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Lots of freelancers travel abroad to take up new jobs leaving their digital freelancing activities behind. Digital nomads are an ambitious bunch who love to travel and work hard to make that lifestyle possible by conducting their work online. Intermixing travel and work at affordable rates while enjoying yourself and leading an independent life isn’t a pyramid scheme -- it’s you taking your life back in a realistic way. People of all ages see this lifestyle as a viable choice that you don’t want until retirement to enjoy. From remote jobs and freelance life to entrepreneurship, here’s how to take your job anywhere in the world. THE FREELANCER Often referred to as the “gig economy,” the freelance lifestyle could encompass 50 percent of the workforce by 2027, and it’s multiplying. Many who lead the digital nomad life are freelancers and among the self-employed, using their talents in UI/UX design, graphic design, writing, sales and more to make a living. To go freelance, you pick a niche...

If all jobs require experience, how can you get that first job when your only experience is your degree? First, remember that everyone begins with no experience–so you’re not alone. When you are just out of University/Polytechnic and embarking on finding a career path, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Job searching without much work experience can be frustrating, but with some hard work, a lot of ambition, and confidence in yourself, it can happen. Here’s how to get there: 1. EMBRACE YOUR REALITY If you’re applying for entry-level positions, most people aren’t expecting you to come in with a resume filled with experience. Instead, embrace your inexperience and leverage it as motivation to learn. Highlight examples of your dedication, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth. People who are hiring are looking for people who are willing to work hard and want to learn. 2. IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS Make a list of all the skills listed in postings for the role you’re looking to get: comput...

As we hit “back to the school” season, many people may start to think whether University education is a must. University education is expensive but certainly important especially in some fields. However, graduating from University is not a guarantee of landing a job immediately. You also need experience in your desired field. So, which one is more important: education or experience? Is having experience enough for you to land your dream job without a bachelor’s degree? Or do you certainly require a bachelor’s degree with good academic grades? Keep reading below and decide yourself. A University with a good reputation can open you many doors.  It is obvious that a University with a good reputation can provide you many opportunities. Good Universitys have career fairs in which many employers attend. This enables you to find a job easier. Also, most Universitys have alumni networks and this network can help you land a job. However, if you attend a University which no one has ever hear...

 According to some estimates, if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur you’ll have to make 35 percent more than your current salary to fully replace the income a day job brings in each month. For someone with a family to support, leaving the safety of a salaried position is risky, even if it might be more lucrative down the road. If you’re set on becoming a millionaire, but you also want the security of working for someone else, here are a few options to consider. 1. Earn partner status. Partnerships aren’t just for law firms. Look for a small business or startup where you have a shot at becoming a business partner at some point. While many business owners either choose to form a partnership or sole ownership from the start, a small business founder can definitely change that as a company grows. If you work hard, bring certain expertise to the table and show your leadership capabilities, take the opportunity to pitch the idea of joining your boss in running things. That could...

 We know that sometimes you wonder what you have to do to get your voice out into the market (authentically and with integrity) to magnetically attract clients you can truly serve with joy. Here are five steps you can take in your business today, so that you build authority, remain authentic and lead with your heart, as you move towards changing lives as an amazing, heart-driven coach. Step 1: Be clear on who you are. Invest in yourself to obtain the self-discovery support that you need to be able to fully live out what you do best. Continue to ask yourself what unique values do you bring to the work, how does your personal story relate to the clients that you want to help and how can you move closer to your true calling. People don't buy what you do they buy why you do it. Sharing yourself authentically and with purpose requires you to operate at a level of clarity that is much higher than your average business owner. People are putting their lives in your hands so they want t...

To make money blogging, you’ll have to get creative to escape that context, the same way musicians had to get creative to make a living when free music sharing and free downloads became the norm. A lot of bloggers have written about the technicalities of blogging and making money online but one of the most important; yet ignored subject is “the attitude or mindset required for success in blogging.” Statistics proves that over 80% of bloggers will not achieve beyond average even though they have all the money-making tips, software, ebooks and techniques at their finger tips. The problem of these 80% bloggers is not the business model they chose, the software/tools they use or the techniques they apply; the problem is the mindset with which they go about their blogging business. So in this article, I am going to spill the harsh truth on why I strongly believe you can’t make money blogging like the probloggers. 1. You are too focused on the goal Yes, the first reason why you won’t make mo...

We previously looked at the three main reasons why most digital marketers fail. And here’s those reasons again: Information overload Self-sabotage Lack of experience Now you’re probably figuring out by now that we’re going to talk about how to overcome each of those problems. But that’s not necessary right now. Instead, we’re going to look at 2 steps you can start using TODAY to grow, build, and profit in your online marketing career. First off, ask yourself if you’ve got a clear, actionable strategy plan in place. If you haven’t yet started making money online, then if this is just one thing that you will achieve today, make sure you pay close attention to what we’re about to share. You see, it’s all well and good telling yourself you’ll launch a new blog, promote yourself on freelancing websites or find clients in your local area. But unless you’ve got a detailed action-plan, you’ve got nothing to follow. Which brings us to step #1. 1. Creating A Plan For YOU A clear, well-structured...

Nearly everyonej dreams of quitting his or her day job, whether it's tomorrow, next year or in the next decade. However, there is a wide chasm between "dreams" and "action" that many people never seem to cross -- and it's usually due to finances. Obviously, if you want to quit, you need to find another way to make enough income to pay your bills, save for the future and enjoy life. But what's the best way to do this? How can you make enough "side income" now so you can quit your job in the near future? Here are great ways to make side income while still working your day job: 1. INVEST IN OIL AND GAS MARKETING Oil and gas business is wide and diverse. You can actually go into oil and gas products trading, supplies, big and small deals and facility management, the oil industry is where everybody can benefit. The trading opportunity is massive, in fact, in one deal alone, you can make over N200,000. Product trading is where the wealth is and, it h...