For the longest time, I believed that you can only make really good money if you produce something. I've had jobs where if I wasn't producing revenue, I wasn't going to get paid or promoted as much or as quickly. And my colleagues who were in the back office weren't getting paid very well and most of them were overworked, underpaid, and unhappy. They might as well have worked … [Read more...]
Personal Finance Goals For Freelancers
Do you want to be a successful freelancer? One of the critical skills you will need is money management. Not only do you need to maintain the books and records of each of your side gigs (use my tips on how to do your own bookkeeping), you need to be able to stay on top of your personal finances as well. It takes a lot of time to build up a steady flow of income as a freelancer, … [Read more...]
London Top 10 Sites For Fun, Good Eats, And Adventure
I had the chance to visit London for a second time recently and what an upside surprise it was. When I went to London for the first time many years prior, I enjoyed the city but I was a bit tired and short on time since I was on my way home from a trip to Paris. So I was thrilled that my recent trip to London was phenomenal and relaxing. I spent 7 days strolling around London … [Read more...]
Business And Management Lessons From Peter Drucker
Peter Drucker is often referred to as "the founder of modern management," making large impacts through his work in management consulting, teaching, and writing 39 books. He also wrote for the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and The Harvard Business Review. This influential guy knew how to keep busy, and there are some helpful business lessons from Peter Drucker that every … [Read more...]
Questions To Ask During An Interview
In case you missed my last post, When It's Finally Time To Find A New Job, I am plowing full speed ahead in job search mode. As part of my own interview prep, I've put together a list of questions to ask during an interview to help those of you who are also on the job hunt. When it comes to interviewing, the more prep the better! Having been at my current company for way too … [Read more...]