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Self employment can be risky. Here is how to avoid having to go back to the office.

The challenge for every actor is to find a day job that pays well, gives you the flexibility to go to auditions, and lets you take time off when you land a role.

An interview with author Susan Whitcomb on her new book, 30 Day Job Promotion, that outlines how to create a plan to get promoted.

It's quitting time! But only for those well-prepared entrepreneurial types who have planned their escape in advance.

For today's mother, flexibility and control of her time are now more important than ever as she struggles to achieve the right balance between family and career.

Writing a book or two is one thing--making writing your sole source of income is another. Ask yourself these six questions before you quit your salaried job.

New bloggers can utilize this handy topic list to generate ideas for blog posts

Graduate school trains you to do one job: work at a university in a teaching or research position. So how do you change careers if you decide academia's not for you?

Exploring what it is like to live in the winter, as a local, in the ski resort town and community of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho.

With some property and items gained in online games being sold for thousands of dollars in real money, could the tax man be coming to collect on your virtual aquisitions?

With apologies to Aesop, here is a reworking of his fable, "The Grasshopper and the Ant" used to illustrate this important issue.

The CineVegas Film Festival held annually in June is truly a film-lovers film festival.

Everyone thinks of writing that great American novel. But the truth is writing is a lonely activity and takes a good deal of time and effort before stardom hits.

Many actors are overwhelmed by the myriad things that they must do to move their career forward - here's how to go about prioritizing it all.

Novelist Jean Fullerton talks about the setting and characters in her historical novel and the benefits of joining the Romantic Novelists Association

If the dream ticket of Barack Obama for President and Hillary Clinton for VP comes to pass, what will the role of Bill Clinton be?

A brief history of the pioneering thrash metal band Anvil, profiled in Sacha Gervasi's recent documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil.

Creator Bryan Fuller's funnily clever series about recently deceased folk who get recruited into reaping souls, is now on DVD and features both seasons and TV movie. 8/10

Find out what a single mom or dad needs to be able to stay at home to work. Also, read about what kind of jobs can be done from home.

Author of "POD Publicity", Heather Wallace, shares her survival techniques and explains how to make a success of life in the world of freelance writing.

Suite101 goes behind the scenes with award-winning author Jonathan Chevreau, whose latest triumph is the intriguing money-lessons novel Findependence Day.

Site Build It claims that its program, plus a little brains and motivation, enables virtually anyone to set up a profitable home business in 10 simple steps.

Rice Freeman-Zachery compiles answers from 15 famous artists from a variety of mediums on how to live creatively.

Designing a line of high-end denim, with nary an actual jean in sight, designer Helene Kidary is creating denim that is a "do" in the workplace.

Fulfilling a dream to become a personal fitness trainer may seem like an unreachable goal after a certain age, but it's eminently possible and an admirable ambition.

An interview with independent filmmaker David Spaltro who shares what it takes to direct a feature film while still balancing his day job.

Volunteering can offer many benefits. Consider the advantages of volunteering to attain professional goals and give back to the community.

Bringing a humorous outlook on how a woman should view her body, the Big Ballet Company struts their combined weight of over 2,000 pounds!

Lead singer from little known indie/folk band receives plaudit for song "The Last of the Melting Snow" alongside mighty works from Elbow and The Last Shadow Puppets.

Classical guitarist Blue Yates has published a book of poetry. Read on for extracts and overview.

Writing a book can be hard, but without the right cover art, it may not sell the way that you want it to.

A writer's resume is an integral part of a writer's portfolio. If your CV is professional and well-written, it should help you get a writing job.

Disney and Pixar have together created some superb feature length animations and were instrumental in bringing animation back into the box office wars.

Learn what skills are needed to develop a writing hobby into a paid freelancing career.

Taking the plunge into self employment is very exciting and a little scary. Be prepared to be successful, and learn the art of facing the fear of self employment.

An Internet-based job can give teachers non-traditional options for earning income during the summertime and the school year. This can provide economic security.

The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips In The World covers all aspects of professional writing from how to organise yourself with a business plan to doing your own PR.

Many people dream of being a freelance writer full-time. While it can be very rewarding, it isn't necessarily the glamorous life that some imagine.

Having a hard time managing the youngsters in the office? Step one is understanding where they come from.

Thanks to the internet, freelance writing is becoming a profitable industry.

Spring cleaning extravaganza includes affordably priced Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Anya Hindmarch, Balenciaga, Prada

One problem entrepreneurs often encounter is where to find funding for their venture.

With a small investment of time and effort, you'll be on your way to earning a few bucks by participating in online panels, contributing articles or opening up shop.

A successful business can be build from ground up with as little as 50 dollars. All it takes is some creative thinking to make it happen.

Janet Evanovich's mystery series featuring hapless bounty hunter Stephanie Plum never fails to amuse while delivering a good mystery. The latest novel? More of the same.

A star-studded cast breathes excitement into Ritchie's latest foray into the London underworld with a movie that begs to answer the question, "What is a RockNRolla?"

Lumiere Festival's Joanne Hughes returns with an army of fairies, acrobats and firespinners to create a magical night for Ottawa residents of all ages.

Paranoia or threat, dream or reality --James Patterson's latest thriller draws the reader in with its unique plot. Unfortunately, the novel doesn't deliver an ending.

With Salman Rushdie back in the news as the bookies favourite for the 2008 "Best of Booker" Prize, now is the perfect time to find out more about this great novelist.

Starting up your own business need not be prohibitively expensive. It can be done both cheaply and effectively by following the guidance in this article.