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One of the biggest struggles for small businesses or solo entrepreneurs looking to outsource is how to work effectively with a virtual team member who is not an employee. This article offers some guidelines for effectively managing outsourced contractors, consultants, or other virtual professionals. Read More

For small service businesses or solo professionals, deciding on an approach to client billing can be tricky. Charging clients up front with a retainer guarantees cashflow, but will it cost you business? Read More

Managing multiple projects for multiple clients can be a little daunting for new or even experienced small business professionals. Without a process for keeping track of deadlines, client feedback, and team activity, you might quickly find yourself on the other end of an angry phone call with an unhappy client. Read More

In tough economic times, small businesses can thrive by reducing their dependence on a few big clients, and by tapping into secondary sources of income that complement their business. Read More

Virtual assistants are one of the fastest growing industry segments in 2009, even in this challenging economy. Here are of some of the reasons why. Read More