CJ brings up excellent points, and I wanted to just add my 2 cents for how I've addressed this. I like to work on short term contracts. Part of my contract...
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Roy Jones
rajones77
Jan 6, 2003 5:47 pm
One of my clients has requested help in filling a specific resource need within their organization. As such, I would be very interested in receiving direct...
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Andrea Michalek
amichalek
Jan 8, 2003 12:31 am
If you've been a part of a virtual firm - here's an opportunity to get some PR. Please contact Lisa directly - lisalgill@... . All best, Andrea ... ...
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Margareta
metaswede
Jan 8, 2003 3:36 pm
Hello Unitof1 members: Just wanted to introduce myself as I have just joined Unitof1. My husband, Philip Williams, who is also a Unitof1, recommended your...
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barbarakelley2
barbarakelley63
Jan 11, 2003 4:29 pm
When is the next meeting? Barbara Kelley ... From: <unitof1@yahoogroups.com> To: <unitof1@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 9:28 AM Subject:...
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davidnewman9 <davi...
davidnewman9
Jan 13, 2003 8:24 pm
Hi all: This is just a short introductory note from me, a new member! I'm David Newman, and I was introduced to Unit of 1 at a PhillyWIT (Women in Technology)...
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CJ Rhoads
cj_rhoads
Jan 14, 2003 5:45 pm
Hi, David. I'm glad that you joined us. You sould like a remarkably dynamic person, and I'm sure that you will add much to the group. I have to add, however,...
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mikebradymariner@...
mikebradymar...
Jan 14, 2003 8:31 pm
CJ I do not think there was a breakfast meeting this morning. If so then I may have missed the advertisement for it. Is anything going on with that? Do we ...
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CJ Rhoads
cj_rhoads
Jan 14, 2003 9:25 pm
You may be right, Michael. It's a good think I didn't drag my poor broken body out of bed at 5:30 am to meet at 8:00 for breakfast. Andrea - what's the story?...
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Andrea Michalek
amichalek
Jan 14, 2003 11:50 pm
... Yes! We will be meeting in 2003. We have some good speakers chomping at the bit to talk to the group - and more than enough attendee interest. The long...
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CJ Rhoads
cj_rhoads
Jan 15, 2003 1:55 am
I'm not sure about breakfast, but you might want to try the William Penn Inn. Which reminds me - I forgot to let everyone know that I'm speaking there...
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Tracy Brant
phillymatris
Jan 15, 2003 1:57 am
I am unexpectedly down with a bad cold... but I have a few leads in the Conshohocken area... I am also looking for a venue for another event. I will get back...
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Barry Meyers
bmeyers747
Jan 15, 2003 2:06 am
Andrea, If you haven't done so already, check with Villanova University. Don't know what the rates are but the Doubletree may be doable. If you increased the...
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dawn_19026 <dawn_1...
dawn_19026
Jan 15, 2003 2:59 am
Hotels charge money...And most of the time we can't get people to RSVP and the people that do don't always show up...So there is no guarantees that we will...
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David Newman
davidnewman9
Jan 15, 2003 2:58 pm
CJ Rhoads wrote: ============ I have to add, however, that your email is a bit too "direct sales" oriented for my tastes. Not that we don't sell to each other,...
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barbarakelley2
barbarakelley63
Jan 15, 2003 3:06 pm
Penn State Great Valley (Phil LaPlante) Villanova St Joes's (talk to Bill McDevitt) Radnor High School Township Buildings are good for meetings [Non-text...
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Bill Frysinger
billfrysinger
Jan 15, 2003 3:29 pm
Unless PSGV has just changed policies, they will only deal with legally organized groups. IIRC, they even want a certificate of insurance. That policy (new...
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Tracy Brant
phillymatris
Jan 16, 2003 3:37 am
From the November issue of Inc... I'm behind on my print magazine reading. So shoot me. Trading Places http://www.inc.com/magazine/20021101/24825.html Remember...
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Saul Rosenbaum
visualchutzpah
Jan 16, 2003 3:43 am
saul rosenbaum visual chutzpah 'fusing cool technology with hot design' =============================== phone: 215.702.1147 AIM: saulknows mailto:...
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Tracy Brant
phillymatris
Jan 16, 2003 5:19 am
I think the article misses a lot of factors beyond just the money. There are "costs" in lifestyle and priorities that factor into people's decisions to start...
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Phil Wescott
sandra@...
Jan 16, 2003 5:21 pm
Consider yourself shot, Tracy. Thx for alerting us all ... I have the issue in the office but had not read the article. Phil Wescott ... From: Tracy Brant...
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Susan M. Montana
thesuemt
Jan 16, 2003 5:49 pm
I agree with Tracy. There's so much more to free agenting than just the money, or even just the flexibility to be home with the kids. I think it is a...
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David Newman
davidnewman9
Jan 16, 2003 6:12 pm
Tracy and everyone: Argghhhh!!! That article made me FURIOUS. It was completely wrong-headed, and if anything it reminded me of some classically stupid and...
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Susan M. Montana
thesuemt
Jan 16, 2003 8:40 pm
I thought this topic had come up before, but I didn't see anything in my old emails. I'm (belatedly) facing up to insurance. Part of the problem is how to...
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Nathan Gasser
nategasser
Jan 16, 2003 9:19 pm
... In my case, and in at least a few other independents I know, what make it work for me was a "sugar daddy" client that promised me a large amount of work...
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Tracy Brant
phillymatris
Jan 16, 2003 9:50 pm
Sue, I don't know how this insurer's products apply to your niche. You do work via the Internet. It can't hurt to contact them: http://techshield.com/ I talked...
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Tracy Brant
phillymatris
Jan 16, 2003 10:01 pm
I have a client looking an affiliate program for her ecommerce sites. This could be a third-party program like Commission Junction (although hopefully not as...
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CJ Rhoads
cj_rhoads
Jan 17, 2003 2:03 am
Are you looking for "real" insurance, something that is going to cover you if you make a major screwup with a client and it costs them hundreds of thousands...
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Susan M. Montana
thesuemt
Jan 17, 2003 4:18 am
CJ, as usual you are completely on target. I'm bidding on a contract that requires $1M, and someone else told me it should be under $1K. Sounds like I need...
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Joseph S. Magid
jsmagid
Jan 17, 2003 1:17 pm
Sue, Just to add an underline to CJ's comment - professional liability sounds like E&O which would be over $1k while general business insurance with $1MM...
