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<title>Alvah Parker - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Alvah Parker of Parker Associates works with high potential lawyers and other professionals who want to build a practice that is fun, fulfilling and profitable. She does this by helping her clients to market themselves in a focused and intentional way. Alvah spent 15 years at AT&T in sales and marketing. Because she was skilled at building strong relationships with her clients Alvah was selected to be in AT&T's prestigious Council of Leaders, an honor reserved for those in the top 3% of the sales force. Alvah got her coaching training at Coach University and graduated in 1999. She has ... ]]></description>
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<title>Ten Steps to Writing a Good Story</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:58:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being a good story teller is an important asset for everyone. It enables you to easily make a memorable point for your audience. Lately I've been thinking about ways to tell a good story especially for people who are not natural story tellers. Here is a list of 10 steps for you to try...]]></description>
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<title>Building Strong Relationships Begins With Networking</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:14:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Networking is an overused term. Many think networking involves meeting a big group of people and "working a room". How can you make networking something that is fun and that you look forward to?]]></description>
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<title>How To Be Happy at Work? Acknowledge Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 10:21:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What have you done over the course of the last quarter, half year or year that were achievements at work for you. Don't limit yourself to the top 10. Stretch for more. To be happy at work it is important to acknowledge yourself and celebrate your successes.]]></description>
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<title>A Simple Method For Finding Your Passion</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:49:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This month I discovered a new way for my career coaching clients to find their passion. Although the circumstances are not what I would wish for anyone, everyone has tough times at some time in their lives so this might be a way for you to find your passion too.]]></description>
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<title>Client Feedback</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:57:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When was the last time you asked a client for feedback about your professional services and how your office staff works as a team? You might turn up some useful information by doing a client feedback session when their work is complete. I recently had an experience with a hospital that is an example of how frustrating a poorly working team can be. As a practice advisor for attorneys I am always looking for examples, good and bad, about how to run a professional services practice.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes Me Happy at Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:03:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Waking up every day excited and happy to go to work has always been a goal for me. Some jobs were like that for me and others were not. Here is my list of job activities and requirements that are important to me. What is your list? The ultimate goal is job success. This is more apt to happen when you are happy at work.]]></description>
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<title>Uncovering Your Passion So That You Can Be Happy At Work and Enjoy Job Success</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:58:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you happy at work? Do you have passion for the work that you do? The notion of passion was something that mystified me early on in my career and yet the secret to job success is to have passion for what you do. Read how others use their passion at work or in other parts of their lives.]]></description>
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<title>Happy At Work - Want Professional Success? Ignore Negativity</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:26:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is difficult to work in an environment where people are negative. Everyone is responsible for being happy at work. What do you do when a friend wants to vent? How can you protect yourself from the negativity while being helpful to your friend?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Ways To Display Passion For The Job Seeker</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:42:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people naturally display their passion while others are more reserved and show little emotion. There is no right or wrong style but there are times when even the most dispassionate person will want to step it up a bit. Here are 10 tips for displaying passion.]]></description>
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<title>How to Help Employees to Be Happy at Work</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:56:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us would like to be happy at work. Many people however become frustrated with their jobs and the company they work for. How can employees find jobs that will bring them job satisfaction and career success and how do employers insure that their employees stay engaged in meaningful work.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Simple Tips to Make a Good First Impression at a Job Interview</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:32:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently I overheard two business men saying that in the first 2 minutes of an interview they know whether they want to hire the candidate. That doesn't give the job seeker much time. Here are ten tips that will allow you to make a good first impression in the first few minutes of the interview...]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways for Managers to Prepare for Interviewing a Job Candidate</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:34:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many business owners start interviewing people for a job without clearly understanding what kind of person would best fit into the organization. Hiring is done out of urgent need. Good hiring decisions are made with planning. Here are some ways to prepare before you start to interview.]]></description>
