Wed.Nov 02, 2022

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Be Solopreneur Savvy: Insist on a 1099, not a W-2

Successful Independent Consulting

"As a solopreneur, does it matter how I get paid?” Absolutely! In the U.S., being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business instead of on a W-2 tax basis like a temp worker makes a huge difference to your profitability for two key reasons: You can pay less tax. You can save more for retirement. Here’s how I figured this out. Several years ago, as a solopreneur I did my taxes two ways using TurboTax software.

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Pay A Buck, Step Into the Tent, See the Wonders of the World

Alan Weiss

I find people investing in “lead systems” and “office support” in terms of “research” and providing “consulting models.” The only people profiting from this are the ones running these offers. This isn’t a cold call or direct mail business, it’s a relationship business. You don’t want “leads” you want referrals and evangelism.

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I Did It My Way

Chad Barr

I know I’m a bit obsessed with my dog, Juno, and for that, I apologize, but it’s been a tough, few, days as we all anxiously awaited the arrival of her puppies. I have learned a lot more about female dog fertility than I ever wanted to know, but it was truly a fascinating journey. Today, dog breeding has become a precise science and gestation is 63 days, so we knew that the puppies had to be born on or before October 31.

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The Emotional Labor of Being a Leader

Harvard Business

Many organizations fail to adequately prepare leaders for — or support them in — this critical part of the job.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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How to Create Bolder Business Strategies

LSA Global

Try an Unconventional Approach to Create Bolder Business Strategies Strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing organizations in terms of revenue growth, profitability, customer loyalty, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. Is your business strategy up to the challenges that you and your leadership team face?

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It’s time to Be REAL about CX leadership

1 to 1

The customer experience landscape is always changing, but one constant remains: the need for an energized and engaged workforce. Amazing brand experiences are powered by people, and great employee experiences lead to seamless customer experiences. For Shelly Swanback, who joined TTEC Engage as CEO in May, creating a culture of empowerment isn’t just part of her job – it’s a passion.

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6 Behavioral Nudges to Reduce Bias in Hiring and Promotions

Harvard Business

Applying these to key decision points will help you hire, develop, and retain talent more equitably.

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4 ways to manage stress at work

Halo Psych

We all deal with a lot each day in our working lives. For many of us, our roles can be tough and complex already, let alone when we lay on top email overload, too many meetings, an unrealistic amount of work, organisational change, and difficult relationships! And if we’re not careful to look after ourselves, too much stress can tip over into burnout.

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When Changing Jobs Changes Your Identity

Harvard Business

To find success in your new role, you may need to let go of certain pieces of yourself — and embrace others.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Consumer Pressure Is Key to Fixing Dire Labor Conditions in the Clothing Supply Chain

Harvard Business

A simple approach to boost customers’ visibility into how a garment was made.

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