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4:00PM Angus Kidman | Dealing with a shrinking budget is difficult for any family, but just how do you go about explaining it to your children? One useful solution: deploy the Muppets. More »
Sesame Street Explains Recession To Your Kids
4:00PM Angus Kidman | Dealing with a shrinking budget is difficult for any family, but just how do you go about explaining it to your children? One useful solution: deploy the Muppets. More » 
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4:57PM Angus Kidman | The wealthy folks on the BRW Rich 200 might have lost $25 billion in collective value, but can they offer any tips on how to hang onto your money for ordinary folks? More »
The BRW Rich 200 On How Not To Lose Your Money
4:57PM Angus Kidman | The wealthy folks on the BRW Rich 200 might have lost $25 billion in collective value, but can they offer any tips on how to hang onto your money for ordinary folks? More »
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Create A Log To Keep Track Of Your Job Search
4:00AM The How-To Geek | If you’ve submitted more resumes to more places than you can possibly remember, it’s time to start keeping a log of where and when you’ve applied to each job. More »
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1:00PM Angus Kidman | Unemployment levels are generally expected to rise, posing a challenge for full-time staff and contract workers alike. But do contractors have the same options for unemployment benefits in Australia? More »
Can Contractors Go On The Dole?
1:00PM Angus Kidman | Unemployment levels are generally expected to rise, posing a challenge for full-time staff and contract workers alike. But do contractors have the same options for unemployment benefits in Australia? More »
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Warren Buffett’s Three Lessons In A Down Economy
4:30AM Adam Pash | Multi-billionaire and finance guru Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about making good investments, and weblog Get Rich Slowly offers three lessons from Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting. More »
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9:00AM Angus Kidman | The ongoing decline in tech isn’t just bad news for geeks looking for steady employment — it also means you’re going to wait longer than ever when you have to make a phone call to get a problem fixed. More »
Tech Job Falls Mean Tech Support Sucks
9:00AM Angus Kidman | The ongoing decline in tech isn’t just bad news for geeks looking for steady employment — it also means you’re going to wait longer than ever when you have to make a phone call to get a problem fixed. More »
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11:00AM Angus Kidman | Forget team-building or flexible hours — when it comes to deciding on the best place to work, it seems our heads are still more likely to be turned by beanbags and doughnuts. More »
Perks Still Define The Best Places To Work
11:00AM Angus Kidman | Forget team-building or flexible hours — when it comes to deciding on the best place to work, it seems our heads are still more likely to be turned by beanbags and doughnuts. More »
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10:30AM Angus Kidman | It’s no surprise that when business belts get tightened, the perks are the first to go — and that rule seems to apply just as much to small business as it does to multi-national corporations. More »
Has Your Boss Cut Back On Staff Benefits?
10:30AM Angus Kidman | It’s no surprise that when business belts get tightened, the perks are the first to go — and that rule seems to apply just as much to small business as it does to multi-national corporations. More »
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Boost Your Skills And Reputation During Recession Slack-Time
5:30AM Adam Pash | Marketing wizard Seth Godin notes that the recession has caused an excess of work for many, while for others it’s created an abundance of slack time. If you’re experiencing the latter, it’s time to take advantage.Godin suggests using the extra time by either boosting your skills or reputation in your field. For example: Earn a following and reputation. Use social networking tools to connect to people for no good reason. Post tons of useful answers on discussion boards where your expertise is valued. Build a permission asset in the form of an email newsletter or a fascinating blog that people want to read. Do resume makeovers for 100 friends. Start a neighbourhood or industry book group. Don’t go to conventions, earn the right to speak at them. It can be tough to focus your energy on that extra work at first, but if you’re facing a lot of slack time at work, just consider it part of your job. Are you using your slack time (or just plain old after-work spare time) to build your skills or reputation right now? Let’s hear what approach you’ve taken in the comments. Photo by el asso wipo. Slack [Seth's Blog] More »
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