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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

Often, the amount paid towards remote work expenses depends on whether the job is full time or freelance, and the seniority of the employee’s position. And then you will probably need some office furniture, which can be expensive, especially if you want to ensure proper ergonomics when it comes to your perfect workstation. .

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Work flexibility: Unconventional arrangements are here to stay

BMT Office Administration

As time passed, however, Molly started noticing the positives of telecommuting. A default way to continue business operations during the pandemic, telecommuting has become the favored method of working for many people. By putting in eight to ten hours over the course of four days, employees receive an extra day off each week.

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Tech Jobs Moving to the Midwest

Small Business Labs

cities are more expensive than outsourcing overseas, rising salaries and costs overseas is making outsourcing there less of a bargain. based software partner"   Technology is, of course, the other driver of this shift. Next-generation cities, mostly in the Midwest. Although lower cost U.S. has a number of advantages.

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Tips on Staying Focused and Disciplined When Working From Home

Office Dynamics

Come tax time, they may be able to deduct a lot of their home office-related expenses. Of course, there is a flip side to the often glorious world of telecommuting. You need to have a definite level of self-discipline and ability to say “no” to distractions such as the TV and friends who want to get coffee at the drop of a hat.

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Cities, Freelancers and the Paradox of Place

Small Business Labs

Given how expensive cities tend to be relative to small towns or rural areas and how easy it is to telework, why do the so many independent workers choose to live in urban areas - and especially places like SF and New York? This is, of course, not exclusively true. This paradox extends to freelancers and other independent workers.

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Increase Productivity

Ian's Messy Desk

There’s always some low-hanging fruit that can be plucked with little effort or expense. Take productivity courses online and read up. However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. There are steps you can take to improve productivity today. Attend brown-bag lunches, trade shows and conferences.

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5 Tips for Staying Productive When Working From Home

Productivity Bits

The truth, of course, is that the grass is almost never actually greener on the other side, and that working from home has as many pitfalls as conventional employment, some of which can be surprising and unexpected. The perception can be enforced by becoming educated in private business ownership.

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