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Aussie Tiny Home Project: A Pathway from Homelessness to Self Support
Australia's first tiny home project approved for NSW homeless
Tiny Homes Foundation (THF) has received DA approval to build what is believed to be Australia’s first tiny house project for homeless women, men, youth and the elderly. The pilot project next to Gosford Hospital on the NSW Central Coast will consist of four tiny homes, a common lounge, a common laundry/workshop and community vegetable gardens.
“A home is not just a roof overhead it is a springboard under your feet.”
David Wooldridge, THF Co-founder and CEO.
David Wooldridge, THF Co-founder and CEO.
THF’s model is based on a ‘housing-first' solution supported by a network of training, employment and social support services. “We believe in ‘housing first’ not housing only. It provides a great foundation to build on.” THF has collaborated with like minded partners who are leading practitioners within their field, such as Clayton Utz (lawyers),NBRSArchitecture (architects), Chase Burke & Harvey (surveyors) Wilson Planning (town planning), The Skills Generator (employment & training), TAFE Outreach (education) andPacific Link (social housing providers).
As the latest strategy to increase the availability of ‘affordable housing’ each 14sq.m home has a finished cost of less than $30,000 includes full bathroom and kitchen, embraces solar efficient design and is easily assembled and disassembled.
However, building tiny houses is one thing but what makes the THF initiative groundbreaking is the fact that it is council approved, low cost, replicable and features Australia’s first “equity participation scheme for tenants” whereby accommodation payments not applied to the cost and maintenance of the project will be available to THF tenants as needed for future housing related expenditure creating a pathway from homelessness to self support.
“Solving homelessness is a question of will. Will we do it or won’t we? It can happen within the next 3-5 years – if we all really want it to.”
And as an incentive to get others to join the effort to solve homelessness THF will be making all its plans, documentation, process etc. “free access” to others who are able to replicate the project in their state or region.
Can you Memorise 90% of the English Dictionary? Komol Panyasophonlert did it!
Komol Panyasophonlert, 31, does
not speak a single word of English
But he reads the dictionary for six hours a day to remember words
He is ranked third in the world at scrabble and has banked £30,000
He learned how to play from a tatty handbook he found at his
home
He is one of the world's best scrabble players but this brainbox
cannot speak a word of English.
Thai wordsmith Komol Panyasophonlert, 31, is ranked third in the
world after memorising 90% of the entire language.
He learned how to play from a tatty handbook he found lying around
at home when he was 14 and trains by reading the dictionary for six hours a
day.
Lost for words: Thai wordsmith Komol Panyasophonlert, 31, is
ranked third in the world at scrabble despite not speaking a word of English
Genius: He has memorised 90% of the entire English language by
reading the dictionary for six hours a day
But remarkably, Komol can only utter a handful of words in broken
English, can't string a sentence together and relies on Google Translate for
written communication.
He said: 'Scrabble isn't really
about speaking fluently and knowing grammar. It's more about logic, memory,
maths and being able to outsmart your opponent.
'People are surprised that I
can't speak English but being able to remember words is the most important
thing.
'I've also learned the techniques
of the game along the way. So now i know enough to play it very well.
'Plus, I train hard. Before
competitions I spend all my free time reading the dictionary. In bed, in the
bathroom, on the train - nearly every waking moment.'
Komol, who lives at home with his
parents, has banked more than £30,000 in prize money in competitions around the
world since he started playing.
The computer programmer
(pictured, left, in competition) earned how to play from a tatty handbook he
found lying around at home when he was 14
Komol can only utter a handful of
words in broken English, can't string a sentence together and relies on Google
Translate for written communication
The computer programmer, from
Bangkok, Thailand, has flown to South Africa, the U.S., the Czech Republic,
Poland, Nigeria, India and Malaysia in his scrabble career.
Many opponents are older than
Komol, and he believes that he still hasn't reached his peak, which will give
him a even bigger advantage as he continues to improve.
He added: 'If it's near to a
major competition like World Scrabble Championship, I will spend a lot of my
free time reading the dictionary.
Yes including reading the
dictionary in bed, too.
'I love travelling to the
international tournaments. And it's great having a hobby that I can have fun
with and make money from.
One of the Scrabble awards won by Komol Panyasophonlert
Many opponents are older than Komol, and he believes that he still
hasn't reached his peak, which will give him a even bigger advantage as he
continues to improve.
