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April 22, 2014 4:47 PM
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Why I Love Teleworking: Let Me Count the Ways

Why I Love Teleworking: Let Me Count the Ways | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Free services to help improve how you get to and from work.
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April 16, 2014 10:57 PM
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Survey Reveals Increasing Benefits From the Rise in Telecommuting

Survey Reveals Increasing Benefits From the Rise in Telecommuting | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
A recent survey was conducted by PGi to report on telecommuting. Out of those surveyed, a total of 80 percent of knowledge workers (workers that do not rely on hands-on operations to conduct work) reported that there is actual benefit to working remo...
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April 16, 2014 10:52 PM
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Is Telecommuting The Wave Of The Future?

Is Telecommuting The Wave Of The Future? | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
For many, telecommuting is living the dream; there are no alarms, no bosses breathing down your neck (although they may send endless emails), and you can finally make that 10 a.m. gym class you’ve been dying to try. In some instances, telecommuting can be that way, but it depends on [...]
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April 16, 2014 1:43 AM
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The 20 Most Common Work-From-Home Job Opportunities

The 20 Most Common Work-From-Home Job Opportunities | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
An increasing number of people want to work from home, and luckily, more and more opportunities are available. Here are the most popular telecommuting job titles.
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April 16, 2014 1:23 AM
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How to succeed when you work from home -

How to succeed when you work from home - | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Flexible work is all the rage lately, with employers allowing, or even encouraging workers to telecommute, shift hours, split shifts or share jobs. How can you make sure to keep your career on track when you work from home? Benefits...
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April 11, 2014 5:39 PM
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10 tips for successful telecommuting

10 tips for successful telecommuting | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
More than 13 million Americans telecommute at least part of the work week.
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April 10, 2014 2:20 AM
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How To Make Working From Home More Productive

How To Make Working From Home More Productive | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Working from home has its challenges. Five home office professionals share their secrets on making it work.
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April 7, 2014 10:28 PM
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Want to Freelance? 3 Must-Dos Before You Take the Leap

Want to Freelance? 3 Must-Dos Before You Take the Leap | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Think you're ready to freelance? Take these three steps now—before leaving your job.
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April 7, 2014 12:31 AM
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7 Steps to Persuade Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

7 Steps to Persuade Your Boss to Let You Work From Home | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
If you don't work for yourself, maybe you at least want to work out the chance to work from home. Here's a seven-step plan to show you how it's done.
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April 2, 2014 2:00 AM
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5 Steps To Finally Achieving Work-Life Balance

5 Steps To Finally Achieving Work-Life Balance | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Work-life balance is a mystery to many. It just requires knowing what's most required — which takes some research. (Find the right work-life balance that fits you.
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April 1, 2014 1:10 AM
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When Your Home Is Your Workplace

When Your Home Is Your Workplace | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
The joy and flexibility of working at home can quickly turn your house into a prison unless you take some preventive measures. Consider these tips to make living and working at home less stressful and more productive:
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March 31, 2014 12:24 AM
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How A Freelancer Manages Her Time, Money, To-Do List And Despair

How A Freelancer Manages Her Time, Money, To-Do List And Despair | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Being completely free to pursue the work you want is a dream in some respects and loony-making in others. Here's how I manage it.
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March 28, 2014 1:06 AM
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When the Home Meets the Home Office

When the Home Meets the Home Office | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
How you can do your best work from home...
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April 22, 2014 4:40 PM
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3 Productivity Tips From the Experts

3 Productivity Tips From the Experts | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
If you want to know how to change your behavior, ask a psychologist! In Psychology Today, 15 psychologists shared their views on how to become more productive. The following are the highlights of their many pearls of wisdom.
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April 15, 2014 1:51 AM
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How To Negotiate A Flexible Schedule

How To Negotiate A Flexible Schedule | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Pat Katepoo of WorkOptions.com shares expert strategies for negotiating a flexible work schedule.
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April 16, 2014 1:46 AM
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Recognizing 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day' When We Work at Home

Recognizing 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day' When We Work at Home | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
As we empower our kids to learn about the many career choices they have, let's also teach them that perfect balance is an unrealistic expectation. It's not about balance, but rather work/life satisfaction....
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April 16, 2014 1:13 AM
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Working from Home: Achieving a Balance

Working from Home: Achieving a Balance | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Working from home can be an incredibly rewarding experience. But it can also make keeping a home and work balance a bit more difficult when you're doing it all in the same space. Setting boundaries is important and so is designating work hours. Read on to see how you can stay focused and productive.
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April 14, 2014 12:33 AM
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7 Tips For Freelancers To Stay Organized

7 Tips For Freelancers To Stay Organized | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Freelancers have to deal with multiple bosses, extra personal finance responsibilities, and and working from home. Here's how to balance it all.
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April 11, 2014 5:38 PM
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Why Aging and Working Makes us Happy in 4 Charts

Why Aging and Working Makes us Happy in 4 Charts | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Can working lead to greater happiness? In new research by Carol Graham and Milena Nikolova, they explain that flexible employment arrangements are linked to higher happiness levels, as illustrated in four charts that detail the striking relationship between age, employment, and happiness.
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April 9, 2014 1:59 AM
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Five One-Hour Routines That Will Improve Your Life as a Freelancer

Five One-Hour Routines That Will Improve Your Life as a Freelancer | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Who is your most valuable client? It's not the one who brings you the most money. Nor is it the one who is most famous. You are your most important client, and that means you need to spend a little time refining your own process each week. Here are five ways to do just that.
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April 7, 2014 10:27 PM
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3 Ways to Get More Flexibility at Work

3 Ways to Get More Flexibility at Work | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
Flexibility rated as one of the top perks people look for in a job. Here's how you can achieve it.
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April 3, 2014 1:20 AM
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[Infographic] Telecommuting: How Modern Knowledge Workers Thrive

[Infographic] Telecommuting: How Modern Knowledge Workers Thrive | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
How do knowledge workers fit into the organizational ecosystem? As their numbers increase in busines...
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April 2, 2014 1:49 AM
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Recently Relocated? Tips For Rebuilding Your Freelance Business In A New City

Recently Relocated? Tips For Rebuilding Your Freelance Business In A New City | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
When it comes to building a video production and photography business, it can take years to cultivate good clients, get high paying and interesting projects, and form relationships with reliable help. If you move, losing that local network can take a huge toll on your business. As written in a...
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April 1, 2014 1:09 AM
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Benefits of Networking for Telecommuters

Benefits of Networking for Telecommuters | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
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March 31, 2014 12:20 AM
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How to Rock the Cradle at Home and Work? Realize a Perfect Work-Life Balance Is Impossible.

How to Rock the Cradle at Home and Work? Realize a Perfect Work-Life Balance Is Impossible. | Ambition for Life | Scoop.it
You can be a wonderful parent and exemplary businessperson while relying on support systems.
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