We are living in the 21st century, a digital age with global connectivity and the Internet of Things, a platform for digital devices to talk to each other, is in its infancy. There is a new breed of entrepreneur, namely the digital nomad, a professional person who delivers their services online, which brings a new level of freedom and independence.

Managing your business online

Technology has taken away the necessity for face-to-face interactions in the business world; VoIP solutions like Zoom and Skype allow for low-cost real-time video, plus you can manage your data on a secure cloud that gives you worldwide access.

Living in a foreign country

You might meet your soulmate from Down Under, and obtaining a Partner Visa 100 for Australia allows you to live and manage your business and even become an Australian citizen. It is no surprise that the numbers of digital nomads coming to Australia is rising exponentially; a great climate, natural beauty and a very warm population made up from many cultures. An outdoor lifestyle is appealing if you come from a cold place like northern Europe and all you need to manage your business is a stable Internet connection.

Typical nomad professions

The list is long and includes:

  • E-commerce entrepreneurs
  • Graphic designers, engineers and architects
  • Traders
  • Code writers, software developers
  • Sales & marketing
  • Consultants/counsellors
  • Fitness coaches, personal trainers
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Healthcare professionals

Of course, there are many more and the number of people who work remotely is growing fast; once you have experienced life as a digital nomad, you would not relish returning to the old system. Many employees visit the office once a week or month to touch bases with their employers, thanks to Zoom and Skype, they can maintain essential communication. If winter RV holidays excite you, click here.

Money transfers

Thanks to online finance movers like PayPal, Wise and Bitcoin, it has never been easier to transfer money to any country in any currency. Costs are minimal when compared to traditional bank wiring services and most transactions are within seconds. Many digital nomads use cryptocurrency to manage their finances, with Bitcoin rapidly becoming the number one way to transfer money. Whether paying for a coffee in Melbourne or buying a car in London, Bitcoin is a secure and anonymous way to pay, which runs on blockchain technology.

Visas

It is usually very easy to get a short-term visa to enter a country via their online embassy website; long term visas are mor complex, as you would expect, governments screen people who wish to live and work in their country. If, for example, you want to spend a couple of years in Australia, you should contact a reputable migrant agency, an organisation that helps foreigners obtain the correct visa.

Millions of people work remotely and we expect that number to rise exponentially, as the whole world goes fully digital with Starlink’s low-orbit 5G satellites. 

Quit your job and take the first step to a nomad lifestyle and see and enjoy the world.