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American Express on The Rise of the Digital Nomad

Small Business Labs

American Express recently released its annual Global Travel Trends report.   said that the freedom and flexibility of being able to live and work while traveling the globe is more appealing now than it was prior to the pandemic."   And survey questions about becoming a digital nomad are a good example.  

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Remote Work And Rising Interest Rates Are Changing The Landscape Of Commercial Real Estate

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As an owner of a business, I can serve an anecdotal example. I did the math, and I spent approximately 4 months worth of rent in travel costs, hotel fees, and catering fees, which was all done in Midtown Manhattan. We had participants from the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, and Asia.

Finance 278
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Can I Go into Retirement Early With FIRE?

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Do you dream of spontaneously traveling to a new place for a few months? While the definition of “enough” is unique to each individual, many set a goal of at least $1 million before seriously considering leaving the workforce or changing to a lower-paying career. Have you ever dreamed about regularly sleeping in on a weekday?

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Scientific American's Top Emerging Technologies of 2019

Small Business Labs

."  Key article quote on the technologies: One day soon an emerging technology highlighted in this report will allow you to virtually teleport to a distant site and actually feel the handshakes and hugs of fellow cyber travelers.   For example, it's not hard to predict that AI will improve and have a big future impact.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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For example, an August 2022 Gallup survey of remote-capable workers showed that 34% of respondents want to work full-time remotely, 60% want to work a flexible hybrid schedule, and only 6% want to work in a traditional office-centric setting. . For example, Meta Platforms offers permanent fully remote work options. Resistance .

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Best Destinations for First-Time Digital Nomads

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Andy Stofferis, an experienced digital nomad, offers advice on some of the best destinations for first-time travelers. This is a very common practice and can definitely help you make your decision on a solid basis. But then comes a very important and confusing question, what is the best place to start?

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Are Productivity Paranoia And Lack Of Trust The Real Obstacles To Hybrid And Remote Work?

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For example, a survey by Mercer of 800 HR leaders in August 2020 reported that 94% found that the staff at their companies were more or equally productive working remotely compared to working in the office prior to the pandemic shutdowns. COVID resulted in the proliferation of studies of remote work productivity.

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