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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

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. Consultants outdo their competition on several dimensions, Fishkin argues.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

Google Glass and the Apple iWatch really do seem like something out of a sci-fi film but they will be available in 2015. Images are going to be even more popular in 2015 than they were this year. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015. Wearable technology.

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Ten Small Business Trends You Need to Embrace in 2015

Tips From T. Marie

As a business owner there are a few trends that experts say will be important for success in 2015. Now let’s break them down and explain why they are important to the success of your business in 2015.: Adopting the cloud for your business is just good business sense for 2015 and beyond. What about marketing in 2015?

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My 2015 Year in Review (and How a Journal Made It Easy to Do)

Productivityist

As I write this, there are 37 hours left in 2015. This Friday (January 1) I’ll spend the majority of my day reading my journal entries from 2015. This Friday (January 1) I’ll spend the majority of my day reading my journal entries from 2015. So around this time I committed to using two tools for task and project management.

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My 2015 Year in Review (and How a Journal Made It Easy to Do)

Productivityist

As I write this, there are 37 hours left in 2015. This Friday (January 1) I’ll spend the majority of my day reading my journal entries from 2015. This Friday (January 1) I’ll spend the majority of my day reading my journal entries from 2015. So around this time I committed to using two tools for task and project management.

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Basis of Estimating Software Development

Small Business CEO

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art , Steve McConnell, Microsoft Press, 2015. Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes , Richard Stutzke, Addison-Wesley, 2005. Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products , Jim Highsmith, Addison Wesley, 2004.

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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

This is a culture which embraces tooting your own horn and showcasing your productivity. The modern PA must embrace the culture of 2015 in order to remain connected, current and relevant. We expand productivity and are brand ambassadors for our bosses, company and profession.