Month: August 2013
7 Steps to Beat Procrastination
It has been estimated that 20 percent of us have a chronic problem with procrastination. Why do we delay, defer, postpone or schedule? Who knows? What’s important is that if you are ready (or if you think you might be ready tomorrow), then here are a few ways to helpRead More
5 Reasons a Freelancer Should Use Helpdesk Software
Making a living as a freelancer isn’t child’s play. The variables are stacked against you, and time and again you can be forced into situations where it’s essentially you against the world. At least that’s how it feels, right? When you are going up against the whole planet and haveRead More
Review: SaneBox – Stop Drowning in Email!
Your email inbox is one of the most necessary yet frustrating parts of your work life. It’s okay to admit it, you’re not alone in this boat. Regardless of whether you are an employee, a business owner, or a solopreneur, email remains the primary method of interaction in modern business.Read More
Part Time Jobs: A Path to Entrepreneurship?
Some people have a negative perception of part time jobs. Low pay, no benefits, and lack of a prestigious title are connotations that leap to mind for many. Life is a matter of perception, however, and being locked blindly into any perception can hinder your possible opportunities. What if youRead More
Layoffs – How to Navigate the Threat of One
It’s easy to say that within the past few years, the majority of the population has been affected by mass layoffs in one way or another. Whether you’ve been asked to pack your bags or you’ve seen how losing a job has adversely affected a friend or family member, it’sRead More
How to Be More Productive by Thinking Like a Creative Entrepreneur
When I became a freelance writer and virtual assistant, I had no idea really of what I was doing. Back then I would have never admitted that, or for that matter imagined that five years later it would be a career. To say the least, it has been an uphillRead More
Introverts are Good for Business
We tend to think more highly of extroverts than introverts because they have the courage to be ‘out there’. People like Donald Trump come to mind as a prime example of a super-motivated and self-confident extrovert. And despite the fact that he has lost many more fortunes than he hasRead More