What Doers Can Do While Waiting for Sales

Charles Silbermann, aka silberma1976, is a physical education & health teacher as well as a Fiver Super Seller. He develops teaching curriculum and contributes regularly to local, national, and industry publications. Every freelancer’s business ebbs and flows. Sometimes business is brisk (if not overwhelming) and other times things seem considerably slow. Perhaps you’re just starting […]

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EasyApache 25 January 2017 Maintenance Release

SUMMARY cPanel, Inc. has released updated RPMs for EasyApache 4 on January 25, 2017, with PHP version 5.6.30, 7.0.15, and 7.1.1. This release addresses vulnerabilities related to CVE-2016-10161, CVE-2016-10162, CVE-2017-5340, CVE-2016-7479, CVE-2016-10158, CVE-2016-10159, and CVE-2016-10160. We strongly encourage all PHP 5.6 users to upgrade to version 5.6.30, all PHP 7.0 …

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From Jack of All Trades to Fiverr Super Seller: Kendell’s Doer Success Story

She’s a freelancer. She’s a business owner. She’s an Ironman, wife, and dog owner. And on Fiverr, she’s a campaign crowdfunding expert. So, how did Kendell Rizzo, jack of all trades, get to be a Fiverr super seller? Here’s Kendell’s Fiverr story. Tell us a little about yourself. Who you are, where you’re from, what […]

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Become the Master of Your Online Domain

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle is the Founder and Publisher of Retail Minded, the Co-Founder of the Independent Retailer Conference and a regular contributor to various publications. Additionally, Reyhle is the Author of the book “Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business” from McGraw-Hill and has been the Spokesperson for Small Business Saturday […]

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How to say and do just the right thing when a co-worker loses a loved one

(BPT) – Knowing how to support a grieving co-worker can be one of the most challenging situations you face in your workplace. You want to express your sympathy and help your colleague, but you also don’t want to cross any professional boundaries.

In fact, guidance regarding expressions of sympathy in the workplace are among the most common requests for advice received by 1-800-Flowers.com professional Sympathy Advisors. While individuals may be confident in how to show their happiness at joyful events like a birthday, marriage or retirement celebration, they’re less sure what to do when a co-worker has experienced a loss.

The online flower retailer’s “Grief in the Workplace: Guide to Expressing Sympathy Professionally” and sympathy and remembrance pages offer some good advice:

* Be guided by the closeness of your relationship with the bereaved co-worker. If you are close — you eat lunch together daily, work closely on projects — attendance at services may be appropriate and expected. If your relationship is more casual, with only occasional interactions, a group expression of sympathy with other co-workers could be acceptable.

* Group gifts can be sent to the co-worker’s home address. Appropriate options include floral arrangements, dish gardens, fruit baskets and gourmet food baskets.

* If you’ll be sending flowers to the funeral home, baskets and standing floral displays are good choices, as they are easiest for funeral home staff to arrange for services. When placing your order, be sure to include the correct name and spelling of the deceased, the delivery address of the funeral home, the street address of the family home, service times, and any specific requests of the family.

* Charitable contributions in the deceased’s name are also meaningful, professional ways to express sympathy. Check with the funeral home to see if the family has specified any charitable organizations for memorial contributions.

* A handwritten note or sympathy card can also be a compassionate, personalized way to express sympathy. It’s a good idea to keep your sentiment brief and simple. For example, you may write in your note “I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.” Groups may send a joint card with a simple expression of empathy, such as “Our heartfelt condolences for your loss.”

* After a bereaved co-worker returns to the office, be mindful that everyone deals with grief differently. They may want to talk about their deceased loved one, or they may prefer not to discuss their loss. Be respectful of your co-worker’s feelings and do your best to give them the time and space they need to cope with their grief in their own way.

When a co-worker has lost a loved one, finding ways to express your sympathy is good for you and your bereaved colleague. Empathy can help your coworker cope more effectively, and help maintain the stability of workplace relationships.

For more guidance on expressing sympathy in the workplace, call 1-800-Flowers.com’s Sympathy Customer Service line at (866) 538-2259, or visit the website’s sympathy and remembrance pages.

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How to say and do just the right thing when a co-worker loses a loved one

(BPT) – Knowing how to support a grieving co-worker can be one of the most challenging situations you face in your workplace. You want to express your sympathy and help your colleague, but you also don’t want to cross any professional boundaries.

In fact, guidance regarding expressions of sympathy in the workplace are among the most common requests for advice received by 1-800-Flowers.com professional Sympathy Advisors. While individuals may be confident in how to show their happiness at joyful events like a birthday, marriage or retirement celebration, they’re less sure what to do when a co-worker has experienced a loss.

The online flower retailer’s “Grief in the Workplace: Guide to Expressing Sympathy Professionally” and sympathy and remembrance pages offer some good advice:

* Be guided by the closeness of your relationship with the bereaved co-worker. If you are close — you eat lunch together daily, work closely on projects — attendance at services may be appropriate and expected. If your relationship is more casual, with only occasional interactions, a group expression of sympathy with other co-workers could be acceptable.

* Group gifts can be sent to the co-worker’s home address. Appropriate options include floral arrangements, dish gardens, fruit baskets and gourmet food baskets.

* If you’ll be sending flowers to the funeral home, baskets and standing floral displays are good choices, as they are easiest for funeral home staff to arrange for services. When placing your order, be sure to include the correct name and spelling of the deceased, the delivery address of the funeral home, the street address of the family home, service times, and any specific requests of the family.

* Charitable contributions in the deceased’s name are also meaningful, professional ways to express sympathy. Check with the funeral home to see if the family has specified any charitable organizations for memorial contributions.

* A handwritten note or sympathy card can also be a compassionate, personalized way to express sympathy. It’s a good idea to keep your sentiment brief and simple. For example, you may write in your note “I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.” Groups may send a joint card with a simple expression of empathy, such as “Our heartfelt condolences for your loss.”

* After a bereaved co-worker returns to the office, be mindful that everyone deals with grief differently. They may want to talk about their deceased loved one, or they may prefer not to discuss their loss. Be respectful of your co-worker’s feelings and do your best to give them the time and space they need to cope with their grief in their own way.

When a co-worker has lost a loved one, finding ways to express your sympathy is good for you and your bereaved colleague. Empathy can help your coworker cope more effectively, and help maintain the stability of workplace relationships.

For more guidance on expressing sympathy in the workplace, call 1-800-Flowers.com’s Sympathy Customer Service line at (866) 538-2259, or visit the website’s sympathy and remembrance pages.

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Healthcare Hustle: Top Freelancer FAQ’s About Open Enrollment

What’s that, super Doer? You haven’t bought health insurance for 2017 yet? I get it. You’re busy collecting invoices and finding new clients and, oh yeah, actually doing the work you’re getting paid for. In other words, you’ve got things to do. But getting health insurance is important. Really important – and not just for […]

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Gig Economy News: Let’s Do This

January is flying by, and for most people that means their New Year’s resolutions are either in full swing or have fallen by the wayside. If you’re in the latter group, don’t make excuses, just do it! Ok, we know, easier said than done – but it is doable. This week’s Gig Economy News brings […]

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