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Read Her Lipstick: Author Helps Women Entrepreneurs Succeed

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Being laid off can be emotionally and financially devastating. But experts say that self-employment is becoming a more attractive option to people who suddenly find themselves out of work. <p>"The economic downturn is causing more people to find new and creative ways to earn a...

Are you a creative entrepreneur or a freelancer?

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There's nothing wrong with earning a living as a self-employed freelancer, but some of us might be wanting, well, more than just hourly or project-based work.

Mark McGuinness has written a neat article, "The 3 Critical Characteristics of the Creative Entrepreneur" that anyone engaging in a startup adventure should take a few minutes to read. He describes the difference between freelancers and entrepreneurs like this:

5 productivity killers & how to fend them off

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Written by Brandie Kajino

We've all been there, the pen that won't work, the phone that doesn't quite fit the bill and a chair that wobbles just enough to send ya right over the edge. In the biz of organizing (and pretty much the whole world), they're known as the formidable "productivity killers." You're just trying to get stuff done, and these little things can drive you crazy! So, what can you do about them? Lots! Here are a few suggestions:

Home Office View: A Big Yellow School Bus

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Written by Brandie Kajino: Itâ€™s fall, and that means school is starting here. The difference this year? My little boy is a first grader. I have...