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<title>Can This Networking Group Help Me Build My Business?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:49:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So many of my clients tell me they go to a networking meeting or two but give up because nothing happens. My response is usually that you must give the group a fair trial. Building relationships takes time so you will need to attend a few meetings of one organization to see any progress. That said however some organizations may just be wrong for you and the sooner you decide that the less time you will waste and the faster you can move on to a group that will work for you. Here are some questions to ask yourself in order to evaluate the group.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips for Writing Emails</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:47:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article was written because this past week I have seen three examples of emails that were read by people other than the intended recipient.  In one case an attorney published a whole email exchange between the attorney and an applicant for an associate position in her firm.]]></description>
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<title>10 Mistakes Job Searchers Make</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You've started a job search. You are excited about the prospects of finding the perfect job. Of course you have a concern about how long the job search will take but you want to make sure your job search is effective. Here are some mistakes you'll want to avoid.]]></description>
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<title>10 Warning Signs That a Prospective Client Is Not Right for You</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:01:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In difficult economic times it is easy to let go of standards and take on a client who does not fit your vision of your ideal client. When few clients are in the pipeline it often looks attractive to take the ones that show up. When you do this you run the risk of having an angry client or worse one who is out a real energy drainer. Here are ten warning signs that tell you to avoid the client.]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Marketing Strategy That Insures a Constant Flow of Business</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:25:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To better market your business you'll need to think about your marketing strategy. It isn't enough to do sporadic marketing activities. A successful plan will help you to establish a constant flow of new business and allow you to more accurately forecast your staffing needs. What are the components of a successful marketing strategy?]]></description>
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<title>10 Traps to Avoid When Starting a New Job</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:11:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to start a new job on the right foot. Having a strategy for making your mark in the first few weeks is a great idea. Here are 10 traps that can undermine your efforts during your first couple of months on the job]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Personal Brand What You Believe it Is?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:09:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever had your kid swear in front of you? Mine did a few times. (Not at me. Just in front of me.) He claimed it just slipped out because that is the way he talked with his friends. At the time I warned him that if it "slipped out" like that in front of the wrong person it might jeopardize a job, a relationship or his reputation. ]]></description>
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<title>Ten Habits For More Brain Power</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:20:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent issue of a magazine includes a list of 10 activities to boost your brain health. The list includes many activities I would call important for overall wellness. Whether you are a employed or looking for work you will want to try some of these to improve your health and brain function.]]></description>
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<title>Work-Life Balance is Good For Your Health</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:19:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Working more than 40 hours a week seems normal today - at least in the US. My clients tell me they consistently work into the night and over weekends. Blackberries and other smart phones enable employees to be on call at any hour day or night. It has become an accepted way of life here. What does the latest research say about this way of working?]]></description>
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<title>Are You Engaged in the Work That You Do?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:15:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why is being engaged in your work important? First and foremost it makes your work interesting and fun. ]]></description>
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<title>Find Meaningful Work and Feel Fulfilled</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:31:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meaningful and engaging work is the key to a profitable business. When people feel their work is meaningful the end result is a more productive office or department with a satisfied and fulfilled workforce. What is meant when we say work is meaningful and engaging? Read this article to understand how encouraging others to find a way to make their work meaningful and engaging can benefit the business and themselves.]]></description>
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<title>10 Mistakes Lawyers Make When Growing Their Practices</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since law schools don't teach lawyers how to build a practice, many lawyers have built their practices by learning the basics on their own. Often however their practice reaches a plateau and they are not able to grow their revenue. The following is a list of common mistakes these lawyers make. Even one of these mistakes will interfere with the success and growth of a practice.]]></description>
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<title>10 Mistakes Career Changers Make</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:27:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years I have talked to hundreds of people who dislike their job or know they are in the wrong job. Most are reluctant to make a change for lots of different reasons. The most common is inertia - the feeling that they know this job and can do it so why bother to make a change.]]></description>
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<title>Career Changes Take Courage</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Career transitions create discomfort. Often times it is not clear where you are headed. At other times you aren't sure if you really want to make a change. Learn what you can do to get comfortable with the change so that letting go of the old is not as difficult.]]></description>
