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    Drafting agreement for commissions

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    All, I have an existing IT Consulting and have good revenue. I am developing my field related application for which I want to partner up with someone known who has good relations. But I want to keep 'deal limited to this particular app' and do not want to mix up or have any interference with my...
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    Part time job to build business skills

    Which evening/weekend part time jobs can help to build skills like sales, customer service etc. which eventually will give you more exposure to entrepreneurship/business? Currently in IT job Appreciate suggestions!
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    Contract for hiring US based part time contractor

    Hi I need to hire someone for IT Account management role on 1099 basis and part time. I have my LLC already. Is there a simple agreement which someone can point me to . Purpose is not to get sued for benefits,payroll or other types of complications. Appreciate any input! Andy
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    How to avoid payment related mistakes while outsourcing work to freelance accountant?

    All, I got some growth in IT Recruiting, It's not huge but to focus more on development work I need to outsource accounting, making sure payments actually arrived in bank or by cheque, payroll. Since some payments , invoicing is weekly, some monthly there is work involved. Currently I have 4...
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    Foolproof method to avoid payment related mistakes while outsourcing work to freelance accountant

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    **moved to appropriate category and changed title** Admins please delete this thread if possible Thanks!!
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    Paying offshore freelancers

    PEOPLE 
    Hi All, I have some freelancers who will be working from India. Paypal gives lot of initial pain in setup (past experience). We don't want to use upwork due to recent high costs. Are there any better legal and preferred ways? Some freelancers mentioned money was transferred from US Bank to...
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    Best way to hire Business Development Person

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    After some initial success I want to hire someone to do Business Development in IT Consulting. I would try if I can get someone on pure commission basis. Has someone tried to hire on pure commissions? Are there any risks involved? or is the best course- 1099 / W2 ? I understand "at will"...
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    Lessons from Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World

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    I was listening to this great book by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg. I thought I will share some great thoughts: 1) Books calls people who start something new 'first' -pioneers and others who start later as "Settlers". Normally we think pioneers excel and get most advantage but this is not...
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    Finally Intro...

    INTRO 
    Hi All, I am not new but never posted my intro. Couple reasons are - I am bit shy and not as young (not an excuse)as I see many posting intro :) ,But finally getting courage. I am an IT Consultant with 10+ years of experience. I normally do contract jobs in niche skill set. I have 2 more...
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    Early Wake up Group

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    Hi All, I have been trying to wake up early..well from several years but could not be consistent. I got limited success using Kaizen technique..start little early and then improve on it. We all understand the benefits of waking up early so we will not dig into that. I am considering to create...
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    Supplier for IT Consulting Companies

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    All, I have 10+ years of IT Consulting and in Technical field. I also have one more employee working for my company for a client(there are middle layers- not direct client). I also referred several consultants to others. I was wondering what is the criteria to become supplier for big names...
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    Web and App for habit tracking

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    I saw many apps for habit tracking but they are more like Yes/No type but won't let you enter data for example if I exercised how many calories burnt. Are there any which will SYNC with app and web data and allow some Notes/Data Entry? Thanks in advance!
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    Internet addiction

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    I am an IT Consultant and have access to internet at work. So during free times or pauses(during web meetings) I tend to browse unknowingly. It causes fatigue and I tried to control it few times. At home,I have windows laptops and tried some internet blockers but they again fail on restart. At...
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    bookkeeping from freelancers out of US

    Does anyone has experience in getting bookkeeping from freelancers out of US - from sites like odesk, elance? Main concern is any risk as it's financial information? any advice or suggestions are appreciated? Thanks a lot!!
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    Procrastination due to good job?

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    Hi All, I am an IT consultant and single bread winner for the family of 4. I make decent money by consulting and have own LLC but its like a job only- slowlane.I have read the MFL and several other books. I tried to expand business by recruiting by more candidates but no luck. I have several...
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    Entrepreneur meets in Northern India?

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    I will be in India in Dec and would love to connect with aspiring entrepreneurs. I will be in Northern India. Do PM me!! Or please let know if there are any meets! Thanks in advance!
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    IT Staffing Solutions

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    Earlier I have assisted successfully to find some good candidates for IT roles for others. It is something I am confident at. However I can't and don't know how to find clients (sales part) esp when I am myself at a consulting position during day time. Also IT Staffing seems to be overwhelmed...
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    LLC for web based business?

    EXECUTION 
    Hi Fastlaners, I am an IT Consultant and have my own LLC. I go to one client place at at time for project (through staffing companies) and bill them for hourly service. That is the primary purpose of LLC so far(although I tried to do some placements by the side but did not work out, I will...

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