Eat Your Career

AUGUST 26, 2019

This question is what drove me to write my book, “The Proactive Professional.” Below, you’ll find a few short excerpts from my book which directly explain what it really means to be proactive at work. This is the critical question that never seems to get addressed—and it’s why so many professionals struggle with the concept.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

There isn’t a question of splitting an expense or one person earning more than the other since all income and costs go into or out of the same pot of money. Though asking about how the other grew up or what their dream retirement looks like can give you insight into general compatibility and how they handle their money.

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MAY 16, 2022

CEO Company: Security Investment Partners , an investment management firm in San Diego Reason for Breakup: Disagreement over partner’s retirement date Winning Strategy: The partner eventually left with a clean break and joined another firm, keeping the friendship intact. I knew the business’s books and how much she could afford.

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Success

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 1922 Margery Williams tackled a particularly complex topic in her now-beloved children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit. But as we age, we’re taught that being Real means paying attention in school, landing a good job, earning a steady income, settling down with a family and preparing for retirement. It’s a thing that happens to you.’”.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

What he manufactures and sells, the conduct of his business, the book he writes, the picture he paints, the sermon he preaches—this is the expression to the world of what was wrapped up in himself, not in someone else. Success can not be successfully copied; it is original; it is self-expression.

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Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With books, blogs and YouTube (or as Akpan calls it, “YouTube University”), she began educating herself on financial literacy and how to budget. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I We’re done. That’s it.”.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I based virtual assistant is $10 to $20; an overseas assistant will probably cost less.

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MARCH 8, 2022

In her book Loaded , behavioral economist Sarah Newcomb writes about these values in terms of “needs” and explains that the infamous “latte factor” can in fact be scratching the need for “social connection.” As you spend time reflecting on your values , start listing low-cost and free ways of sustaining them. Choose your identity.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With books, blogs and YouTube (or as Akpan calls it, “YouTube University”), she began educating herself on financial literacy and how to budget. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I We’re done. That’s it.”.

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BMT Office Administration

MAY 9, 2024

It provides provisions aimed at improving employee retirement outcomes and makes starting 401(k) plans more attractive and beneficial for employers – even those with 50 or fewer employees. encourages employers to provide retirement plans by offering tax incentives and credits. How does it do that?

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Read a self-help book every morning for 30 minutes. If you don’t know how, buy a book on starting a business and read it, or check the internet for tips. I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

There is an escape from the Money Panic, and it doesn’t involve selling off retirement investments or increasing your credit card limit. A vacation need not mean a flight to exotic destinations: Book a secluded Airbnb for a couple of nights or have a staycation. Secure a “consulting” gig. Be a pro, not an amateur.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Although not a new concept, it has become prevalent in recent months as companies take cost-cutting measures on the eve of the incoming recession. . The process of designing your optimum lifestyle and, rather than waiting for retirement to enjoy a more flexible or luxury lifestyle, to do it in the present. Hybrid Work .

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

In 2018, my Uncle Bill bought me the book Vladimir Putin: Life Coach. For clients of Jo Davis , the work is “[finding] meaning, a career change, retirement or planning for it.”. That certification will cost you $1,000 to $10,000 and three to 24 months of your life—just for some made-up title after your name.”

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024. In addition, she shows women how to become authors and speakers by teaching them how to book, brand and bank their business. She is the co-owner of PrintMag.com and the author of seven books.

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JANUARY 8, 2022

When Jim came into my office at age 52 to see about retiring early, I was surprised. I fully expected to inform Jim and Sue they couldn’t retire early only to discover they were multimillionaires. I’ve written 10 consecutive New York Times best-selling books. That is, until the day I met Jim and Sue McIntyre. They had zero debt.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

  It costs $79 a year to subscribe. GigaOm is trying to fill a need for timely, high-quality yet low cost data and commentary on emerging technology.    First off, this is a business expense so my after tax cost is quite low.    The traditional players in this space - Gartner, Forrester, etc.

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Non-Mortgage Debt and Working in Retirement | Main | Foreign Born in the U.S.  discusses the increasing and hidden costs of manufacturing in China, resulting in manufacturing in the U.S. becoming more cost effective. Workforce » July 06, 2010 The Trend Towards U.S.

