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Trends to Watch
Individual Entrepreneurship will become more and more popular. The gig economy is forecasted to continue to grow (65 million plus are already involved) becoming even more appealing to those who seek flexibility and freedom in how underutilized assets, time,...
What Matters Most?
As an independent contractor, micro entrepreneur, you make choices every day as to what matters most. Those choices impact the results associated with your efforts. The goal is to always maximize the “Return on Opportunity.” The phrase, Return on Investment (R.O.I.)...
Simplicity is a Strategy
Simplicity is a strategy, however, as easy as the four words are to repeat, execution is always very challenging. This article introduces the reader to the most powerful and executable strategy for sharing with others the main ingredients of your business, venture, or...
The Quality of Your Service Impacts the Magnitude of Your Success
When we serve, we reap whether it be tending to the soil or the people. Serving is fundamental to reaping and there are guiding principles and concepts fundamental to relevant serving… More and more people are opting to experiment with or build micro entrepreneurial...
September Newsletter 2024
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Now Is The Time!
The calendar is moving toward the last few months of the year! The calendar does not stop or pause, it continues forward at the same consistent pace as always. Assuming that you are an independent contractor, micro entrepreneur, or even a traditional entrepreneur, now...
Multiple Income Streams
I am often asked the question: What is the single most important reason for exploring the gig economy? My response has evolved to this: The gig economy is a great enabler for those who desire more freedom in the manner in which they work and/or the ability to develop...
Brilliant Service: Your Competitive Edge in the Gig Economy
Picture this: You're a freelance writer, a skilled tradesperson, or a gig economy driver. You're one of countless professionals offering similar services in a vast, fast-paced marketplace. It's like being a single star in a sky full of constellations. So, how do you...
Beyond the Numbers
The recent U.S. Jobs report triggered some concerns throughout the economy as unemployment rose for the fourth straight month. These results have triggered much conversation relative to the state of the economy, interests’ rates, stock prices, virtually anything and...
California Supreme Court upholds Prop. 22, ending legal saga over status of gig workers!
The above headline hit the Los Angeles Times last week and the story is written by Suhauna Huusain, staff writer. Prop. 22 was the voter's choice in the state of California. The state, because of a class action lawsuit filed against the state by a group of disgruntled...