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The Freelancing Science: Your Step by Step Guide to Becoming a Career Freelancer
The ability to work remotely following the Covid-19 Pandemic sparked the "Great Resignation" Is it for you? The Science of Freelancing is your guide to one freelancers journey. In full disclosure, I hired a freelancer to tell her story. It is simple to the point yet a very accurate look into all that she took into consideration to sustain her freelance career. Flexibility, freedom Taxes and Vacation. Its all here for your consideration.
The Bubble Book Impact of Friendship on Personal Growth: Discover the Unseen Forces Shaping Your Inner Self
Discover the Unseen Forces Shaping Your Inner Self
In "The Bubble Book: Impact of friendship on personal growth," Julia Durand takes you on a captivating journey into the world of personal growth and self-discovery, focusing on the profound influence of friendship. This compelling exploration unravels the invisible ties that connect us to those we meet and reveals the astonishing ways they shape who we become. Everyone you meet leaves a bit of them with you. What are you leaving anyone who enters your bubble?
Chicken Scratch: A Daughters Guide to Life
Unspoken Roles Chicken Scratch a Daughters Guide to Life presents lessons I learned from Two Barred Rock Hens named Henrietta and Margaret, during the worst pandemic of our lifetime 2020's Covid-19. It started out as a way to become more self-sustaining, you know grow my own vegetables and the Chickens doubled as Eggs and Meat. However, the day I blurted out my first "Chicken Phrase" "Playing Chicken" from an observation in the yard, I realized, these old sayings were true! Not only did chickens "Play Chicken" they run like chickens with their head cut off, get madder than a wet hen and yes I observed a Mother Hen. Introduce three baby chick and well, you have a cute little story on life that everyone can enjoy.
The Bubble Book: Is Your Bubble Toxic?
The "Bubble" describes a person’s true personality, who they are at their core. However, over time, friends and like-minded people come into your bubble, crashing into it with their own bubble leaving residue and debris behind. This residue can not be washed away. Instead it mixes and fuses with your own, eventually resulting in habits you would not have otherwise had or opinions adopted from a close friend. The Bubble Book explains so many unexplained phenomenal events of our lives shaping where we are at this point in our lives begging the question, how did I get here?
Sabbaticals and Freelancing: Exploring Options to The Great Resignation
Many of those who resigned their jobs in 2021 & 2022, turned to Freelance and gig work or opened a small business. While I strongly encourage everyone to have a “side hustle” or hobby that allows them to earn extra income, I can only wonder when employers will recognize that if allowed to take some time off work without fear of loosing their job, many employees would return refreshed or with new skills when an employer offers a Sabbatical. This book includes The Science of Freelancing book from the Bridgeway to Business Series as it provides a realistic view of what is required when you are in charge of You.
Good Grief: Retirement is a Change Don’t Miss the Transition
In the current landscape of uncertainty and change regarding preparing for retirement, Julia Durand’s book is like a breath of fresh air. She knows what she speaks. The document itself hasn’t been written quickly. Instead, it reflects the commitment and courage of someone who has dealt with the life stages of retirement and is dedicated to sharing what she has learned with the rest of us encouraging you to have a 5 year plan before retirement and 5 years following retirement. Good Grief is about learning to recognize where you are in learning about and adjusting to the changes occurring in your life.
The Power of Planning: Empowering the Entrepreneur in You
“The Power of Preparing” is more than just a book; it's your roadmap to financial independence, personal fulfillment, and the realization of your dreams. If you're Mid career especially over age 50 and ready to transform your life, this book is your key to a brighter future. Join Julia Durand on this inspiring journey today.
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Bridgeway to Business: Online Course Essentials
It's time to turn your hobby into a "Gig"! That is the new term for "Side Hustle". Bridgeway36 a Small Business Consulting Firm has prepared this "Essentials" Toolkit to supplement the Online Course Start Your Business Today, available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon). Bridgeway to Business Online Essentials, follows the course outline with a pre-printed notebook that includes templates for all the important information you capture on your way to better.
