Monthly Archives: October 2009

Zone Out To Get Ahead

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Krishanna

  Bosses should encourage their workers to spend more time letting their thoughts wander, Gina Trapani writes. From Bill Gates’ biannual "think week" to Google’s 20% time, during which engineers can work on projects of their own devising, scheduling regular … Continue reading →

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Homeprenuers

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Krishanna

By John Tozzi Source: Businessweek More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that’s a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at … Continue reading →

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“Disabled” Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Work

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Krishanna

By Liz Henry October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Let’s look at blogs out there by women about disability and work! Patricia E. Bauer hits right on target as usual: President urges employers to welcome workers with disabilities. I’m all … Continue reading →

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7 Guidelines For Setting Service Rates

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Krishanna

 Setting your rates as an entrepreneur is often one of the hardest aspects of a business.  While we learn to calculate 1+1= 2, nobody prepares us for life as an entrepreneur. So what do most of us do when it … Continue reading →

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