(Part 2) Top products from r/digitalnomad

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u/datamantis · 1 pointr/digitalnomad

Sorry I'm so late replying!! I don't check this account all that often. Our remote bookkeeper does things like invoicing, sending out statements and reviewing expenses. We have a pretty simple business so there's not a lot to do, but the big thing that's helpful is staying on top of customers who owe us money. As they say in collections... "early and often!" :)

We don't use a bookkeeper for this but I could imagine it would also be helpful to have someone sharing reports with owners on a monthly basis of income, cash flow, etc...

Another area of referrals for you may be people who are called "virtual assistants." Those are people who help super-busy small business executives to keep their lives organized (see this book as an explanation). Someone who works as a V.A. could perhaps refer you work (and v.v.). Building up referral networks would be another great way to build your book of business. Good luck! :)

u/HybridCamRev · 6 pointsr/digitalnomad

I can't speak for anyone else, but I follow:

u/WIKiMescudi · 5 pointsr/digitalnomad

For me the best why to learn is by doing.I started with a little app idea I wanted to build and jumped into sites like codecademy.com to learn JavaScript and html sintax.

I mixed the courses with step to step progress for my idea.

Once you have your first app and learn the sintax you can switch to topics like ObjectOrientedProgramming. Buy a pair of books and start another more complicated project. Try this book https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/144934013X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1527450273&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=head+first+javascript&dpPl=1&dpID=51qQTSKL2nL&ref=plSrch

Once you complete two projects you will be prepare to learn cross skills like version control(git), building process (webpack), console commands and IDE (webstorm).

That was my path before my first fulltime job. Working with other developers, work following two-eyes techniques and read tons of code from others will be a huge step un the process.

In only two years I became a senior software developer in one of the cooler companies I met.

Hope you have the same luck as I did.
Any help you need just tell me!

u/navinohradech · 8 pointsr/digitalnomad

I appear to be the only actual freelance translator in this thread so far anyway (not currently DNing but started my freelance career doing so, very feasible option), so you should take the other comments with a grain of salt. There is more than one way to go about it, but to do what I did, just (1) read this book:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Succeed-Freelance-Translator-Third/dp/0578170078/ref=pd_cp_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0578170078&pd_rd_r=G8Q031Z77T1ZEHG41RA5&pd_rd_w=MOg9B&pd_rd_wg=irU0E&psc=1&refRID=G8Q031Z77T1ZEHG41RA5

and (2) get jobs through ProZ.com. If you're serious, the paid membership is worth it.

You can look at statistics there for what freelancers in your language pairs charge (you almost always charge by word, not by hour). $1500/mo. is a very modest goal, but it still probably won't be attainable right away. Problem is gonna be, most people wanna see some evidence that you have successful translations under your belt. Maybe build up a resume of volunteer translations or the like. I honestly did a bunch of work on the real cheap at the beginning too, which is maybe not necessary, but at least I could cite a couple satisfied professional clients, even if they were bargain-basement agencies in India.

At any rate, start doing this on the side while you have another source of income so you can build up a resume and some repeat clients before you try to make it your sole revenue stream.

u/getbusymate · 3 pointsr/digitalnomad

There is not a single book that covers those issues. However, I would recommend The 4 Hour Work Week as a starting point. I also recommend reading several blogs about being a digital nomad such as:

http://www.nomadicnotes.com/
http://spartantraveler.com/
http://www.tropicalmba.com/

You can find short term accommodation on:

http://www.airbnb.com
http://www.hostelworld.com
http://www.agoda.com

The sidebar has links to useful resources such as http://nomadlist.io

Many people on here have had the same questions as you have at some point. Honestly, the best way to approach these issues it to post your questions one at a time here in this sub-reddit and give us some background info. I am from Australia and get my parents to receive my mail for me and I give them authority to open and scan certain letters that I need to read (or letters where I don't know what it is about/who it is from). Many people from the US use a service such as http://www.virtualpostmail.com/

Ok, post away.

u/growwithlogan · 1 pointr/digitalnomad

I agree with your mindset but I guess it all comes down to self-awareness. Everything is relative really. In my shoes though, I believe one needs passion + perseverance in order to succeed. (Also, I'm not sure if you have had any programming experience but assuming you haven't sat down for at least 10 hours and practiced, you'll find out why you need a bit of passion if you try, lol :P) Check out the book Grit for more info on this subject - https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108

u/not_a_throwaway_9347 · 12 pointsr/digitalnomad

MRR is short for "monthly recurring revenue", and ARR is for "annual recurring revenue." It's how much money your company makes each month / year before any expenses, and that's typically how people come up with a price when they want to sell their company (plus other factors like how fast you are growing, etc.)

"SaaS" also means "software as a service", where people pay you a monthly fee to use software hosted on a website. Before that was popular, you would usually pay a one-time license fee to install the software on your own computer. The SaaS model is much better because people keep paying you each month, and eventually a lot of that income becomes "passive" if you don't have to spend too much time on customer support.

I've learned a lot from these:

u/briankidwell · 2 pointsr/digitalnomad

When I first read that description I thought the same thing as many of the people here: "Wouldn't that be a travel agent?" But I understand where you're coming from now. Some of the aspects would be the same, but you're trying to create more of a complete experience based on their preferences.

Personally, I hate researching stuff. Doing the research into finding flights, places to stay, which vaccinations I need, what the VISA requirements are, etc. is a big pain in the ass (and that's all before I can even start worrying about creating an itinerary). At the same time I currently don't have the funds to spend money on this, so I still do it myself - but I can almost guarantee there are people out there, that like me, hate researching and planning this stuff and would be willing to pay for it.