One of his awards and a file
photo of scrabble
'Furthermore, this game
challenges me in many kinds of ways. Like how many words I know in the
dictionary, how well you can manage to play your tiles to get you the most
advantage in each turn.
'Plus, there's the challenge of outscoring the opponent. It all
requires a lots of skill like thinking, calculating, memorizing and
concentration. That's why it's so challenging and why so many people like to
play.
'I will keep going until I reach
my dream of being the world number one.'
Komol is ranked third in the world by WESPA, the World
English-Language Scrabble Players Association, behind an Australian and a New
Zealander.
The world's best Scrabble players
remember more than 100,000 words - double the average person's
vocabulary.
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60 Episodes of Eco Communities Documentaries
This video series is an exploration of communities and sustainability. The ecoVillage addresses many of the difficulties facing the modern world - offering shared resources; reduced consumption and waste, as well as companionship and support. Today, there are ecoVillages in 70 countries across six continents. This site is a sharing of ideas, imagination, techniques and discoveries.
The journey is Living in the Future.
Episode 1: Introducing Lammas Ecovillage
Visit the Lammas, the UK's first planned Ecovillage and Facebook.
Episode 2: Living in Two Worlds
Episode 3: Tinkers Bubble
Episode 4: Off Grid
Useful links and stories about Off Grid living are here.Episode 5: Spanish Sunseed
Episode 6: The Village, Ireland.
For more info check The Cloughjordan Ecovillage.
Episode 7: Findhorn eco-community (Scotland)
For more info visit The Findhorn Foundation - Spiritual Community, Learning Centre, Ecovillage.
Episode 8: Centre for Alternative Technology, Wales
For more info visit The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Wales.
Episode 9: Getting it Together
Episode 10: Permission to Plan
Episode 11: Land Matters, Devon
For details check Land Matters.
Episode 12: The Application
Episode 13: A Gathering of Clans
Episode 14: The Design Commission for Wales
You are welcome to visit us at our website.
Episode 15: Rachel Shiamh's Strawbale House
Check more about Rachel Shiamh.
Episode 16: That Roundhouse
Visit That Roundhouse.
Episode 17: Waking the Land
Episode 18: The Trial!
Episode 19: Hooray!
Episode 20: Coed Hills Rural Artspace
Check out more details about Coed Hills through their facebook group.
Episode 21: Sundance Renewables
Here you go : Sundance Renewables.
Episode 22: New Beginnings
Episode 23: Steward Wood, Devon
Visit Steward Wood in Dartmoor National Park.
Episode 24: Building with Mud
Episode 25: Sanford Walk
Visit Sanford Walk.Episode 26: Snowed In
Episode 27: Ffynone Woodland
Episode 28: Open day at Lammas
Episode 29: Building with Wood
Episode 30: It's not Easy...
Episode 31: Married to the Land
Episode 32: Cae Mabon
Visit Cae Mabon.
Episode 33: Many Hands
Episode 34: A Roof over our Heads
Episode 35: Park Güell by Antoni Gaudí
Visit Park Güell, Barcelona.
Episode 36: An Inspector Came to Call
Episode 37: Community Hub
Episode 38: Carbeth Hutters, Scotland
Check out Carbeth Hutters.Episode 39: Life Goes On
Episode 40: Hobbit House by Simon Dale
Visit the Hobbit House.
Episode 41: Home for Christmas
Episode 42: A New Life
Episode 43: Reciprocal Frame Roof - Tony Wrench
Episode 44: Bees
Episode 45: Charlie's House
Episode 46: Lammas and the Media
Episode 47: Holtsfield
Episode 48: Centro Nakkal Argentina
Episode 49: La Confluencia, Argentina
Episode 50: CIDEP, Argentina
Check out Centro de Investigación, Desarrollo y Enseñanza de Permacultura (CIDEP).
Episode 51: Australian Intentional Communities Conference
Episode 52: Murundaka Co-housing, Melbourne
Check out Murundaka co-housing community in Melbourne.
Episode 53: CERES Community Environment Park
Visit CERES Community Environment Park.
Episode 54: Djanbung Gardens Permaculture, Australia
Visit Djanbung Gardens.
Episode 55: Lammas Ecovillage - Five Years On
Episode 56: Eltham Mudbrick Houses
Check out Eltham Mudbrick Houses.
Episode 57: Community Garden Gourmet, Melbourne
Visit Atherton Gardens in Melbourne.
Episode 58: Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood
Check out Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood, Auckland, New Zealand.
