Virtual offices: a case study

North Star NP and Free Arts Minnesota work together to implement a radical solution. Free Arts Minnesota works with youth in challenging circumstances to support artistic and personal development through mentorship and arts learning. “Our rent in downtown Minneapolis was unsustainable,” said Executive Director Sara Sternberger. “So we asked a hard and serious question: Do […]

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Contracting by the hour or by the task

Hiring a contractor gives a person or an organization the ability to get work done by an expert without doing it by themselves.  A homeowner can have a plumber install a hot water heater, or a small company can get a marketing video. For the homeowner, the advantage is expertise. For the business, additional advantages […]

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A good record keeping system makes spring cleaning easier

Spring cleaning at the office or the home office can mean clearing out files. It is important for every organization to have and follow a Record Retention Policy. This helps prevent two problems: Over-saving records. Storing documents indefinitely (or longer than needed) not only clutters up your space, it can create legal burdens. If an […]

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