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July 14, 2010   Posted by: Nicole Hammett

The power of positve thinking

This past fortnight have been quite a challenge for me and the business.  Every business has it’s ups and downs and this time it was more down than up (or so I thought).

As a contractor to other small businesses my business really revolves around the work that comes in.  Sometimes there can be a lot of work and sometimes not as much.  I have been very lucky in my business that I always have an even amount of work coming in, and there is always something to keep me busy.

About 3 weeks ago I found out that I would be losing a contract (well not losing, reducing hours).  This was due to the change in structure in my client’s business and they needed a more permanent staff member instead of a contractor (fair call).  This was one of my main clients… and needless to say I was a little worried about the loss in workload (and income) but I am a very positive person and not one to shy away from a challenge so I saw it as a chance to go on to bigger and better things.

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