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Outsourcing

Entrepreneurs and Small Business, Do You Need a Project Manager?

April 5, 2011

There is something really nice about starting a fresh project, especially when there is an end in sight. Well-managed projects can make you feel productive and constantly on the move. But when there are several projects going on at once, you may long for an outside source to keep you in check and on the [...]

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“Ruralsourcing” Gaining Traction Among Small Businesses

March 25, 2011

Surprisingly, more businesses are now outsourcing to contractors in smaller cities (called “ruralsourcing“) than those based in larger cities. The recession and persistent unemployment are pushing people to think outside the box for employment opportunities, such as signing on as freelancers and contractors with sites like oDesk, who conducted the study. You can read more [...]

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Hiring a Freelancer

March 8, 2011

At Wild WE, we can’t say it enough–outsource, outsource, outsource! Starting a business is a daunting task and whether you want to admit it or not, you need help. A smart business tool for entrepreneurs to consider using is freelance help.  Many entrepreneurs think they can do it alone, but what they don’t realize is [...]

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Starting a Small Business: Don’t Do It All Yourself

January 4, 2011

When starting a small business, there is always a temptation to handle every aspect of the business yourself.  From the advertising to the bookkeeping, entrepreneurs dream of being the boss.  This is understandable for women and entrepreneurs, since the entire draw of starting a small business is independence and total control. However, total autonomy isn’t [...]

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The Power of Successful Powerpoint Presentations

October 8, 2010

We know women entrepreneurs are wildly smart. Smart enough to know that you must put your best foot forward at all times, especially when giving a presentation. In today’s podcast, our fearless leader Ja-Naé explains that the key to engagine your audience is to wow them with a spectacular Powerpoint presentation that showcases your small [...]

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Small Business Tip: Back Up! Your Data that is!

March 11, 2010

Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, listen up! I recently spent the majority of a couple of days helping a colleague restore her data after her computer was stolen.  Well, we restored as much as possible.  She was not good at making regular backups.  As a result she lost a significant amount of data that she will never [...]

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Starting a Business? Place your Business Cards in….

March 10, 2010

Are you starting a business or a small business owner?  Wild Women Entrepreneur CEO, Ja-Nae Duane, offers tips from her upcoming book, “How to Start Your Business with $100.” Here is an easy marketing tip: I make it a point to market my business in every possible situation, including the times when I’m browsing books [...]

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Outsource to an Outsource Broker (They Will Monitor Your Outsourcing Activity for You!)

December 3, 2008

Sounds ironic, huh? For me, the benefits of outsourcing menial tasks to other professionals are clear – outsourcing saves me time and allows me to work on more substantive projects. Outsourcing also utilizes someone else’s expertise, offering me professional-looking outputs. But of course, if outsourcing is not done correctly, it can lead to mayhem. The [...]

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