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Even at Home, Put an End to Procrastination at Work

Deanna deBara — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:32:41 +0000

At a certain point during the pandemic, we all realized the way we work has changed forever. If that meant you’d be working from home for the long-term with the odd day actually visiting your workplace, you might have struggled or still be struggling. There’s no denying that working from home has some serious benefits. […]

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Should Google Calendar Be Your Default Scheduling Tool?

Lisa Craymer — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:27:24 +0000

No matter whether you’re running a health and wellness studio, coaching consultancy, freelance tutoring business, or a household services company, running an appointment-based business comes with its own unique set of challenges. And, let’s face it, scheduling is at the crux of those challenges. Not only are you responsible for managing your organization’s internal business […]

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How to Price a Job as a General Contractor

Deanna deBara — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:26:17 +0000

As a general contractor, you want to make sure that you’re pricing out each project accurately; otherwise, you could find yourself running out of budget mid-project and ultimately having to break the news to your clients that their project will cost more than anticipated. But in construction, there are a lot of moving parts; you […]

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19 Remote Collaboration Tools to Empower Your Team in 2022 (and Beyond!)

Deanna deBara — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:00:46 +0000

COVID-19 forced many companies to go fully remote back in 2020—and a lot of those companies were a) not expecting to shift to remote operations, and b) weren’t prepared for the shift. Luckily, there are a ton of tools that make collaborating with your team—whether they’re getting work done across the hall, across town, across […]

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Moving Forward With a New Project? What You Need to Know About Construction Contracts

Deanna deBara — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:30:54 +0000

When you’re about to embark on a construction project, you want to make sure that you and your client are on the same page. And the best way to get on the same page—both from a project and a legal standpoint? Drawing up a construction contract. A construction contract lays out the details and expectations […]

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6 Project Management Tips to Increase Productivity and Profitability

Nick Darlington — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:00:56 +0000

Managing projects isn’t always easy. Scope creep, miscommunication, poor client management, and a lack of working capital can derail even the most promising projects. No matter how great an idea is it needs the right process to help get it off the ground, and that’s where great project managers come in. As a team leader […]

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Yea or Nay: How to Decide Whether a Project Is Worth Taking

Nick Darlington — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:00:13 +0000

When opportunity comes knocking, our instinct is to instantly and emphatically say YES!! After all, new clients and projects mean more income and who wouldn’t want more money? However, that instinct to say YES can actually run contrary to your long-term goals and even your best interests. In short, not every project is worth pursuing […]

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Project Management and Billing Should Be Seamless, Not Siloed

Nick Darlington — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Project management and managing finances are often seen as two separate things. On the face of it, this makes sense. After all, projects focus on the delivery of assets and accounting on recording and interpreting financial transactions. But, these two aspects on their own only tell half the story. The success of any project relies […]

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Roundup: How to Spot Problem Clients Before They Cost You

Heather Hudson — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:00:06 +0000

Micromanagers. Never-ending delays. Stultifyingly complex or boring work. Incommunicado clients. Scope creep. Late payments. (Or worse, no payments.) Know-it-all clients who don’t trust your expertise. In-over-your-head demands. There are a myriad of ways a new opportunity can turn into a nightmare project. It takes experience to spot problem clients before a project begins, but once […]

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Create a Freelance Contract That Protects You: 16 Clauses to Include

Deanna deBara — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:55:15 +0000

We all understand the importance of contracts, but that doesn’t mean we always use them. Maybe you’re put off by all the legalese and fine print. If you’re a business owner, perhaps you think it’s a waste of time to draw up a lengthy legal document for a project that will last just a few […]

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