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How Telecommuting Beats the Recession

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. This form of working from home and using computers and the Internet has been coined telecommuting. Telecommuting Trends. The fastest growing telecommuting roles at the moment are in the fields of freelance data entry, accountancy, business consulting and customer services.

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Answering Your Phone: Is it You or Memorex?

Make or Break Moments

I recognize that larger companies probably feel that an automated system that often separates the calls according to type and then attempts to provide answers without ever hearing a human is cost saving, but what does it do to the customer relationship? When callers do reach a real person – what is the tone of voice? What do they say?

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Working From Home Basics

The Small Business Blog

Working From Home Basics by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 02, 2010 I am very quick to promote working from home; whether you are self-employed, a freelancer or telecommute, I believe that working from home can be the lifeline that many small businesses need. Problem 1: My productivity is reduced working from home.

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Defining The Future Of Work: Key Terms To Know For 2023

Allwork

It is a journey rather than a destination, and working practices, along with the physical workplace, will continue to adapt and change in line with innovative new solutions that help us work more collaboratively, efficiently and productively. . Productivity Paranoia . Coliving . Virtual Assistant . Virtual Business Address .

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

Success

In their newest production, Success Habits , you’ll find never before published insights from one of the godfathers of personal development. In What Motivates Getting Things Done , Lamia shows how anyone can harness their own personal work style for maximum productivity. His work these days is managed by the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

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