Beginning Fractional
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
“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
“This was created with such care and expertise that self-guiding questions and exercises were present.”
— Kristian Quirapas
CTO & Blockchain Engineer
“I got a solid grasp on the world of fractional work. The case studies presented were especially valuable.”
— Aldrich Alvarez
Software Engineer
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
Learn from
Dexter Ligot-Gordon
Co-founder & CEO, Swarm
Sabrina Dermody
Co-founder & CPO, Swarm
Sergio Pereira
Fractional CTO
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
Learn from
Angela Salud Chua
Co-founder, Toffeenut Design Studio
Lex Roman
Creator, Growthtrackers & Super Easy Digital
Matthias Cordes
Webflow Designer and Developer
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
Learn from
Dan Mall
CEO, Design Systems University; previously at Superfriendly
Frances To
Award-winning Independent Web Designer
Karthik "KP" Puvvada
CEO, Build in Public Fellowship
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
“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
“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
“Sharing others' experiences showed a good foundation of freelance and in doing so, made it encouraging to take the leap.”
— Tristan Ahorro
Freelance Copywriter
“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
“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