Bridgeway To Business: Real Solutions for the Un-Employed and Over 50
The current year is 2021 and 35% of the population is age 50 or over. President Biden is 78 years old and was born on 11/20/1942. He will be 78 years old by the end of a 4 year term in office and 82 years old in the year 2028.
By 2040 fifty percent of the population is projected to be age 50 and over.
They will need us! Get Ready!
Join me on a pathway to better. Together we can build our pathway back to: Purpose, Productivity and Yes PAY!
They think we are over the hill...We Are The Hill!
Government Contracting Made Simple: For Small Business
$600 Billion Awarded Annually - Small, Minority, Women and Disabled business owners receive priority on a god portion! Made in America and Build Back Better are Federal Spending themes for 2021 post Covid-19. Government Contracting Made Simple was written in April 2020, one month after the United States shut down for the Novel Corona Virus & pandemic. I encouraged others to step back and ask, if my job or business remains closed for 3 months what would I do now? I nailed it and continue to share my insight into surviving Covid-19. Small businesses especially Women and minorities will be awarded a percentage of the $600 Billion spent in government contracts. A steady revenue stream is key and that is what is offered Government Contractors.
Understanding Loneliness and Isolation: A Self Exploration Guide for Older Adults
Who are you really? Are you surrounded by people "like" you or people you think you want to be like? Have you given it any consideration?
This workbook explains the difference between Isolation and Loneliness, the causes, symptoms and ways to identify them.Take the time to read the information provided even if you may already know all about Isolation and Loneliness but haven't recognized in yourself or someone close to you. The book provides understanding, identifies how to tell the difference between Isolation and Loneliness, the symptoms and ways to become more engaged and socially connected.
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Bridgeway to Business: Online Course Essentials
It's time to turn your hobby into a "Gig"! That is the new term for "Side Hustle". Bridgeway36 a Small Business Consulting Firm has prepared this "Essentials" Toolkit to supplement the Online Course Start Your Business Today, available in Paperback and eBook on Amazon). Bridgeway to Business Online Essentials, follows the course outline with a pre-printed notebook that includes templates for all the important information you capture on your way to better.
Bridgeway To Business: Real Solutions for the Un-Employed and Over 50
The current year is 2021 and 35% of the population is age 50 or over. President Biden is 78 years old and was born on 11/20/1942. He will be 78 years old by the end of a 4 year term in office and 82 years old in the year 2028.
By 2040 fifty percent of the population is projected to be age 50 and over.
They will need us! Get Ready!
Join me on a pathway to better. Together we can build our pathway back to: Purpose, Productivity and Yes PAY!
They think we are over the hill...We Are The Hill!
Government Contracting Made Simple: For Small Business
$600 Billion Awarded Annually - Small, Minority, Women and Disabled business owners receive priority on a god portion! Made in America and Build Back Better are Federal Spending themes for 2021 post Covid-19. Government Contracting Made Simple was written in April 2020, one month after the United States shut down for the Novel Corona Virus & pandemic. I encouraged others to step back and ask, if my job or business remains closed for 3 months what would I do now? I nailed it and continue to share my insight into surviving Covid-19. Small businesses especially Women and minorities will be awarded a percentage of the $600 Billion spent in government contracts. A steady revenue stream is key and that is what is offered Government Contractors.
Understanding Loneliness and Isolation: A Self Exploration Guide for Older Adults
Who are you really? Are you surrounded by people "like" you or people you think you want to be like? Have you given it any consideration?
This workbook explains the difference between Isolation and Loneliness, the causes, symptoms and ways to identify them.Take the time to read the information provided even if you may already know all about Isolation and Loneliness but haven't recognized in yourself or someone close to you. The book provides understanding, identifies how to tell the difference between Isolation and Loneliness, the symptoms and ways to become more engaged and socially connected.
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