Tag Archives: self-employment

Welcome to the 21st Century workplace…

Posted on September 17, 2007 by David St Lawrence

People who are still "employed" in the old-fashioned 20th Century sense have a hard time comprehending what is happening in this small town where many people have multiple jobs. Several visitors have asked me why people in Floyd would have … Continue reading →

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Creating a job that satisfies…

Posted on August 30, 2007 by David St Lawrence

While many job applicants are looking for the employment opportunity that will "light their fire", there are a growing number of entrepreneurs who have discovered that they can "light their own fire." First of all, have you ever written down … Continue reading →

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Post-corporate reflections…

Posted on August 12, 2007 by David St Lawrence

It’s a balmy Sunday morning with a light breeze and butterflies circling above sleeping cats on the back deck. Inside our house in this quiet clearing in the woods, Gretchen is drawing a new still life and I am surfing … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for self-employment?

Posted on August 4, 2007 by David St Lawrence

One of the first things you discover when you shift from being an employee to being self-employed, is that your time is no longer structured. All of the reminders and nudges you used to get from your boss and co-workers … Continue reading →

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