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APRIL 20, 2010

A lot of money is invested in educating women; through school, university and even beyond. Both of these positions are so absorbed in the problems associated with women working that they struggle to find, or even attempt to find, a solution that works from women, employers and, perhaps most importantly, children. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

I should remind you that when I talk about small business, I mean 1 to 5 people businesses, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professionals, contractors, freelancers, self-employed, sole-traders and virtual assistants. it seems that many of them do not think for themselves.

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MARCH 12, 2008

Too often people spend time creating “catchy&# names that are focused on the wrong thing or require too much education to teach people what the name means. Once it’s clear that there is a market, you understand their needs, you can reach them efficiently, then you can create a name/URL/tagline/logo that appeals to THEM.

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MARCH 20, 2008

But then my business education does not limit me to just ticking boxes on a form (-forgive me for this little side dig, but it had to be done!). What have I learned yesterday? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

People look to their employers for entree into systems of social safety nets (Social Security, disability insurance, health care benefits, etc.). Then, too, educated as we are to become employees, we have a tendency to think what we are told to think and to be passive in the face of those we perceive as having societal authority.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

You need to make sure you find an accountant/CPA who concentrates on small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professional, contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants before you make any appointments.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

This has created not only many health problems like cardiovascular disease, a weaker immune system, frequent headaches, backache to name but a few, but also social problems in areas like child-care, care for relatives, increase in divorces and other symptoms of a social fabric breakdown. Work-Life Balance 2.0

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

As if this was not enough they now have to endure a verbal onslaught of a – in my opinion – half educated and half witted Sir, Lord, Czar or whatever Mr Sugar. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

So if you are thinking about starting, growing or running your small business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses , but are worried about if you can be successful, worried about failing, worried about giving up your job, etc. than bootstrapping is for you.

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OCTOBER 11, 2007

Here is some of what she emailed me: “… I was a nurse of 13 years experience in all areas of nursing and a practicing aroma therapist, so using my extensive knowledge in health care and natural essential oils and emollients I created my blend, Tattoo Aftercare®, (Scots are also famous for blending skills!)

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NOVEMBER 10, 2007

If Apple wants to provide support on par with the quality of their products, I think they need to understand the difference between training their agents and actually educating their agents. HP’s support drives you nuts! If they are not required to think, I am sure we will see a lot more of what you experienced.

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