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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

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Their 2005 wedding was like their proposal—at a distant destination—but this time it was in the tropical location of Bermuda. “We Since owning horses would be an expensive venture, they opted to create a travel agency. “We At the time it was too difficult for them to run a podcast and travel agency. I heart you.’”

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Look for Long-Term Triumphs

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When Robert Glazer founded the global affiliate and partner marketing agency Acceleration Partners , his timing wasn’t great. Glazer also ran Bobby’s Best, a source for product research and buying tips, which he began as his first solo venture in 2005. It was 2007, and the global economy was spiraling toward a massive recession.

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Academic Studies Show Gig Economy Larger Than Government Data Suggests

Small Business Labs

workforce had declined since 2005.  The very good news is this issue is (finally) being recognized by the academic community - and, hopefully, the BLS and other government agencies responsible for collecting labor data. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) hasn't shown growth in self-employment, second jobs or contingent work.

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Happy International Coworking Day 2023! See How Communities Around The World Are Celebrating

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Marked on August 9 each year, International Coworking Day celebrates the day in 2005 when the self-proclaimed pioneer of coworking, Brad Neuberg, mentioned it for the first time. On this day, coworking spaces worldwide open their doors to celebrate with their communities to spread awareness about coworking.

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The GAO Finds Twice as Many Self-Employed as the BLS

Small Business Labs

workforce is contingent, up from 30% in 2005.  The GAO includes the following in their definition: Agency temps: (1.3%). Government Accountability Office (GAO), 40% of the U.S.   The GAO's definition of contingent covers the broad category of workers who aren't full-time, permanent employees.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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When I started as a government contract consultant in 2005, I would accept all kinds of consulting: sales and marketing, certification, business development and contracts. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships.

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Day in the life: Catherine Thomas, EA, Public Health Wales

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This quickly led into a change of career and I became a recruitment consultant working for high street agencies. A move to London happened around 1996 and my first role as a PA for the Director of Human Resources for a recruitment agency. I joined NHS Wales in 2005 and have been here ever since. A fabulous role which I loved.

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