Tag Archives: Self employed

Top tips for balancing freelance work levels throughout the year

Do the seasons tend to dictate your freelance work levels more than you’d like? You’re not alone. Read on for ideas on how to balance out your workload throughout the working year…

Most workplaces experience annual peaks and troughs in work volume, and most manage to weather them just fine.

For many freelancers though, a quiet period might mean that your lifestyle is in danger of being
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5 ways to help fellow freelancers on their career path

Established your career as a digital nomad? Why not help others follow in your footsteps? Read on for 5 ways you can help like-minded freelancers find success…

As a digital nomad, you know the advantages and drawbacks of your career choice. Once you’ve found a degree of success as a freelancer, you might be wondering what you can do to further enrich your career.
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A digital nomad’s guide to work benefits

Working for yourself can be a daunting prospect, especially when you consider all the work benefits you won’t be getting. But digital nomads don’t have to miss out – read on for more…

When you decide to work for yourself, you might be concerned that you’ll miss out on important work benefits, such as sick pay, holiday time, a pension plan and more. But while you may not have these traditional benefits, you can take steps to minimise the impact of not receiving them and even give yourself some extra perks to replace them…
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Top 5 freelancer myths

Even though freelancing is a more popular career choice than ever, there are still myths about what being a digital nomad really is. Read about some common misconceptions and how to counteract them.

If you’re a freelancer, it’s likely you’ve heard a few myths about your work or lifestyle. These misconceptions can make it tough to win new clients or offer your skills for new jobs. But most of the time a simple explanation is enough to get the truth out there.
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How to go from freelancer to entrepreneur, without the drama

So you’ve decided to take the next step as a digital nomad and start your own business in earnest, but how do you manage the transition between freelancer and entrepreneur?

If you’ve been working as a freelance digital nomad for a while, you might be thinking about longer-term plans for your work. Fancy becoming more of an entrepreneur and creating a business, rather than working as a solo agent? We’ve got some simple tips for helping you make the change successfully.
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Top 5 savings apps for freelancers

Freelancers and digital nomads are often among the most budget-efficient people, but sometimes everyone needs a little extra help. Read on for 2019’s top 5 saving apps for workers on the move…

Even if you’re already a budgeting guru, it can’t hurt to use some apps to save some much-needed cash. As a freelancer’s work pattern is so variable, having funds on hand should you enter a dry spell is key to survival.
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