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      Hire an MBA by the hour

      November 18, 2013 /

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      Tired of getting gouged by consulting firms? BusinessWeek recently profiled a new site called Skillbridge where you can engage consultants by the hour or on a flat fee basis for prices that are much more reasonable than firms like Bain or McKinsey. Or, you can rent out a qualified candidate as opposed to hiring a new employee.

      A growing number of companies are using freelance MBAs to access the same brain power they might find at a top-tier consulting firm. The demand has given rise to online marketplaces that are a cross between executive search agencies and freelance job sites—where the featured contractors are skilled at financial modeling, competitive analysis, and marketing.

      The site claims that every consultant is screened and has a minimum of two years’ experience. For small companies and startups, this looks like a nice option to have.

      It also offers a nice career option for consultants who are sick of the long hours and endless travel.

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      Writing advice from Tim Ferriss and Neil Strauss

      October 11, 2013 /

      Here’s a great video with Tim Ferriss interviewing Neil Strauss about writing and being an author. Both have been very successful writers and they offer up some great tips. Some highlights include:

      – Tim noted that he created a daily quota of two pages to write when writing his books. Neil laughed about that but then acknowledged that having an easy daily quota made it much easier and less intimidating to getting started each day. This strikes me as excellent advice.

      – Neil explained that deadlines really do help, which seems obvious but is still worth noting.

      – Writing clarifies your thinking, so both explained how your conclusion or thesis may not be fully developed when you get started. The writing process is important for clarifying your thinking.

      – Using the TK device while working on your draft.

      Check it out.

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      Eight Ways How Technology Has Changed The World Of Conferences

      July 22, 2013 /

      Eight Ways Technology Has Changed World of Conferences

      Technology has changed the world of conferences quite a bit over the last few decades. It wasn’t that long ago that there was little to no digital technology at a typical conference. Now, they are completely consumed by all of the digital wonders. There are many ways to utilize technology to have a strong presence at a conference or trade show. Here are eight ways that technology has completely transformed the world of conferences.

      1. Credit Card Payments

      For those selling thing at conferences, it used to be a bit of a gamble. Salespeople had to hope that the check or credit card someone was giving them was good. Now, they can instantly swipe a credit card on a mobile reader on their cellphones, receiving their payments instantly.

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      Your Career, Your Education

      Simply wash away your Facebook history, photos and posts

      July 11, 2013 /

      One of the downsides of social media sites like Facebook involves broadcasting everything to everyone. Basically, anyone can’t find photos of you drinking like a fool if you or someone else posts the photos.

      Many have learned the hard way that your social media footprints can come back to haunt you, particularly when you’re out looking for a job.

      Fortunately, there’s a new app called Simplywa.sh that will help you clear up all that nonsense. Check it out, and you can quickly remove things that prospective employers might find. This won’t guarantee success, as even deleted photos can be found through various search techniques, but at the very least you should be able to reduce the chances of having these things get discovered.

      Good luck!

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