Younger Corporate Managers Are Hiring VBOs
Millennials and GenZers are the new managers on the block in corporate America, and they’re 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 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 readingSkillshare Succeeds by Focusing on Freelancers
How Skillshare boosted growth by helping VBOs learnYou’ve heard of Skillshare, right? The online learning platform with nearly 30,000 classes in design, tech, business and more. It’s like Netflix but for learning. Since its 2010 launch, Skillshare attracted more than five million members who pay a small fee for access to its extensive course library. Last […]
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 […]
Continue readingTurbocharge Retirement With A Solo 401(k)
Turbocharge Retirement with a Solo 401(k)Don’t worry about retirement. Save for your future with a solo 401(k).With a traditional job, saving for retirement is simple. You enroll in your company’s 401K plan, and that’s it. As a VBO, you don’t have an employer-sponsored plan to rely on. Fortunately, there’s a great option available that caters to […]
Continue readingDon’t Just Sell, Tell Your Brand Story
Don’t Just Sell, Tell Your Brand StoryEveryone loves a great story. Storytelling is one of humankind’s longest, most revered pastimes. Stories appeal to us because they intrigue us and they inspire us. They help us relate to one another in a visceral and emotional way. Stories aren’t just for entertainment. They’re also powerful tools in business. Brand […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Land Your First Freelance Client
5 Ways to Land Your First Freelance ClientSo, you’ve developed the skills you need to launch your work from home business, and you’re ready to start working.It’s time to land that first freelance client, but you have no idea where to begin. You’ve come to the right place. VBO Nation is the authority on all things VBO, […]
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