I’ve been using the extra time in my weekly schedule to rethink my business, my goals, my priorities, my relationships and my projects. While I’m not at the end of that journey, I’ve learned so much that I’m truly grateful for the process of rethinking.
Are you dreaming of working from a home office? Or have you started working from home only to discover that it is harder than you expected? Here’s my advice for making your home office work for you, along with interviews with successful home-based workers.
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Posted 11 August 2009
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Ebooks § Freelance
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Also tagged: copyright, Creative Commons, download, ebook, event, interview, Laid Off Camp Phoenix, loneliness, Phoenix, visibility, working from home, zero commute
Finding a job is about more than a resume. Here’s some advice on how to approach the job hunt, and a list of resources to help you make a smooth journey.
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Posted 01 May 2009
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Freelance § Job Search
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Also tagged: blog, career, cubicle, employment, goals, happiness, Job Search, LinkedIn, quote, resources, resume
Can you be prosperous at a time when cash is tight? Here’s a idea to help you redefine your situation to emphasize what is abundant and make the most of it.
If you have a resume, you should post it on LinkedIn. Find out why, along with lots of tips on how to get the most from LinkedIn.
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Posted 16 April 2009
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Freelance § Job Search § Networking § Social Media
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Also tagged: blog, budget, career, change, conference, content, LinkedIn, network, resume, Social Media, strategy, tips, video
Are you a small business or freelancer challenged by how to present yourself to clients? Here’s a practical process to figure out how to connect to potential clients.
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Posted 15 April 2009
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Freelance § Networking § Processes § Social Media
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Also tagged: blog, budget, challenges, change, content, creativity, elevator pitch, Facebook, obstacles, problem solving, self promotion, solution set, strategy, voice
Being self employed is like driving a standard transmission through city traffic. It’s about paying attention to the signs and feedback, and always looking for that next stretch of open road before you.
Are you thinking about quitting your job and starting to freelance in this economy? Here’s my advice to a man in exactly that situation. It might surprise you.
Are you dreaming of all the benefits of working from a home office? Here’s a short list of new challenges you will face as a home-based worker. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence.
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Posted 01 March 2009
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Also tagged: balance, content, cubicle, ergonomics, Freelance, home office, loneliness, motivation, myths, repetitive stress injury, schedule, technical support, time management, Twitter, work-life balance
I examine my efforts to find a new balance between my work and personal life in the office of Crow Information Design. Here’s the backstory for the big events of the week ending February 6, 2009.
