Between the globalization of our economy and the rise of technology, many companies are finding the benefits of hiring remote workers can trump the expense and overhead of in-house teams. Having remote employees or contractors is often more cost-effective and leads to a wider-ranging skill set. Workers have gained access to the jobs of their […]
Freelancers make up for over a third of the American workforce today and this figure is expected to rise to 50% by 2020. As a freelancer however, you are not just competing with this growing base of workers in the US, but also equally capable, lower-cost workers from other countries like India, Mexico and Vietnam. […]
For any career development, lifelong learning is very important. This is because it can help you to remain current by advancing professionally. Unfortunately, most people struggle to find adequate time to further their education. Thankfully, online education tools are increasingly changing the way we are learning. With just a device and internet connection, there are […]
Having recently sifted through dozens of applicants for a remote position, it became quite clear to me that many job-seeking nomads can’t nail down the key points in their applications and resumes. It was also clear that some of the applications were just horrible. Some had no names on them. Some had multiple spelling errors […]
If you have an interest in or passion for healthcare, but don’t think you have the calmness to be in an exam room or the guts to hold surgical scissors, becoming a medical coder might be the right career choice for you. The good news is that it doesn’t take much to become certified and […]
A work-at-home business can help you take your first steps into entrepreneurship. And buying one that’s already making money seems like a no-brainer. Why not start shopping for your first at-home business today and see what’s out there? Whether you’re looking to buy a blog, an ecommerce business, an affiliate website, an online learning portal, […]
The debate over whether working in a coworking space or at the privacy at your own home is better has been one of the fiercest in the world of freelancing, and for a reason. Ever since coworking spaces for freelancers have been invented, the interest in this has become bigger and bigger. At this point, […]
Do you have a side gig? According to a 2017 survey from Bankrate your best friend, little brother and grandmother all do: More than 44 million Americans have a side hustle. 96 percent of young millennials (ages 18 to 26) have a side hustle they do at least once a month. Young baby boomers (ages […]
Software company Appen has become quite a hot topic lately in the work-from-home sphere. Recognized as a global leader in the development of high-quality, human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence, Appen was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. It currently offers telecommuting, freelance, part-time, and flextime jobs. One […]
To some, making money from the comfort of your own home may seem like a far-off pipe dream but, in reality, it’s far more achievable than you might think. When in college as a student, a little bit of income and extra money here and there can go a long way. There are however several […]
Professional happiness — it’s one of those phrases that is constantly doled out by career experts wiser than thou, but what does it really mean and how do you achieve it? Well, the answers to those questions will vary widely depending on who is responding. The truth is, your key to professional happiness is completely […]
Energy is often a factor in running small and medium businesses that can easily be overlooked, but has a substantial effect in costing and financial management. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) cites office equipment as one of the fastest-growing electricity uses in commercial buildings in the United States. Moreover, it consumes around […]
Working remotely has become a more common phenomenon these days, and many freelancers will work for a number of clients that they will never actually meet in person. The biggest advantage to working online remotely is that you can work for any client, regardless of their location. But, how do you find these great freelancing […]
Are you a manager who struggles to provide adequate feedback to your remote workers? Or perhaps you are a worker who can’t stand receiving criticism because it feels like an assault to your character. You might also be an employer who needs a healthy dose of critical feedback, but you don’t want to appear soft. […]
Setting up and running an online store through dropshipping is a great option for remote workers, part-time breadwinners, or people who have adequate resources freed up to give full time entrepreneurship a go. The best thing about dropshipping is that you do not have to physically store the products you sell from your online store, […]
In today’s technological age, more and more people are working from home, and turning in their power suits for their comfy pajamas. As an employee of a fully virtual company, Scopic Software, I have experienced all the ups and downs of the digital nomad lifestyle. In a truly remote atmosphere, there is no water-cooler talk, […]
If you’re reading this, then I assume you’ve decided to take the remote work quiz. Good, that’s assertive. In fact, that’s exactly the kind of attitude that somebody needs to have if they want to do remote work! But of course, you’ll need lots of other qualities too, from self-management skills to surviving the day […]
Traveling the world, and taking your work with you – sounds like the dream, right? These days, working remotely from anywhere in the world is no longer accessible to only the lucky few – more and more people are ditching their desk jobs for a more unconventional way of living, and there’s no turning back […]
Technology has changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we play. It has also changed the way many people make money. A growing number of people have started their own online businesses, hired themselves out as freelancers, or become successful bloggers/vloggers with large, devoted followings. No longer do you have […]
If you’ve never heard of Dell, you must’ve been living under a rock for the past few decades 🙂 Dell is a U.S. technology giant founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX. They currently employ over 100,000 people. What is it like to work for Dell? Dell promotes an environment that is rooted in […]