Episode 59: Otamatea Ecovillage
Visit Otamatea Ecovillage, Auckland, New Zealand.
Episode 60: Atamai Ecovillage, near Motueka, New Zealand
Welcome to Atamai Ecovillage.
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New Zealand Town Has Too Many Jobs, So It's Enticing People to Move There
New Zealand Town Has Too Many Jobs, So It's Enticing People to Move There
“We have jobs, we have houses, but we don’t have people.”
A small town in New Zealand has a big problem: They have too many job openings, and not enough people to fill them.
Kaitangata, near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, has launched a recruitment campaign to entice people to come to their town of 800 residents.
There are more than 1,000 vacant jobs, according to mayor Bryan Cadogan, many in dairy processing plants and freezing works. “We have got youth unemployment down to two,” said Cadogan. “Not 2 percent — just two unemployed young people.”
Kai, as it is known to locals, is so eager to welcome visitors that the town is offering housing and land packages for sale for about NZ$230,000 (about US$160,000).
The local bank, lawyers, and community services are on standby to help interested parties with relocation.
“This is an old-fashioned community, we don’t lock our houses, we let kids run free,” Cadogan told The Guardian. “We have jobs, we have houses, but we don’t have people. We want to make this town vibrant again, we are waiting with open arms.”
Editor's note: This article has been corrected with updated information that the land packages are for sale, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, and not for free.
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New Zealand town: We have lots of jobs and housing, but we won't pay to move
One town in New Zealand is suffering from a
problem other places around the world would love to have: Too many jobs
with too few workers. For anyone looking to apply, just don't expect
them to foot the bill for the move.
Kaitangata—a New Zealand town with
a population of only 800—has hundreds of vacant job positions in its
agriculture sector, and it's dying to fill them. In a further
embarrassment of riches, the town has an ample stock of affordable
housing to go along with its full employment.
However, the town on Saturday denied a spate of reports suggesting Kaitangata would offer sizable incentive packages to fill open jobs. The San Francisco Gate reported that Mayor Bryan Cadogan and the town's professionals collaborated to come up with a package worth NZ$230,000 (more than $160,000) for job seekers to relocate.
"There is currently a story that has been published by overseas media that we are paying people $160,000 to move to Kaitangata and people should ring the Mayor about it. This is NOT TRUE," a statement on the town's website read.
As one might expect in a global economy suffering from stagnant middle class wages, the mayor's office was deluged with calls from around the globe responding to the initial reports of a fat check awaiting those who wished to relocate.
No such luck, as it turns out.
"People are not being paid to move to Kaitangata and you should not contact the Mayor about it," the statement on Saturday read.
Still, the mayor touted the town's relatively cheap housing. He also suggested interested applicants comply with New Zealand's applicable immigration laws, and check in with the town's economic agency for job openings.
"If you do meet the (immigration) criteria and you'd like to know more about the affordable House and Land packages ON SALE in Kaitangata, you need to visit" the city's website to check out the openings, the statement added.
However, the town on Saturday denied a spate of reports suggesting Kaitangata would offer sizable incentive packages to fill open jobs. The San Francisco Gate reported that Mayor Bryan Cadogan and the town's professionals collaborated to come up with a package worth NZ$230,000 (more than $160,000) for job seekers to relocate.
"There is currently a story that has been published by overseas media that we are paying people $160,000 to move to Kaitangata and people should ring the Mayor about it. This is NOT TRUE," a statement on the town's website read.
As one might expect in a global economy suffering from stagnant middle class wages, the mayor's office was deluged with calls from around the globe responding to the initial reports of a fat check awaiting those who wished to relocate.
No such luck, as it turns out.
"People are not being paid to move to Kaitangata and you should not contact the Mayor about it," the statement on Saturday read.
Still, the mayor touted the town's relatively cheap housing. He also suggested interested applicants comply with New Zealand's applicable immigration laws, and check in with the town's economic agency for job openings.
"If you do meet the (immigration) criteria and you'd like to know more about the affordable House and Land packages ON SALE in Kaitangata, you need to visit" the city's website to check out the openings, the statement added.
Source: New Zealand Small Town Vacancy
Kaitangata offers fresh take on immigration & employment
New Zealand, Kaitangata – It is common to research employment statistics of a particular region and be shocked at the disproportion between the economic active population and the number of jobs available. Such data is even more alarming about the amount of youth struggling to find jobs, even with a higher education diploma or degree.
