This is a guest post by Christine Epps. Christine is new to the world of consulting, but she hasn’t let that stop her. Here’s her take on becoming a consultant when you’re still new to the world of work…. Being just 22 years old and a “budding” retail marketing consultant in Baltimore, I constantly meet […]
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The top five ways to have a greener business meeting — great green business meeting tips from Planet Green. The point about telecommuting is powerful. Back when I worked for the federal government, I was aghast at all the one-day meetings for which top executives flew in. Going 3,000 km for a meeting you could
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Okay…seriously…get your holiday cards out. You’re running out of time. Even if you have no stake in the holidays, this is a prime marketing opportunity to thank your clients for their business over the past year. If you want to avoid the holidays all together, consider sending out New Year’s cards. I did this last
A second job may sound a bit over the top. I mean, if you’re working at a day job, how could you possibly have time for a second job or a side business? Well, here’s a secret. The average US resident spends 2.6 hours a day watching TV, for a total of 18.2 hours a
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Today’s my birthday. And you know what? I’m NOT working today. I’m taking the day off. I’m hanging out with my kids, my husband and my friends today. I’ll be chatting on the phone with friends and family, but I’m not answering business calls or following up on work email. Nope! Today is all about
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This is a guest post by Seth Holden. Part-time second jobs can seem like an overwhelming possibility. Many people are even embarrassed when looking for a part-time second job. But with 6.5 percent of the United States population unemployed and bad news seemingly coming every day, a part-time second job can help tremendously in achieving
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As the holidays approach, it’s a good idea to start thinking about how you’ll tie holiday cards into your marketing. My friend Michele shares this experience:"In November I began thinking about Christmas, a particular holiday I celebrate. It’s not tough to think of it early on considering most retailers put out their holiday wares immediately
Via Credit.com, here’s a top 5 list of credit crisis questions. Although they recommend setting aside three to six months of expenses in an emergency fund, I tend to be a bit more conservative. I recommend six to nine months of expenses — but I do emphasize that we’re talking about basic expenses and not
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Clients want work for free? If you comply, you’ll be working on spec. And, as I say in my guide to setting consulting fees, you don’t want to be working on spec. If you’ve got people asking you to do work for free, ask yourself why going along with it would help your case. If
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Consulting may be the most immediate thing you can do to increase your income, if you already have a job. Previously, I mentioned that consulting can be a rewarding second job that potentially beats the stock market. Well, it may beat trying to get a raise, too. Let’s say you make $75,000 a year. In
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