# Begin your fractional journey today.

Beginning Fractional is the starter guide for builders, creators, and technologists who want to pursue a fractional lifestyle but don’t know where to start.

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## WHAT’S INSIDE

1. [What is Fractional Work](/content/id/start#chapter1/index.html)  
2. [Where to get started](/content/id/start#chapter2/index.html)  
3. [Setting up for success](/content/id/start#chapter3/index.html)

> “The narratives got me to reflect on how I can turn my practice into an enterprise that can sustain me.”  
> **Nikki Datlangin**  
> [Fractional UX Designer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkidatlangin/)

> “This was created with such care and expertise that self-guiding questions and exercises were present.”  
> **Kristian Quirapas**  
> [CTO & Blockchain Engineer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-quirapas-348603213/)

> “I got a solid grasp on the world of fractional work. The case studies presented were especially valuable.”  
> **Aldrich Alvarez**  
> [Software Engineer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldrichalvarez/)

## CHAPTER 1

# What is Fractional Work?

Fractional work allows you the engagement of a founder and the flexibility of a freelancer.

- What are your views on working independently?
- Are you ready to take more risks with your career?
- How can you pitch yourself better to potential clients?

[Worksheet: How have you been? An exercise in catching up](/content/id/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from:

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**Dexter Ligot-Gordon**  
[Co-founder & CEO, Swarm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ligotgordon/)  
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**Sabrina Dermody**  
[Co-founder & CPO, Swarm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinadermody/)  
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**Sergio Pereira**  
[Fractional CTO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiomcpereira/)

## CHAPTER 2

# Where to Get Started with Fractional Work

There is no one true path to creating a fractional career.

- How fractional work could fulfill your creative side
- When to take the leap and start working for yourself
- Why taking side projects prepares you for life after university and beyond

[Worksheet: Where you are vs. Where you want to be](/content/id/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from:

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**Angela Salud Chua**  
[Co-founder, Toffeenut Design Studio](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasaludchua/)  
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**Lex Roman**  
[Creator, Growthtrackers & Super Easy Digital](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexroman/)  
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**Matthias Cordes**  
[Webflow Designer and Developer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiascordes/)

## CHAPTER 3

# Setting Up for Success with Fractional Work

Your first steps are vital in preparing for fractional work.

- How to de-risk your pivot to fractional work
- Why being multidisciplinary makes you a better builder
- Why you should build in public

[Worksheet: Checklist for building a winning portfolio](/content/id/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from:

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**Dan Mall**  
[CEO, Design Systems University; previously at Superfriendly](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmall/)  
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**Frances To**  
[Award-winning Independent Web Designer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescto/)  
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**Karthik "KP" Puvvada**  
[CEO, Build in Public Fellowship](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikpuvvada/)

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# Start your fractional journey with your peers

> “Fractional work allows people to use their range of skills and find fulfillment in their work, which is something I personally value.”  
> **Charlotte Nazareno**  
> [Social Media Manager](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-nazareno-a3284a1b4/)

> “The guide is really insightful on how to get started on fractional work. I’ll take some time to reflect on my journey and goals.”  
> **Amera Ibrahim**  
> [Web Designer and Webflow Developer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amera-ibrahim-ab4601184/)

> “This guide shows that you do have a lot of flexibility when you do fractional work: that it opens a lot of paths to take.”  
> **Robin Greyson**  
> [Motion Designer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreyson/)

> “Sharing others' experiences showed a good foundation of freelance and in doing so, made it encouraging to take the leap.”  
> **Tristan Ahorro**  
> [Freelance Copywriter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-teh2021/)

> “This guide defines freelance work as fractional, which is helpful especially since everyone will give you different points of reference.”  
> **Gio Abcede**  
> [Architect and Illustrator](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppe-luigi-abcede-b19087164/)

> “Fractional work allows me to explore multiple fields while still being in control of my time. Flexibility and freedom won’t be the same in a corporate setting.”  
> **Misha Fabian**  
> [SEO Specialist](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-fabian-93b8b7186/)