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Business relationships are still relationships

Business relationships are still relationships, no matter which way you look at them. In order to be successful in business you’ll need to foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, buyers, staff, or distributors. It’s not surprising, then, that business relationships require much consideration, including client generation and customer relationship management strategies. But many business owners make […]

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Running a values-driven business

1 Comment / Business management / Andrea Coutu

Running a values-driven business is a business concept that affects all brands and businesses, whether they are aware of it or not. Consider the companies that you interact with on a weekly basis: your grocery store, a new car dealer, an independent clothing store or the local big box store.What are their values? Do they

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Your client may be right

Uncategorized / Andrea Coutu

Have you ever got into a situation where you’re convinced your client has to listen to you? Where you know you’re the expert? Where your experience, your years in the trench, your training, your education and your methodology — and maybe even your gut — tell you what the client needs in this situation? Stop

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Happy New Year – what are your resolutions?

Uncategorized / Andrea Coutu

Wow, 2010. When I was a kid, this was the future. It was past the timeline of 2001, the movie. It was 10 years into the millenium. And now it’s just…today. Still…2010. I’m a little behind — that’s been my story since the fall — but I’m thinking about New Year’s resolutions. I want them

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Knowing your values

1 Comment / Becoming a consultant, Business management / Andrea Coutu

Do you think about your values when it comes to your business? I recently met with another business owner who wasn’t feeling motivated or inspired. This entrepreneur said they just didn’t want to get up and do their work every day. In talking to them, I discovered that this individual felt disconnected from the umbrella

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Become an image consultant

Consulting business ideas / Andrea Coutu

Becoming an image consultant is an exciting career aspiration for many, and this dream can become a reality. If you are confident, driven, tactful and have a desire to help others, you may want to seriously consider becoming an image consultant. Image consultants offer comprehensive guidance to their clients in terms of how to improve

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Become a business consultant

Becoming a consultant, Consulting business ideas / Andrea Coutu

Become a business consultant and discover what it’s like to be your own manager and set your own rates. Business consulting can take many forms, and there are many specializations within the industry. However, at their core, business consultants help identify and solve problems. Business consultants can work with corporations or entrepreneurs. When considering whether

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Being a consultant

1 Comment / Day to day / Andrea Coutu

Thinking of becoming a consultant? Let our concise guide start you on our way – then turn to our library of article for in-depth support.

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Become an HR consultant

2 Comments / Consulting business ideas / Andrea Coutu

Become an HR consultant and take control of your career. HR (human resources) consultants across Canada and the US are benefiting from flexible schedules and other benefits of consulting. HR consulting is an exciting choice for entry-level consultants. While some business consulting areas, such as tax consulting, require substantial background and prior knowledge, HR consulting can require less prior

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Become an environmental consultant

2,916 Comments / Consulting business ideas / Andrea Coutu

Become an environmental consultant and combine your passion for the environment with the personal and financial freedom of consulting. Also known colloquially as "green" consulting, becoming an environmental consultant is a new consulting field that is gaining ground. Environmental consulting is a diverse and growing industry. According to a 2008 article by IBISworld, the environmental

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