However, New Zealand’s town of Kaitangata may offer a deal tough to beat. According to a report conducted by the International Labour Organization(ILO) posted in The Independent UK in October last year, the average global unemployment rate has yet to recover from the economic crisis that shook millions all over the world.
As if job openings were not sufficient enough, Kaitangata offers a rather warm landscape to its habitants. On the other hand, most of New Zealand is fairly cold in comparison to the town with an astounding 800 people population. Image Credit: The Sun
Average global unemployment still abounding
The findings demonstrated that while enrolment into educational institutions has increased, the number of youth participating in the labor force has declined by 11.6% between the years 1991 and 2014. Also, the number of youth facing long-term unemployment has increased in many European countries such as France, Greece and Slovakia, but has seen a slight decline between 2012 and 2014.
Also, the number of youth facing long-term unemployment has increased in many European countries such as France, Greece and Slovakia, but has seen a slight decline between 2012 and 2014.
It is true that there are many factors to take into consideration when calculating such statistics, one of which is the population of the nation or region at hand. If a given population is relatively small, then the statistics will also be of that nature. That does not mean to say that employment is not difficult to find among the people of that area, but because the population is so small, the percentage of individuals unable to participate in the labor market will subsequently reflect that number.
Following this point, when the number of people in a given city or region is constantly increasing because of phenomena such as urbanization, if the number of jobs available on the labor market does not increase, then heightened unemployment is to be expected.
This relates to the New Zealand town of Kaitangata, who has a population of 800 citizens and an array of vacant jobs just waiting to be occupied. The mayor of the Clutha District home of the small town, Bryan Cadogan, reported having been making various attempts for years to increase the town’s population and occupy the 1000 jobs available for the taking.
Kaitangata offers house-and-land packages to populate town
Some of the strategies the Mayor attempted to motivate people to relocate to Kaitangata were speed-dating and job fairs. Although these attempts may have been creative, they still did not witness a significant rise in the town’s population.
One incentive that seems to have captured the attention of thousands in the nation and across the world is a prospectus developed by local activists offering a house-and-land package in the town for 230,000 NZD, nearly $164,000.
Since then, Cadogan has been bombarded with over 5000 responses from numerous people on an international scale interested in the proposition. According to Reuters, the Mayor stated: “We have been getting smashed. It has perked the spirits of the locals up hugely, we do not know how to deal with this, we are unprepared”. A considerable amount of interest has been shown from people residing in Syria, United States and Poland.
In a town whose unemployment rate is 2, not percent but two individuals, it is no wonder that many people would be so eager to inhabit it. Image Credit: The Independent
In a town whose unemployment rate is 2, not percent but two individuals, it is no wonder that many people would be so eager to inhabit it. Contributing to the prospectus is the third generation dairy farmer, Evan Dick, collaborating with lawyers, community services, and local banks are eager to collect as many potential employees as possible. The town is especially focusing on occupying jobs in more agricultural-related sectors, like dairy processing and freezing works.
One of the temporary solutions found as visa applicants are frantically organizing their documents, is bussing workers from Dunedin, a town an hour away, to boost the town’s economy.
Evan reported to The Guardian, “We have jobs, we have houses, but we do not have people. We want to make this town vibrant again, and we are waiting with open arms”.
New Zealand’s average national unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2016 had settled at 5.7%, having increased by 0.4% since the previous quarter. Thus, Mayor Cadogan is hoping that many people from ‘big cities’ who may be struggling to find jobs and make ends meet will relocate to the small town where such matters are not even a slight issue.
Interesting does not even begin to describe this prospectus, where the city of Kaitangata finds itself bidding some of its lands to anyone eligible to live and work in the country as a strategy to increase its population density, and by so doing economy. Land claims, ownership, and rights can be a very sensitive topic, just ask South Africa.
It can mean the difference between living in informal settlements intentionally designed to keep a particular group of people distant from quality public services and those who were unjustly granted the opportunity to reside in the hubs of easy access.
Fortunately, this is not the case for the South Otago town, who will be seeing their economy flourish at the hands of the diverse individuals soon to inhabit the area.
Finally, a different perspective on immigration is buzzing all over social media.
Source: RT
Tiny NZ town swamped with bids from all over world after sending out call for new residents
The mayor of a New Zealand town failing to deal with low unemployment and affordable housing has cried out for help, inviting newcomers from other cities and abroad. Thankfully, his plea has been answered by thousands worried about the town’s plight.
