Be digital nomad seems to be the ideal lifestyle for those who love to travel and the adventure of living in different places. Being the main requirement to have a job that does not depend on a geographical location, digital entrepreneurs could begin to take their first steps in digital nomadism with the ease that the experience of undertaking with technological tools gives them.
These are my recommendations for entrepreneurs who want to adopt this lifestyle.
Tips to be a digital nomad
1. Cultivate a growth mindset
One of the fundamental factors that make anyone program to start out as digital nomads is cultivating a growth mindset, since traveling implies constant changes and the development of adaptability.
It must be taken into account that when starting the path of digital nomadism we are exposed to circumstances that sometimes we cannot predict or control, and that can impact the processes of work operation, so maintain a flexible attitude towards plans and organization of the trip is vital for a digital nomad entrepreneur.
In that sense, the key is to prepare yourself on an emotional level as well, and use the trip as an opportunity to learn to let go and let flow.
2. Plan your personal finances
Being a digital nomad is not just about buying a plane ticket and packing your suitcase to a distant and exotic destination, as financial planning plays a determining role in the success of the traveler.
To start a long trip it is necessary to have financial stability and savings to live traveling for at least 3 to 6 months, as a backup that allows control in case of emergency, in addition, to plan and budget in a concrete and rational way the route to continue.
Also, check that your bank accounts and cards work correctly abroad, since there are still face-to-face processes in traditional banks that can represent a headache when you are traveling.
3. Upload everything to the Cloud
Although the laptop is the office of a digital nomad, it is not advisable to save information or files on it, but rather in the Cloud. On a trip, any eventuality that puts the security of your personal information or that of your company at risk can occur, and today there are Cloud-based tools to work online without having to download files.
4. Organize your team so that they do not depend on your presence
To become a digital nomad entrepreneur, you must first ask yourself if your business really depends on your physical presence to meet your customers and is it sustainable at an operational level.
If your leadership can be taken to a digital environment, it is important to delegate functions of greater responsibility to your team for activities that require face-to-face activities so that you can only supervise them from a distance. It is also important to inform your clients who need your personalized attention about the new dynamics of your 100% remote role, and thus maintain an environment of transparency that fosters trust between your company and clients, as well as promoting a flexible work culture without barriers. geographical.
In this sense, it is also coherent and ideal to hire international talent, to add to the new global perspective of your company under your leadership as a “citizen of the world”.
One of the challenges is learning to work with a team of different nationalities and time zones, which is why international recruitment plays an important role in the success of businesses in this modality.
5. Test if this lifestyle is for you
Becoming a digital nomad should not be a fad, but you should really be moved by this traveling and adventurous lifestyle.
Every entrepreneur has different ways of organizing their business to take it on a world trip, but when you are a digital nomad and do not depend on a physical office it can be challenging to maintain a discipline and balance between work and travel activities.
The recommendation is to try this lifestyle starting little by little, for example, 3 months traveling in your own country or in a nearby one, so that during this time you can evaluate, make adjustments and make the right decision.
6. Find out about the logistical facilities to work at your destination
Preparing the trip being well informed can avoid many inconveniences. The vital thing for a digital nomad is to have a good internet connection and an adequate space to carry out their work without distractions, so to make sure of these logistical facilities you can consult communities of digital nomads in the world that can give you testimonials and updated information about your destination, In addition to taking advantage of networking.
After the rise of post-pandemic digital nomadism, today the world is better prepared to receive this type of traveler, so you will find accommodation with special areas for remote workers and cafes laptop friendly where you can stay working for hours.
Becoming a digital nomad entrepreneur will require a lot of discipline and organization, but the rewards will be great with the constant and interdisciplinary learning that the experience of traveling the world brings.
Soraya Koivisto Rodriguez Soraya is a Guatemalan entrepreneur who helps women and men find professional opportunities that allow them to lead a life as digital nomads without disconnecting their professional objectives.