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Why Every Freelancer Needs a Whiteboard

Long story short, every freelancer needs a whiteboard because some ideas are just too big for a mere scrap of paper or computer monitor. But let's back up. That’s not the only reason that this freelancer, and many before me, have so thoroughly embraced the idea of an office whiteboard.  Here are just a few [...]

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Posted by: Jennifer Escalona, February 11, 2010

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The Delicate Work/Life Balance Dance: How NOT to feel overwhelmed when taking on the world

Ah, yes, you are self-employed.  What a bold move! You’re an army of one, and most days, you feel like it!  Even with help from a few trusted partners, you still feel that the weight of the world—cleverly disguised as your business—on your shoulders.
But wait…wasn’t the freedom of setting your own schedule and the chance [...]

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Posted by: Akilah Richards, February 5, 2010

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Filing for Freelancers

There are few office tasks as dreaded as filing. When I was an administrative assistant during my grad school years, filing was always, without exception, my lowest priority. And so my to-file pile grew taller and taller, and less and less stable, until finally there was nothing for it but to file it all away. [...]

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Posted by: Dustin Wax, January 25, 2010

Get Out of the House: Alternatives to the Home Office

In my last post, I discussed ways to make your home office work for you. But working at home isn't for everyone. You may not have a suitable space, you may have too much ruckus around the house to focus on work, you may need to meet with clients, or you may just get lonely [...]

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Posted by: Dustin Wax, October 26, 2009

5 Essentials for the Home Office

When you started working for yourself at home did you carefully consider your office space or merely set up shop at the nearest flat surface? If you are still in the process of outfitting your home office, here are a few essentials to consider:
Desk and Comfortable Chair
It would hardly be a home office without a [...]

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Posted by: Jennifer Escalona, July 6, 2009

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A Small Business Owner’s Dilemma: Home or Office?

Now that you’ve struck out on your own as a small business owner you are feeling awfully free. You no longer have to get up at 5am to wolf down breakfast before leaving for work at an absurdly early hour in order to beat traffic. And I’m willing to bet there aren’t quite so many [...]

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Posted by: Jennifer Escalona, June 8, 2009

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