article thumbnail

More Canadians Becoming Freelancers

Small Business Labs

When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it.   From the article: "The jobs that are coming back are part-time and temporary. Web/Tech women work/life balance

Temping 100
article thumbnail

Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Temp agencies are useful – look at them as being a trial period for potential employees. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates.

2007 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Structural Shift to a Contingent Workforce

Small Business Labs

When we reference organizations that have provided us funding in the last year we will note it.   The CNN article focuses on the growing use of temps.  If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. .  Web/Tech women work/life balance

2010 100
article thumbnail

21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). You can get references from a boss, co-worker, vendor, or client. I highlight important information.

article thumbnail

10 Tips to be a Better Executive Assistant - Part 6

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Create an office bible In case you get sick, go on vacation, or get hit by a bus, it’s always good to have an office bible so your temp or co-worker can have info at their fingertips when needed. I keep notes from my very first day on the job and find myself referring to certain passages every now and then.

article thumbnail

The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

As you become more established and learn to network well and brand yourself through social media, you'll find that headhunters and recruiters will call you in hopes of poaching you. It comes down to an issue of timing and a numbers game. Don't get sidetracked from your life and career goals. Job hunt with focus.

article thumbnail

Outsourcing Options For Small Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? Virtual workers can be from a “Temp-Agency&# or a from contracting firms. References always reveal the true colors. You want the whole tree."

2007 100