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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years. Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency.

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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

Success

While Southwest’s model is typically more efficient than the hub-and-spoke model (less connecting flights, shorter flight times, savings that are passed along to consumers with more discounted fares), it’s also less resilient. While the occurrence is fairly unlikely to happen, it can spell disaster for an organization if it does take place.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line. That was a huge incentive for a product category that is normally not discounted. Jennifer Schaus.

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Want to know what is really happening in the world of work? Don’t miss Workplace Trends

Workplace Insight

Our readers may claim a 20 percent discount on their ticket price by using promo code INSIGHT20 when registering at [link] The Workplace Trends Conference is a convergence of brilliant minds and an invaluable platform to explore the future of work. Workplace Insight is pleased to be a media partner for Workplace Trends Conferences.

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The Ultimate PR Playbook for Coworking Spaces: 8 Winning Strategies to Stand Out

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Connect with them through social media, attend industry events, or participate in media networking activities. Share photos and videos of happy members collaborating, networking, or participating in engaging activities. Facilitate connections and networking opportunities among your online community.

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Eco-Friendly Business Promotion Techniques for 2013

Eco-Office Gals

Social networking. By optimizing your linking strategy, focusing on engaging content (both visual and textual), and using these platforms to appropriately push promotions (advertising, discounts, and so on) you can really use the mobile and online space to your advantage (paper-free). Coupon codes. Promotional products.

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It’s Time to Get Competitive! Facebook Contests May Lead to More Customers

Small Business CEO

Aside from the big guys, I have seen many small business owners and agencies use the right techniques in order to bring contest success. For example, Partee Insurance, an independent insurance agency located in California, runs a weekly game of Hangman on their Facebook page. Discounts (10%, 20% or even 50% off items).