Weird Business Models that Work [Digital Nomads Their Crazy Ideas]

Weird Business Models that Work [Digital Nomads Their Crazy Ideas] For the last four and a half years, Ive been hunched over a laptop screen, ferociously tapping keys at the exact rate and accuracy required to have somehow become *probably* the best person-for-hire in my field.Im an Environmental Copywriting Consultant.Never heard of this job title, right? Thats because I made it up to carve out my niche.The name actually has three very efficient purposes:Environmental tells you my industry.Copywriting tells you my greatest strength.Consultant shows my evolution from freelancing.So, all in all, you might think theres no one with a job weirder than mine. Well. Not exactly.Over the years, Ive met people doing weird-er, wonderful-er, and wackier things to make a living on permanent vacation.Why do their stories matter?Because theres no idea strange enough to pursue. Hesitant if your weird business model will work? Read on and find out how strange an idea can in fact work out just fine.So here we go:The board game guyThats Chris Backe. I start with Chri s as he is the exception, in that:I didnt meet him in a bar,I have actually never met him.Perhaps in some Facebook group, our words connected and we forged a minor DN bromance. I forget. What I do know is that Chris has one of the coolest jobs in the world.He designs board games. Sounds like a dream job, doesnt it? For Chris, its a reality, and he even sent me some test versions of his games recently. They are epic. He also reviews board games, of course, because hes something of an expert (warning: do not play him at board games, I assume he will destroy you, puny human).Chris recently sold One Weird Globe, one of the best websites on the internet for detailed and useful DN and expat guides to a load of popular cities. He wrote most of the guides himself, and theyre brilliant. I assume this experience is what led him to write what I believe to be the best DN bible on the market, Becoming a Digital Nomad.The fetishist whose name I never got and never caredOn a very drunken night, in a dimly lit bar somewhere in Spain, a guy overhears me speaking English and we get chatting.Hes a digital nomad too, he tells me as he explains what it is exactly that he does.I nod, Mhm, I see. Yup, ok and people actually buy them? Dude... thats kinda gross.He was an international used womens underwear distributor (or, in plain language: he sold used panties online to fellow pervs.)I love telling this story, because for me its hilarious. I often add erroneous details, such as a receding hairline ponytail combo, oily skin, hairy fingers or audibly loud breathing, but the truth was, from what I remember, he was just a normal-looking creeper.His fetish for used womens underwear had spiralled out of control, and hed ended up with stock.In an attempt to rid his stock, he obviously found his fellow Panchira and Undergarment Fetishists, and built dialogues with them. He bought a ticket to Japan. He somehow managed to find dozens of women to whom he would provide a fresh pair of underwear each day, and each day they would sell it after use in a small plastic bag.I dont know what the women got out of it, but he was distributing a few thousand pairs of used Japanese womens underwear each month. The knickers cost him almost nothing, but the customers were paying a good price. He used the income to travel around the world and hang out in bars with norms like me. He haunts my underwear drawer, but I appreciated his earnest.The LinkedIn CreeperI dont remember this womans name, which is a real shame, because her business model was ingenious, very simple, and incredibly profitable. The fact that either I dont remember her name, or the chance that she never told it to me, only adds to the allure and mystery that surrounded her.To some, she may be considered an international businesswoman of mystery and dealmaking, but to me, she will always be The LinkedIn Creeper. Lets call her TLC, and her special brand of tender love and care, was to ghost-message business targets for hig h-flying execs and CEOs.She was so charming, like a Bond girl. I could understand immediately how her personality was her business. Pretending to be a dozen different business people, she logged into their accounts, built relationships, put forward ideas, and took cuts on serious business deals. She didnt even have a LinkedIn profile of her own, she didnt need one. She was doing business on behalf of others, and nobody was the wiser. Except me, because she told me everything. Now Ive told you. Sorry TLC, the gigs up.The Chiang Mai workaholicNeither weird, wonderful or wacky, this guy was simply hilarious and pitiable, and he gave me and my fellow DN, long-time friend, and Asia travel-buddy Danny, a few hearty laughs. When based in Chiang Mai for what I feel was a little too long, Danny and I tried to cut living expenses by booking into a hostel that was just 77 baht per night, at the time around 1.70, or $2.We sat on the front porch sipping beers and sweating through our Chang vests when it happened.The words Im a DI-GI-TAL NO-MAD were carried along that sticky humid Thai air right into our ear cavities, and we tried not to chuckle as the booming American male voice continued.YAH, I LIVE HEE-UR. I do SO-CIAL ME-DI-A were his next words, and I not only found humour in the content, but in the fact that he was either shouting his words, or saying them syllable-by-syllable to what I assume was a non-native English captive audience.Its sim-ple. I work six-tee-eight hours PER WEEK, and I get to live hee-ur.The problem was, he wasnt really living, because working 11 hour days from the common areas of the $2 a day hostel next door to ours, and leaching on the free wi-fi, is a pretty poor way to make the most of Chiang Mai. Every time Danny and