Walk into just about any coffee shop and you’ll see people with their devices working remotely. Just as there’s office etiquette, the Wall Street Journal says there’s also coffee shop etiquette – etiquette that will help ensure you’re always welcome at your favorite java joint. Work only where and when you’re wanted. Not all coffee houses want […]
Read More →Back in 2016, Gallup reported that an estimated thirty-one percent of Americans spent eighty percent or more work hours toiling away at home. I’m certain that number has grown. If you use your favorite coffee shop for a change of scenery, or prefer it to the conditions of working at home, Wall Street Journal says […]
Read More →Wondering if you have what it takes to become a freelancer or consultant? Harvard Business Review says it takes three qualities to successfully navigate an independent work life. Proactivity. When working alone, you must rely heavily on self-motivation and accountability to manage your networks, peers and external contacts. These critical relationship builders are your pipeline to new […]
Read More →Do you dream about leaving the protective cocoon of an established organization to become an independent entrepreneur? According to the Harvard Business Review, you have a lot of company. They cite an Upwork survey that says the freelance workforce in the US has grown by 3.7 million in the past five years. In 2018, one in three […]
Read More →Over the last five years, the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in the number of freelancers and consultants. Harvard Business Review reports that in 2018, one in three people fell into this category. But, as liberating as freelancing may sound, it also comes with a lot of challenges, inclusive of a great deal of unpredictability and […]
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