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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. And to also know that you are not alone.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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How Will You Show Up? , BRND Marketing Group LLC produced Leadership Newark’s Public Policy Summits featuring keynotes from U.S. She was born in Chengdu but grew up everywhere. Gao uses her experience as a chef to share meaningful flavors that open people up to new ideas and conversations. million for LPCCD.

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6 Strategies to Implement a Summer Schedule

Office Organization Success

And so, after reading an article in Office Secretary Magazine, I became a Virtual Assistant in November 2001. One of the policies I’ve created for my business over the years it to cut back on my schedule during the boys’ summer vacation. During the summer I change this up slightly. ” at [link].

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could choose my own schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. Challenge/Mistake #1 – Creating Balance.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

Ian's Messy Desk

Comments Hey Ian, I’m definately linking this up at blogs4God.com for geek reasons … but also I have to comment I found this article a bit amusing in that many of the techniques mentioned I had already learned … while training/studying for an opera singing career.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Or how, according to a 2020 study published by AnitaB.org, women make up just under 29% of the tech workforce. Once you bring new talent in the door, you can’t let up. When you’re trying to lay out the welcome mat, so many things can trip you up. minority-owned businesses make up “approximately 18.7% (1.1 trillion.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Do Online Classes Make Sense for.

On The Job

For example, Kaplan University started online classes with just 34 students in 2001, and now has 54,000 students participating in its online programs. Showing up to class while running a business just wasn't an option for me that could work long-term for me. It’s a hang-onto-that-tiger-by-the-tail thing,” Clinefelter says.

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