I rode off on our motorbikes, there he was, doing so-cial me-di-a.At the end of our stay, Danny and I were again on the front porch of our hostel, drinking Leo, probably (it makes you dance, they say), at about 11 pm, when we he ard it. It was the final straw for me.Hey dude, are you still working? Its pretty late, youve been here all day? someone asked him.YAH, Its called O-VER-TIME, ever heard of it?!How did he end up in such a ludicrous position? From my opinion, he was chasing the tag of digital nomad more than the actual liberties it provides.So heres a bit of advice from me. Dont undervalue your work, dont undervalue your time, and dont undervalue the amount you can gain and learn from closing the laptop as well as opening it. This is a cautionary tale, because Im sure hes not alone in this situation.The Polish earthquake simulatorI was at a DN meetup, about 7 beers down the hatch, and there was a guy stood on his own at the bar. I didnt want him to feel left out, in case it was his first time there, so I walked up to him, and the conversation went like this (now, bare in mind he was Polish and not that confident at speaking English).Me: Hey, how are you doing?Guy: Thinking.Me: Oh, I asked how you are doing, not wha-Guy: Earthquakes.Me: What? Where?Guy: In my computer.Me: Erm, you mean on the news?Guy: No.Me: Are you here for the digital nomad meetup? (As opposed to being a random guy who carries earthquakes in his computer.)Guy: Yes. I show.*His satchel appears from nowhere, the velcro rips open and his laptop glides out* - it was smooth, I remember thinking it was a very smooth movement, like a golfer with a proud set of new clubs.Guy: See.Me: Ah! Earthquakes!This Polish guy was literally building earthquake simulators for a variety of scientific organisations. I dont even know the level of technical knowledge in science, geology and programming that you need to do that, but it was super cool. He showed me some demonstrations. I think this was the same night I met The LinkedIn Creeper.Ellen and her Courage CamperI havent spoken to her in so long, but when I lived in the digital nomad hub of Tarifa in the south of Spain, she was one of my favourite people to chat with. Original ly from the Netherlands, I believe she was a business coach or consultant who sold everything and moved into a camper van.From there, she set up Courage Camper, a resource and guidance programme to help other people move from a typical house-based routine, into a badass existence on wheels!I dont know how many dreamers Ive met who say something along the lines of Yknow what, one day Im gonna just trade it all in and live in a campervan, and grow my hair long, and surf, and cook on a fire, and watch the sunsets... yeah, Ill do that.They dont do that, but I say to them Speak to Ellen, its not my department, and I direct them to her website. She is arguably one of the coolest DNs Ive ever met, especially as shes older and already had a life and career. I have huge respect to anyone who has the inner strength to pursue this lifestyle, but I admit it was easier for me at 22, with no partner, mortgage, responsibilities or dependents.Steph and his droneDear Steph, Im sorry if this is wildl y inaccurate, but I have used the example of your DN life, or how I remember your explanation of it to be, as inspiration to help other people become digital nomads too.How I remember the story is something like this, although completely paraphrasedI was working remotely doing some digital marketing roles, not enjoying it that much, just kitesurfing as much as possible and travelling from kite-spot to kite-spot. I bought a drone and was getting pretty good at using it. It was Carnival in Brazil and I was super wasted in a bar in downtown So Paulo. Using the bar to hold myself up, I engaged in a conversation with the guy next to me. He asked what I did, I told him I was a drone pilot and digital marketer. He hired me on the spot, it turned out he was an events manager for some of the worlds biggest festivals. Ever since, Ive been travelling the world, using my drone to make promo footage, and kitesurfing, of course.While I cant remember the exact story, these five lessons are pivotal .Networking can happen anywhere, with anyone.If Drone Pilot is a paid remote work job, think what else can be.Use your DN life to follow your passions, not just the money.Dont be afraid to embellish, it can lead to amazing opportunities.Being a DN puts you in random situations, and if you want to be the most random digital nomad that anybody knows, youve gotta make yourself the sort of person who dances through those situations and transforms them into new adventures.I have so many more anecdotes:the Slovakian guy who spent thirty minutes telling me (a British liberal) why he hates British snowflakes,the Irish woman who mercilessly resented every single client she had,the British guy who was making money from YouTube by producing instrumental music,the American girl who was so stressed about her data scientist job that she chain-smoked joints all day long,another British guy that I met by chance on two continents who was making a killing selling shaving equipment,the African guy who was building a software that had no market or profitability,and the German guy who was buying and selling drugs in the Deep Web.The digital nomad world is more raucous, bizarre, random and wonderful than most people expect. We are not all programmers, designers and writers, but most of us are adventurers, pioneers and in need of a good conversation.So, what do you think?Which of these people would you most like to meet in a bar, and which one the least?Have you learned anything from their wacky ideas, or are they too outside the box for you?Do you think youve got what it takes to try the digital nomad life? Let me know in the comments, Id love to hear your thoughts!

