Weekly digest #40 of 2024

• Digital nomads are a force for good in Latin America, from The Economist — An article about how remote workers (including freelancers) influence some local economies in America. You may be tempted to go and see it yourselves.
• Why a digital detox is healthy for freelancers, by Annie Button — Feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to be online? As freelancers, taking a digital detox can help reduce stress, boost productivity, and bring balance back to your work and personal life.
• How to start freelancing without a portfolio: A step-by-step guide, from Freelancing Females — Starting your career without a portfolio is not an impossible challenge. As the article suggests, one of the most effective ways to help yourself is by creating your own projects.
• AI and globalisation are shaking up software developers’ world, from The Economist — Will AI and offshoring take jobs from Western software developers? From an optimistic perspective, no. It can actually help freelancers save time on routine tasks and boost their productivity.
• FBM week #1. The Freelance Business Month has kicked off, and here are some of our 1-week picks from the packed programme. You can book your spot at all the sessions online.
• Getting into the freelance mindset as a beginner, with Kritika Narula (October 3rd)
• Coworking for Freelancers, with Steve Folland (October 3rd)
• Balancing freelancing with unpaid caring roles, with Adrian Ashton (October 7th)

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