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In 1996, when I started my own business, Freelance Paralegal Services, there were times that I had to go beyond my paralegal expertise to make ends meet. It was then that I decided to tap into the freelance writer side of my personality and I began to write

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Business > Marketing Marketing tips to increase business: 9 of 42
The first key to successful marketing is to ensure that your customer is getting the right message about your business' product and services! Read the following marketing ideas that are sometimes overlooked.1. It is important to develop a logo, color scheme and slogan for your business and to make sure that you are consistent... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Natural disasters: 7 of 32

POST KATRINA- MY HOUSE SPEAKSThe wind shook my concrete foundationas flood waters washed away memoriesWalls that once held love and traditionbecame silent witnessto the waterlinemarking fateMy floors that will no longer host the dancereflect instead a kaleidoscope of moldMy kitchenonce a hub of daily routinesis now an empty s... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Finding happiness at work: 11 of 41
Many still believe work is something to be tolerated and leisure is something to be enjoyed. The problem with this approach is that we spend more time with our co-workers than the people we love. Why then is it such a foreign idea that our daily work be filled with joy and purpose?America went from the Industrial Age to the A... More..
Business > Starting a Business The relationship between good networking and a successful start-up business: 2 of 5
Everyone knows that networking is beneficial to getting the word out about your new business, but there are few people that are aware of how to get the most out of networking.The first thing that you should be aware of before you set out to meet new people and discuss the benefits of choosing your business over another, is yo... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit The importance of knowing what is in your credit report: 4 of 8
Have you ever been denied credit and not know why? According to the Bureau of Consumer Protection and Business Education, it is your right to know what information is being provided to businesses for use in evaluating applications used for credit, insurance or employment.Did you know that each of the three credit reporting ag... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for delegating: 13 of 22
Are you someone who works hard or someone who works smart? Have you lost track of how many books you have read on the subject of how to get organized? I have tried everything from expensive planners and software programs and finally I figured out what I really needed to do - learn to delegate.Since there is never enough time ... More..
Business > Management (Other) A guide to great management: 5 of 5
What does it take to be a good manager? Over the years I have read many books on management styles, office politics, success motivation and how to make the tough decisions that many businesses seem to avoid. Here is a summary of what I learned about how to be a good manager:1. A good manager must be comfortable at delegating ... More..