The mayor of the South Otago town of Kaitangata, located 10 kilometers from the city of Balclutha, received more than 5,000 messages by phone, email, and social media from people all over the world interested in starting a new life in his city, which promises an attractive range of perks, local media reported.
The town’s population of only 800 people has long been struggling to fill job openings and find owners for the good quality houses built in the area that currently stand vacant.
The proposal was explicitly outlined in a prospectus, drawn up by local activists in a bid to increase the town’s population density. Consequently, thousands of people from all over the world are apparently packing up and getting ready to go.
“When I was unemployed and had a family to feed, the Clutha gave me a chance, and now we want to offer that opportunity to other Kiwi families who might be struggling,” Bryan Cadogan, mayor of the Clutha district that includes Kaitangata, told the Guardian.
The offer applies to non-Kiwi citizens as well, providing that they are eligible for a visa.
A house and plot of land in the town are available for 230,000 NZD (nearly $164,000), according to the prospectus.
People from Syria, Poland, the US, and Britain have demonstrated especially high interest in the offer.
“We’ve been getting smashed. It has perked the spirits of the locals up hugely, we don’t know how to deal with this, we’re unprepared,” the mayor said.
Third-generation dairy farmer Evan Dick, who is taking part in the initiative, has been “overwhelmed” by the scope of interest.
“It’s gone nuts. A mother and her two children just flew in. I took them to their section and the look on her face was magical. ‘Is this all ours?’ I can already see positivity and vibrancy flowing through the town. Who would have thought Kaitangata would ever be on the world map?” Dick said, according to the Guardian.
The Kaitangata Promotions group, which stands behind the project, consists of local residents trying to develop their town. They are planning to hold a meeting with community groups and businesses to decide on the campaign’s next steps on Monday, July 4.
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60 Plus Work Skills We Can Make Money Online
The remote work phenomenon is growing rapidly – companies like Automatic have completely remote teams of professionals. The traditional office paradigm is dying.
If you’re looking to join the movement but aren’t sure what kind of skills you can potentially sell online, here is a list of 60 to help give you some ideas. Even if you don’t have one of these skills, many of them can be learned to a “sellable” level with a month of study at the local library.
You can find real examples online of people making a living selling each of these skills – none of these are made up. Some are freelancing skills, some are remote jobs with companies, some are entrepreneurial enterprises and some follow a coaching/consulting model.
Remote Work Writing & Language Skills
Freelance Writer
As content marketing importance increases, professionals with copy writing skills are more demanded by companies. You can also start a blog sharing your travel adventures as you go along. Once you have a number of well-written articles on your portfolio, it is time to start your career as a freelance writer.
As content marketing importance increases, professionals with copy writing skills are more demanded by companies. You can also start a blog sharing your travel adventures as you go along. Once you have a number of well-written articles on your portfolio, it is time to start your career as a freelance writer.
1 – Article writing – there are millions of websites out there, and they all need content to attract visitors from the searches engines. If you can write compelling content and learn to optimize it for the web, you can make a living writing articles.
2 – Sales copy writing – there is a gentle art to persuading people to buy through the written word. This can be a very lucrative skill that can land you both freelancing work and long term remote job contracts.
3 – Ebook ghostwriting – it’s common knowledge that publishing a book is a great way to establish credibility and expertise, but not everyone has the writing talent or time to do it. Find someone who wants a book with their name on it but doesn’t have the time or skill to actually do the writing – and offer to do it for them as a ghostwriter.
4 – Technical writing – different from sales copy writing, technical writing requires a scientific, matter-of-fact way of looking at things. You can make a very comfortable living writing instruction manuals and other similar materials for businesses.
5 – Script writing – this skill is not only applicable to TV and movies. Companies need professional scripts for video and audio materials like ads and explainer videos – if you can write catchy scripts, you can make a good living between this and other freelancing gigs.
6 – Travel writing – the holy grail of online income sources for many aspiring digital nomads, getting paid to travel sounds like a dream come true. As with all online income generation, the reality is a lot tougher than the fantasy – but it is definitely possible to make a full time living as a travel writer, writing pieces for magazines and online publications as well as creating your own blog to add extra income streams and sell your own books. Be prepared for a lot of work and self promotion.
7 – Translation – as with writing, there is a large demand for remote translation services. You can get into this field fairly easily as a freelancer as long as you have some good samples of work to show potential clients. Once you get established, set up your own branded website and focus on building authority and inbound leads to create a long term, sustainable business. If you are good at languages, you may want to consider doing translations to earn some extra money. There are a number of online platforms where you can create a profile and offer translation and transcription services. If you are bilingual, this option may be perfect for you.
