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Frequently-Asked Questions About the Gig Economy

Nance Schick · Jul 14, 2025 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of the US gig economy. It is not legal advice, and it could be deemed attorney advertising. If you require information or legal advice applied to your …

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Helping Upjourney Readers Write an Apology Letter

Nance Schick · Jun 2, 2025 ·

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Having contributed to prior Upjourney articles on apologies and letting go, I was later asked how to write an apology letter to a friend. This is my response. Consider a Phone Call Although I …

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Five Things You Need to Know About Worker Misclassification

Nance Schick · May 12, 2025 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post contains a general overview of worker misclassification. It is not legal advice, and we am not your attorneys. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …

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Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees

Nance Schick · Jul 24, 2024 ·

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When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …

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Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth

Nance Schick · Jul 11, 2024 ·

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The world doesn't always give us the starts we would like. It's important to forgive the world and accept what is, trusting you still have what you need. That can be easier said than done, and many of …

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Case Study: The Overwhelmed Business Owner

Nance Schick · Jul 7, 2024 ·

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Friedrich was a smart, good-looking, and charming stress-case. As a business owner, he was always talking about the big things he was going to accomplish. His company had survived longer than anyone …

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Effective September 4th: Preparing for the FTC Ban

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about the pending FTC Ban on non-competition clauses. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …

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Understanding Contract Enforceability: The Role of Documentation

Nance Schick · Jun 23, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about contract enforceability and documentation. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If you …

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Review of SYSTEMOLOGY by David Jenyns

Nance Schick · Jun 17, 2024 ·

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In full disclosure, I was asked to review the SYSTEMology book because David Jenyns is acquainted with Allan Dib. I wrote a review of Allan's book, The 1-Page Marketing Plan. This is one of the most …

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Unlocking Success: Harnessing Your Mind to Attain Your Goals

Nance Schick · May 30, 2024 ·

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"Isolde" and I are lifelong friends who have shared countless moments of vulnerability and growth on our paths to success, so it was no surprise when she confided in me about her new business venture. …

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