Peri Pakroo, Author & Coach

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Archive for the 'Being the boss' Category

Tune into Self-Employed Happy Hour tonight

by Peri on August 29th, 2012

My guest tonight will be Elissa Breitbard, founder and owner of Albuquerque’s perennial favorite spa, Betty’s Bath and Day Spa.

Posted in: Being the boss, Podcasting, Self-employment, Women in business, Work/life balance
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Trying to follow my own advice

by Peri on May 25th, 2012

I could probably solve some of the stuff that’s vexing me by following the advice that I give to my clients.

Posted in: Being the boss, Blogging, Business planning, Strategy, Work/life balance
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Starting a business with young kids is not crazy

by Peri on May 22nd, 2012

Many women I know are taking the approach of starting a business slowly and being careful to grow it only as much as family life will allow.

Posted in: Being the boss, Women in business, Work/life balance
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There’s no ‘right’ way to be self-employed, just tradeoffs

by Peri on April 30th, 2012

Freelancing offers short-term freedom and lower financial risk, but a more limited potential for long-term freedom and higher profits.

Posted in: Being the boss, Systems & operations, Work/life balance
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Remember to wear your “business owner” hat

by Peri on April 5th, 2012

Running a business is about more than making the donuts.

Posted in: Being the boss, Strategy
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