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<title>A New Way of Working</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:58:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The work world is changing.  Job security may be a thing of the past.  What does this new way of working mean to the employer and to the employee?  How can you best prepare right now for this change?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Warning Signs - Time to Look For a New Job</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:05:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is no secret that it is hard to find work. That makes it doubly difficult if you are still working and are miserable at your job. Other people will tell you that you should be happy to be working and bringing in a pay check. Being unhappy at work makes your whole life feel bleak. At what point do you decide that now is the time to find something better?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Ways to Make Achievable Goals</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:50:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every business owner needs to have a set of goals that he/she is working on.  Those goals help him/her to make the business to grow.  Ask a business owner about his/her goals and you are likely to find that they are in his/her head but not in his/her heart. A business owner needs to be connected in his/her body to the goals she wishes to achieve.  How is this done?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Tips For More Effective Networking</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:20:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business Owners and job seekers often avoid attending networking events because they find them overwhelming and they are not quite sure what to do. Since networking is often a big part of a marketing plan, it is important for the job seeker or business owner to get comfortable with this marketing activity. Here are some tips to make your networking more effective.]]></description>
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<title>You Can Be a Leader With a Vision</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:33:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leaders need a vision to help them guide their followers. Read this article to find out how you are a leader and get some ideas of why you really need a vision.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes You Happy? 10 Characteristics of Resilient People</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:45:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What makes you happy? One answer is resilience. Resilience is a characteristic of people who can easily bounce back from adversity. Resilient people are able to "roll with the punches". You can learn to be more resilient. Use these 10 characteristics of resilient people to become more resilient yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Feeling Grateful</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:56:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are you grateful for? Why is it important to answer that question? Gratitude makes life sweeter. Learn how counting your blessings can be beneficial to you.]]></description>
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<title>Job Search Strategy - Getting a Different Perspective</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:46:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Beginning a job search requires a self assessment to identify your skills, talents and gifts. Sometimes others see attributes in you that you do not see in yourself. How can you uncover the talents others see in you and gain a new perspective?]]></description>
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<title>Longing For Meaningful Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:31:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently one of the women attorneys in a mentoring circle that I facilitate expressed her dissatisfaction with her current job. She worked in a small firm where the partners brought in the work and distributed it to the various attorneys in the firm.]]></description>
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<title>Meaningful Work? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get a Good Fit</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:07:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When looking for a job, most people focus on the responsibilities of the job to find a good fit. While getting hired to do a job that is interesting and well suited to your background is important, there are three other pieces of the equation that should not be overlooked - your fellow workers, your manager, and the company. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself when you are seriously considering a particular job. Of course you will want to do this when you have an offer but I am suggesting that you review the questions before the offer is made and even before the interview so that you can create the questions to ask and look for clues during the interview.]]></description>
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<title>Managing Through Change - Be Flexible Without Compromising Your Integrity</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:32:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people manage through change easily and even thrive on it. Other people resist change and fight it. What do you do when your company is moving in a direction that you do not agree with?]]></description>
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<title>Finding Meaningful Work Starts With Self Awareness</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:07:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self Awareness is the first step in finding meaningful work. You must know your strengths, values and talents. More than that however you must be aware of your thoughts and how they affect the work that you do. Only by keeping your thoughts focused on the result you want will you begin to the journey toward meaningful work.]]></description>
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<title>Self Awareness, the Key to Finding Meaningful Work</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:22:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The key to having meaningful work and a fulfilling life is to become more self aware. Know what you want - sounds simple doesn't it? But is it really? Here are 10 questions to ponder to become more self aware.]]></description>
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<title>The New Way of Work - Will it Be Meaningful Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:50:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many who are predicting that after this downturn in the economy the workplace will look different from the one we've known. Peter Weddle, a job board expert and writer on career topics sees a workplace with fewer permanent workers. ]]></description>
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<title>To Have a Joyful Life and Do Your Best Work Ask For What You Need</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:37:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can do your best work and have a more joyful life if your needs are met. How do you get your needs met? It is often difficult to ask for help getting our needs met. Here is what others have done.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Characteristics of Meaningful Work</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is meaningful work?  If you are working 8+ hours each day, that work should add meaning to your life and thus make you feel fulfilled, satisfied and happy.  Does your work do that for you?  To help to identify meaningful work for you, I've written a list of 10 characteristics that make the work meaningful.]]></description>
