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From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs

Success

After her release, she found Inmates to Entrepreneurs on social media and figured it would be a place to “hang out until I figured out what I was going to do next,” she recalls. Nowack says returned citizens also often have transferable skills. To me, I’m filthy rich if I make $5,000 a week.” That’s hard.’”

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

Many freelancers and small business owners optimize their personal social media pages to better advertise their services. Companies who want to have successful working relationships with contractors should find out exactly what their skill sets are and then leverage those skill sets. Good management starts with empathy.

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 9: What 2010 tells us about 2011

Loosely Speaking

November Poll Questions— If yours is selected, we’ll treat you to coffee or tea on us whenever you are next in Prescott: In early 2011 we’ll feature a Q & A session based on questions our listeners have asked us. Katie Baird , owner of Loose Ends , specializes in web development and social media support.

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From Behind Bars to Business Owners: How 3 Former Inmates Became Entrepreneurs

Success

After her release, she found Inmates to Entrepreneurs on social media and figured it would be a place to “hang out until I figured out what I was going to do next,” she recalls. Nowack says returned citizens also often have transferable skills. To me, I’m filthy rich if I make $5,000 a week.” That’s hard.’”

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DFW Writing Course: What Would You Do with Better Writing Skills?

Men With Pens

How do you write blog posts that engage readers and encourage them to leave comments or share your articles on social media? DFW Writing Course: What Would You Do with Better Writing Skills? first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. Write, write, write, write, write.

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The Wall Street Journal's Small Business, Big Innovation Contest

Small Business Labs

This is a great example of leveraging existing skills, capabilities and business infrastructure to enter an adjacent market.    They responded by increasing their marketing and using social media2011 is on pace to meet or beat 2010.   Vidler's 5 & 10 Inc.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

She started in real estate in 2011 with no SOI, no experience and $6 to her name. That was when she started to build her business, organically, with the power of social media. Bethke started out as an individual realtor in 2011. He is the top crowdfunder in the world, raising over $600 million in equity via social media.

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