Category Archives: employment

10 Productivity Tips for Self-Employed People

Staying productive is one of those skills no one teaches you in school but you have to learn. It’s especially important if you’re self-employed or a telecommuter because you usually find yourself performing many different jobs, each with their own … Continue reading

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How Bartering Can Work

Source: Capital Solutions Bancorp Blog Bartering is enjoying a comeback in cash-strapped times. Instead of spending cash to get whatever products and services you need, trade your specialty for products and services. Before proceeding with bartering, continue with your cash … Continue reading

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Navigating Through Hard Times

It’s hard to pick up a paper or listen to the news these days without seeing another factory laying off workers or another company downsizing their office staff. In many cases, businesses are just shutting their doors, and the effect … Continue reading

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Twitter Tips for Artists

Tweetable Art: 10 Twitter Tips for Artists by Natasha Wescoat As an artist or creative business, one of your main goals is to connect with your audience and collectors. Social media allows us to connect and collaborate on a level … Continue reading

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First Ever “Official” DOL Disability Unemployment Stats Available

from JFActivist by JFA Moderator Check it out: The first ever “official” DOL unemployment rate for people with disabilities will be released on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 8:30. This data is the result of the US Census’ monthly Current Population … Continue reading

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Advice for the Accidental Entreprenuer

from The Entrepreneurial Mind My column in the Tennessean this week is for all of you accidental entrepreneurs out there. The recession is creating many “accidental entrepreneurs” — people who suddenly find themselves out of work with no viable option … Continue reading

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Are You Stuck In A Mental Rut With Your Small Business? Learn How We Got Out

Every entrepreneur has gone through it at least once. It’s not pleasant. It’s not fun. But things will go wrong and you will feel like quitting. Especially early on when your business is fragile, it doesn’t take much to get … Continue reading

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Blogging For A Living

VIA Penmachine.com Shine Your Own Shoes Just slightly over a year ago, I tried to answer a question realistically, not for myself, but for numerous people who ask me. The question was: can you make money from blogging and podcasting? … Continue reading

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The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability

I received an e-mail recently requesting a link for information about the 2008 Disabilities Act and once I found it, I thought I’d share it here as well. VIA The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Notice Concerning The Americans With … Continue reading

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