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<title>Meaningful Work - 10 Tips For Long Life and Career Growth</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:09:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hard to believe that managing your career can insure a long life but if you are doing work that is meaningful to you, it certainly can. Here are 10 tips that will not only insure that your work life is better but will contribute to a healthier and happier life.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Tips For a Good Billing and Collection System</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:09:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cash flow is critical to any professional service firm but especially small ones.  How do you prevent clients from delaying paying their bills or worse not paying at all?  Here are 10 tips.]]></description>
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<title>The Three Things a Job Seeker Must Know to Use Social Networking As a Job Search Tool</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:56:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social Networking is the rage right now.  Using them in a job search can be amazingly helpful or an incredible waste of time.  This article gives some ideas of how to use these networks successfully.]]></description>
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<title>Happiness is Doing Meaningful Work and Having a Supportive Community</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you lose or leave your job, you will need your friends for emotional support. Will they be there for you?  Read this article to learn about building a support system that stays with you even after you lose your job.]]></description>
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<title>Happiness is Doing Meaningful Work and Getting Fairly Paid For It</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Several years ago I had a series of SCORE clients who wanted to start businesses making and selling greeting cards. The cards that they showed me were usually very beautiful and every one was unique. Pricing the cards was always a problem to them. The market would not pay a price to cover their time. These clients were artists and they were spending hours in the creation process.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Tips For Negotiating a Job Offer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:25:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One aspect of doing meaningful work is to feel adequately compensated for that work.  For that reason it is important to negotiate a good job offer. Before you accept an offer make sure you understand exactly what the job offer is.  This tip list will help you to prepare for negotiating and to understand the negotiation process.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Ways to Sweeten the Job Or Job Offer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:05:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One aspect of meaningful work is being compensated adequately for the work that you do.  If it seems unlikely that your firm will raise your salary, then try negotiating other aspects of your job.  Read this list of 10 ways to get other benefits incorporated into your job offer or compensation package for the year and to get ideas about how to improve a lackluster offer.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Networking Tips For the Job Seeker</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 15:00:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Networking has become an important part of the job search.  It can be a great way to hear about job possibilities and companies that are hiring.  If you are not sure how or where to network this list of ten tips will help you.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Ways For Small Businesses to Cut Costs</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 14:18:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cutting costs is necessary in a down economy to stay in business.  What can be cut?  Here are 10 ways small businesses report they have saved money.]]></description>
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<title>Establishing Trust - How to Build Relationships and Make Them Work For You</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:22:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After all that has happened in this economic turmoil it is no wonder that we all have become a little cynical.  Building trusting relationships becomes more difficult for everyone.  What are three things you must do to establish good relationships when you are networking?]]></description>
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<title>Self Assessment - The Key to a Successful Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people start a job search by sending out resumes and talking to their network.  They have forgotten a most important step that can make the difference between success or failure on the next job.  This article addresses that step.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Doing Meaningful Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people work eight hours or more a day. Wouldn't it be wonderful if that work were nourishing and exciting! Meaningful works keeps us happy and engaged. Learn how to identify work that will be meaningful for you.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Actions Necessary For a Successful Job Search</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:15:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you conduct a successful job search?  Job Seekers frequently start in the middle. These ten tips will be invaluable after a layoff.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Techniques to Stay Confident During a Job Transition</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:29:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your confidence can erode during a job transition. As you move from the known to the unknown you feel unsettled and off balance. It is easy to begin to doubt your own abilities. This can happen during any type of job transition. Whether you doing a job search, have accepted some new responsibilities added to your old job, or are starting a new job, transitions can be rough on your confidence level. Here are some exercises that will help you build and maintain your confidence. ]]></description>
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<title>3 Lessons on Making More Money That Your Mother Never Taught You</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:53:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to earn more money working for an employer, there are lessons you learned that may be getting in your way. Do these warnings sound familiar?]]></description>
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<title>Job Search Basics - Five Actions Job Seekers Must Take to Find the Job of Their Dreams</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:16:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding your dream job is never easy.  In a tight job market it is imperative that your job search be flawless.  Forgetting even one of these five basic parts of a search can eliminate you from the game.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Signs of an Impending Layoff</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:10:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people are in denial about layoffs. There are many clues that one is coming but often people just choose to ignore the signs. 
