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7 Signs That Entrepreneurship Isn’t For You
Entrepreneur. Solopreneur. Do-it-yourself-preneur. Stand-on-your-head-preneur! There’s no doubt that the last couple of years have offered the world-at-large some of the most inventive and creative variations of the word entrepreneur. But let’s face it: Entrepreneurship isn’t anything new, but the concept of the common man (or woman) being able to become one is relatively new. In […]
Read MoreHow to Review your Personal Performance (In 7 Simple Steps)
For many, regular appraisals are a necessity at work. Luckily, as a freelancer you don’t need to subject yourself to such things, right? Wrong. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but even though you have the freedom of working for yourself, that doesn’t mean you can afford to skip your performance reviews. Without […]
Read MoreTake it like a Pro: 11 Tips for Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Whether we like it or not, there are times in our careers when we have to face feedback. For many, hearing the words “Can I give you some feedback?” strikes fear and anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Feedback should be constructive. It should be based on factual observations that aim to […]
Read MoreWhen Clients Disappear: How To Give Your Business A Proper “Clearing”
During the Christmas holiday season, perennial story characters such as The Ghost Of Christmas Past are dusted off, receiving a breath of new life. Just about everyone remembers The Ghost Of Christmas Past from the story A Christmas Carol. But, what if you’re the hero in a story where your client has disappeared? Earlier this […]
Read More5 Reasons We’re Meant to Work
I believe we’re meant to work. Since it’s most people’s goal to escape the rat race, that may seem counter-intuitive, but it’s true. As humans, we were created for a purpose and that purpose is not to sit in front of the television for hours and hours on end watching shows or playing video games. Just a […]
Read MoreHow To Leave Your Client In 4 Easy Steps
Are you tired of dealing with clients who chip away at your confidence, slow down progress,or cause you physical discomfort or emotional anguish? If so, then you’ve got a toxic client on your hands and you need to get rid of them. Before we get into how to leave your toxic waste-dump client, let’s look at […]
Read MoreDoes Being More Organized Make You More Productive?
How much does your organization (or lack thereof) affect your productivity? Many people will tell you that it’s great to have systems, but if creating systems takes you away from actually doing the tasks needed to grow your business, then are they really helpful? I know people that operate better in chaos. Personally, I do better work when […]
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