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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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We have mid-level goals that are broader, but still discrete, like learning a new skill or starting a new hobby or business venture. And if we’re feeling overconfident, we may over-inflate our estimation of our own skills, potentially leading to failure. We get stuck in a sunk cost trap. We fail to consider alternatives.

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015

Small Business Labs

Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2015.   2015 Technology Trends. The ongoing technology platform shifts to Cloud and Mobile Computing will continue as long term drivers of change in 2015. 2015 Economic Trends. Despite signs of a global slowdown, our 2015 U.S.   2015 Social Trends.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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They achieve productivity more quickly; they cost less in total, and they’re a more flexible cost; they require less emotional investment from their employers; and they take less time and effort to replace. Source: “The Real Cost of Freelance vs. Full-Time Employees” What is a freelancer? Her secret?

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When you start talking to a potential outsourcing hire, make sure the person understands your business, your needs and possesses the necessary skills. based virtual assistant is $10 to $20; an overseas assistant will probably cost less. This article was published in February 2015 and has been updated.

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Our Totally Free Thank You Gift

Office Dynamics

As we prepare to say goodbye to 2014 and head into 2015, Office Dynamics International plans to celebrate our 25 th year in very big ways! Learn more about this special experience and what makes Who Took My Pen … Again? This is the fastest and most cost effective way to get a free gift into your hands. Why the Kindle Version?

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Living Your BIG & Bold Life [Upcoming Event]

Office Dynamics

May 7, 2015. Learning Highlights. As an attendee, you’ll learn: Why “Superwoman Syndrome” is so prevalent for today’s working women and why it’s time to let it go. Announcement: Our next free webinar in our celebration series is open for registration. Living Your BIG & Bold Life with Joan Burge.

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The Decline of Employee Training & The Rise of Side Gigs

Small Business Labs

It comes from the 2015 Economic Report of the President  (page 147), which is prepared annually by the President's Council of Economic Advisers for Congress.   In our most recent survey of people with 2nd jobs, about 20% of these "side giggers" said "learning new skills" was the reason they had a 2nd job.

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