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Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolution

“New Year’s resolutions rarely work, because good intentions don’t often survive a collision with reality.” I read that quote by Seth Godin on New Year’s Day a few years ago. Talk about discouragement. After reading it, my immediate reaction was to disagree, ultimately followed by admission. Perhaps Mr. Godin is right. It is reasonable to […]

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New Book: Things They Won’t Teach In Business School

New book release from P.E.R.K. Consulting founder and president, Andrena Sawyer! So, you want to be an entrepreneur? There’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that it may not be at all like what you see on social media—the serene photos on the beach, instafame, and the perfect work/life balance. The truth […]

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Entering the Gig Economy: Tips for Success

If you aren’t familiar with the gig economy, it’s time that you got up to speed. More and more people are starting their own gig-based businesses as a way to supplement their income, explore new interests, and even increase job security. According to a study conducted by Upwork, in 2016, there were 55 million people […]

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Launch Your Project in 20 Minutes

I ran across a friend who’s been dreaming about starting his business for years … and he feels stuck. Like many people who want to start a business, write a book or a blog, or launch some other kind of creative or entrepreneurial venture … he’s stuck in overwhelm, indecision, inaction. I’m going to share […]

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