6 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 readingU.S. Tops Fastest Growing Freelance Markets in the World
Virtual business owners are earning more in the U.S. and beyond.If you’ve been here before, you know that VBO Nation is the authority for the latest VBO news, trends, tools and tips. And this just in, the U.S. is the number one fastest-growing freelance market in the world. We’ve been watching the VBO movement grow […]
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 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 readingThe Secret to More R&R is to Track Your Real Rate
The Secret to More R&R is to Track Your Real RateDo you know how much an hour of your time is worth?As a virtual business owner, time management is everything. How you spend your time doesn’t just impact your efficiency and productivity, it affects your bottom line. Your Real-Rate is a metric that lets you know […]
Continue readingHow to Be a Productive Freelancer: Defining Your Prime Time
How to Be a Productive Freelancer: Defining Your Prime TimeGood time management is essential to your success as a virtual business owner.Earlier in my career, I didn’t know how to manage my time when I first started working from home as a freelancer. I’ve oscillated between both ends of the spectrum as far as time […]
Continue readingWork From A Closet?
VBOs are getting creative when it comes to finding their Happy Place!
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