Some say talk is cheap. We say, if you don’t talk, it can end up being really, really expensive. Working with clients is all about building relationships and trust. That’s …
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So, you’re beginning your professional life $80,000 in debt thanks to the degree that’s now hanging on the fridge at your mom’s house. You’ve gained some top of the line …
If you work for yourself and are wondering a) what the heck is business insurance, and b) why you need it, you’ve come to the right place. If this is …
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When you’re self-employed, it’s easy to slip into thinking that it’s okay (or even necessary) to grind away each day until you collapse in a puddle on your bathroom floor. …
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Does your workload feel like it’s a little too much? Are you feeling weighed down by a long to-do list and feel like you just can’t keep up? Or maybe …
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Names carry a lot of weight. We make assumptions and judgements based on names before we even know anything about the person/band/movie/business/product. If your friend tells you that you should …
A potential client comes to your house to take a look at your portfolio. Being the gracious host that you are, you offer a beverage. A martini? Sure. Extra dry? …
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Discipline. A sense of responsibility. Integrity. A dedication to quality. These are just a few traits that describe one’s work ethic. And while you might be a hard worker, you …
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The concept of “Yes, and…” is a tried and tested tactic in the world of improv comedy. The rule requires a participant to accept what another participant suggests (“yes”) and …
According to Fast Company, the number of self-employed Americans has been increasing over the past few years. Some estimations project that the self-employed will make up over 40% of the …
It’s completely normal to feel insecure when you’re starting out. Pretty much everyone who becomes self-employed fears that someone, somewhere, somehow will expose you as the hack you are. They …
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