# 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/th/start#chapter1/index.html)  
[2\. Where to get started](/content/th/start#chapter2/index.html)  
[3\. Setting up for success](/content/th/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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkidatlangin/)  
Fractional UX Designer

“This was created with such care and expertise that self-guiding questions and exercises were present.”

[Kristian Quirapas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-quirapas-348603213/)  
CTO & Blockchain Engineer

“I got a solid grasp on the world of fractional work. The case studies presented were especially valuable.”

[Aldrich Alvarez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aldrichalvarez/)  
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](/content/th/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from

\
Dexter Ligot-Gordon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ligotgordon/)  
Co-founder & CEO, Swarm  
\
Sabrina Dermody](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinadermody/)  
‍Co-founder & CPO, Swarm  
\
Sergio Pereira](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergiomcpereira/)  
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](/content/th/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from

\
Angela Salud Chua](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasaludchua/)  
‍Co-founder, Toffeenut Design Studio  
\
Lex Roman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexroman/)  
Creator, Growthtrackers & Super Easy Digital  
\
Matthias Cordes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiascordes/)  
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](/content/th/start#begin/index.html)

Learn from

\
Dan Mall](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmall/)  
CEO, Design Systems University; previously at Superfriendly  
\
Frances To](https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescto/)  
Award-winning Independent Web Designer  
\
Karthik "KP" Puvvada](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karthikpuvvada/)  
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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-nazareno-a3284a1b4/)  
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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amera-ibrahim-ab4601184/)  
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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreyson/)  
Motion Designer

“Sharing others' experiences showed a good foundation of freelance and in doing so, made it encouraging to take the leap.”

[Tristan Ahorro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-teh2021/)  
Freelance Copywriter

“This guide defines freelance work as fractional, which is helpful especially since everyone will give you different points of reference.”

[Gio Abcede](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppe-luigi-abcede-b19087164/)  
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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikayla-fabian-93b8b7186/)  
SEO Specialist

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