8 – Proofreading and editing – if you’re not big on writing but you have a keen eye for errors in copy, you can do this as a freelancer, a remote worker or as an enterprise with multiple proofreaders working under you. It can also be a good supplement to freelance writing.
9 – Transcription – the medical and legal professions are particularly in need of transcription – converting audio into a written format. The pay is not great, but it’s a relatively easy way to get started with online income if you don’t already have a high demand skill.
10 – Language teaching – speak more than one language? You already have a digital nomad income skill set right there. You can find roles as a freelancer, remote contracts or set up a formal service business. This option also lends itself well to creating information products like ebooks and video courses, so you can build recurring revenue over time.
11 – Resume writing – if a job seeker needs a resume that pops, they’ll pay to have a professional put one together for them. Like many other writing skills, there is a large global marketplace for remote work in the resume writing field – customers aren’t picky about where you are as long as you’re good at what you do.
Remote Work Marketing & Sales Skills
12 – Online Marketing Strategist – If you already have experience in online marketing you can share your know-how with other companies as an online marketing strategist. Analyzing their existing marketing and working as a consultant to improve their communications may be a good way to start.
13 – Search engine optimization – ranking businesses on Google and developing content that will drive more free traffic to their websites. You don’t need a college degree for this and it can be very lucrative, lending itself to a recurring monthly payment model. $500-$1000/month contracts are typical.
15 – Social media marketing – more companies large and small are beginning to understand the importance of engaging their customers and building relationships on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. If you’re good at getting people to engage and respond to you on social media, this is a skill you can parlay into monthly contracts doing social media marketing for businesses.
16 – Google Adwords optimization – Google ads are an important source of targeted traffic for many business websites. If you can learn to write great ads and structure campaigns to produce streams of paying customers, you can not only use it to promote your own services, you can also sell it to clients.
17 – Sales – great sales skills are always in demand, and there are plenty of companies that will hire remotely for over-the-phone sales roles as well as sales team management gigs.
18 – Webinar Coordinator, Instructor, Trainer, Moderator or Host– if you are very keen into delivering live virtual sessions via webinar to a portfolio of clients on an event-by-event basis, possess the following characters: customer service-oriented, detail-oriented, always on-time, an expert in PowerPoint 2007-2013, comfortable with Windows PCs, has a good phone voice, and can think quickly on their feet, then being a Webinar coordinator and so on will be highly payable.
19 – Project management – if you’re a pro at organizing people and making sure complex projects stay on budget and within deadlines, you can sell these skills as a freelancer or contractor.
20 – Email marketing – the art of nurturing leads on an email list and ensuring they remain engaged and responsive – this skill set relies heavily on strong copy writing abilities.
21 – Public relations – if you can write press releases and form relationships with journalists in order to help companies get news coverage, you have a potential business.
22 – Marketing management – some companies now hire for remote managers to run their entire marketing operation. If you have extensive knowledge of marketing and can manage people, this could suit you (the skills you need can be learned at the local library – you don’t need a degree in the field, especially if you set up your own company rather than looking for remote jobs).
23 – Affiliate marketing – this is where you earn commissions by promoting other people’s products online. If you’re able to get in front of people through Google, Facebook and other avenues but you don’t have your own products or services, this can be a good option to get started. Just make sure you only promote quality stuff that you would actually use yourself.
24 – Recruitment – have a knack for teaming up talented people with employers who need their skills? If you have an existing skill set as a career matchmaker, you can take that skill on the road and pair up job seekers with employee remotely.
25 – Virtual Personal Assistant – One of the online jobs with the lowest barriers to entry – you can sell you services doing odd jobs for busy people like research tasks, answering emails, organizing schedules and virtually anything else that can be done over the Internet.
Many small and medium business owners need someone to organize their agendas and daily tasks to free up their time and focus on what really matters to their business. However, not all of them can afford to hire an in-house secretary. If you are organized and have excellent admin skills, a remote personal assistant opportunity may be for you. To become a virtual PA you may want to check out Ask Sunday.
Remote Work IT & Programming Skills
Front-End or Back-End Developer
If you are good at programming and coding and you are looking to travel the world, a remote work on IT & programming will perfectly suit you. Working remotely as a developer is now very common, all you need is to find the right projects on the freelancing platforms mentioned before.
