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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

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Since owning horses would be an expensive venture, they opted to create a travel agency. “We We started it [the travel agency] with the intention of making sure our clients had a transformative travel experience,” says Tonya. At the time it was too difficult for them to run a podcast and travel agency. explains Tonya.

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Are you getting paid as a 1099 Contractor?

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Most employees don’t realize the added expenses that a company has simply to pay an employee. Today with everyone trying to cut cost with the exception of the Federal Government one way is by avoiding that expense by paying you on a 1099 basis.

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The Relocated Spouse

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Now I know not everyone can join due to the expense but there are plenty of very affordable tennis clubs or perhaps workout clubs. It’s not like we moved to New York:) The next thing we did to escape the boredom was to join a Country Club which had golf, tennis and swimming all in one.

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So, How about a Career Coach?

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Learn what your total expense will be, and find out what to expect once the coaching is done. Talk to several people who have used that coach’s services, visit the coach’s Web site, and interview several such coaches before making a commitment. An independent career coach tailors a program specifically to your needs.

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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

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You wouldn’t want a potential employer to think you are pursuing opportunities at the expense of your present employer. If you were unavailable, why did you pick up in the first place? If you are presently employed, I do not suggest referencing your work number.

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Rebranding? 7 Keys to Ensure a Smooth Transition

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Consider hiring an unbiased consultant or agency to facilitate the process and outcome. If the effort fails, it can be expensive and disruptive. Consider Tropicana’s 2009 revamp of the established image on its orange juice packaging—the drinking straw stuck into a fresh orange. Radically changing your brand is risky.

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