Are Qualifications Important?
Qualifications can help you stand out, but are clients still interested in credentials?The freelance movement is growing like never before. The trend has been going strong for some years now. And, even more people are entering the freelance market due in part to the pandemic. Job security is a thing of the past. Workers are […]
Continue readingHow Freelancing Can Benefit Black People
Freelancing is an empowering career choice that puts you in control. I’d like to preface this blog post by saying that I am a firm proponent for freelancing, and I believe that freelancing can benefit people from all walks of life. No matter your race, age, country of origin, gender, ability level, or academic background, […]
Continue readingWorking From Home with Kids (Effectively)
How to balance between parenting and your profession when you’re working remotely.The coronavirus pandemic has changed our day to day lives in so many ways. Among those changes were the widespread school and daycare closures that happened all throughout the country, leaving people to juggle parenting and professional demands like never before. Millions of parents […]
Continue readingFreelancer Laws are Killing Careers Across the Country
Freelancer legislation is hurting the massive movement.California’s AB5 went into effect at the start of this year, and it has negatively impacted thousands of freelancers and VBOs across the state. Aimed particularly at gig workers like Uber and Lyft Drivers and DoorDash deliverers, who work for these companies primarily as a side hustle, AB5 has […]
Continue readingWhy You Should Ramp Up SEO Efforts During a Pandemic
Search engine optimization is one of the best strategies to keep your business afloat despite an economic downturn.The coronavirus has disrupted business as usual, affecting all of us on a personal level. The economy is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19. Businesses of all varieties are having to adjust their strategies in response.If you’re […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business During the Coronavirus
When life hands you lemons, you can always make lemonade. Check out these five ways to grow your business during this pandemic. Coronavirus has dealt a massive blow to the world, and we’re facing critical problems here in the U.S. as our incidence rates continue to rise every day. Beyond the medical challenges, our economy is […]
Continue readingFinding a Stay-At-Home Job
Leave office life behind and launch your work-from-home career with these tips. There are plenty of reasons why people choose to leave conventional employment and look for a stay-at-home job. I chose to pursue a work from home career because I was a military spouse who was always moving every two to three years. I […]
Continue readingApps That Help Your Business Operate Remotely
Technology is your best friend when it comes to running a remote business.Many virtual business owners (VBOs) have been working remotely for a long time, and due to the coronavirus pandemic, much of the nation is following suit. Here at VBO Nation, we are a small team of VBOs who’ve been working remotely both independently […]
Continue readingFreelancers and the Art of Self-Isolation
Working from home and keeping your distance is nothing new to a lot of us. Learn from the pros: the VBOs. The global coronavirus outbreak has caused politicians and health officials around the world to direct citizens to shelter in place and practice social distancing. Business leaders are following suit and having their employees work […]
Continue readingWays to Make Money from Home
Check out these five interesting ways to make money from the comfort of your home.Gone are the days of being forced to commute to make money. Thanks to the internet, you can now earn income without having to leave the house. There are a lot of ways to make money from home, whether you’re looking […]
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