Entrepreneurship and the Academic

August 24, 2012

It can be a source of extra money on the side, but dealing with others' demands and fitting the work into a busy schedule can be tricky, writes Jessica Quillin.

Essay: How to work successfully with nonprofit groups

October 28, 2011

Working with nonprofit groups has a special set of rewards and challenges. Jessica Quillin offers advice on collaborating with mission-driven (but often resource-impaired) organizations.

The Well-Dressed Academic

June 10, 2011

If you're thinking about doing work in a non-academic setting, style matters -- but there's no need to be intimidated, Jessica Quillin writes.

Timely Business

May 13, 2011

Finding extra hours in the day to consult or start a business may seem impossible, but Jessica Quillin offers tips for doing so -- including starting slowly and saying No.

Sell Yourself

April 22, 2011

Promoting your skills in the business world is a matter of self-marketing, not self-denial, writes Jessica Quillin.

So What Skills Do I Have?

April 1, 2011

Higher education has prepared you for the business or consulting world in a variety of ways you might not realize, writes Jessica Quillin.

Getting Comfortable With 'Business'

March 18, 2011

Many higher education professionals may be intrigued yet intimidated by the idea of starting their own business or doing consulting on the side. Yet, the world of business offers a spectrum of opportunities for anyone with an idea and a plan of attack.

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