Self-employment is becoming more and more common, as shifts in the economy make some jobs obsolete, and new technology makes self-employment easier than ever before. Who hasn’t had the conversation about their dream business? Whether your dream is to open a...
Network, network, network. You’ve probably heard over and over again about the importance of networking. For some people networking is a necessary evil, something like a chore. And to introverts, networking can feel like some kind of punishment. How can you conquer...
In part one of this blog post, I discussed some of the hidden risks of being a highly paid, experienced employee in the private sector. I noted that over time, there may be pressure to replace excellent but expensive employees with ‘good enough’ but significantly...
Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with clients in their 40s and 50s while they were at a crossroads in their career. I consider this to be an exciting but challenging task because often these people are well-qualified in their professions and...
In my last post, I confessed that I don’t relate to the TGIF mentality. I love Fridays for the same reason I love Mondays because I love to work on my business. My company Concierge Home Services has six locations in three cities. I speak with people in every stage of...
A guest post from Rebecca Page, CEO, Concierge Home Services. Each Friday, social media is cluttered with TGIF posts from people watching the clock count down to the start of the weekend. I cannot relate to what they are feeling. I love Fridays for the same reason...
