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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

I left primary teaching in June 2011 and started at Data Interchange as an Office Administrator shortly afterwards. Running the network has only brought positive challenges, the largest of which I would say is honing my negotiation skills in order to keep the events free for our members! What is your career background?

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

Productivityist

Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e. Until you become confident with delegation, you are unlikely to make the most of your staff. Negotiation Skills.

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Smallbizlabs Bidding on Newsweek

Small Business Labs

  I'm confident under our ownership the number of subscribers would quickly fall.    So, Washington Post, we're opening the bidding at $50 (we want to leave some negotiating room).    So, Washington Post, we're opening the bidding at $50 (we want to leave some negotiating room). 

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6 Reasons Every Serious Blogger Should Blog for the Big Dogs

Men With Pens

Advance your blogging swagger : Use your writing experience of guest posting at top sites to negotiate a higher blogging rate when applying for paid work. It breeds confidence. 6 Reasons Every Serious Blogger Should Blog for the Big Dogs first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. I kid you not.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. Your confidence takes a tumble, or you feel shame when faced with a setback because you are not performing the way you would like.

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How to Wrestle Deadlines and Win (Even When You Think You Can’t)

Men With Pens

Suggest a new and more realistic deadline that you’re confident you can meet. When negotiating deadlines: Allow more time than you think you’ll need. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. Tell them what you can do, not what you can’t. Deadline nightmares don’t need to keep you awake at night.

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How to Hustle Your Way To Freelance Success

Men With Pens

If you aren’t confident in your abilities, how do you convince a prospective client you’re the person for the job? Plus, complaining about pay in a situation where you typically negotiate your own pay is a bit tacky. When you’re just starting out and you haven’t had a large number of clients, it’s completely natural to feel insecure.