Struggling to stand out in a crowded market? Discover how to build a powerful positioning strategy that clarifies your message, attracts your ideal clients, and helps you become the go-to expert in your field.

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You know you need a clearer niche — so what’s stopping you? Discover how to choose the right niche and build real momentum in your business.

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What do you do when you know you can’t keep going at the same pace… but with everything unfolding in our world right now, you also know you can’t afford to fall behind?  When slowing down feels dangerous. And pushing through feels unsustainable.  That tension is what so many mission-driven solopreneurs are living in right…

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In a loud online world, visibility has become non-negotiable. But so has integrity.  If you’re a solopreneur today, you’re likely feeling this tension deeply. You know you need to be visible to grow your business, attract clients, and stay relevant. Yet pushing content that feels forced, rushed, or disconnected just doesn’t sit right anymore.  This…

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We are not all born salespeople. For many, selling can even feel a little icky. But if you are not making sales, your business will not be sustainable. End of story. To help my clients become more comfortable with selling, I like to share with them my “Coaching the Sell” principle. In this instance, the…

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Being labeled an “expert” comes with a lot of professional perks. As an expert, you can attract more of your ideal clients, charge better rates, build your credibility and make an even larger impact through the work you do. But the title of expert comes with a certain weight, and that weight can sometimes be…

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When you tell someone you are a coach or consultant, you might be met with a range of reactions. Some will be good, but far too many may be negative. Why is that? Coaches and consultants have a hard time being taken seriously nowadays for a few reasons: First, the industry has grown rapidly, so…

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Discover the four areas of your life where you are consuming invisible messages that are impacting your business results, and how you can choose to consume the messages that will set you up for success.

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To grow your revenue, you must invest in the right strategies, either with TIME or MONEY. There are no other ways to get results. 

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As a business owner, I know you have been told time and time again about the importance of marketing yourself and your services. But when your day-to-day operations require you to wear multiple hats, it can be hard to find the motivation to dedicate time solely to those marketing efforts. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed,…

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For me, goals are a big part of how I work. Seeing what I want to achieve mapped out ahead of me helps me stay focused on the big picture and plan for how to get there. But I know setting goals doesn’t come easy for everyone. You may set too many, which leads to…

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As we gear up to hit two major milestones — 300 podcast episodes and eight years in business — it is a time for reflection, celebration and, most importantly, anticipation for what is to come! Before I dive into the big announcement, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have…

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Whatever stage you are at in your business, it’s always a great idea to review and revise your offers. How are you delivering them? How are you presenting them? What are their key components? Are these working for you? For your clients? So many questions arise when we look into our businesses and assess the…

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Have you been thinking of starting your business, launching something new in your business or completely pivoting your business, but feel like it’s been a while now and everything is dragging on? If that is you, you might be stuck in “Analysis-Paralysis mode”. It’s one of the biggest challenges that solo entrepreneurs struggle with, but…

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Have you taken the time to sit down and actually seriously plan your business, your revenue goals and a strategy to reach them? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Planning revenue goals and developing the right strategy to realize them should be any solopreneur’s top priority, but all too commonly it’s left to fall by…

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Are you a new entrepreneur trying to plan your business goals and strategy to grow? Or maybe you’re a seasoned entrepreneur and feel the need to get more clarity on your next steps and how to take your business to the next level? So many people don’t reach their goals, because they define them and…

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2022 is Tandem Nomads’ seventh year in business! 7 years is a long time too! It’s been full of highlights, challenges and big transformations, both professionally and personally. It’s the perfect time to pause, reflect upon how I got here and plan the road ahead. In this blog, I’m lifting the curtains on the last…

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Are you that person whose business has grown? You’re really excited. Everything is going well, your revenue is increasing and clients are coming in, but… And this is a big but, but you are not fully enjoying the growth, because you’re super stressed, feeling overwhelmed and you’re not sure why? Feeling like this is more…

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Do you feel hesitant when you have to explain what you do? Or that people don’t quite understand it in the way that you want them to? If you’re like me, you might be starting to get back to in-person networking. The world has opened up again and there are increasing opportunities to meet people…

