There was this great book that I read and continue to use as a reference when I was traveling in Ukraine. It is helpful to anyone who wants to up their SAFETY IQ. The book is called: ESCAPE THE WOLF by Clint Emerson It is perfect for any American or anyone, in fact, to own and keep in their travel kit to stay safe when traveling abroad. Ken ... View more

Hey gang, HEALTH IS WEALTH. Without it, money is no good. Two doctors taught me two important lessons. The first doctor said, "You need to see the people in your life as your team members such as your doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc. Everyone needs a team and teamwork." My second doctor said, "If you ever feel pain or discomfort, don't be afraid. It is your body communicating with you that it needs something." And so with my many years of self-care and caring for my elderly mother, here are some GOLDEN TIPS for good health. 1. For healthy, vibrant hair: Collagen, Zinc, and Omega-3 Fatty Oils. 2. For headaches and Charlie Horse: Drink electrolytes such as BCAA or Gatorade or a little salt and lemon in your water. 3. For brain focus or clarity: Fasting in the mornings and ending your day with 10-15 minutes of rest to think about nothing so the mind can reset for the evening. What tips do you guys have to share with the gang? Let us know and you will be rewarded with a long and healthy life.   ... View more

No one thinks anything bad will happen to them until it does. A lot of remote workers like us usually also travel alone. The best advice is don't but that's not always the case. Here are my tips to stay safe during your travel to anywhere near and far. 1. As soon as you get into a car, lock the door. 2. Situational awareness. Establish a 5-foot bubble in front, back, left, right, below, and above you. Take mental notes of who has been around you and the sounds you hear. Avoiding danger is your best policy. 3. Do NOT use headphones in public such as on a bus or a train. Your eyes and ears are the tools that you need to notify you of danger and suspicion. Finally, if you decide to carry pepper spray, please get training from a professional. Usually, the police community has trainers who can teach you how to use it lawfully and legally depending on where you are at.   I hope my message has been helpful and valuable to you all.   What safety tips do you have to share with the community? Let us know.     ... View more

Hey guys! I'm from Peru currently living in Orlando! If you are here, let me know, we could start a Meet Up group 🙂  I work remotely for a Chilean company. But, I also do translations and I teach English - Spanish. ... View more

Hi Everyone, If you are operating in the U.S. and have travel, meals, lodging, or entertainment expenses, please watch-out for the IRS requirements on how these should be documented, what is allowed and what is not... The tax consequences may be troubling and you may also want to ensure that your team complies with them. Even if you have teams outside the U.S., they also need to adhere to these requirements. See this post on how to comply.  P.S. You and your team can use Deel to submit such expenses with the required explanations written and documents attached. Once they submit, you (or the authorized person defined) can review and approve them (or reject or ask for more details).  All the best, Cenk ... View more