A souq, or outdoor Middle East marketplace, is frequently a labyrinth of crowded, busy and loud streets with masses of aggressive shopkeepers calling out at you to buy their goods. Other times, such as in the Gulf countries, souqs are…
Finding clients is one of the most challenging aspects of working for yourself. If you’re new to freelancing, it can be very challenging. And daunting. Like most everything, though, getting started is the hard part. Once you learn how to…
Earning money at home is an ideal situation for many people, especially retirees. When you retire, you may need - or just want - to earn some money to supplement your retirement income but you probably don’t want to relive…
The leap from being a long-term employee to becoming a freelancer is pretty huge. Huge changes in life are usually hard to make. This causes many people to not make many optional changes in their lives at all, even when…
Digital burnout can happen more quickly and be more extreme for freelancers than other people because many of us spend so much of our time working online. It can also be difficult for us get offline and stay offline because…
Peace, love and happiness. These three little words are relevant not only during holiday time but for all of the time in all of life, including our work. You may ask how can these ethereal concepts possibly help me with…
Money is the primary reason most of us work, let’s face it. We all know that the money we earn from our work is extremely important, but a lot of us don’t realize that managing this money is, likewise, very…
Freelance proofreading has become a very popular - and potentially lucrative - way to earn income online. It’s one of those great stay-at-home jobs people dream about. It’s also a great way to make money while traveling. I myself have…
The internet has existed for over 20 years. If you work for yourself and you really want to earn money, you need to have a website. Period. This is not an option any more. It’s a necessity. This is true…
Whether you’re a woman traveling alone on a week-long road trip through California or a year-long journey around the world, you will benefit from this list of 5 safety tips for solo female travelers. 5 Safety Do's and Don'ts for…
