links for 2009-01-10

"Traveling and working from the road? It’s the best of all. After remote working for three months, here’s the story so far — from the coast of Costa Rica."

"Lea Woodward’s foray into freelancing began in the area of personal training, but she quickly found that her skills in marketing and business would take her to the next level. Lea and her husband, Jonathan, freelance together and are lucky enough to be able to travel, live and work all around the world. She shares her experiences with John Brougher in this interview–how she got to where she is today, how her marital team works as a unit and the ups and downs of the jet-setter freelancing lifestyle."

"Living in different cities, finding inspiration in a constantly changing environment and always meeting new people sure is sweet. It’s not without challenges though, and my Remote Working Works for Freelancers post lead to some interesting questions.

How do you find accommodation? How do you manage client demands? How do you find work? I’ve taken the time to answer these questions–plus a few others–to help other aspiring freelancers make remote working a success."

"ince my husband and I left the UK last year for destinations unknown, we’ve been running our business from exotic locations such as Panama, Buenos Aires, Grenada, Dubai and we’re currently in South Africa for the next 3 months. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? Most definitely but it doesn’t come without its drawbacks.

Here are some of the challenges you’re likely to face if you plan to work from anywhere – and how to overcome them…"

"Call me financially conservative, but when you’re traveling long-term, the need for reliable cash flow cannot be overstated. For digital nomads, there’s the added cost of keeping gadgets/ tech functioning, and getting reliable Internet connections.

Consider building up multiple streams of income before you travel. Build both active and passive income streams."