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Employees vs. Contractors: How Incorrect Classification Can Sink Your Business
In the summer of 2015 my web-design company was suffering with a problem contractor.
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Handcuffed by Your Salary: The Evils of a Regular Paycheck
When the end of the month rolls around I spend about three hours in the morning finalizing my incoming and outgoing business expenses.
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Firing Your Clients – Part 2: How to Part Ways Like a Pro
For a small business, firing a client is nothing like firing a contractor or much less, an employee. You need to view the process through a completely different lens.
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Firing Your Clients – Part 1: 5 Signs That it is Time to Part Ways
For small business owners it can be a very difficult psychological process letting a client go – after all, they are our lifeblood and allow us to stay in business.
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How to Set Up an Effective Home Office
Working from home is such a wonderful privilege.
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Offering Multiple Services: Why Too Much Can be a Good Thing
A good friend and colleague of mine started a small business about six years ago.
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How to Be a Great Manager That People Actually Like
He is being passive-aggressive again. He is angry but will not talk with you about it. He struts into a quiet room and closes the door, refusing to take calls.
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Knowing What to Charge Clients for Freelance Work
When you get a new job, the whole money thing is laid out for you in a nice, little package called a salary.
$40,000 a year plus stock in the company.
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The Greatest Networking Secret
Raise your hand if you are looking for work.
Ok, great. Now raise your hand if you are looking for better ways to network.
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Separating Your Business from Yourself
As stated in my earlier article, 5 Things You Should Never Do When Starting a Business, you are not your business! This common mistake made by many of the newly self-employed can cause all
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5 Things You Should Never Do When Starting a Business
It’s exciting! Exhilarating! You are in the process of putting your dream into action – the pen to the paper.
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Being Authentic in Your Work
I learned a great lesson recently.
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Facebook as a Marketing Tool
I fondly remember the late winter days of 2005 when I signed up for a facebook account to help stay connected with some of my friends.
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Welcome to The Great Office Escape!
Your story may be different than mine, and probably is.