26 – Javascript – a programming language most commonly used for coding websites, although it has applications outside the web as well. You can learn the language through online tutorials and books – no formal education is necessary to land freelancing gigs, as long as you’re good.
If you are good at programming and coding and you are looking to travel the world, a remote work on IT & programming will perfectly suit you. Working remotely as a developer is now very common, all you need is to find the right projects on the freelancing platforms mentioned before.
26 – Javascript – a programming language most commonly used for coding websites, although it has applications outside the web as well. You can learn the language through online tutorials and books – no formal education is necessary to land freelancing gigs, as long as you’re good.
27 – User experience design – many websites are not intuitive or friendly to the customer experience, and this has a big impact on their performance. If you can make websites more user friendly, you have a potential career as a UX designer. Crafting an appropriate user experience for both websites and mobile apps is an increasingly demanded job that doesn’t require an in-house developer or a freelancer in the office.
User Experience (UX) Designer = Research + Design
UI Developer = Design + HTML/CSS/JS
Application Developer = Back-End coding + HTML/CSS/JS etc.
28 – Ruby on Rails – this is a ‘full stack’ framework for developing web applications, using a combination of CCS, Javascript and HTML. ‘Full stack’ means it covers every aspect of the development process from genesis to completion – you will typically see remote jobs in this field looking for full stack developers.
29 – PHP – a programming language, mostly used for developing web pages that require interaction from the user.
30 – Drupal – a content management system built on PHP. If you learn PHP you can become a specialist in Drupal and charge more for your services one you’re established as an expert.
31 – iOS development – creating apps for Apple products running on iOS.
32 – Android development – creating apps for mobile devices running Google’s Android operating system.
33 – Game development – if you love video games, getting into game development has probably already crossed your mind. To make it even more appealing, it’s now possible to find remote work contracts that let you build games from anywhere in the world.
34 – MySQL – a database management software used for many web applications. As a web developer, knowing your way around multiple coding languages and softwares gives you a lot of options for jobs and freelancing gigs, but specializing and becoming an expert in one can allow you to charge more.
35 – Python – a programming language used for creating a wide range of applications as well as website programming.
36 – IT consulting – if you have experience in the IT industry, you can parlay this into a consulting business, charging clients an hourly rate or a monthly retainer for access to your expertise. This can be done remotely over the phone or via Skype sessions.
Remote Work Design & Creative Skills
Graphic Designer
If your talent is in visual arts, the graphic design industry may be a wise choice. Being a graphic design freelancer is a very creative job that will give you a huge freedom to travel the world. You can check out below skills you need to be an excellent graphic designer.
37 – Web design – the market for web design globally is huge and still growing as commerce for businesses of all sizes moves online. If you have a flair for design and know how to use Photoshop, you can easily turn this into a comfortable online living as a freelancer or doing a remote job.
38 – Logo design – every company wants to stand out. If you have graphic design skills and a good understanding of how to capture the essence of a brand in simple images, logo design and branding could be a good fit for you.
39 – Animation – there’s a huge commercial demand for 2D and 3D animation as companies come to understand the power of online video.
40 – Voice-over talent – got a voice for radio? Lots of companies need voice talent for their online video and audio materials – promote yourself as a freelancer.
41 – Acting – just like with voice talent, many companies hire remote actors to make presentation videos. If you can act and present, you can sell yourself as a presentation actor.
42 – Infographic design – infographics are a powerful way to get attention, especially on social media. If you have a flair for design and can arrange information in a visually compelling way, this can be a lucrative business.
43 – Video editing and production – all those animated and live videos need to be put together by editors who know their way around video production software. If you have, or can learn, video editing skills then you can use this to launch a viable freelance career.
44 – Photography – there are two big ways to make money from photography remotely – either by doing custom work for clients, or selling your photos are stock photography that people can buy and download. You can also teach others your skills.
Is your dream job in the photography industry? Then why not travel the world looking for inspiration and exploring new cultures. There are a number of specialties within photography that you could focus on: photojournalism, food photography, landscape photography, sports…the list is endless!
Is your dream job in the photography industry? Then why not travel the world looking for inspiration and exploring new cultures. There are a number of specialties within photography that you could focus on: photojournalism, food photography, landscape photography, sports…the list is endless!
45 – Branding – helping companies to develop a distinct ‘personality’ that will be consistent across all their marketing, advertising and communications materials.