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<title>Career Success - How to Be a Standout</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:17:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for a job is never easy but looking for a job when the market is saturated is even more challenging.  Differentiating yourself from others is most important.  Learn what others have done to stand out.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Marketing Tips to Do Marketing the Easy Way in 5 Minutes a Day</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1636375</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:27:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All the business owners I work with are eager to find a simple way to add new clients. Most are already busy and tell me they have to struggle to find blocks of free time to "do marketing." Of course some marketing does take large blocks of time but I am here to tell you that not all marketing is time consuming.]]></description>
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<title>Career Success - 3 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Bullet Proof Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Position yourself for great career success by using these three simple techniques to keep you ready for a job search.  Spending time each week doing these three activities can mean the difference gearing up for a lengthy job search and being in action immediately.]]></description>
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<title>An Error Free Resume - Ten Proofreading Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:47:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have worked to make your resume attractive and compelling, don't ruin your chances of being hired because of careless errors in typing, grammar or spelling.  Be sure to proof read your resume several times before you send it out.  Here are 10 ways to insure an error free resume.]]></description>
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<title>Professional Success Tips - Ten Ways to Be Top of Mind to Past Referrer and Clients</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:05:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While marketing to potential clients is important it is equally important to stay top of mind with past clients and referrers.  Professional success is more likely when you get referrals from people who are already familiar with your work and find it valuable.  Sometimes it is hard to come up with excuses to get in touch with referrers and past clients, here are 10 suggestions.]]></description>
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<title>Manage the Boss - Ten Questions to Ask to Help You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:47:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How do you manage the boss that seems unapproachable? You need to know the boss' expectations to do a good job.  Read the 10 questions you are entitled to ask the boss.]]></description>
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<title>Be Happy and Healthy!  Take a Vacation!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:06:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you take a vacation this year or skip it because of high gas prices?  Americans have always been good at putting off vacations so this year they have a built in excuse.  If you passed on a vacation so far and want to be happier and healthier, read this article for reasons to take a vacation.]]></description>
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<title>Three Simple Ways to Get Job Satisfaction Out of Your Current Job</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are stuck in a job you hate, you are making a fatal mistake that can sink your career plans.  There are 3 simple ways to energize yourself and your career.  Without them you will remain in limbo with no way to save yourself.]]></description>
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<title>Delegating 101 - Three Surprisingly Simple Steps to Delegate Work</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:38:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think delegating work is a big hassle and not worth the time, you are limiting the growth of your practice and the amount of work you can accomplish each day.  Using these 3 key steps when delegating makes it simple and absolutely worth the effort.]]></description>
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<title>Recession Proof Your Career - 10 Ways to Keep Your Job</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is lots of talk of recession these days.  Whether the talk is true or not here are 10 things you can be doing for your career to bolster your chances of working through rough times.  The best time to start is right now!]]></description>
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<title>Interview Preparation Gives Confidence</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 14:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a lot to think about when you have an interview for a job scheduled. Here are some tips to keep you confident and well prepared. Following these 10 tips will allow you to feel more relaxed during the interviewing process.]]></description>
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<title>Time Management - Time for Quiet Reflection</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1171464</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1171464</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 14:57:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been so busy that there was no time to think?  If you pack your days with activity so that at the end of the day you have a long list of accomplishments, read this article to learn how and why you need to take a break. ]]></description>
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<title>Accountability for Your Career</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1171400</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1171400</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 14:54:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Being accountable to someone else is constraining.  You can't just do anything you want. You must do it the manager's way and in the manager's time frame. After you've left a job being accountable to only yourself does feel freeing.  But eventually reality sets in and you will need to figure out how to motivate yourself to take some steps forward.  ]]></description>
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<title>A Vision Energizes and Motivates</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1171311</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1171311</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 14:52:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A vision guides you in your career.  It gives your life and work meaning.  If you are working 8+ hours a day and feel stuck, learn how thinking about your dream can help to you move forward or to make a career change.]]></description>
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<title>Finding Your Voice</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1167481</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finding your voice means finding a way to express your ideas with passion so that you connect with others.  We all have ideas and thoughts that we feel strongly about. Learn how important finding your voice is and how it relates to career and job fulfillment.]]></description>
