Tag: outsource
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It’s Too Expensive
I don’t usually write about books I read. However, reading This Book is About Travel by Andrew Hyde got me thinking. In spite of the title, the book is about much more than travel. It’s about getting out of your comfort zone. The author gave away everything he owned and traveled the world for 16…
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Creating Opportunity by Delegating
When I started my business, I did everything myself. My first foray into delegating happened when the paper started piling up on my desk because I had less time to scan and organize my receipts and other documents. I chose to delegate that task to Shoeboxed. The next task I delegated was organizing the…
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Stress and the value of time
As I write this, the holiday season is in full swing. Anyone with a product or service to sell is marketing like crazy. Just take a look at your postal mailbox and your email for proof. It takes extra effort just to sort through all that for what you need. Along with the day-to-day activity…
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When to Hire an Accountant
There are many articles written regarding when to hire an accountant, and opinions vary. Here’s my take on when and why you should hire an accountant. Setting up accounting software There are some tasks involved with running a business you should not attempt on your own and this is one of them. What are the…
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The Hidden Value of Networking
There are thousands of articles written on how to make the most of networking events. Most of the articles offer advice on how to find clients at those events. Here’s another reason to network: finding future consultants, partners, and employees to help grow your business. At some point you will need to hire a virtual…
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Why You Should Use QuoteRoller
I confess. I used to use Microsoft Word to prepare client proposals. I dreaded preparing them even though it meant bringing in new business. I copied the last proposal I did and carefully changed all client name references, dates, fees, etc. And then I read, re-read, and re-read the proposal to make sure I didn’t…