Advantages of Using Resume Writing Services in Columbus OH

Advantages of Using Resume Writing Services in Columbus OHThe advantages of using resume writing services in Columbus Ohio are numerous. When compared to the thousands of Columbus job candidates who use these services on a daily basis, you may be surprised at the differences that you see.For one thing, the job candidates who use the services of the other candidates do not always have the most recent information. If you are looking for a job and you want the companies to see that you have held the position before, they will be checking the job posting from three or four years ago. At least that is what they will be expecting to see.In addition, you do not have to wait to be hired before you can begin to re-create your life and your career with the help of a professional resume writer. You could have had a new job within the last year, which would leave you unemployed, when you would have been more than welcome to use this service in order to be re-employed. You could also use the serv ices of a resume writing service in order to take the time to tell the company how your life has changed for the better and why they should hire you.Another advantage of using resume writing services in Columbus Ohio is that you do not have to spend money out of your own pocket in order to make a new start in your career. If you are a candidate for a position that has not yet been posted or filled, then you can still be hired for it without any money out of your own pocket. Your resume writing services can write a great deal of other information for you as well. They can give you tips on how to present yourself and where to find the necessary information that is needed to have your resume be effective.Resume writing services are very knowledgeable about resumes and they can explain what is going on in the job market. They can tell you about the factors that are affecting the job market and what are some of the things that you need to have when writing a good resume. This will ensure that you do not waste your time on something that is not going to work for you in terms of getting hired.Resume writing services can also show you some of the types of resumes that they offer. They can show you the types of resumes that require more careful attention so that you will be able to present your resume correctly. At the same time, they can show you examples of good resumes that are suitable for the position that you are applying for.Lastly, you can feel confident that you are interviewing for a job when you are working with a professional company that will not only listen to what you have to say but will also get the job done. Your resume is one part of the hiring process and they can help you navigate through it. They will also work to ensure that you feel comfortable with your current situation and that you are also contributing to the company.You will certainly be impressed with the services of resume writing services in Columbus Ohio. You can rest assured that you w ill find the perfect job for you will be able to re-create your life and your career with the help of them. This is what you will get with the help of these professional services in Columbus Ohio.

