If you’re not quite ready to pull the trigger and purchase a house, or you don’t yet have the necessary funds (let’s face it, who does nowadays?), then renting is probably where you’re at. Whether you’re negotiating the lease on an apartment in London or looking to rent a bedsit in Bangkok, knowing how to […]
Travelling the world seems so out of reach to many of us, simply because of the associated costs. The flights, accommodation and food are just the start! What about activities, excursions and transfers as well as keeping yourself fed and watered?! Luckily, although it may seem impossible it really isn’t if you work our a […]
Emma Gannon’s book, The Multi Hyphen Method, is a holy grail of helpful tips for us freelancers. Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming as work starts to pile up so I’m going to let you in on some of the best advice from her work. From maximising productivity to knowing your worth, she certainly […]
We interviewed Marco Casadei of Young Vegans and now Death By Pizza last month. He gave us all sorts of gleaming nuggets of wisdom when it comes to the London street food game. These are his key take away tips for any of you lovely lot looking to set up a street food business: Start simple […]
Calling all freelancers, hustlers, money makers and promotional warriors! Now is your time! We’ve just heard on the grapevine (well, that’s a little bit of a lie, we’re in the ‘know’ shall we say) that PromoILO is taking on new freelancers ahead of a massive influx of new business. We know the freelancing world can […]
If you’re travelling a lot for work, or just like the freedom of working from a new place every week, you can probably class yourself as a digital nomad. Driving from place-to-place gives you the freedom to explore off the beaten track and while you might not be able to go as far as you […]
Credit’s a tricky thing. You want to have it available to you but you don’t necessarily want to use it. In this world it’s a necessary evil for so many goods. If you’ve applied for any kind of credit recently (or in the past), you’ll know that companies assess your application using something called a […]
So you’ve done it, lept off the 9-5 at freelancer central and possibly made the right turn to My Own Business Alley. Good job! Weaving passion into a career is amazing, exciting and sometimes a little terrifying so don’t for one second get downhearted when you realise it’s not all glam and glitter. Dirty dark […]
Whether you’re travelling in shorter stints or are in it for the long haul, exploring the world will require some long-term funding options to see you through. Before you set off, having a back up is essential should anything not go to plan. But once you’re on the road, the only thing stopping you going […]
Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a freelancer and running your own small business, or simply want a side hustle to bring in some extra money, starting out in this exciting space can be daunting. However, successfully transition to a freelancer lifestyle and you could find yourself living anywhere in the world, working on all […]