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<title>Vision For Career And Life - 10 Powerful Questions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1167507</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:03:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a clear vision of where you are headed is really important.  If you have no vision then any direction will be acceptable even going round in circles!  Use these 10 questions to open some amazing possibilities for you.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes Me Happy? My 10 Habits</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1167466</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 14:02:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What makes you happy?  Since we are responsible for our own happiness, I want to insure that I do whatever is necessary to keep me happy and healthy. This is my list of ideas. Which of these happiness ideas go on your list?]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Listening In Communication</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/927562</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:12:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At first glance communication with another person  seems relatively easy. This month I had two different experiences that  showed me how tricky it is to understand what a person does or doesn't  say. Taking the time to listen to others is important whether you are  lawyer, a manager or an employee.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips To Make Your Networking More Rewarding</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/927544</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/927544</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:47:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good relationships are essential to any career.  It  doesn't matter if you have your own business or work for someone else  that network is critical.  Lawyers, solo professionals freelancers, and  sales professionals must constantly network and generate new business.  Your network will be invaluable when you want to find a new job.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips For Using The Telephone</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:31:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a former telephone system sales person I have listened to many people as they make and receive telephone calls.  Some people are really good at it and others need improvement.  Here are 10 tips to make your telephone calls more productive and less annoying to the called party and others.]]></description>
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<title>The Power Of Fans</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:30:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Support is something we all need in our lives and our careers.  How do you insure that you get that support?  Whether you are looking for a job, hoping to be promoted in your company or are building your own business or law practice, you will need the support of others to insure your success.]]></description>
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<title>Structure Builds Confidence</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/833763</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:23:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have probably had some sort of structure to your  day ever since first grade. Even having breakfast in the morning, lunch at noon and dinner in the evening gives form to your day. Why is  this useful? How will having a structure help the business owner and/or  the career changer?]]></description>
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<title>10 Ideas About Life Purpose</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:09:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is your life purpose?  Is it helpful to know what it is? This list provides some ideas about life purpose that may be helpful to you if you have ever wondered about yours.]]></description>
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<title>Relieving Stress by Getting The Work Done</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:49:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Knowing that there are tasks on your "To Do" list that you are avoiding is very stressful. How do you get those tedious jobs done at work or at home that you keep putting off?  This article has some tips others have used to get the work done.  ]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips For Managing Your Career</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:14:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are some tips for those just beginning a new career and career changers. If you have been in a job for a while, these tips may be helpful in revitalizing your career or in focusing your attention on the need to make a change.]]></description>
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<title>Can You Be Yourself at Work?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:09:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who do you get to be every day at work?  Not only is it important to do meaningful work but you must do it in a way that allows you to be your best self.  Can you be your authentic self or do you need to change your behavior to fit the expectations of your environment?   To get the most satisfaction out of your work you need to work in an environment where you are valued and allowed to be the person you are.  If you are required to change your behavior too much you will be under a great deal of stress and a candidate for burnout.]]></description>
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<title>10 Reasons Everyone Needs a Vacation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:05:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Off and on over the years I have taken vacation time. It is only recently that I have been conscious of its value. There have been times when I felt too busy to leave work. Other times I thought my work was at a crucial juncture and it wouldn't get accomplished without me. All solo professionals know that the revenue generation stops while the owner is away. For me that is yet another reason not to vacation. I know I am not alone in making excuses not to take a vacation.  According to the Take Back Your Time organization "43% of American workers didn't even take a solid week off."  What are the benefits of taking a vacation?]]></description>
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<title>10 Ways to Ask the Client To Do Business With You</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:27:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is difficult to know when to ask a potential client or customer if he/she is ready to do business with you.  More than that, it is frequently difficult to find the right words.  Here are some suggestions of ways to ask for the business.  Let your intuition guide you as to the timing of the question. ]]></description>
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<title>Behavioral Styles and Communication Patterns</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/693710</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/693710</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:55:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Each of us has a different way of communicating to others. It isn't just your words that deliver your message. In fact the words may be least important. Your tone of voice and body language are a big part of communicating. It is your behavioral style that others interpret and make decisions on. How do you find out about your style?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Locations For Quiet Reflection For Busy Professionals</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/693702</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:46:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Increasingly we are all busy with our lives and we work at a hectic pace. Finding ways and times to just be quiet and contemplative is difficult. I know that I have to consciously carve out some time in my day for reflection and rest. When I do it, I have to resist the guilty feeling that tells me I "ought" to be doing something more "productive".  Here are 10 suggested places for quiet contemplation.]]></description>
