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  • Telecommuting While Still Having that Office Feel

    May 21, 12 • tipsNo Comments
    Telecommuting While Still Having that Office Feel

    Telecommuting is increasingly being accepted by all different types of organizations. Government agencies offer their federal workers alternative work schedules. One of the more popular ones that I’ve seen is where they work four-ten hours days, and then get the 5th day off. Private companies and non-profit organizations are doing the same. The mobility of ...

  • Schedule Your Free Time in Your Calendar Today

    May 14, 12 • tipsNo Comments
    Schedule Your Free Time in Your Calendar Today

    As freelancers and consultants, we do not have set hours as a full-time salaried professional usually does. Therefore, you run the risk of working long hours and not spending quality time with family and friends. It’s time to stop and think about the reasons you decided to go the freelance route. I bet that many of you ...

  • How To Set the Right Fee for Your Work

    Apr 13, 12 • random words, tips2 Comments
    How To Set the Right Fee for Your Work

    In February, I had some serious damage to my ceiling due to the upstairs neighbor having a water leak. Trying to figure out who was responsible got a bit difficult because there is a tenant living there. After some back and forth, it was decided that the tenant should pay for the damage in the ...