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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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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

Success

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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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

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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Create Your Professional Development Plan Free Webinar

Office Dynamics

Upcoming professional development events at little to no cost: As Office Dynamics International celebrates our 25th Anniversary in 2015 we will offer a free webinar each month. DOWNLOAD Professional Development Plan Sample Template: (a simple template for your use) Professional Development Plan Template.

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Poor air quality affects chess players, and it might be affecting you too

Workplace Insight

This carries implications for anyone who makes decisions under pressure in polluted areas and may increase the global economic cost associated with air pollution. The World Bank estimates this cost to be US$8.1 At the same time, the share of middle-skilled occupations in total employment declined in both regions. trillion (£6.7

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Economies need to cut carbon emissions by 7 percent annually to hit Paris target

Workplace Insight

C, as agreed in Paris in 2015. Addressing the technology and funding gap Most green technologies required to achieve net zero exist already, but those that are or soon will be cost competitive would only cover around 55% of global emissions.

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

Success

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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