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As you know I’m all about making sure that you design a business that works around your lifestyle and not the other way around. It’s so important to make sure that your business works for you instead of having to adapt your life to your business. I don’t believe that you can thrive long term…

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Typically when I talk about what you need to do to attract your ideal customer, I focus on getting to know them, understanding what they need and helping them make the purchase decision that is right for them. And all of these things are crucial to building a successful business. However, there is another element…

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For far too long, the stories we have been told about succeeding as an entrepreneur have been based on working hard, often at the expense of our mental health and wellbeing. It is time for this to change. I know from my own experience that is possible to generate real revenue while working in a…

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Creating and sharing content consistently is how you get your potential clients to know you, trust you, consider you as their go-to expert and buy from you. So many entrepreneurs know this, yet they struggle to implement their content strategy consistently. They end up feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. In this week’s blog, I am going…

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So many entrepreneurs and small business owners are spending precious time, energy and money on marketing activities that just are not giving them the results they need. Here is the big reason: they have forgotten or don’t know the big truth about what marketing is really about. In this week’s blog I explain what that…

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How do you really feel about sales? If you think selling is slimy or icky, or if you think it involves a lot of complexity, work, and expenditure, this is just for you. It’s time to make selling simpler. I am on a mission to change and simplify the way you feel about selling and…

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If you want to grow your business and go at your own pace, you need to first understand what is already happening in your business. The most important information and insights you need to find more ease and more growth are right there in your business if you take the time to listen properly. In…

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Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ to things because you’re worried you will miss out on an opportunity or because you want to keep people around you happy? Does it maybe feel easier to say ‘yes’ than to say ‘no’? The problem with saying ‘yes’ to everything and everyone is that it can leave you…

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Our businesses are like our homes, every now and again they need a really good ‘spring clean’. However, the clutter in our businesses isn’t about our messy desks or our filing system. It is much deeper than that and it can be one of the biggest barriers to being able to really enjoy your business…

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The whole point of having a portable business is to be able to have sustainable revenue AND freedom and flexibility to thrive in your life on the move. However, many solo entrepreneurs end up feeling overworked and overwhelmed. It doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, it should NOT be that way. In this…

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We all know that online tools and tech are part of doing business these days. Used effectively, they can save us time, money and energy and help us grow our business. However, sometimes the learning curve required to use them properly can leave us feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. In this blog, I’m sharing my tips…

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What can you do when you reach out to a potential client to offer your product or service and you hear nothing? So many solo entrepreneurs never follow up and when you do not follow up, you’re just leaving money on the table. In this blog, I am going to help you get comfortable with…

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I was visiting some friends and they introduced me to their new cat. My friend explained that even though this new family member has her own bed, toys and special scratching post, she still scratches the couch! This smart cat has decided that since she sleeps on the couch, it is her personal territory and…

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Building relationships should be at the center of every business, people do business with people!  There is one big marketing strategy that sometimes gets a little bit of a bad reputation – networking. Even experienced solo entrepreneurs and business owners can get anxious about talking to strangers about their products or services. We worry about…

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Setting yourself up as the go-to expert in your field does not happen overnight. You are going to have to take time and do the work to build your reputation effectively. However, if you are strategic and intentional in your approach, you can get there without wasting time and energy trying things that just will…

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I have noticed so many solo entrepreneurs skip an important step when they are starting their business. It is not that complicated but perhaps it’s not the fun part of developing a business or they think it will take too much time and money. I’m talking about market research. And believe me, skipping your research…

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As entrepreneurs, we all want to build positive relationships and generate leads that will help us grow our business. But when it is OK to offer your products or services for free? How can you refuse to do something for free and still provide value for a potential customer? These are questions that come up…

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So many solo entrepreneurs struggle when it comes to selling. Sales makes us uncomfortable and we think that selling is slimy. We have big misconceptions about sales that can get in the way of turning all our hard work, planning and strategy into revenue! In this week’s blog, I’m sharing a big secret about sales…

