Sample consulting estimates are hard to come by. New consultants often have little experience with setting consulting fee rates or they aren’t sure what to include in a project estimate. Setting your rate and accurately estimating what is involved in a project are crucial to consultant success. As a result, I’ve decided to include this […]
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Buying a netbook? Then you could use these seven tips that will help you choose the right netbook. 1. Netbooks explained Do you really want a netbook or should you be buying a laptop or desktop computer instead? A netbook is a small, lightweight portable computer used primarily for browsing the Internet. Netbooks generally boast
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Working from home can be grand. In this week’s Friday 5, Des Walsh shares the top 5 great things about working from home (dead link). His number 1 pick: If I have bosses now, it’s my customers, or me. Realistically, there is no boss in my business. And that works for me. When you become
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When you work for yourself, you can’t expect a lot of accolades. It’s not the same as having a boss or co-worker pat you on the back several times a day. You need to be your own cheerleading squad. But what can you do to reinforce your successes? Tips for rewarding yourself when you work
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Happy Hallowe’en! Ah, Hallowe’en in the work place. On a day like today, many corporate offices shed their uptight images and allow employees to dress up and party. When I worked for one software company about 10 years ago, I put on a pirate hat and hook and grabbed a sword and cape. Under the
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Happy Friday! It’s time for the Friday Five. Via One Healthy Sucker, here are the top 5 reasons to work from home. For #5: "Work in your pajamas/don’t have to get dressed" Even if you do get dressed, you can save a lot of money on clothing by working from home. You can make do
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Keeping on top of your growing list of home office supplies can be a challenge. Even if you have a dedicated home office, it’s still a challenge to store all the supplies. If you find that you don’t have enough space for materials in your home office, try the following: storage bins that slide under
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If you’re thinking about working from home, you don’t need a separate home office, according to Debra Ng. Just find somewhere to keep your files and your laptop — your kitchen table can do the rest. Setting up a home office really means finding somewhere to keep your work. You may find it easier to
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When I became a consultant, I gave up my commute. Now, together, my husband and I put about 5,000 km (3100 miles) on our car each year. Although that’s great for the pocketbook and for the environment, it did mean giving up a few things. I no longer have 30 minutes to myself twice a
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Ah, the lifestyle of the self-employed. Pajamas till noon, bunny slippers all day, soft jazz playing in the background…. Self-employed realtor, Teresa Boardman, shares the truth about bunny slippers, the badge of the home business owner. I don’t own a pair of bunny slippers and I don’t know any home-based business owners who do. I
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