Summer: To Chill Out or Work Harder?
You might feel tempted to mellow the pace at work in the summer. Should you resist the urge or follow your instincts? Read more
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5 Brilliant Tools for Employers
It's time to bring some of your processes into the 21st century. Check out these apps--all with start-up-friendly prices. Read more
Survey: Online Hiring Boosts Business
A new survey suggests businesses finding contractors online are highly satisfied--and say they have a leg up on the competition without being hitched to local talent. Read more
Master Personal Productivity
Advice on how to increase your productivity from Ari Meisel, co-founder of Less Doing, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Rein in Your Freelancers
Freelancers (at least the good ones) have their pick of projects, and you have to work hard to keep them engaged. Here are a few tricks of the trade. Read more
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Since starting up two years ago, we've created dozens of relationships with freelancers. Here's what we've learned about how to find, nurture, and work with ... Read more
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The path to productivity is not a new assistant or project management software. It's these four shared characteristics. Read more
Do Women Make Better Independent Contractors?
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7 Things Your Independent Contractors Will Never Tell You
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It's 10 am. Do you know what your telecommuter is doing? Read more
How You Can Use Amazon's Mechanical Turk for Business
Perfect for tedious tasks, Amazon's Mechanical Turk may be the perfect alternative to hiring temporary workers for singular projects. Read more
A Radical Take on the Virtual Company
Second Life creator Philip Rosedale has a new company, LoveMachine, that is staffed by freelancers from around the world. Read more
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As the recession continues to limit small business spending power, a trend has emerged in which employers are seeking more part-time workers, many of whom ar... Read more
How to Hire Seasonal Employees
Each year, U.S. businesses take on thousands of additional workers to withstand increased holiday demand from October to January. Here's how to get ahead of ... Read more
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How to Get the Most out of Consultants
At best, consultants can bring invaluable expertise to your business. But at worst, they can feel disconnected and underutilized. Here's how to keep your con... Read more
Part-Time, But Fully Committed
By offering the option of part-time employment, you can retain high performing team members who might have otherwise left due to work-life balance issues. Read more
Leverage Virtual Workers for Your Start-Up
Independent workers make up 30 percent of the nation’s workforce, according to the Freelancers Union. Could you use one to help launch your start-up? Read more
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