Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The research was based on surveys of over 23,000 independent workers, gig workers, and micro-business owners and was augmented by 1,500 in-person interviews throughout the decade.  When we ask in interviews why independents feel more secure, we hear three common themes: 1.

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Success

JULY 27, 2022

For project management, Devesh Dwivedi of BreakingThe9to5Jail.com says “I love BaseCamp. It has every possible feature for project management, and other products from 37signals’ Suite [web-based apps for collaboration, sharing information and making decisions]. It has made us [nearly] 100% virtual.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Get specific about your project, deliverables and desired outcomes.

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Allwork

MAY 7, 2024

Sean Maguire , President of Synivate, offers a fascinating perspective on this question in my interview with him. Founded in 2011, Synivate began as a traditional in-person IT service provider. Another critical metric is the adherence to project delivery schedules. Can remote work really improve productivity?

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Interview: Tara spoke with Jan B. October Poll Question: In early 2011 we’ll feature a Q & A session based on questions our listeners have asked us. She writes and speaks extensively on publishing, employee ownership and participative management, and business planning. link] (January 27, 2011).

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

Our interviews with Jeannine Clontz , VA Biz Coach (and this month’s episode sponsor) and Jennifer Holstad of A Byte in Time. You can be the subject of one of our interviews or sponsor an upcoming month of AZVAs newsletter & podcast? Our monthly listeners’ poll, asks: How do you cover your office when you are away?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

I have worked on reception, secretarial, event and project management teams during this time and had almost every title from Receptionist to Director of Administration. After working experiences in Berlin and London in order to improve the languages, she joined the Tickets front of house team in 2011.

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