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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action - Productive & Organized

Stephanie LH Calahan

5 Steps to Meal Planning Success » My Theme for 2011: Decisive Productive Action Do you have a theme for 2011?    At the beginning of the year, I read a number of blog posts and articles from people that said they would pick anywhere from 1 to 5 words to focus their year.    How exciting! . 

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The 2011 Small Business CRM Leaders

Small Business Labs

For the 10th year in a row, CRM Magazine has released their annual list of the top customer relationship management (CRM) software vendors and products.    Key quote on SugarCRM: "Extending its winning streak to four years, SugarCRM swept 2011’s open-source category, scoring the highest marks in almost every metric. . 

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

Success

Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner, says, “ We invest in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color or LGBT in the United States. In 2011, while living in South Florida, Dickson got the idea for Flat Out of Heels during an event she was attending. I personally identify as all three.”

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The Benefits of a Performance Culture (and How to Implement One)

Success

All the hedge fund managers in Greenwich, Connecticut, probably didn’t pay for their Ferraris by being nice to people. But once they’ve added many new managers, they have to be ready to let go. billion in annual production in 2012 (up $900 million over 2011) and partnered with 850 leaders in the insurance business.

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Who Needs an Office? 10 Entrepreneurs Weigh In on the Future of Virtual Work

Success

Virtual tools and resources can help you hire, manage projects, collaborate with far-flung team members and even make it look like you really do have an office. She recommends Elance.com [now Upwork] as a virtual human resources department for hiring and managing people. For that matter, who needs to travel to a meeting?

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Start 2011 off Organized! - Productive & Organized

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie « 106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World | Main | Make Your Resolutions/Goals from a Customer/Client Perspective & Grow Your Business Next Year (The 3 Ss) » Start 2011 off Organized! Here are a few simple suggestions for starting 2011 out the organized way!

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