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Where Can Woodstock’s Young Entrepreneurs Gain Support?

Woodstock continues to grow, and with it, programs to help inspire and edify young entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses here. In 2019, Woodstock ventured forward with some impressive numbers for entrepreneurs (per woodstockga.gov):  438 new business licenses issued 22 ribbon cuttings celebrating new businesses through IN WDSTK, Inc.  New small business license waiver program which waives fees for new businesses meeting certain criteria  With stats like these, it’s clear that Woodstock business owners and residents are still very much invested in the growth of our community. With this in mind, where can a local entrepreneur go to receive support?  Here are just a few programs and partnerships available to encourage and edify the entrepreneurs who decide to make …

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Unplug and Recharge During the Holidays

With a month left until a new year and a new decade, many successful young people may find themselves highly determined to finish the year strong instead of taking much-needed rest and time to reflect.  Millennials are now the largest demographic in the American workforce, and up to 42% have made the decision to freelance, according to online magazine FastCompany. What’s more, millennials contribute to a self-employment rate that is reported likely to triple to 42 million workers by 2020 according to a 2017 Deloitte study. Other work trends related to the future of freelance and self-employment illustrate millennials’ predisposition to overwork, have poor work/life balance, and suffer from a surprisingly high rate of burnout, anxiety and depression.  The added stress of traveling, …

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Waiting for My Raggedy Doctor

Doctor Who is one of those shows that, for me, I watch to feel comfort. Last night, after a particularly emotionally trying day, I put on my favorite show. My favorite doctors are Eccleston, Tennant (be still my heart), and Matt Smith (be still my heart a second time). I watched a few Capaldi episodes and have yet to watch any Jodi Whittaker episodes, but for me, these seasons are like a fleece afghan and a warm cup of coffee. Last night after putting the boys down for bed, I curled up in my own and turned on the TV. I've been finishing up all of Tennant's episodes over the last couple weeks, and I looked forward to allowing myself to fully immerse in the 11th doctor. Except, I wasn't expecting to have such a profound emotional response to it like I did. Season five Episode 1 …

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