The 15 mobility criteria to help run a business remotely, as a Digital Nomad / nomadic entrepreneur or traveling professional. The remote work tips were gained through experience working remotely as a traveling entrepreneur.
How baby boomers can work remotely from the Internet
If you are a baby boomer, then you face some unique issues when it comes to work. Those of you who have had a job for 20 or 30 years (or more) are usually ready to retire, but aren’t necessarily ready to not work either because you don’t want a lot of free time on your hands or you can’t … Read More
Can I text via SMS? Using your cell phone overseas to text
Using your cell phone overseas to text. In this article we discuss the difference between SMS, Wi-Fi, and text messages while traveling abroad or sending messages to someone overseas.
Work from Anywhere! The CoWorking Movement
It is estimated that by the year 2020, approximately 50% of the workforce will be working online. While this may offer a large majority of individuals the ability to work from home, this isn’t always the preferable option. Thus, the coworking movement. What is Coworking? Perhaps the best way to describe coworking is to think of it as an office-type … Read More
Sense of Community Wherever You are in the World
I like to travel solo and am very independent. I love having experiences, overcoming the unexpected, challenging myself and figuring things out. I also love that you meet random strangers who become friends in a very short period of time. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about community and just how important it is to curate. StartupBus I went on … Read More
Growth Hacking is Overrated
“Growth hacking” is a technical term for customer development. Essentially, it involves figuring out what your customer wants without ever having to talk to or interact with them. How? By using tools like Optimizely, Google Analytics, and KISS Metrics, you’re able to learn more about your customer based on a specific set of metrics. These types of programs allow you to discover … Read More
Top 7 Communications Apps To Use While Traveling
Top 7 Communication Apps to Use While Travelling While it is certainly nice to get away, it’s also nice to stay in touch with family and friends along the way. Whether you want to share your stories and pictures of your travels, or simply say “I’m okay,” it’s necessary to maintain contact with those you love. And even though it … Read More
Renting Out Your Home So You Can Travel: The Virtual LandLord
Today I received a fax with a 12 month lease and deposit for my rental in Seattle. After 2 months of being vacant and going through 30+ inquires and applications, the house is finally rented. All done from New York City. This is a topic I’ve always wanted to write about. I’ve always wanted to have my own place to … Read More
Cell Phone Contracts Will Be a Thing of the Past
Ditch your cell phone! Your cell phone plan, that is. (Pay attention AT&T, the world is getting even more connected) One of the most challenging things about traveling is avoiding international roaming on your cell phone. Why can’t the phone companies all just get along? As soon as I cross the border from Seattle to Vancouver, I’m be forced onto … Read More
Google Apps and Why They Rock
Because everything I do has completely morphed to online. I haven’t lost a file, thanks to Dropbox, and with Google Apps have been able to: Create and Share Company Documents Maintain and Share Spreadsheets Create a mini-CRM system Connect a Domain Name from GoDaddy and create company email account Use Google Sites to create company wiki pages to manage daily … Read More