Business
5 Ways to Put the “Pro” in Productivity
It’s tough being a self-employed entrepreneur. You’re the only one holding yourself accountable to be productive at work. When you have 64 unread emails, two meetings before lunch, and a …
Business
Freelancing Pros and Cons: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Freelancers decide to veer off the beaten path of Corporate America for many reasons. Maybe your free spirit doesn’t want to be held down by the parameters of a 9 …
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Communication: A Great Way to Avoid Getting Sued
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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The Great Dilemma: Friends Who Want Favors
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 …
Business
How to Start Freelancing (Hint: Do It on the Side)
First things first. Where to begin? Sure, you’ve got a day job, but those martinis and shrimp ceviche cocktails can add up fast. Enter freelance work. Extra dough to spend …
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16 Tips for Maintaining a Work-Life Balance for the Self-Employed
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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What to Do When Everything Feels Impossible in Business
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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Business
5 Tips for Naming Your Business
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 …
Business
What These 5 Animals Can Teach You About Business
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 Power of “Yes, And…” For Business
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 …
Business
10 Best Apps for the Self-Employed
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 …
Business
Working for Yourself: How to Fake It Til You Make It
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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