Some people previously recommended asking your friends if they'd pay for it or starting a blog to find customers. Please don't do this (Yet).

Here's why: your friends are horrible people to ask. One way or another their judgment is skewed. Find people that never have heard of you before, and sell them on the idea. That's how you'll learn what they're interested in and what they aren't interested in.

Also, don't start a blog until you know that people are buying what you're selling - especially in the travel space. Trust me on this one. I started a blog related to travel and there are so many travel bloggers out there that you have to create something incredible to stand out from the crowd.

First, I'd read 7 Day Startup by Dan Norriss and join his 7 Day Startup Facebook Group.

Rather than finding clients with this business, I'd focus on turning this into a productized service.

For example, for $197, here's what you'll get:

  • 30 minute call to discuss what you're looking to get out of the trip
  • Guidelines for how much a flight should cost
  • List of vaccinations you should consider getting
  • Best priced travel insurance options
  • Recommended hotel based on your budget and preferences
  • 5 top things to do based on your preferences
  • etc.

    You can start off charging $49 for this, then $99, then $149, etc. Just keep learning from every customer and keep improving your service.
u/jeowy · 1 pointr/digitalnomad

Do you think that an analysis into the challenges faced by black people in america is relevant to the challenges faced by asians in asia?

Sounds like you view all non-whites as some kind of monolithic 'other.' I'd recommend Said's Orientalism if you'd like to start dismantling your biases.

u/day1patch · 3 pointsr/digitalnomad

Even though it is not directly about DN I can recommend reading into the wild (http://amzn.to/1NA0OAN) because I think it shows how being too dedicated to something can harm you in the end.

Other than that there is the four hour work week: http://amzn.to/1VqMekU

Several books about blogging if that's something you are interested in: http://amzn.to/23sLGAX

You might also want to read up on vehicles online,
www.desktodirtbag.com is a guy living in his truck most of the year and there are several good blogs about living in vans.

u/dynamicballs · 2 pointsr/digitalnomad

Sorry about this. I should have worded the post better. nero147 is correct and defines what I mean by deep work. If you're interested, here's a link to the book.

Put differently, I was just curious if you were going to spend a few months working on a new project where you would go.

u/___GNUSlashLinux___ · 9 pointsr/digitalnomad

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

There isn't a way to learn to code faster, the best thing you can do is code every day. And I mean EVERY day. IMO Python will open the most doors. you may need to pick up other things along the way but Python is a good base.


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ABC

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Coding

u/csp256 · 1 pointr/digitalnomad

i'd caution you not to misjudge just how deep the C++ rabbit hole goes. the creator of C++ frequently talks about how no one understands all of C++.

learning a language is a pretty big difference from using it well. its the difference between learning your colors and being able to paint.

you should grab a copy of CLRS

do you have a github i can look at?

u/BrokerChange · 3 pointsr/digitalnomad

Running Lean: http://www.amazon.com/Running-Lean-Iterate-Works-Series/dp/1449305172

Consider it book two of the lean startup. Ditches theory and motivation for a step by step plan to launching your business.

VERY actionable.

u/anywhereness · 6 pointsr/digitalnomad

I recently read a book by Steven King called "On Writing: Memoir of the Craft" which has some realistic advice on how to deal with rejection, especially for fiction.

Maybe you're just writing to the wrong audience? Maybe it's better to avoid the bottom of the barrel? I can't say, but $15 an article sounds like slave labor to me.

u/ZZDoug · 2 pointsr/digitalnomad

The checked bags are full size, Osprey Shuttle 32 inch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GBYXXU

and the other a Maxpedition Doppelduffel

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DZTL6U

Been thinking about swapping out the Osprey for another Doppelduffel but it's significantly smaller (57L) and doesnt have wheels. Sometimes I think I should just get a second Osprey but it's really larger than necessary (110L), airline weight limits are usually reached before it's full. Great bag though. The carry on is a roller bag but holds a lot, never had it weighed. I worry a little about the checked items being lost because electronics mostly fill up my carry on, so not many clothes etc. I try to keep the expensive/fragile stuff in the carry on for obvious reasons.

u/Cutth · 0 pointsr/digitalnomad

no concise fix to a centuries-long problem but if you're american (or even not american) you can read this https://www.amazon.com/Between-World-Me-Ta-Nehisi-Coates/dp/0812993543/ref=sr_1_1?
ie=UTF8&qid=1523288519&sr=8-1&keywords=between+the+world+and+me

u/yourapostasy · 2 pointsr/digitalnomad

Sorry to hear about your medical condition putting a crimp into your travels. Look for piggyback luggage to easily maneuver two check-in pieces yourself. It isn’t airports where you should worry about two suitcases, but outside the airport. If you already have check in luggage, then there are straps to convert them into piggyback/stacking luggage. Get one for the check in luggage, a second for your backpack, and a third for replacing one when you forget it at the airport/hotel. If you use these, then get in the habit of either storing them in your backpack or in/on the luggage, but never detached from the luggage; that’s the fastest way to lose them.

If you know for certain you are up for the expenses or physical challenges of moving two suitcases and your carry on luggage through public transit and/or through the streets of a new city trying to find your next lodging, then you’re all set. If your expectations are not appropriately set however, then you might find it lifestyle-changingly unpleasant dragging your luggage train through a couple blocks because your taxi dropped you off at the wrong location and there is no Uber and no taxis around.

So some alterations in how you travel may be in order. Like always having someone on your phone while you pull up to your destination and describing to them what landmarks you see to confirm you’re at the right place. Which implies you’re either actively tracking your ride instead of absorbing a new location, or telling your driver ahead of time to charge you time to wait while you verify with someone you got to the right location.