Category Archive: Blog

Aug
24

Be an optimist!

Glass Half Full

I regularly browse the web to find inspiration for my topics and as I was doing this a couple of weeks ago, the article about a “successful optimist” on Entrepreneur.com jumped out at me. Why? Because I like to look at the positive side of things and I could very much relate to the topic. Unfortunately, …

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Aug
01

Can networking really help your business?

The answer should be: YES! However, a lot of people (myself included) feel like they don’t gain anything from going to networking events. When I used to go the translator’s association networking events, I would always think: how will I ever get business out of this, when the other attendees are doing exactly the same? …

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Jul
25

How to make your emails stand out

email

In this age of information overload, where everyone is bombarded daily with email, whether legitimate or spam, you have to go the extra mile to make your emails stand out. Following are some tips for effective use of email communications. Let your Subject Line speak for itself. You don’t have to put all the details …

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Jul
21

Letting Bad Things Happen

seagull

It’s been a while since I read the 4-Hour Workweek but there is one key idea I got from the book which has stayed in my mind and I believe has served me well, particularly when I travel.

Apr
05

Filing Tips for Efficient Paper Management

alphabetic files

I have to admit, filing is not one of my strongest suits. However, after attending several workshops I was able to set up a filing system that helps me to find what I need, when I need it, fast! Before I could start the system I had to figure out what I wanted to keep …

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