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On The Job

APRIL 1, 2008

Much has been made of the fact that baby boomers will be retiring in droves, leaving the field as worn-out warriors with their outdated ideas. First, there is the economic necessity to remain working , especially with the increasing costs of just going to the grocery store, the floundering stock market and of course, the housing debacle.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Let’s start with books. I’ve been reading more in the past twelve months than I can ever remember doing before, so it’s no wonder that I’ve recommended more books in this gift guide than anything else. I just received this book, and I’m enjoying it. The Practice by Seth Godin. It’s fantastic.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

.  According to the article, outsoucing to rural areas is price competitive with sending work overseas once you add in all the administrative and management costs.  But with costs doing business overseas continuing to rise - especially in China and India - there will be more opportunities for rural outsourcing. 

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Bonnie Low Kramen

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The news stories focus on completely legitimate reasons for why this is happening, such as staff taking early retirement, fears about Covid and not wanting to return to the office, lack of childcare, and of course, the search for better jobs at higher compensation. Consider the financial costs of quitting. What’s going on?

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Service Untitled

JULY 15, 2010

He begins his book asking the retailer to identify what type of business owner he might be, and breaks down the four personalities to: - Driver : Extroverted, egotistical, project driven, and makes decisions based on results. The book starts out like a regular retail sales training book, but highlights some great ideas.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Cloud computing lowers capital cost requirements, turns fixed costs into variable costs and provides small businesses the ability to easily scale their business up, and down, with demand.    It is a game changer for many businesses. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 7, 2010

  As part of the sale, they agreed to pay $10 million in post acquisition costs and cover employee pension liabilities.   Actually, they sold it for a lot less than $1.  In other words, they paid millions of dollars to get rid of Newsweek.    Such are the fortunes of new versus old media these days. 

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Worxbee

JUNE 14, 2021

Then there’s the cost of training someone new. Consider also that the average age of an executive assistant is 48 years old, with a considerable number among the Baby Boom generation working as corporate EAs and due to retire in the next five to 10 years. Book a call with us here. What about the task of finding a replacement?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 8, 2010

  Costs - both living and business - are also much lower than most of the coastal U.S.   Technology firms looking for skilled labor and low costs are also starting to thrive in places like Fargo.    But as the article points out, it is not just commodity related industries that are doing well in the Heartland. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

.  The growth of contingent workers will: Provide more part-time and freelance job opportunities for older workers not ready for traditional retirement Shift where and how we work, with the home and 3rd places like coworking facilities becoming more important work places. Lower the costs of starting and operating a small business.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 7, 2010

  Space is generally limited and costs low.    Freelance Camp SF cost $30 and sold out.  .  Content is provided by participants and the day consists of sessions proposed by attendees with the schedule created on site the morning of the event.   There were about 80 attendees.  View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

  ooShirts outsources almost everything and is tightly focused on keeping costs to a bare minimum.  Be careful not to co-mingle the term "lean startup" with low-cost or cheap. As meant by Eric Reis and Steve Blank, "lean startup" is not about cost. View an alternate.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 11, 2010

  They've also improved productivity through costs cutting, reductions in staff and automation. Archives November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 More. Small businesses are not doing nearly as well.  Having trouble reading this image?

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 28, 2010

  Add in excellent universities and low business costs, and it is easy to see why technology firms are thriving there. "  He was joking of course, but it did make me realize a lot of folks are unaware of the interesting technology activities going on in the midwest.  So take some time to read Silicon Prairie News. 

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

  But their prices have fallen substantially over the last few years and low end professional 3D printers cost less than $5,000.  Hewlett-Packard last month released its first mass-market 3D printer, Designjet, costing around £15,000, and is targeting designers, who can use it to create models or prototypes.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

  The name comes from the strategy dandelions employ to survive and thrive - they release lots of low cost seeds that spread to many places.  .  During the session Jeremy Epstein from Never Stop Marketing presented his Dandelion Marketing concept, which I really liked.  Based on my backyard, this method works. 

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

We will keep costs low and fingers crossed. Glad to see you are sharing your wisdom regarding startups. Chuck and I are having fun trying to make 99cent aps into a viable business to put dinner on the table. Thanks for doing your blog! This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Having trouble reading this image?

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Admin Awards

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

When my mom retired just shy of her 80th birthday from the profession, she was given a scrapbook that was packed with pages of pictures, letters and writings about what she meant to her co-workers and organization. I listen to podcasts, read books and listen to books on Audible, especially autobiographies.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

Like any exchange, stock prices fluctuate.    The valuation data above is from an article in Silicon Valley Watcher on Second Life's recent share price declines.    The already costly and complex process of going public is likely going to get worse.   So View an alternate.

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