Category

Freedom Economy

Freelancers work on group project
Digital Nomad TipsFreedom EconomySpera News
May 31, 2018

How Brands and Business Owners Can Use a Project Management System to Work with Freelancers

If you’re looking for an easier way to find and manage freelancers who work on your team, a comprehensive project management system is your solution. As a brand or small business owner, you might not have it in your budget to hire someone fulltime, and your workload might not require them for 40 hours per week, either. If you’re looking to outsource a specific project, set of tasks or a short-term assignment, hiring an independent contractor or a few members on a team is a great option. But where do you start? First, the goal is to find a group…
Read More
Designer using a task management tool in workspace
CommunityDigital Nomad TipsFreedom EconomySpera NewsWorkstyle
May 31, 2018

Personality Traits of an Efficient Task Manager

The right task management tool will help you streamline your job, but improving efficiency goes beyond stocking your tool kit with calendars and appointment reminder devices. Personality traits are just as important as the tools you use to help you manage your busy schedule. You should also assess your dominant personality traits and determine how you can leverage your natural tendencies for better task management. Personality traits can be easily discernible for some and perhaps a little harder to depict for others.  The common thread here is that we all have traits that are strong and ones that are weak.…
Read More
Women smiling and looking at papers on her desk
Digital Nomad TipsFreedom EconomySpera News
May 29, 2018

The Art of the Pitch: Score Your Next Freelance Jobs with These 5 Tips

Mastering the perfect pitch for freelance jobs is a bit of an art form, one that can sometimes feel like an impossible task. What exactly are you supposed to include, anyway? While the official verdict may still be out on that, a few things are certain: You don’t want to come off as too desperate or ‘salesy,’ but you also want to convince a prospective client that you’re the perfect fit for the project. Striking that balance is key, and we have a few tips to help you do just that, ideally resulting in more gigs, more confidence in what…
Read More
Asian woman drinking coffee in vintage color tone
BusinessFreedom Economy
May 24, 2018

The Importance of Self-Care as an Entrepreneur

The digital nomad lifestyle may seem luxurious and laid-back at first, but entrepreneurs don’t have it as easy as you may think. Working for yourself does give you unparalleled freedom, but this flexibility comes at a price. Your income and success are a direct result of the amount of time you put into your projects. Balancing work and play is a constant struggle in the digital nomad lifestyle. Although you may feel tempted to put in long days and seven-day weeks, you need to balance self-care with hard work. If you put your own care aside, you may ultimately fail…
Read More
freedom-economy-1
Freedom Economy
May 17, 2018

The Gig Economy vs. the Freedom Economy: What’s the Difference?

At Spera, we strongly believe in the power of creating a work environment that you’re passionate about, whether that’s in the gig economy or freelancing full-time in the freedom economy. We created a platform for freelancers and small teams because we love empowering other self-employed and independent workers to be the master of their own projects and the work that they do. It’s never too late to take control of your life and your work. Thankfully, the very nature of work itself has evolved. This is proven by the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who declare their…
Read More
Freedom Economy
May 10, 2018

Why I Joined the Freedom Economy: Modern Femme™

The gig economy - or Freedom Economy - is offering a world of innovative new opportunities to modern entrepreneurs. This freelance-driven, self-employed world allows nearly anyone to leverage their skills and interests into a career where they're in charge of the hours, assignments, and scope of the work they do. If you're on the verge of jumping into the gig economy, but you're still experiencing some hesitation, check out the success story of Modern Femme™ and see how we made the leap from traditional careers to a job where we can ultimately assist others in joining this empowering movement alongside…
Read More
11705343_10206822089208745_6673610053091895858_n
Freedom Economy
May 3, 2018

Why I joined the Gig Economy – Cristiano Pesci

When I graduated college, I never imagined I’d end up as part of the gig economy. My decision ultimately required quitting a comfortable job and taking a leap into the unknown. It meant leaving behind a steady paycheck and jumping into something that wasn’t, and still isn’t, a sure thing — and that prospect was terrifying. Having packed up all my expensive (and now useless) textbooks, I was ready to take on the real world. The only problem was, I still didn’t know what I wanted to be when I “grew up,” and entering a tough job market was a…
Read More
pexels-photo
BusinessFreedom Economy
April 13, 2018

Why Ambition Isn’t Enough: 5 Traits You Need to Succeed as a Digital Nomad in Business

While you may have your fair share of freelancer tools that help you in your day-to-day business, there’s more to freelancing than streamlined workflows. Entrepreneurs often hear the cliche “if you have the drive, you will succeed.” Ambition is one of those traits that drive you to seek education and innovation to better your brand and dedicate yourself to something greater, but a well-rounded digital nomad exudes so much more than ambition. Success in the gig economy simply isn’t possible without passion, confidence, fearlessness, adaptability, and humility, too. While these traits aren’t freelancer tools in the traditional sense, consider them…
Read More
freelance-jobs-2018
Freedom Economy
March 27, 2018

How to Find More Freelance Jobs in 2018

Unlike traditional 9-5 employment, freelance jobs allow you the opportunity to work from anywhere, at any time. They enable people to take back control of their schedules and join the freedom economy. But, while the perks are great, most people discover that one of the most difficult parts of freelancing is actually sealing the deal on their first project or gig. We hear this time and time again: Although contract employment and working remotely is becoming more and more accepted among employers, it still seems that it can be tough to find quality freelance opportunities.   Fortunately, we have three…
Read More