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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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As the legend of Wall Drug’s beginning goes, the first customers had already stopped into the store before Ted returned from putting up those signs. Instead, recession planning should be done at the onset of your business—or you should catch up ASAP—so you can draw on a plan B and a group of key professionals when disaster strikes.

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Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business

The Small Business Blog

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 16, 2009 Following on from my interview on CNBC, I came under fire with some criticism for suggesting the banks and the government is failing small business with access to affordable finance.

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The September Surge Is Here: How Job Seekers Can Prepare to Land the Role

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You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. It’s a big recruitment time for hiring because companies that were closed for summer months and vacation lulls are getting geared up for new initiatives in fall before year-end, and companies that hire seasonally are ready to hire before the holidays.” You’ve optimized your resume.

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7 Tips for Administrative and Executive Assistants

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Making a list simply allows you to organize your thoughts and decide what tasks need to get done ASAP versus those that can wait until the end of the day. I’ve found that when I write things down I’m not being distracted by emails popping up or different notifications. There are several different ways you can do this.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24

The Small Business Blog

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 24, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

The Small Business Blog

Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world.

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