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How I Wasted a lot of Time Starting my Business

Date April 15, 2008

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I wasted a lot of time planning my startup. I don’t like to admit it but it’s true. I’m not talking about a few months, or even a few years. I’m talking four years! What the heck was I doing during that time?
I…
…dawdled about what business to start
I bought every business idea […]

Sticking With it When you Want to Quit

Date April 4, 2008

photo credit: Aaron Jacobs
When you first starting thinking about starting a business, it’s exciting, joyful, and full of hope. But often these feelings turn to fear, hopelessness, and despair as the pressure mounts to turn even the slightest profit.
Thoughts such as, “If I could only get one more client a month” or “This week […]

Freelancing - Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow

Date April 1, 2008

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How many times have you talked to someone who’s miserable in their job, hates to get up in the morning, and tries to pack in a week’s worth of “fun” in one Saturday? Maybe you’re one of those people. I know I was.
Fact is, most people view their work as a necessary evil. […]

Be a Freelance Tech Support Agent

Date February 20, 2008

If you’ve read Thomas Friedman’s book The World is Flat, you’d get the impression that most support jobs are moving overseas ,with the bulk going to India. However, in a turnabout, many companies are bringing their support personnel back to their home countries. The term coined for this movement is “homeshoring”.
Because of increased customer demands, […]