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<title>Asking For Marketing and Networking Help</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/693715</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/693715</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:11:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking for a new job or in business for yourself, being comfortable asking for help is essential. Job seekers and career changers need to ask friends, relatives, co-workers and anyone else who can help if they know people to help them with their search. Business owners, career changers and solo professionals must be comfortable asking family, friends and colleagues for networking and marketing help.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance Of Marketing</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/693695</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people believe that just by being in business they will get clients or customer. They ascribe to the theory that "if they build it they will come." It rarely happens that way. If you don't let people know about your business, not only do you lose but so do they. Every business owner and solo professional needs to take marketing action steps.]]></description>
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<title>Be Prepared For a Job Change</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/693686</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Summary/Overview More and more laid off workers are thinking of starting a business as an option for themselves. They commonly ask how long it will take to get going.  It's a question with no easy answer.  It depends on the preparation that is done and the best time to have done that preparation is while the career changer is working for someone else!]]></description>
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<title>Working Too Many Hours is Counter Productive</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/683215</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/683215</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employees are working longer and longer hours.  Companies need to begin to advocate some down time during the day, the  week and the year. It is in the company's best interest to do so. The  stress of all this work leads to health issues both physical and emotional  for employees. Companies need to reward their employees for taking  all their vacation time annually. With health insurance costs so high  perhaps this alone might inspire companies to pay more than lip service  to allowing time to relax, regenerate and reflect.]]></description>
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<title>10 Marketing Actions to Reconnect With Potential Clients Or Referrers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/683195</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/683195</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is everyone you meet a potential client or referrer?   It starts with the conversation you have when you first meet the  person.  Focus on those in your target market and/or those people who know  lots of people in your target market (influencers and strategic  partners).  It is with those two categories of people that you want to begin  building relationships.  To build the relationship you will want to  stay connected with them.  (You don't want them to forget you!) Here is a  list of ways to help you stay connected.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Questions For Career Changers</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/683244</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/683244</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:33:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you planning to change jobs or careers?  For some the move is to find work that is more fulfilling so that you will be  happier.  For others it may a step toward taking more of a leadership role.  Whatever your reasons for the career change, you'll want to do  some self discovery work. These ten questions will help you to sort out  what kind of work you are looking for and what you offer to a  potential employer.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips For Resume Writers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:16:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are happily entrenched in a job, engaged  in an active job search or thinking about a career change everyone who  is working today needs a current updated resume even if the job you  are at is your first!  It is worth the time and effort to update your  resume at least once or twice a year.  Those who have a ready resume can  immediately respond when that perfect opportunity presents itself.  Here  are 10 ideas to remember as you write or update yours.]]></description>
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<title>Why is it So Critical For Solo-Professionals to Ask For Support</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:31:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Support can come in many forms. It is the people  you hire, the software you use, the equipment you choose, the systems you  put in place and/or the colleagues and vendors you refer to.  All  these resources are necessary in any business. For solos they are  critical.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Listening Techniques</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:09:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Listening seems like a simple process and yet so  many of us are more eager to talk than to listen.  Someone once said we  were given two ears and one mouth for a reason.  What better gift could  you give to your family, friends, peers and bosses than to listen to  them so that they feel really heard?  Here are some tips to enhance your  communication skills.]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Answers to Prove You Are Never Too Old to Try Something New</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:50:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of all the beliefs that people have that limit them,  the one I hear most often is "I am too old to do that now."  Here are  10 examples of people who had interesting achievements late in their  lives.  If you are truly motivated to do something, you can achieve it no  matter what your age is. Happiness comes from doing what you love to do  no matter what your age.]]></description>
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<title>10 Tips For Sending Email</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:10:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week I was working with another coach on a  presentation by phone.  She wanted to see the description I had written of  my presentation so I quickly sent it off to her in email or so I  thought.  When she didn't receive it I checked my "Sent" file.  Whoops!  I  clicked on the wrong person in my Outlook address book. Same first name  but different last name!  How embarrassing!  Here are some tips for  writing email.  Remember your email could end up in the wrong hands so be  careful!]]></description>
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