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Time Management: Taking Advantage of Parkinson’s Law

Posted on June 22, 2012 by in Career, small business, Technology

A couple of years ago, I learned about a “theory” of time management called Parkinson’s Law. The basic premise is that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. What this means is that if you have a full day to complete three tasks, they will take all day. If, on the other [...]

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The Freelance Life: The First 90 Days

Posted on June 1, 2012 by in Business Management, Networking, small business

If you’re still in the planning stages of starting up your entrepreneurial venture, it might seem hard to believe, but the first 90 days will fly by incredibly quickly once you begin. Once you’ve gotten your bearings, created a workable routine and gotten most of your ducks in a row, you’ll need to take time [...]

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The Importance of Finding a Mentor

Posted on May 29, 2012 by in Business Management, Networking, small business

The first several months of any new venture can be overwhelming, and setting up your own business is no exception. You undoubtedly have numerous questions about matters ranging from the mundane to the momentous, and Internet searches often turn out conflicting opinions and results. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to turn to an [...]

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There is No “I” in Solopreneur

Posted on May 18, 2012 by in Business Management, Networking

We’ve all heard it said that there is no “I” in “team.” What if you are a sole business owner, or solopreneur, though? Is teamwork still important? If so, can you still succeed as a team member even when there is no team? Don’t be misled by the term “solopreneur.” Even though you may be [...]

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