There you are in the shade of your favorite palm tree, sipping a flavorful drink with a little umbrella in it and thinking to yourself, “For just a little more money I could hire somebody to refresh my drink without having to get out of my hammock.” The expatriate life is great and, in...

Due to the COVID situation, remote work has become the new business norm. Will anyone even remember in a couple of years’ time that things weren’t always as they are now? Some companies, however, had adopted a remote working style long before the pandemic. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Alconost...

If you plan on moving abroad and starting a business overseas, there are certain things you should consider before entering the plane. While setting up a business overseas is one of the best ways to settle abroad, it comes with many challenges that can make your endeavor a living nightmare. The...

No, we’re not making this up – there really are states, cities, and entire countries that will pay you to move there. In some cases, they are offering expatriates and digital nomads start-up grants to encourage more entrepreneurs into the area. Others are offering various financial incentives if you can bring a property back...

From the moment a person or group of people begin a business, every effort that is put into that business is done for the growth of the business.  Once a business has been accepted into the market throughout a country a business owner begins to think of ways to expand the business to the...

If you’re an entrepreneur with an interest in starting an international business, you will have to research the process of launching your business in another country. This involves gaining an understanding of the country in which you want to operate, including how their political structure will affect your ability to do business. ...

One of the key benefits of remote work is the ability to work while you travel. However, this has its challenges, especially for those who offer virtual assistant services. Today, we’ll look at some of the issues that remote traveling workers face and explain how to overcome them. To learn more about this, proceed...

Many people dream of travelling to or living permanently in another country where they feel they could live the life they aspire to. The problem most of these dreamers have is the fact that they may not be able to secure a suitable job to sustain their lives there.   However, one option is to...

These days, aspiring entrepreneurs are no longer limited to their location. They can start their business overseas. Thus, they can reach the global market with less hassle.  The only caveat is that local laws can restrict you. Plus, starting a business overseas can be expensive. If you are one of those aspiring global entrepreneurs,...

Starting a new business is already challenging enough as it is, but when you are planning starting a business when moving abroad, well, that’s an entirely different thing altogether. There are a lot of things that you must consider. From that nation’s culture to the contrast of their laws. Tip 1:...

Remote working can give the freedom to work anywhere leading to the growth in digital nomads, but takes away the communal element of the traditional office.  Coworking in shared offices is a practical option and coliving takes it to the next level where you live and work in an environment with others looking for...

Who doesn’t want to be their own boss nowadays? Thanks to the internet, getting started has become a pretty simple process. To make things better, all you’re going to need is a laptop and a little creativity. It gets even better too, as the internet also allows you to make money even when you’re living...