Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Prepare budget and plan projects: Figure out how much you are able to spend. Once you know what you can spend, determine what you can give in the way of gifts, what kind of entertaining you can do, etc. Here’s a simple checklist to help you organize your Christmas holiday celebrations. Assign the shopping, the decorating, etc.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

For individual rewards, how about gift certificates for DVD rentals, music CD purchases, theme park tickets or “Dinner for 2″ at a local eatery? You are limited only by your imagination and budget. For group or departmental appreciations, consider a “Leave Work 30 Minutes Early Next Friday&# reward.

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

By September 2008, after years of steady growth, these little drops were covering 70% of our budget. That was 16 months ago, and since then weve survived on faith and fumes, by cutting expenses, and by getting a few large gifts from new and old friends. But now we are about to hit a wall, and this is why I am reaching out to you.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. Give your manager reasonable estimates of what your team can achieve and keep him or her informed of major issues or delays which come up. Set boundaries.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

How To Promote Your Business On A Budget Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) January 11, 2010 at 7:06 am @Michael – I’m tossed up about that. The professor, who is also a gifted public speaker, is also well-received in the “lecture circuit.&# Rob Fleming – Freelance Writer for Hire´s last blog. Get the picture?

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