46 – Art direction – if you have creative flair and an eye for what looks good on a screen or print publication, becoming an art director may be your best road to remote working. This skill set is applicable to a wide variety of industries, from marketing and advertising, to magazine publishing to fashion.
48 – Photo Editor – This may sound a bit peculiar but there are so many companies and entrepreneurs looking for people to edit their photos and this job doesn’t always require previous experience or qualifications. It may be a good way to have your first spin in the freelancing world and make some extra money.
Remote Work Administration Skills
49 – Data entry – a nice straightforward entry point to freelancing or remote work which doesn’t require an advanced skillset.
50 – Customer support – many companies are now quite used to hiring support staff who work from home, even in other countries. If you have related experience this can be a relatively easy way to get into remote work.
51 – Research – if you’re skilled at finding and collating information quickly, you can sell your skills as a researchers to writers, entrepreneurs and other business professionals.
Remote Work Education & Consulting Skills
52 – Tutoring – even if you haven’t developed any particularly special skills yet, you may have a very solid understanding of a certain subject at the school/college level. If so, you can offer to tutor students over the web for a fee. What do you know a lot about that others would be willing to pay to understand better? Remember, understanding is valuable. Spread your understanding to others and they will gladly pay for that value.
53 – Online Language Tutor – If you are into languages and enjoy teaching, why not use your skills to turn into a language tutor? There are millions of people around the world willing to learn another language and very handy online platforms such as Verbalplanet that connect them with a suitable teacher.
54 – Financial advice – good at helping people manage their money? There’s no reason you need to do this face to face. Try online consulting calls and creating information products from your knowledge.
54 – Financial advice – good at helping people manage their money? There’s no reason you need to do this face to face. Try online consulting calls and creating information products from your knowledge.
55 – Business coaching – got business experience? Help others learn and grow through online educational materials and coaching calls.
56 – Social skills/dating coaching – millions of people around the world struggle every day with poor social skills and the resulting lack of good relationships. Help them solve this problem and you can get paid for it.
57 – Product development consultant – if you have previous experience through your own business or through a job role and you know the ins and outs of creating a successful product, you can sell that knowledge through info products and/or as a high priced consultant.
58 – Selling your knowledge – a broad category, this can cover virtually anything that others may pay to learn. If you know how to do something well and it’s a skill that others want to learn, chances are you can make a buck by packaging your knowledge as an ebook, audio course or video course and selling it online.
59 – Online Guitar Teacher – Using communication tools like Skype or Google hangouts you can teach whatever you are good at, independently from your location. Guitar lessons, for instance, have very high demand. A good way to start is by creating a YouTube channel showing off your skills and joining Take Lessons as a teacher.
61 – Relationship counselling – if you’re experienced as a relationship counsellor, why not take your practice online? There’s no longer any need to do face to face meetings – if you have clients who love you’re work, they’ll pay for sessions over Skype.
62 – Career counselling – do you have a knack for helping others find their dream jobs? You can sell this as a service via Skype calls or package it into information products.
63 – Fashion consulting – if you can demonstrate your fashion expertise online via a blog and social media, many of your followers will be happy to pay for online consults and your best tips.
64 – Stylist consulting – similar to fashion consulting, if you can demonstrate your styling expertise online via a blog and social media, many of your followers will be happy to pay for online consults and your best tips.
65 – Clothing designer – if you have a flair for design, there’s no reason this has to be done in an office scenario anymore. There are a handful of remote fashion jobs advertised online, but your best path is to start your own service and sell your custom designs through a website.
66 – Nutrition consultant – again, there’s no reason nutritionists need to see their clients face to face anymore. If you can develop a following by posting your best nutrition tips on a blog, you can advertise your services, doing Skype consulting sessions and creating custom nutrition plans for your customers.
Remember – even if you have a skill that doesn’t seem like an obvious choice for selling online, you can always turn it into an information product that teaches others how to do the same thing.
Mechanic? Make a video series on how to maintain your favourite make and model of car.
Builder? Create an Ebook around do-it-yourself building. Or perhaps you can hire someone to develop a software that serves people who share a hobby you’re passionate about. There are very few skills that can’t be adapted into a product or service that can be sold on the web. Take the above list as inspiration and begin looking at your own skill set to see where the opportunities are – making money online may be a lot easier than you initially thought.
Another option to make this life changing decision would be to negotiate a remote work arrangement in your actual job. This is a good way to take the first step without any risk.
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