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You’ve built strong foundations for your business. You’ve got clarity about your business foundations and your marketing strategies. You’ve found your zone of genius. Now you need to find a way to attract clients and generate regular revenue. The key to doing this is consistency. In this blog, I am going to give you insights…

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If you have ambitious goals for this year or you’re trying to find a solution to a challenge in your business, you need to start with getting clarity about your business foundations. In this latest blog, I explain what areas you need to be clear about to be able to grow your business, even when…

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If you are serious about growing your business, increasing your revenue and gaining new clients, you need to make time to reflect on your business journey and set goals for the future. In this blog, I set out my four-step plan to help you intentionally reflect on your business journey, set ambitious goals for the…

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Being a solopreneur does not mean that you have to go it alone. We all need to build a Board of Directors, a community or even an army to help us thrive. Having the right people around you, and access to the right expertise, can make the difference between you and your business thriving or…

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There is a word that I’ve noticed has become a dirty word for expat partners. It has developed such negative connotations that we just don’t use it anymore. But I think it is time that we started to embrace it again, to develop our own definition of what it means to us and use it…

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I am writing this almost five years to the day that I shared the first ever episode of the Tandem Nomads podcast. The five years since then have been a huge journey and as I celebrate this milestone, I’ve taken a moment to reflect and share some of the big lessons I have learned along…

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When it comes to sales, there are two big challenges which come up time and time again. One is that selling can be scary, and the other is solopreneurs and small business owners rushing into selling, investing lots of money, time and energy and not getting any return. Today I am going to share with…

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We have all been there. You feel like you’re just standing still, not making the progress you thought you would. You are not experiencing the growth you hoped for personally or in your business. It feels like no matter what you do, you are stuck. This stagnation is the biggest obstacle faced by most of…

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Expat life can be amazing. Statistics from Finnacord (2018 show that the global expatriate population has reached 66.2m and is likely to rise to 87.5 million by 2021. This growth shows how attractive the globally mobile continues to be, offering opportunities for travel and experience other cultures together. This is also why many partners are…

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In times of crisis, such as the world has experienced this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, many potential entrepreneurs choose to abandon their search for a business idea. They feel that there is no point in pursuing opportunities or starting a business when there are economic challenges or while other businesses are struggling and closing…

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Does the idea of getting out there and selling your product or service scare you? Is the fear of rejection stopping you from growing your revenue and your business? These anxieties can stop you from converting all your hard work on marketing into actual sales.  In this blog, I am going to help you shift…

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Do you find that you are switching between marketing strategies constantly trying to find something that works? Or do you do a month of intense marketing and then maybe nothing for weeks? If this is you, then we need to talk about consistency. Without consistency, you cannot grow your business and you will not be…

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What is stopping you from making your business idea a reality? I have found that so often what holds potential entrepreneurs back from starting their portable business, or succeeding with it, is a lack of clarity about their business idea. Whether you have one big idea or lots of different ideas, if you are not…

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It is not easy to admit the mistakes we have made but I’m going to share three big mistakes that I made when I was starting Tandem Nomads. I am sharing them because I know that some of the challenges that I faced then are issues that affect a lot of expat partners trying to…

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Crisis or not, you need to show up for your clients and your community in meaningful and valuable ways. But during a recession, this is even more important. It will help you keep your business alive, and if you are strategic, helping it to grow! You need to get ready to super-serve your people! This…

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Going through a crisis can be an opportunity to do things you might have never thought of doing before! In fact, as we face the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to think of making the necessary changes and pivoting! In the first part of this three-part series, we first looked at…

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I am writing this as the current COVID-19 crisis is having a huge impact on businesses around the world. Some are struggling, while others are nervous and unsure about what to do next. While these are challenging times, it is not the time to give up. Over the last few weeks, I have been sharing…

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Are you hesitating to promote your products or reach out to clients due to the financial uncertainty in the world right now? I am writing this as we face the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, including global recession. It is a very strange time for all of us, and it is affecting so many people…

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I am writing this in a time when we are facing an unprecedented crisis in the world I was a little hesitant to discuss this at a time when we don’t even know how this will unfold.  However, I think we need to talk about how we cope and respond to what is happening as…

