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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

Instead of watching what the market does daily, spend some time tending to your finances so you know where you stand. As part of your financial plan, consider the following: Review your finances. Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)?

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During a Recession, Entrepreneurs Are in the Driver’s Seat

Success

And companies that weren’t cutting jobs cut benefits, from retirement funds to healthcare coverage. If the idea of becoming your own boss and taking control of your income appeals to you, but you’re not sure if it’s the right time, consider some facts: If your finances are stable, now is a good time to invest in real estate.

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The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

Compare the capabilities and vested interest of salaried employees versus contracted professionals. The professionals often have larger networks and more resources, and unlike their counterparts, the employees, they command respect and compensation equal to their contribution rather than their title. Having trouble reading this image?

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I actively grow my LinkedIn network every week, if not every day. When I hear about a company that interests me for any reason, I look for people who work there to add to my network. Obviously, I was not thinking at all, much less educating myself to a higher degree about finances and such. Don't make the same mistake I did.

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! He is now retired but worked as a customs officer and also owned a restaurant that he was forced to sell after it ran at a loss for 2 years. The average salary in her country is $200-$300/month. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money.

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Time to think about the retirement fund.&# “We get to retire? No one ever told me that…&# We both know there’s no retirement fund in what we do. But when Deb mentioned the words ‘retirement fund’ and I actually barked a laugh, I started to think. (A I make less than I did when I was salaried.

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