Now that Matt, the co-founder of Under30CEO, has gone location independent, you might want to do the same.
Thankfully, technology has finally caught up to your travel aspirations.
First, follow Matt’s guide to breaking free. Once you’ve made arrangements to relocate temporarily or to travel permanently, you’ll need to sort out an office, or a desk, or at least an internet connection.
As a digital nomad, you can work from anywhere. Anywhere with reliable internet.
To make sure that one caveat isn’t your downfall, use the four options below to stay online and run your business from anywhere.
Coworking Spaces
If you want a real office, try a coworking space. These shared offices typically offer more perks and better company than most drab desk rentals.
Many of your fellow coworkers will be entrepreneurs or freelancers like you. Think of them as an extra perk. You’ll meet plenty of inspiring people and maybe even make some valuable business connections.
Matt already compiled a helpful list of US coworking spaces.
The most authoritative coworking resource is the Coworking Wiki. There you can find lists of coworking spaces, directories, and other resources.
On the wiki, you’ll find a list of search sites under “Coworking Directories.” Check out DeskWanted or LiquidSpace.
If you need a coworking space in San Francisco or London, you won’t have a problem finding one. If you’re traveling to a smaller city, you’ll need to search a few sites to find the best inventory for your destination.
The price of coworking varies by country. Desks in major US cities start at $300-500/month. Many spaces offer daily rates if you need something more flexible or just want to do a test run.
Work from “Home” While Abroad
If you’re the work from home type or just trying to save money, you can rent a living space and work space all in one.
Search for your destination on Airbnb and select “Entire home/apt” under ‘Room type’ and “Wireless Internet” under ‘Amenities.’
Airbnb can provide a single place to live and work for one price.
MiFi
Entrepreneurs like to take matters into their own hands. We don’t like to rely on anyone.
If you don’t want to depend on anyone else for internet access, consider a MiFi personal WiFi hotspot.
Most major cell phone carriers offer MiFi packages. If you’re traveling abroad, check out XCom Global. XCom offers flat-rate global data plans starting at $14.95/day. Their hotspots work in 175 countries.
Long-term, multi-country MiFi service can be expensive, but the flexibility of having your own hotspot is extremely valuable.
How do you stay connected when working from the road?
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