Agents And Editors And Other Confusing Things

Agents And Editors And Other Confusing Things Your book is done. Finally. You can breathe again. You’ve written around work and kids and crazy in-laws. You’ve worked late into the night when you are alone with the moon and early in the morning when the sun is barely cracking the horizon and you say to yourself, I CANNOT believe Im up this early. This should be illegal. You’ve slugged down both coffee and wine. Too much of both. You’re wiped out. You need to go and spend a year at a spa but, alas, you cannot. Now the second part of your wild writing journey begins. You want to sell that sucker. You NEED to sell that sucker. You want to be a writer. I get it, I do. Here’s a VERY short form summary of what to do next in the rather frightening and intimidating world of publishing: Find an agent. How do you do that? If you are going to writing conferences, if you’ve joined writing groups, if you have a critique group, you may well be hearing the names of different agents that people like. Check all of them out. You can also buy/borrow books where the title is, basically, “How To Find An Agent.” Writing magazines sometimes have lists of agents who want to see new authors.  Look for an agent in your genre. If you write science fiction, look for agents who represent science fiction. Next. You must send out a cover letter, a few chapters of your book, and a synopsis to the agent. There are many articles online on how to write a cover letter. I am on deadline and hardly sleeping and super cranky so I cannot go into depth here. But in the cover letter you’re trying to sell your book. In a paragraph, or two, hit the highlights. Another paragraph is about you and your qualifications. The synopsis is about two pages. Agents will often say that they carefully read all submissions. That is impossible. They receive thousands. They would never sleep or eat. They will give your book a page to jump out at them, maybe two. Make sure those are the best pages youve written in your life. Here is where I will tell you that I broke the rules when I first sent out my cover letter/chapters and synopsis for my book Julia’s Chocolates. (Please remember, I wrote many books that were rejected before Julia’s Chocolates. Every time I got a rejection I wanted to throw my computer through a window.) Conventional writing wisdom says to find your favorite agent, and send the above package to him/her and WAIT FOR A RESPONSE. Friends, I will tell you the truth: A response may well never come from the agent. Or, if the agent asks everyone to query by email only, you may get a rejection letter within ten minutes of sending off your package. It will be a polite rejection letter but quite clearly they did not read what you sent. Why did they not read it? Because that agent isn’t taking any more authors. Here is my advice, though MANY people will disagree with me: submit to five or more agents at a time. When you’re rejected by one, send your cover letter, etc. right back out to another agent. People will gasp when I say this and say, “But what if ALL the agents want my work?” Then this is splendid news. I sent my cover letter, pages, etc. out to a New York editor and three or four agents. (Dont send your manuscript to editors. It is usually a waste of time. That was my mistake a zillion years ago. I just didnt know better.) The editor never replied, the agents all wanted to see the full manuscript. I waited for my favorite agent to reply, the one that I wanted most, who I am still with, and I sent the book to him (After I finished writing it, that is another story) and he later sold it. See? No problem. If an agent likes what she reads in your chapters, she will ask you for your whole book. You will send it and then you will get down on your knees and pray loudly or you will meditate until your nerves stop screaming or you will send positive and powerful thoughts through the atmosphere towards the agent. If the agent doesn’t like your book it will be rejected, probably with a form letter and that will feel awful, it does, I know it, I lived it, and Im sorry if it happens to you. And, friends, it probably will. You will get rejected. Tis the business.   Stay strong. Keep trying. If she likes your book, she will then ask to “represent you.” If you would like to be represented by her, if you want to work with her, you will sign a contract. It is a long contract. It is written in legalese. Have an attorney look at it. The contract will state that the agent gets 15% of whatever you make on the book forever and ever even if we are invaded by purple aliens. It will say a whole bunch of other stuff, but that’s the most important part. Your agent will then shop your book around to various publishing houses. Some will be big, part of the Big Five, and other houses will be smaller. You will, again, be on your knees sending magical thoughts into the universe hoping that a publishing house wants to buy your book. If the publishing house wants to buy your book, they will contact your agent. If multiple publishing houses want your book this is very excellent news and there will be an auction. Your agent will present to you any offers she gets for your book. If you like the upfront money the publishing house is offering and you understand and accept the percentage that you will get for every book sold, and a bunch of other details, you will then sign a contract with the publishing house. Get an attorney to look at this one, too. The publishing house may just buy one book. It may offer you a contract for two or three books. I work off three book contract deals and I love them. I’m committed to my publishing house and they’re committed to me. If you trust the publishing house, take it and dance to loud rock music and rejoice. What then? You will work with your editor at the publishing house. She will probably have suggestions/deletions/edits for you. You will work through your book yet again. Hello, wine! Hello, coffee! Once thats done you will work with copy editors and go through your book another time.   You will read through the proofs. Concurrently you will give information to the art department for your cover and they might use it, they might not. You will wait months and then one day you will walk into a book store or you will look online and TA DA your book is there. This is a glorious day. Celebrate. Now about writing for small presses Or Amazon Or self publishing. Marketing… The money you should or should not accept. Ha. No. Not today. That is a huuuggge article. Keep writing, friends.

