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TV Host Darley Newman’s Ingenuity Turned Her Passion Project into a Business

Success

Now at age 44, she is the travel host, creator and producer of Travels with Darley , a Daytime Emmy-nominated TV show that airs on PBS and other networks. From passion project to full-time pursuit Her show might be a success now, but she worked hard and started with little to get her dream off the ground.

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Follow the Science: Ze Frank Teaches Us True Facts and Life Lessons

Success

If you knew him only from his trailblazing forays into the video blogging realm, where he was renowned for quirky, crowdsourced art projects, you might not guess that the career of Hosea Frank (Ze for short, pronounced “zay”) has been bookended by scientific roles. They’d misheard his birth name as José. No problem.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. It was a passion project and I loved the idea that, by sharing my workplace challenges, I could help other admins. I was by no means an expert. I was simply sharing my own experiences.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

I worked hard at that job and was rewarded with a promotion to Account Manager in 2006, yay! Junior PA: Booking travel and hotels for colleagues . Helping with projects. The role also had some PA tasks but was mainly admin. Screening calls on behalf of other colleagues. Meeting lots of senior people and acting accordingly.

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AZVAs Podcast 5: Building Relationships with other Small Businesses

Loosely Speaking

Tips on deciding whether or not to hire a coach (more on this in August) and why you need to use a contract for every project. Karen Richmond , owner (pictured at right), opened the doors of her inviting historic downtown Prescott location in January 2006 and since then has won six awards for Best Coffee and Coffee House in the Prescott area.

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AZVAs Podcast Episode 1

Loosely Speaking

Brian was over her shoulder on several of the beginning design projects offering SEO advice and has since decided to join Task Crate full-time as an SEO Consultant. From 2002-2006 Brian played a key role in taking TickCo.com from $7-million to $35-million in sales annually, and driving 40-50% growth year-over-year and 90% of all sales.

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How Working From Home Can Work For You

The Small Business Blog

Rosie Stefan Töpfer Said on April 17th, 2010 at 12:28 pm Thanks for your comments guys, it is true the cost of gas(petrol) is increasing all the time, add the travel time saved, less offices to heat, higher productivity etc. And it’s just pretty amazing that you can work at any time all you want at the comfort of your home Great Post!

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