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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. And to also know that you are not alone.

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Forecast Lessons from Past Small Business Trends Lists

Small Business Labs

For example, we consider the broad shift towards Mobile Computing starting in 1993 with Apple's failed Newton PDA.  One of my favorite examples is RFID and it's short range version NFC (see this post for a description of NFC and mobile payments ).    I think the first "year of RFID" I remember is 2001

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could choose my own schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. Challenge/Mistake #1 – Creating Balance.

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