Going Corporate: Five Steps to Getting into Corporate America as a VBO
In one of our latest blogs, we gave you some great news: Younger corporate managers are hiring VBOs. If you haven’t read it, you’ll definitely want to take a few minutes to give that one a read first because this blog is a follow-on. If you have read it, then stay right here because we’ve […]
Continue readingYounger Corporate Managers Are Hiring VBOs
Millennials and GenZers are the new managers on the block in corporate America, and their bringing on VBOs like never before.Good news alert: VBOs are hiring other VBOs, and so are younger managers in corporate America! Business as usual is a thing of the past. Now that younger employees are making rank in corporate America, […]
Continue reading6 Things to be Thankful for as a Freelancer
Being a VBO comes with a lot of great perks that are worth remembering this Thanksgiving.There’s so much to be thankful for all year round, but each Thanksgiving we take time to acknowledge those things with our families and friends. This time around, we want you to keep in mind the special things to be […]
Continue reading3 Reasons Why Becoming a VBO is a Great Career for Military Spouses
Life as a military spouse is complicated enough. Become a freelancer and watch your life fall into formation. Every Veteran’s Day, we as a nation take time to appreciate our men and women in uniform who sacrifice their own freedom to protect ours. But little credit is given to the people who support our service […]
Continue reading9 Legit Online Jobs for Stay-At-Home Parents
Forget the 9-5 grind and explore the work-from-home opportunities available for busy parentsBefore I found VBO Nation, I spent years trying to find legit work from home jobs. I wasn’t doing it because I was lazy and hated waking up early every morning, I was doing it because the cost of childcare was gut-wrenchingly expensive […]
Continue readingWhat’s the Scariest Thing About Halloween? Being Zombified by a Dead-End Job!
Wake up from your worst nightmare and start living your dreams!Fancy a scary Halloween tale that’s sure to shake you to the core? You’ve come to the right place, my darling. I call it the Tragedy of the Dead-End Job. Sit back and imagine this: It’s another Monday morning. Your fleeting weekend respite has come […]
Continue readingAttracting Clients With Your Digital Portfolio
Showcase Your Work And Launch Your Freelance Career With A Digital PortfolioWhether you’re a freelancer (or an aspiring freelancer) or someone who wants to take their skills or interests home and work remotely, you’re going to need to show potential clients or employers what you can do. Even if you’re first starting out and have […]
Continue readingMe And My “Fake” Business
Six years ago I decided to launch a next-generation business. After having started, grown, and sold two venture capital-backed companies, I wanted to create a completely different kind of business.I wanted to create a business where I could work from anywhere I wanted to. I wanted to create a platform that allowed us to work with […]
Continue readingVBO vs Entrepreneur
VBO vs EntrepreneurVBOs are radically different from entrepreneurs.Here’s why.Deciding to strike it out on your own and start a business seems like a very entrepreneurial thing to do. In fact, once you start telling others about your plan, they’ll likely assume that you’re going to be an entrepreneur and some may begin filling your head […]
Continue readingSix Steps To Make The Transition To Freelancer Easier
Six Steps To Make The Transition To Freelancer EasierThe Freelancer (VBO) lifestyle is awesome. Work when you want from the comfort of your own home. Have the time and the freedom to do the things you love. Don’t have to answer to anyone (except for the IRS - you definitely have to answer to them).You can make all […]
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