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It is so common for expat partners to experience exhaustion, loss of identity or even depression if they keep starting their lives over again and again with every move. We need to change the way we think about planning for these moves.  So many expats and organizations spend more energy on planning the logistical aspects…

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Do you find yourself worrying about your competition? What are you afraid of? Are you concerned that they might copy you? Or that they might think you are copying them? Perhaps you are worried that they will take your clients or grow faster than you. Maybe your competition makes you doubt your own abilities and…

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There is so much great, free content on starting and running a business today. You can learn almost anything online. But, how do you make sure that you are not wasting time and energy on just reading and listening while taking advantage of the information that’s out there? And when there is so much of…

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There has never been a better time to start and build a successful portable business!  But there are some things you need to know to evaluate whether your business is truly location independent and if it’s not, then what to do about it. This is going to be a very practical guide to really understanding…

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How many times have you set goals for your business and ended up frustrated and disappointed that you didn’t achieve them? It is so easy to get caught up in the demands of our globally mobile lives, our families and everything else around us. When we do that, we often fail to invest in ourselves.…

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Do you remember the good old days when your local shop put up a sign saying ‘closed for the holidays’? Today, we are under pressure to be ON and connected all the time. Technology makes it possible to run our business from anywhere. So, very few of us close for the holidays, particularly if our…

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I am going to share with you why you need to reflect and celebrate what has happened already and then show you how to use that reflection to set more intentional goals for your portable business, and maybe even your life.

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If you aren’t sure your idea will work or you don’t feel confident about the next steps, it’s time to clear away the barriers that are preventing you from moving forward. Some of these common barriers are listed here. Do you recognize yours? 

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If you aren’t sure your idea will work or you don’t feel confident about the next steps, it’s time to clear away the barriers that are preventing you from moving forward. Some of these common barriers are listed here. Do you recognize yours? 

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I want to encourage expat partners who are looking to build a successful portable business to explore new fields and start building the marketable skill sets that bring high returns in the entrepreneurial space.

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To grow your business and reach new customers, you know you need to put yourself out there, network proactively, and share content on social media. But if you’re not a natural extrovert and you lack experience, the idea of “reaching out” can seem difficult or even impossible.

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To grow your business and reach new customers, you know you need to put yourself out there, network proactively, and share content on social media. But if you’re not a natural extrovert and you lack experience, the idea of “reaching out” can seem difficult or even impossible.

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To grow your business and reach new customers, you know you need to put yourself out there, network proactively, and share content on social media. But if you’re not a natural extrovert and you lack experience, the idea of “reaching out” can seem difficult or even impossible.

This post Six Practices to Overcome Fear and Put Yourself Out There appeared first on Amel Derragui and is written by Amel Derragui

Marketing is not about selling, it is about caring: Marketing is about knowing your customer well, listening to their feedback and delivering on your promise.

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Did you know that people who visit a website stay on the site for only 15 seconds on average? That means that if someone visits your site in search of information or a product they may want to buy, you have about 15 seconds to turn that visit into a potential customer.

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Are you having a hard time getting things done during your self-driven work day? When you run or manage your own business, your productivity strategies can mean the difference between failure and success, so if you’re struggling to focus, you’ll need to find your stride, and soon.

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Do you sometimes have trouble explaining what you do or describing what makes your product or service special? Do you have a clear “elevator pitch”? Which you will see below, I prefer to call it your “promise”! I will share with you here a simple exercise and easy templates that will help you use the…

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Do you worry about being too pushy when trying to convince someone to work with you? Or do you simply feel stuck wondering how to present your offer to sell to potential clients? Use this simple formula each time you need to sell or convince without being pushy!

