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  • from Google Drive and Mega to OneDrive
    Blogging, Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Travel

    Why I moved my backups and photos from Google Drive and Mega to OneDrive

    Ever heard of OneDrive? Chances are, if you use Hotmail, you have. OneDrive is Microsoft’s Cloud Storage solution and after I made the move a few months ago, I’m now officially a fan. If you signup you receive a mere 5GB for free, that used to be 15GB, and compared to Google’s 15GB you ask me why should I move? Well, there are a few ways to up your GB’s game with OneDrive. I actually received a 200GB free code with my external hard drive purchase recently, so that was nice. You can invite people to join, and you’ll receive 0,5GB both for free, but that’s only up to 10GB (sign-up here with my code and receive your first extra 0,5 GB).  (more…)

  • Rock your blogging career with these tips
    Blogging, Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Rock your blogging career with these tips

    So, you’ve decided you want a career as a blogger? Well, congratulations on taking a bold step into the future. Deciding to work as a freelancer is something that takes a lot of courage and determination. There are a lot of financial headaches that are common for freelancers, and you need to try to get around these. That’s why you need some advice on how to kick-start your career as a blogging maestro. So, without further ado, follow the advice I’m giving you below to secure the best blogging career you can. (more…)

  • These are the most valuable career skills: are you ready?
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    These are the most valuable career skills: are you ready?

    Things never seem to hold still in the job market for long. Job roles evolve, working practices change and new opportunities become available. In amongst all this, you somehow have to carve out a niche for yourself. But how? It all comes down to the skills that you have and how valuable they are right now.Things never seem to hold still in the job market for long. Job roles evolve, working practices change and new opportunities become available. In amongst all this, you somehow have to carve out a niche for yourself.

    Here we’re going to investigate some of today’s most valuable career skills. These are the skills that really are going to land you a big income. (more…)

  • An essential guide to taking control of your retirement funds
    Business, blogging & Money, Finance

    An essential guide to taking control of your retirement funds

    Not many of us like to think about retirement. Sure, many of us are looking forward to being relieved of the burden of our jobs. But retiring at an old age doesn’t seem like the optimal way to do it! Still, retirement age is something many of us will have to deal with. Avoiding the issue can put you at a severe disadvantage in your later years.

    It’s important that you don’t allow control of your pension to slip out of your hands. This is a mistake a lot of people make. They leave it up to other vague forces to deal with their retirement funds. And when the day comes where they need to collect the savings, they may find themselves filled with regret.

    Your pension is something you can take a lot more control with than you may think. You should definitely be exploring these kinds of options so you don’t end up losing out later. 

    Read also the REAL costs of running a successful blog business, including saving for retirement here. (more…)

  • Is your business suffering from a severe case of the miserable employee
    Business, Business, blogging & Money

    Is your business suffering from a severe case of the miserable employee?

    At some point, all organizations have to deal with the problem of miserable employees. Misery seems to be an unavoidable part of the human condition, wreaking havoc throughout the business world. As employers, we have to deal with rage, depression and general malaise in the workplace. It can all become a bit too much.

    The problem with misery in the workplace is that it can often strip your company of its star performers. When the best people become unhappy, you wind up losing out, big time.

    The good news is that there is a lot you can do about disgruntled employees. But you’ll have to delve into the roots of the problem. Here’s how.  (more…)

  • 4 Common ways you can make money from traveling | Travel and work
    Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Finance, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    4 Common ways you can make money from traveling

    For many people, traveling the world is the ultimate dream. It gives them the chance to visit new and exciting destinations while developing as a person. However, there is one very obvious downside to this grand plan: it costs way too much money!

    Thankfully, though, it is possible to make a bit of money while you are on your travels. Here are some ideas that can help you earn the big bucks and travel and work!  (more…)

  • Why Vacation Real Estate Can Be Great For Both Business And Pleasure
    Business, blogging & Money, Finance, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Why vacation real estate can be great for both business and pleasure

    For most of us, having seasonal property is a bit of a pipe dream. We would all love to have a ‘holiday home’, but the expenses often mean that it stays just that: a pipe dream. However, have you ever thought of buying a vacation property and using it as a business venture?

    If you live the digital nomad lifestyle, it probably means you’re never in the same place for long.

    So if you could do with a little extra cash (who couldn’t, really!), investing in holiday property could provide you with a significant return. Then, when you are not renting it out, you have somewhere home-like to visit that enables you to spend time in a certain part of the world.

    Whether you choose to keep it just for yourself and family or whether you choose to make it into a rental, here are the top things you should look for in new real estate.
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  • The complete guide to running your business from your computer
    Blogging, Business, Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle

    The complete guide to running your business from your computer

    If you run your own business and somehow haven’t dragged yourself into the digital age yet, then I commend you for somehow keeping up. Computers have made everything a lot easier and more efficient, and as a result faster. Communications that might have taken a week back in the 1970s, can now be relayed in a matter of minutes through a series of emails and attachments. Everyone is online now. And that’s because computers can handle pretty much all aspects of your business.

    You might also like: The tools I use to run my 5-figure automated business and blog – networks, plugins, software, tools and hosting

    This guide will show you just how much you can do from the comfort of your own desk. Most of this can even translate onto a smartphone! It’s time to do out with the filing cabinets and fax machines and phonebooks. All that stuff is taking up valuable office space. You have all the tools you need available at your disposal with the simple click of a mouse (or touchscreen).  (more…)

  • The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers
    Academy, Blogging, Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Self improvement

    The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers

    Hello hello! US-based or not, the next couple of weeks it’s all about Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday, because there are AWESOME deals out there! Time to work on your self-development, business investments and must buys! I’ve collected the best deals for creative online entrepreneurs and bloggers. So even if you don’t live in the U.S., you’ll have a good chance of scoring a good deal online if you know where to look. And I must confess, I already bought more than planned, and Black Friday is not even here!! But the deals are!  (more…)

  • Getting started with business growth
    Business, Business, blogging & Money

    Getting started with business growth

    Starting a new business isn’t the simplest thing in the world. I know, that’s a really obvious statement with which to open an article. But starting a business is often seen compared to what comes next. Sure, getting the startup capital and recruits and equipment is a drag. But once you’ve actually got things going, you need to actually grow the business! If you can’t do that, then it’s going to be game over pretty soon.

    You need to have some kind of growth strategy in place as soon as possible. Before you even start the business up, you should be thinking about how you’re going to grow it. In fact, many lenders will be reluctant to give you any startup capital if you don’t have some sort of plan for growing.

    We’re going to take a quick look at the simple ways you can stimulate growth in the early days of your business. (more…)

  • Working as a freelancer: the good, the bad and the fantastic
    Business, blogging & Money, Career

    Working as a freelancer: the good, the bad and the fantastic

    When you work as a freelancer, there  are many benefits. You can set your own schedule and work pretty much anywhere in the world. All you need is your laptop and an internet connection, and you’re set. You can work the hours that you want, so it makes it a really flexible career. It is a good choice for people that need to work unconventional hours if they have children, for example. It isn’t all great, though. So if you are thinking of becoming a freelancer, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the problems that can arise and how you could deal with them.

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