Having a hectic morning, hectic afternoon, hectic day all around is something we all have – if not every day, at least more often than we would like. Just getting into work for some is the hard part and then sorting through the priorities of the day’s load, and getting the momentum to get into […]
When someone asks me what I do, I tell them simply that I change people’s lives by giving them time. Time to do whatever they want to do – finish a chore, read a book, continue with other aspects of their work, spend time with family, etc. My clients send me audio of whatever it […]
We all have them. Wonderful clients. Clients who articulate what they want, what they expect, and keep us busy even through the lean times. But what do you do when a good client goes bad? I am not talking about those wonderful clients that seldom send work (hey they send work) or those leave us […]
I have read so many blogs etc on great interview tips etc. Here are some that I would love to have shared with potential candidates from my past: 1. Be sure to clean your eye glasses. Having smudges or even mascara rubbed on them is distracting when I am talking to you. You may not […]
It was the month of April when I left my job after some personal and personality differences. During subsequent conversations with the past employer, it was said that I left to start my own business. That was not the truth, but it gave me a thought. I was scared. I knew that I had the experience […]
The work of a freelancer, independent contractor, and true small businesses have been in the news a lot lately. From taxes levied and proposed, to payment of bills and collections, to credit available, and everyone who is not a freelancer or independent contractor or a true small business has something to say on the issues. […]
When you work from home, everyone thinks you have time for everything besides work. You can chat, run an errand, babysit, volunteer to bake for a friend’s upcoming dinner – anything, because you work from home. The phone will ring and you say “I have to get back to work” and the person on the […]
I am tired of this “check is in the mail” economy struggle. My clients have work. I have plenty of work. My IC’s have plenty of work, and we are diligent in our invoicing and billing. We work hard and generate the income. But when the check is in the mail economy rears its ugly […]
Just a few of the fun things that make others go “why?” and me go “why not?” 1. The audio sent at 9 a.m. and need back by 10 a.m. – of course it is a 50 minute file. 2. The audio sent that has only the interviewer (oops). 3. The audio recorded outside in […]
I love to write. I love to do research. I love to read. So, why am I not a journalist? Because I love to write, but I read much better. Seriously, though – Because your job is harder than mine. You are given or come up with a topic. You work hard to find the […]