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Leap and the Net Will Appear: A Guest Post from Mary Carlomagno

Nance Schick · May 30, 2024 ·

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There is a Zen teaching that states if you leap, the net will appear. I tried out this proverb for myself when I left my corporate job and began my own business. Today, I am living proof of how making …

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Review of THE SECRETS OF SIMPLICITY by Mary Carlomagno

Nance Schick · May 29, 2024 ·

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Simplicity is not something that comes naturally for most humans. We are complex, much like most living beings, and our brains allow us to be aware of this, for better or for worse. Because of our …

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Your Competitors

Nance Schick · May 26, 2024 ·

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In the business world, it's natural to compare yourself to others. Business schools, athletics coaches, and even parents often encourage you to "know your competition." However, I have yet to hear …

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The Magic Solution for Workplace Conflicts

Nance Schick · May 25, 2024 ·

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Workplace conflicts come in a variety of forms. Most of them are resolvable. In 2008, a hazardous waste situation occurred at a high school on Long Island, New York. According to one journalist's …

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How to Identify a True Independent Contractor

Nance Schick · May 20, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post provides a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when working with independent contractors. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice …

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Self-Audit Your Worker Classifications Before the State Does It for You

Nance Schick · May 18, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post provides general information about workers compensation penalties. It does not contain legal advice. After you self-audit your worker classifications, we recommend you consult an …

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How to Classify Independent Workers Correctly and Avoid Legal Trouble

Nance Schick · May 16, 2024 ·

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

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Freelancer Misclassification: The Risks and How to Protect Yourself

Nance Schick · May 13, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment conflicts that might arise when freelancing or hiring freelancers. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require …

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I Live My Mother’s Dream

Nance Schick · May 12, 2024 ·

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My mother died in February 2018. We were very close, and I am told that I have many of her best qualities. Admittedly, I have some of her less desirable characteristics, too. That's not too …

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Why I Don’t Like the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

Nance Schick · May 10, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of the Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA). It does not contain legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make …

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