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I have been insisting on the importance of running market research and making sure that you really know your market very well, but most importantly that you know your potential customers and their challenges very well. So I will share with you my simple, easy questions that you need to answer when you run a…

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It might seem overwhelming when you start to think about all the marketing strategies like social media, websites, networking, speaking, etc. needed to grow your business. I can sound like a lot of things to do. I want to simplify things for you to let you know that marketing and sales are not that complicated.…

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Planning ahead for your next move is important and you might already know that if you’ve moved from one country to another. But, there’s one thing that’s even more critical, that is, to think beyond that move. My mission in this episode is to share with you the three major mistakes I see expat partners…

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Do you find yourself in this situation… You’ve always wanted to start something for yourself but you don’t yet have the right business idea?  Perhaps you actually have a few ideas but you’re not sure yet which idea to move ahead with? Maybe you have a business already but it’s a little bumpy right now.…

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What is your biggest challenges as an expat spouse? 3 tips to deal with identity reinvention and career challenges!

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From Expat Spouse to Global Entrepreneur! 28th April 2017 CLICK HERE TO SEE AND DOWNLOAD MORE PICTURES FROM THE EVENT.  It was such fun and honor presenting this conference for the expat spouses in Seoul on how to take control of your life, career and build a successful portable business while moving from a country to…

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Live from Seoul, South Korea For Tandem Nomads’ conference “From Expat Spouse to Global Entrepreneur”

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Nomad Nation, It is a true honor to have you in the Tandem Nomads family. I hope that you find a great interest in the resources I am building for you. And I want you to know how much I appreciate you! No matter where you come from, where you live or what religion you…

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Expat spouses do not give up a job, they give up a salary! Find here how you can build a flexible career while taking care of your family and moving from a country to another for your partners' job.

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Expat Spouses, Career and Entrepreneurship. From challenges to opportunities! Conference on November 29th 2016 in New York City. At the occasion of its first anniversary, Tandem Nomads organized a conference entitled: "Expat Spouses Career and Entrepreneurship". It was designed to identify the challenges and opportunities of building a career or a business while moving from one country to…

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To my dear nomad sisters, My name is Amel, I am a global nomad. I was raised as a kid across 4 countries, and built my adult life across 4 other countries. Although I have always felt so blessed to have this life and cannot imagine it differently, it has never been as challenging to define my…

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Here is the last tip of the series "How to build your portable plan" ! Along the journey, you have learnt to be flexible and reinvent yourself in each country, but you want to build a career, a business or a project that is sustainable, something you can take with you where ever you go and that fits to your personality. Take action, don't be afraid to take the leap! Here is how to do it.

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Here is the third tip to help you build your portable plan! Along the journey, you have learnt to be flexible and reinvent yourself in each country, but you want to build a career, a business or a project that is sustainable, something you can take with you where ever you go and that fits to your personality. Take action, don't be afraid to take the leap! Here is how to do it.

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Along the journey, you have learnt to be flexible and reinvent yourself in each country, but you want to build a career, a business or a project that is sustainable, something you can take with you where ever you go and that fits to your personality. Here is the second tip to help you build your portable plan!

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Along the journey, you have learnt to be flexible and reinvent yourself in each country, but you want to build a career, a business or a project that is sustainable, something you can take with you where ever you go and that fits to your personality. These are some tips to help you build your portable plan!

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Join the Voice Party to celebrate the 50th Episode of Tandem Nomads!

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The book "Once Upon an Expat" is now released and ready for you to enjoy during your summer holidays :) It is a great honor to have contributed to this book with my story "Lost and Found Between Homeless and Homeful".

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So many of us have made the decision to quite our successful careers and move abroad for love. Why not? Life is meant to be lived fully, isn't it? But not without a plan! Especially when moving every few years from a country to another.

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Important information on all what you MUST know about marriage and divorce within an expat family.

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Dear Nomad Nation, At this time of the year, many of you must be so excited, preparing to travel to go back home, visit family and friends or receive family and friends during this holidays season. I can’t think of a better moment to share with you this video below from one of my favorite movies…

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I haven't heard much of podcasting until I moved to the US... That is when I started wondering why I haven't given it my "little" attention earlier!   Attention Nomad Nation, Tandem Nomads podcast show is ready to be broadcasted! Fun fact: "podcast" comes from the combination of "broadcast" and "ipod". These last years have been…

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What are the real issues that expat partners have to deal with in relocation? What are the solutions that could help them? Should companies invest more in supporting them? What kind of studies exist on the topic? In this article, I will share with you some of the results of my research to answer these questions. Extensive research…

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