Comments for Buon Viaggio

Comment on 13 Ways to Know When It’s Time for Time Away by Larry

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:33:08 +0000

Barbara. Thank you.

Comment on 8 Delightful Lessons Self-employment Can Teach Us by Dee Relyea

Dee Relyea — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:33 +0000

Barbara, I had coffee yesterday with a woman who attended one of your workshops here at UW-Madison a couple of years ago. We shared our stories of how we left JOBS and embraced self employment.

The learning gifts you define in this post are some of the reasons we discussed for starting our own enterprises. We’ve both had our business for 5+ years and feel such gratitude that we were able to leave the 50 weeks a year employment scene and create our own livelihood using our talents, knowhow, skills and passions.

Thank you for your continuing words of encouragement and affirmation!
Warmly,
Dee Relyea, careerlifecoaching.com

Comment on Excursions in the Land of Opportunity by Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 13 May 2012 03:40:06 +0000

Sorry, too, we didn’t get to connect on this visit. It was a lovely one, as you can tell. I have a feeling that there will be more opportunities in the future for our paths to cross.

Comment on Excursions in the Land of Opportunity by Detta

Detta — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:41:45 +0000

So glad your week was wonderful Barbara. Sad I didn’t get to London or Birmingham to hear you speak just the wrong week for me ~ so glad you had a sparkly time, this blogpost is very uplifting thank you for such a joyful post x

Comment on Excursions in the Land of Opportunity by Michael Allen

Michael Allen — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:21:26 +0000

Enlightening

Comment on 5 More Great Perks for the Self-employed by Rosie Slosek

Rosie Slosek — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:47:53 +0000

Absolutely Barbara. In some ways, if you aren’t creating the perks, then why are you self employed?

If I may be allowed a little self-promotion, I started my business One Man Band Bookkeeping because it took me 3 years to find an accountant who really understood micro business, ‘got’ Twitter and social media and used it well, and could handle the way I wanted to do my accounting records (legally, I might add).

So now I partially am an advocate for microbiz and helping them do-it-yourself with support and partially provide that support by accountants who feel the same way I do!

Let’s break down some barriers and get some perks, I say.

Comment on 5 More Great Perks for the Self-employed by Barbara Winter

Barbara Winter — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:55:42 +0000

So true, Annie. Benefits should fit the recipient. I’m frequently amazed at the tiny rewards people cling to when they could have finer ones if they designed them for themselves.

Comment on 5 More Great Perks for the Self-employed by Annie

Annie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:37:39 +0000

Apparently I was feeling a bit sassy that morning. ”My company gives me great benefits, too,” I smiled. “In fact, my business sends me to Europe whenever I want to go.”

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This made me laugh! I also love this post’s reminder that benefits, like so much in the entrepreneurial life, should be approached with creativity and an open mind, rather than sticking to their frequently defined (corporate) narrow guidelines.

Comment on 5 Great Perks Enjoyed by the Self-employed by Scott

Scott — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:32:49 +0000

My favorite perks are the naps and that life becomes a tax deduction!

Comment on Rescuing Curiosity by Shelly Drymon

Shelly Drymon — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:59:22 +0000

Going to your workshop, Joyfully Jobless at CFU today. And you are right CFU is most certainly a treasure. I am glad I bought your book and found your workshop at CFU. I have been inpspired by you from the moment I picked your book up and starting reading!