Springwise: While remote working is easier than ever, working from home or the nearest Starbucks can quickly lose its appeal. Enter Desk Space Genie, a new website that advertises vacant desk space. The service helps businesses make a bit of money from their unused office space and enables cash-strapped freelancers or other small businesses to […]
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photo credit: naemick Co-Working is the idea of renting a desk and limited space amongst others for around $250 a month for your working needs. Past studies show that co-working decreased in the first few months of previous recessions but then rapidly picked up as the recession continued. It is already prove true once again
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photo credit: batega While management and the team below them are key factors in the customer world, that is not to say that the higher up officials of your company shouldn’t be involved in some way when it comes to your customers. Afterall, the high boss is benefited just as much as you are by
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PC World: Whether your boss finally gave you the green light to telecommute or you’re setting out to do business on your own, congratulations–and welcome to the wonderful world of working at home. Just one wrinkle: the kids. As in so many other areas of life, having a rugrat or two underfoot can make doing
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photo credit: PhilipRood.com In today’s economy, managers are sometimes forced to cut down on their head count and then in turn start relying on their part time employees and some freelancers to fill in the gaps. Below are some helpful tips on managing your part time employees. Since your employee will be limited in the
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photo credit: furryscaly In business with so many others to compete against, you definitely need the up to date, most current and top notch equipment to work with. Right down to your telephone system. And don’t be fooled, the little features that your phone system can come equipped with are very important and sometimes make
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Post-Bulletin: Starting up your own business is a bold venture, one that takes all the time and precious resources that are available to you. If you can utilize space in your home in the early stages, this will save on both counts. There is nothing new about a home office, but I do see a
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Yesterday we talked about how the USPS is hurting from the decrease in mail volume. Companies that sell add-on services for the postal system must be hurting too. Pitney Bowes is offering their Personal Post postage meter for only $15 per month. This is at least half what it used to rent for last year
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CBS: In this economy, businesses are trying to cut costs any way they can. Turns out, one big way to save is by going green. Not only can the more than 27 million small business owners in the United States play a huge role in conserving our natural resources, but their green actions can help
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Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY: It’s time, once again, for my annual December tradition. No, I don’t mean eating fruitcake or sending out chocolates (which I do every year). I’m talking about cleaning off my desk and files. So wear comfy clothes – jeans preferably. Go to the office. Play some lively music and start cleaning.
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