Comments on: A Case for Treating Your (Professional) Life Like a Business

By: Social Media and Jobs | When Life Gives You Lemons

Social Media and Jobs | When Life Gives You Lemons — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:31:55 +0000

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By: thestarvingartistcanada

thestarvingartistcanada — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:05:35 +0000

As a self-(un)employed individual, I know of no other mode of operation. I am my business.

I tried a “job” type arrangement a few years ago. Worst 2 years of my life.

Never again.

By: Lifestyle Carnival Edition 70 | Portfolio Princess

Lifestyle Carnival Edition 70 | Portfolio Princess — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 23:18:17 +0000

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By: Canadian Budget Binder

Canadian Budget Binder — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:36:53 +0000

I agree and one important point many people seem to forget about work like is that you never know who is going to be your boss one day or vice versa. Don’t burn bridges and always be the best person you can be even if that means you make a crappy day better somehow. Being smart about business is the best way to get to the top.

By: Crystal @ Prairie Ecothrifter

Crystal @ Prairie Ecothrifter — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:58:24 +0000

Great post! My entire business is built on the foundation of my reputation. That means that I actively attempt to keep that rep as sparkly as possible. I actually cringe when I don’t live up to my own expectations.

By: Simon @ Modest Money

Simon @ Modest Money — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:47:03 +0000

Wow, this post just read like sweet music to my ears! I think when you run your professional life like a business, you stand a high chance of leveraging your reputation (brand) into something more worthwhile and financially rewarding. And beyond that, more often than not, you will never be out of a job or clients.

By: Jenny @ Frugal Guru Guide

Jenny @ Frugal Guru Guide — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:18:23 +0000

What a refreshing and clever way to look at career development! I think you could apply this to many other aspects in your life, too–getting the best ROI on your time, effort, and money other parts of your life.

By: cj

cj — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:43:58 +0000

Daisy! Yes. Why not run our professional lives like a business? It makes perfect sense and your arguments are clear and concise. The way most people conduct themselves makes me ponder how they could possibly expect to be taken seriously.