One of the freelancer’s major challenges — if not the major challenge — is to be able to direct ourselves in our work. Focus is the key to self-direction. In most workplaces, employees have external pressures, like bosses, colleagues, project timelines that others have set, that automatically provide focus.
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Five Steps to a Clearer Career Focus
Posted by ajayjoya under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.sitepoint.com 5341 days ago
6 Companies that Succeeded by Changing Their Business Model
Posted by emilyjadenn7 under NewsFrom http://chargify.com 5342 days ago
Made Hot by: ajayjoya on April 12, 2010 12:15 am
Venture capitalist Paul Graham expressed an under-appreciated nugget of wisdom in his article on mistakes that kill startups.
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5 Actions That Will Quickly Grow Your Business
Posted by benmaxmime under FinanceFrom http://ben-lang.com 5343 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on April 9, 2010 2:40 pm
What was your vision when you first wanted to become an entrepreneur? Did you just want to build a business that would fund your dream lifestyle?
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Handle Difficult Clients: A TOT Primer
Posted by ajayjoya under StrategyFrom http://www.womenentrepreneur.com 5343 days ago
They yell, "I don't agree!" when you least expect it. They demand, "I need it . . . now" no matter what you're doing. And if they think you're not paying them enough attention, they throw a bloodcurdling fit. Exasperated and exhausted, you want to yell, "You're getting a time out--that's it!" Except you can't, because it's your client, not your 2-year-old.
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Negotiating With Creative Professionals
Posted by thursdayb under MarketingFrom http://growsmartbusiness.com 5343 days ago
Negotiate the aspects of creative projects, from price to scope.If you need some plumbing done on your office, you can just find a plumber who works in your area and ask him to tackle the problem. Sure, there are some pieces of plumbing work that can require more than average skill, but most days, you don’t have to negotiate a rate to bring in your preferred plumber. He cites a price and you pay
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Stand Up – Pull Yourself Together! - The Pipeline
Posted by SellBetter under SalesFrom http://www.sellbetter.ca 5343 days ago
Made Hot by: argentisgroup on April 12, 2010 2:46 am
It's a competitive world out there for sales professional, you need to make the most of every opportunity. So don't be soft or laid back, stand up, assert yourself, make your presence felt, and lead the sale, it's not a game for wimps.
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Going Global: Is an Online Strategy Enough?
Posted by bloggertone under GlobalFrom http://bloggertone.com 5343 days ago
Made Hot by: jsternal on April 12, 2010 7:03 am
It's never been easier to translate your web presence into a foreign language. A survey of small businesses by the OECD outlines the challenges and solutions.
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The POWER of Descriptive Words in Business Marketing & a Sumptuous, Succulent Grilled Steak
Posted by yoni67 under MarketingFrom http://jobshuk.com 5344 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on April 8, 2010 12:19 pm
In advertising and marketing, the humble adjective is key! The power of description can transform the mundane into the compelling, the common into the exceptional, and in the case of one restaurant...the tasty into the mouthwatering and delectable! Tips and advice to describe your business to success and profitability...
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A Golfers Guide to Project Management Success
Posted by Barneyausten under ManagementFrom http://blog.myprojecttracker.com 5344 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggertone on April 8, 2010 9:24 am
A Golfers guide to Project Management Success. A good game of golf and a well run Project have a number of key traits in common.
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Writing Winning Sales Letters - The Sales Management 2.0 Podcast
Posted by jkennedy under SalesFrom http://podcast.salesmanagement20.com 5345 days ago
Made Hot by: bloggertone on April 8, 2010 9:25 am
Think verbal communication is the only necessary skill in sales? Think again! Author Ralph Allora discusses the need for excellent written communication as well.
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