Last Updated on August 24, 2021 by Guest
Becoming an entrepreneur, especially a traveling one, is extremely exciting and filled with challenges that push you to master new skills. If the pandemic isn’t preventing you from taking on your full digital nomad role, all the better, since you can stay in different places for longer periods of time, as long as you have access to a good internet connection, health coverage, and your most crucial gear. However, even without the pandemic, safety should be your top priority as a digital nomad.
The success of your business depends on your ability to maintain your own safety and protect your valuables. Being on the go comes with many different risks, and you need to make sure that you’re ready to minimize, if not eliminate them wherever you plan to spend the next several months. Let’s cover the most vital safety tips that will help you plan your every trip and your entire entrepreneurship journey on the go.
Protect your data at all times
Cybersecurity is an ever-growing threat for digital nomads everywhere. Without a full-scale team of IT experts to keep your digital footprint foolproof, and with the constantly growing capacities of hackers to find those hidden entryways to our data, it’s important to plan and keep yourself safe online. Not to mention the risk of your laptop or phone getting stolen – if it contains sensitive or crucial information, all the more reason for you to keep safety in mind.
Start by investing in software solutions that prevent malware attacks and that you can use to thwart hackers from reaching your data. Add to that, backup your data regularly, preferably onto a safe cloud account, and make copies with the help of an external hard drive. Even dedicated backup providers serve this very purpose so that you can check them out, too.
Invest in health and travel coverage
As focused as you are on your business, you also need to be mindful of your health and wellbeing while you’re traveling. Different countries have various healthcare policies and offer for temporary visitors and digital nomads. Depending on the duration of your stay and your healthcare needs, you might not be able to leverage the healthcare provided in public institutions, especially if the demand is high, such as during the pandemic.
It would be best if you considered a healthcare policy designed for a traveler so that you can either use it across different regions during a designated period or a policy that covers precisely what you need and exactly where you’re going.
Keep your vehicle protected
Modern digital nomads don’t leave their cars at home. In fact, many use their vehicles to get from one country to another and explore the region while working remotely. That means that you need to invest in comprehensive car insurance customized to your car usage and needs levels.
There’s always a risk of accidents on the road, or perhaps a natural disaster entirely out of your control, such as a flood or a fire. In such instances, you should be sure that your car is covered. In addition, some countries are less safe than others, so a comprehensive policy will give you the security you need to drive and move around knowing that your valuables are covered.
Track your bags with GPS
Frequent flyers know that there is always a chance of losing your suitcases, which means that some of your equipment, clothes, and other valuables could be stuck at a different airport. Then there’s always the risk of theft, which means that the chances of finding your things intact again are minimal. If you’re in love with exploring natural sights and you enjoy getting off the beaten path, you might find yourself lost, too.
With small and practical GPS trackers, all of these issues can be mitigated, especially when your own safety is concerned. You can attach a GPS tracker somewhere in your backpack and your luggage to make it easier to find if it gets lost. Then, you can attach another one to your inside jacket pocket and make sure that you can help others find you in case you get lost.
Invest in a VPN
As an entrepreneur traveling and working remotely, you rely heavily on the internet. However, not every accommodation and café has a dedicated and protected connection, which means you’ll find yourself connecting to public Wi-Fi networks from time to time.
This is where a VPN will help you make those less-than-optimal connections safer for use, whether you’re at an airport or an outdoor public space such as a park. This network will help you prevent malicious attacks on your data and your devices since it will prevent anyone from figuring out your precise IP address.
Exploring the world as an entrepreneur is one of the most rewarding ways to build your career, meet new people, not to mention expand your business. Traveling will always be an appealing strategy for aspiring digital nomads. Still, it also means you need to think of your safety and the safety of your belongings while you’re traversing the globe. Create your own safety checklist with these tips included making sure that you’re on the right track with your safety precautions and you’ll travel with peace of mind wherever you’re headed.
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