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Leadership by Listening

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:06 -0700

Are you a good listener? Listeners can be great leaders because they have volumes of field intelligence that no one else has bothered to notice. I know from firsthand experience. Sometimes, good listeners aren't recognized as excellent or potentially excellent leaders because we're not standing in...

A year ago on Unclutterer

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:30:00 -0700

2009 Are you shopping for chaos?If your clutter issues stem chiefly from shopping, here are a few helpful tips to change that reality so you can conquer your clutter once and for all. Unitasker Wednesday: ThumbthingIt’s the Thumbthing! It does the same thing your thumb does, but with thin...

Linkswitch #34: Finances, Style Guides, Press Releases

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:30:53 -0700

Blogging For Web Designers: Editorial Calendars and Style Guides A few years ago, you might not have pointed out during a meeting with a potential client that you maintained a blog. Over time, though, blogs have evolved from the being a personal hobby to a serious work tool. In fact, today, web...

10 Inspirational Quotes to Apply To Your Finances

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:14:38 -0700

EVERYONE likes handy little money-saving tips, but getting control of your finances sometimes takes much bigger ideas. Why not take these ten inspirational quotes and apply them to your finances?

How to Survive a Recession: Notes from the Broken Dog Days of Summer

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00:16 -0700

This year was particularly trying for my family and I'm sure a good many families of Wise Bread readers. This summer was particularly relentless for this homeowner. I don't even think we should use that term. I own a mortgage and it really owns me, more or less. But when the pipes cracked and the...

We’ve got the technology

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:35:25 -0700

Having the right tools to do a job can increase productivity and greatly improve your overall experience working on a project. Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from Amazon.com today.

Measuring Service: Quantifying Your Experience for Maximum Impact

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:30:12 -0700

As you build your freelance business, you get the satisfaction of touting the work you have already done when talking to new prospects for your services. Demonstrating that you have experience delivering the services your prospects are looking for can make all the difference in landing that next...

Manly Laptop Bags

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:02 -0700

My Life Scoop is a website that invites bloggers from various blogs to contribute different articles on tech-related themes. They’ve asked me to do a series of articles for the site. For my third entry, I gave a rundown of several laptops bags for the guy who wants something better made and...

Poll: Average Project Time

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:30:25 -0700

Over the past few months, I’ve been finding all types of new and exciting clients, with new and exciting projects. One of the things that I’ve noticed is the variety of projects that are out there. From quick projects – “The easiest $50 you’ll ever make” – to longer term projects, with multiple...

Best Money Tips: How to Buy Coupons on Ebay

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:43:18 -0700

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we give you a way to get more coupons, ten tips for shopping safely online, and how to fix a mean beans and cornbread! Top 5 Articles How and Why to Buy Coupons on Ebay — Don’t buy 12 newspapers just to get the coupons! Stick with...

To Make a Friend, Ask Someone For a Favor.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:13:00 -0700

I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in -- no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s...

Ask Unclutterer: Overflowing lotion bottles

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:07 -0700

Reader Sage asks: "I have tons of lotion bottles -- and they are all near full, and perfectly good to use, but I only use about 4 or 5 of the scents. What do I do with the rest? I don't want to throw them away because that would be really wasteful of the lotion." Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney...

10 Back-to-School iPhone Apps

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:04 -0700

The summer is coming to an end and it's back-to-school time. If you have ever been a student, you'll know that student life is not easy or cheap. With rising tuition costs, high unemployment, and busy schedules, finding ways to manage your time and budget seems impossible. No need to panic! Last...

Ask FreelanceSwitch #18: Job Estimating Tips, Pricing Quotes

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:19 -0700

In this issue of Ask FreelanceSwitch, Travis King and Thursday Bram look at estimating and how to start charging for your work. Ask FreelanceSwitch is a regular column here that allows us to help beginners get a grip on freelancing. If you have a question about freelancing that you want answered,...

Be In Charge of Your Finances

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:00:05 -0700

Do you ever come to the end of the money before you run out of month? It's easy to conclude that the problem is that you don't earn enough money (or that you spend too much). In fact, the real problem is almost always that your finances are out of control. I don't want this post to turn into a...

Workspace of the Week: A simple, small study

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:30:18 -0700

This week’s Workspace of the Week is Barb McMahon's itty bitty netbook office. Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from Amazon.com today.

The Myth of ‘Wishing Upon a Star’: 5 Real Ways to Get Things Done

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:42:51 -0700

From what I have learned I think that if you wait for your dreams to come true on their own, it will be a long wait. On the other hand if you take charge and make things happen for yourself, it can go very quickly.

Goal Planning: Is There Life After Freelance?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:30:36 -0700

A goal without a plan is just a wish. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery You might have noticed it already, but I really enjoy living the freelance life. The freedom and the flexibility that I now have allows me to look at things differently. I may not have the security that comes from a steady paycheck,...

Advice from Sebastian Junger on achieving a remarkable life

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:19:50 -0700

The September issue of Outside magazine has an inspiring interview with author-documentarian-bar-owner Sebastian Junger that speaks directly to an uncluttered pursuit of a remarkable life. Like this site? Buy Erin Rooney Doland's Unclutter Your Life in One Week from Amazon.com today.

What I Learned From Working at a Bank

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:00:05 -0700

My boss has asked me in my last two performance appraisals what I enjoy about my job and each time, I say that having this job will make me 10 times wealthier in my personal life. I don't mean that I'm making a ridiculous salary. (Maybe someday...) I mean that looking at borrowers all day lets you...