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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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Should People with Grit Ever Give Up?

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Having grit doesn’t mean never giving up; it means not giving up on our long-term goals. And sometimes the best way to achieve our long-term goals may be to give up on unproductive short-term goals. Recognizing how our goals line up can help us know when to quit and when to persist. Giving up can feel like failure.

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Celebrating New Talent: Emerging Entrepreneurs Shines a Light on Up-and-Coming Entrepreneurs

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And the magazine is making that even more official with its new Emerging Entrepreneurs awards , which will shine a light on the next wave of entrepreneurs and recognize the achievements of up-and-comers. “We In our society, we’re taught so often to never quit and never give up. It was acquired by L’Oréal in 2016 for $1.2

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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What is happening with Practically Perfect PA in 2015

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We have some very exciting plans in the diary for 2015 and I want to share them with you today. Travel management. We have also introduced two regular features – ‘ A day in the life ‘ and ‘ Technology of the week ‘, both of which will continue into 2015. Practically Perfect PA. Key skills.

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The Holiday Blues Are Normal—These 8 Tips from Experts Can Help You Better Manage Difficult Emotions

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Manage your expectations. It’s perfectly acceptable to opt out of certain holiday events that may bring up pain,” says Kristen Meekhof, who at age 33 lost her husband to cancer and wrote A Widow’s Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years. Join a support group or enlist the help of a therapist.

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15 social media and technology trends for 2015

Practically Perfect PA

Google Glass and the Apple iWatch really do seem like something out of a sci-fi film but they will be available in 2015. Images are going to be even more popular in 2015 than they were this year. This is an oldie but a goldie and it is still going to be the top tip for all social media users in 2015. Wearable technology.