Live locally, work globally
Remote working has made globalisation a reality, which means you can find work anywhere.
How to keep on top of taxes as a portfolio professional
Tax: it’s a word that sends chills down the spine of both veterans and newcomers in the world of self-employment. But what if we told you that tax didn’t need to be so scary?At Crunch, we’ve been helping sole traders and limited company directors manage their tax obligations for over ten years. Tax-efficiency is our … Continued
Why volunteering is good for your portfolio career
One of the most exciting aspects of a portfolio career is its breadth of possibility. Not only is there more potential for you to take on a diverse range of projects, but you also have the power to pick and choose who you work with. For many professionals, social impact is a big deciding factor, … Continued
The future of careers
Professionals are realising in increasing numbers that a portfolio career is not only possible, but preferable.
Five things you should know when starting a portfolio career
Retrospect is a powerful tool in an online community. We learn together, we grow together and often we teach one another through personal experiences. It’s what helps us develop as people and as professionals, and it keeps us driving to do better every single day. The truth is that nobody gets something 100% right the … Continued
How to stay ahead of the pack with remote learning
We’ve entered a new and exciting remote working age, one that’s ideally situated for independent professionals. The global gig economy is booming, and portfolio careers are at the top end of this new way of working. Now is a great time to be a portfolio professional, but there will inevitably be more interest, and with … Continued
How to balance happiness and financial success
Ready to prioritise happiness? Finding career fulfilment is easier than you think.
Why strategy and support are so fundamental in a portfolio career
Following a career path is not unlike moving through a game board. It’s a journey of chance and challenges, where you use insight and cunning to move yourself forward and achieve a desired outcome. But what do you do when your path is a bit more independent? When I decided to move away from the … Continued
It’s time to ride the post-COVID outsourcing boom
“Outsourcing” is one of those words that has attracted a bit of a bad reputation in public opinion. For many, the concept brings to mind notions of badly run overseas call centres and cheap foreign labour. However, as portfolio professionals, we know that’s not always the case—outsourcing can be an opportunity for companies to tap … Continued
Portfolio careers: the alternative MBA choice
According to research, MBA students can expect to see a 35–45% increase in their salary after graduation. This figure then jumps to a 55–65% pay increase five years after graduating, so the long-standing popularity of MBA courses is not a surprise. However, in 2020 COVID-19 changed the jobs landscape dramatically, with most MBA recruitment programmes … Continued
