage of superior project management apps, you’re seriously missing out. Back in the day, Google Sheets or Excel spreadsheets may have been the norm to track your finances, invoices and lists of contacts, but times have changed. Today, there are a slew of really convenient apps and software systems that can make your work life significantly easier. It’s time to rip off the Band-Aid and say goodbye to outdated Excel sheets.    Here are just a few benefits of project management apps in your freelance business: Stay…
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Digital Nomad Tips
August 21, 2018

Facts and Myths About the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

There are some amazing benefits to the digital nomad lifestyle and to freelancing full-time. Becoming your own boss can be incredibly empowering; see you later boring office building! Hello, schedule flexibility. And best of all, goodbye difficult coworkers. However, as amazing as the gig economy can be, it isn’t without its challenges and misconceptions. In fact, when you become a freelancer, you should prepare yourself for a laundry list of fallacies that your former co-workers, friends, significant other and parents may assume about your new business. Social media influencers don’t do much to dispel these myths, either! Scroll through Instagram…
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Business
August 16, 2018

5 Tips To Becoming A Better Freelance Manager

It’s no secret that managing a team of freelancers, directing multiple outside teams and independent contractors, can be challenging. First, you’ve got to figure out your contractors’ personality types, work styles and communication styles. Then, you have to navigate how those personalities will work with your internal team. Not to mention it’s also on you to keep track of impending project deadlines, and your budget. If you’re in a field like graphic design, content development, editing or website development, this probably sounds all too familiar. As someone who works with outside teams frequently, you understand the points of friction that…
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Business
August 16, 2018

Top 5 Tips to Make Your Personal Branding More Authentic

You’ve probably heard the word “authenticity” tossed around more times than you can count lately. Be yourself, be authentic, and show your personality. The topic of personal branding has become a popular subject across all entrepreneur-centric publications in the past year — and with good reason. Personal branding is the most important part of your business. Yes, it can even be more important than getting your hands on the best project management tools you can find because it sets you apart from others within your industry and carves out a space that belongs only to you. Not to sound like…
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