How to Automate Your Employee Referral Program

How to Automate Your Employee Referral Program Automation makes the world go round much more easily. Whether you use email alerts to read news stories or text notifications to remember important appointments, automating your daily life helps you to be more productive and engaged, and automating your hiring process is no different! While you’re probably part of the many recruiters who use an employee referral program commonly noted as the No. 1 source of hire can you make things even better when sourcing fantastic candidates? Probably, and it starts with automating your referral program, which means eliminating any heavy lifting on your part. Ultimately, employee referrals are something you do, not something you launch. This means constantly repeating certain tasks, and this reiteration is more easily streamlined if you use automation. Think about automation like balancing a budget: Things go smoothly if you use a spreadsheet with pre-determined formats rather than a blank piece of paper. With that in mind, what are some concrete ways to make automation happen, both for yourself and for your referrers? Implement Autoposting: In order to get your internal and external network involved in your employee referral program, you should consider sharing job openings cyclically. This means auto-posting openings on an ongoing basis. Sharing a job only once may increase the chances of it getting lost in the cracks, but if you automate it, your network will always know when to expect those great job openings and will be ready to refer the best candidate they know. A good way to create an auto-posting initiative is to send content when your network is the most active. If members of your internal and external network seem to be sharing jobs the most on Tuesday afternoons, think about automating job sharing that morning every week. Jobs will have a better chance at getting reviewed and shared if they are sent during an active time period. Automatically Use Data in Your ATS: It’s estimated that about 60 percent of all companies use some sort of Applicant Tracking System (ATS). When using your ATS, you’ve probably found great candidates have applied to open positions, but it often amounts to way too many options. You also can’t always tell if applicants would get the seal of approval from your network. The solution? Automatically using data from your ATS in your referral process. Let’s say you receive an application from Candidate X and Candidate Y. By using degrees of connections and ATS data, you can automatically filter out who knows who. This allows you to suggest the right people to your connections, who can then vouch for a candidate’s skills and background experience. This option narrows down the candidate pool without having to do much on your end. RELATED:  Applicant Tracking Systems: Why Usability is Crucial for ROI Lure Them with Leaderboards: Leaderboards are a form of gamification, which uses the thinking, learnings, and mechanics from games to increase engagement in non-game systems. The tactic is getting very popular, with reports indicating 70 percent of the top 2,000 public companies in the world will have at least one gamified application by 2014. Leaderboards are a way to track performance by presenting who’s winning the referral race, essentially enticing other members of your network to stay involved. The point of automating leaderboards is that you don’t have to count points, progress, or activities manually. It also allows you to sync up your ATS with your leaderboard, automatically giving points for effective referrals that proceed through the hiring process. Thinking about leaderboards with a broader perspective can be the fire your referrers need to not only stay involved, but to automatically be aware of their standing and reward status. Make your referral program an even more valuable part of your hiring strategy by automating tasks that are repetitive or require analyzing large amounts of data, like matching jobs to people in your network. You’ll not only find better referrals, you’ll notice your employee referral program is more efficient for you and your network overall. What do you think? What are some other ways to automate your employee referral program? Let us know in the comments below! Author:  Ziv Eliraz is the Founder and CEO of  Zao.com, social employee referral management platform.

Writing a Resume That Tells Your Story

Writing a Resume That Tells Your StoryWriting a resume that tells your story can be quite difficult. There are many tips and techniques out there to make it easier. In this article, we will talk about what not to do.First, keep personal information out of your resume. Although it may look good if you give 'expert' advice on how to write a resume that tells your story, it does nothing for you. You need to show off what makes you unique and the experience you bring to the job. Instead of fluffing up your CV, take the time to highlight your strengths and achievements in the areas where you have the most relevant experience.Do not include too much of your education on your resume unless it is a good suggestion. You will not know what else to include until you have looked at all of your educational background. A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher is often considered, but it is not required. Do not include an experience that is not relevant to the job you are applying for. This type of error will cause your application to be automatically disqualified.Very newbie resumes do not follow the letter of the law. It should always be formatted in a professional manner. Avoid using any fonts that do not follow the industry standard. The outline should always be neat and clean. Carefully spell out your name and complete a brief summary of your educational background.Another great tips on writing a resume that tells your story is to make sure you actually use the skills you have learned. While you are in school, you should take the time to demonstrate that you have acquired a skill or several skills. Your goals should always be written on your profile so that future employers can see what you really have to offer them.One thing that you will want to avoid is addressing a resume to yourself. Use the full name. It will prevent your personal information from being recorded as yours. Your resume should reflect your real name, not your middle name or any nickname.M ake sure that all information is accurate and truthful. If you have had more than two years experience working in an organization, the employer should always get a letter of reference from someone that knows you well. This will allow the employer to quickly refer you to others.Remember, you want your resume to tell your story and to catch the attention of the employer. Do not take shortcuts and let them pick and choose what information they need to see. A well-crafted resume that tells your story will be the best one that you have.

