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The Strong Job Market's Impact on Self-Employment

Small Business Labs

.  The share of reluctant independents fell to 24% in 2017, down from 26% in 2016 and 34% in 2012. This is especially true for independents with in-demand skills. Because of these factors, we've seen an increase in the number of highly skilled independent workers over the past 8 years. in the past year.

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MBO Partners’ 8th Annual State of Independence Report

Small Business Labs

These are people who work as independents at least once per month in average month, but don't regularly work as independents in an average work week. The strong economy and talent shortages mean highly skilled independent workers are more in demand and can charge more for their services (click to enlarge the chart below).

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Keynoting at WordCamp Victoria 2012

Productivityist

I’ve been asked to deliver a keynote at WordCamp Victoria 2012. I’m excited to be part of the next WordCamp Victoria, slated for Saturday January 14, 2012. While session leaders are yet to be announced, all signs point to a stellar lineup of WordPress enthusiasts and experts to grace this event in 2012.

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Organising your Outlook folders

Practically Perfect PA

I literally wouldn’t know what I was doing without my inbox and calendar organised just so. This is a little excerpt of a blog I wrote back in 2012 while working as an EA to three directors, I included a picture of my Outlook filing system which gives a good overview of how I filed stuff. Sad but true, right?

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Which room layout is right for my event?

Practically Perfect PA

Today I am off to The Office Show 2012 at London Olympia. Obviously we don’t do the same job but quite often we have similar skills and throughout my career I’ve used my skills to organised and run events. Happy National PA day everyone and hopefully I will see a few of you at The Office Show 2012!

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Why I Procrastinate

Clutter Coach

I distinguish between taking personal time and actual procrastination (which is an essential skill for solopreneurs), but procrastination does happen. When I'm procrastinating it's usually because I think I won't do a good job or I think I'll outright fail at something. I don't like to fail or to be wrong.

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7 Things to Look For in a Professional Organizer

Clutter Coach

Your organizer should be able to make a nonjudgmental assessment that focuses on how things are now, how you want to change them and how that will happen, rather than mistakes you made or skills you lack. You don’t need to let it all hang out, but an organizer can help you better if she knows what you’re feeling.

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