by Ann Kristine A. Peñaredondo | May 12, 2016 | Exceptional Events
May 4 was supposed to be Star Wars Day. But freelancers, particularly those who have online gigs in UpWork, got the shock of their lives. Effective June 2016, UpWork’s new pricing will take effect. It resulted into Inside Out emotions – anger, fear,...
by Ann Kristine A. Peñaredondo | Aug 5, 2015 | Life and Marketing Lessons
For others, going to Tagaytay in July is already a post-summer getaway. However, I work from home anyway, so honestly, I can go there when I want (aside from the fact that it is just a one-hour journey from where I am. That does not include traffic). Last month, I am...
by Ann Kristine A. Peñaredondo | Feb 7, 2015 | Exceptional Events
Last week, I was let go of my client and I walked 10 kilometers with no training! Now that it’s done and over, here are the lessons from the firing and running (or walking).
by Ann Kristine A. Peñaredondo | Jun 2, 2014 | Life and Marketing Lessons
(This was the testimonial I sent to Jomar Hilario a day after volunteering for the Cash Flow 101 Game. He read it last May 26 on his Free Weekly Webinar.) For the first time since knowing Jomar, I made it to his seminar volunteer list. I tried doing the VA...
by Ann Kristine A. Peñaredondo | Feb 25, 2013 | Exceptional Events
I’m not sure if this will be a shock to you, but here it is: my part-time virtual assistant job folded up effective first day of 2013. Not really a good way to start the year, you might say. Here’s the story: I was doing my usual work for the client when I...