Happy employees = happy customers - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Happy employees = happy customers - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Heres an excerpt from a speech I did in London where I focused on creating world class customer service by making your employees happy. The video text is in Danish but the video itself is in English :) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Time-Management Tools to Increase Productivity as a Freelancer - CareerEnlightenment.com

Time-Management Tools to Increase Productivity as a Freelancer As a freelancer, you are free to work wherever you want and whenever you want. The downside is that no one reminds you that you need to sit down and do your job for a set amount of hours. That is something that you need to manage by yourself.If you are a freelance-newbie, you may not know how to manage your time effectively. How many times have you lost track of what you were doing only to find yourself reading random articles on the internet, or worse, on Facebook? Organization is key for any successful business. You cannot double your income, find new clients, or become an expert at what you do, unless you manage your time effectively.Just as there are thousands of online courses to increase your knowledge, there are hundreds of Apps that you can use to increase your productivity. You can start by blocking distraction, tracking your time, having a list of objectives, or by writing down in the morning what tasks you want to accomplish by the end of the day.There is a lot that you can do to increase productivity. However, it all depends on what your ultimate goals are. Ask yourself ‘what productivity tools support my objectives?’. You should ask yourself this question because you need tools that go hand in hand with your personality and work needs.Over the years, I have carried out much research, and I have tested a variety of ‘productivity’ tools. My intention was that of finding the holy grail of productivity, the productivity tool par excellence. All my attempts have brought me to the same realization. You can have all the tools you desire, but if you don’t have clear goals, you will not be able to achieve anything.Being mindful of the results you want to achieve at work will help you reduce the amount of time you waste in distractions. People mostly focus their attention on apps that allow them to collaborate with others and distribute files with coworkers. However, I believe that productivity apps have a different purpose. Here are a few:1. Find out what you are spending your time onFirst things first: you need to find out what apps/websites are robbing your precious time. You may not even realize it, but very often, we waste a lot of time searching for and looking at irrelevant material online.RescueTime is a tool that monitors what you do on your laptop. It provides you with a report for each type of activity and indicates how much time you have spent on it. RescueTime classifies activities as productive, neutral, and distracting (you can adjust in what category your activities fall into).Moreover, RescueTime tells you how long you’ve been productive for and what activities are the most distracting for you. This will help you optimize your working experience. The Pro version of RescueTime will allow you to set blocks and receive alerts when you are wasting too much time. Want to Read More Articles Like This One?Sign up here to receive weekly updates from Career Enlightenment, and never miss another powerful job searching tip! SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!We hate spam too. Unsubscribe any time. 2. To-do ListsTo-do lists are like a personal assistant. For example, if you’re a freelance writer and you decide you want to write a blog article next Thursday, your to-do list will act as a reminder. However, these software programs do not replace your decisions. You have to make up your mind, sit down, and get the job done. A good to-do list must also:simplify data collectionsimplify organizationbe reliablebe simple to useallow you to plan what you need to do next effectivelySome of the best To-do List Apps:TodoistAnydoApple RemindersApple NotesTrelloIt doesn’t matter whether you use an app, a calendar, or pen and paper: choose whatever suits your personality. Overall, these apps were created to: collect, process, organize, and schedule your tasks in order to improve your work and achieve your final goals.3. Use Evernote to Remember everythingYou can’t be a successful freelancer unless you use Evernote. This app allows you to write notes, track your ideas, add drawings, and audio recordings. But what’s the best feature of this app? You can create notebooks: this will allow you to categorize your ideas and will prevent you from having a messy software containing a bunch of random thoughts.Evernote is great because instead of just writing down your notes, you can use their templates. There are a significant number of templates such as ‘Get Hired’, ‘Project Goals’, ‘Project Budget’, ‘Meeting Agenda’, and many more.Although the Apps mentioned above can significantly improve your productivity, keep in mind that no App can force you to work and be productive. For this reason, you need to be committed to your objectives: only you can increase your productivity. Apps can only allow you to track your work and activities in a more efficient and timely manner.