The new website for Consultant Journal is *almost* here. We’re still tweaking the design. I wasn’t happy with what we had. Once I realized the design was a sunk cost, it was easier to let it go. So I’ll be keeping some elements of the original mock up, but also bringing in some of the […]
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In my part of the world, it’s back to school time. Next week, school starts up and I’ll breathe a sigh of relief as the streets of my beloved downtown empty of tourists. Finally, I’ll be able to easily wander Robson Street (which has the 5th most expensive retail rents in the world) and the
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Thank you all for the comments you make here on Consultant Journal. It’s great when we get a discussion going and your comments add value for other people reading the site. However, as this site has become more popular, I’ve seen an increase in comments that fall somewhere between obvious spam and genuine content. I
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Setting SMART goals can help you grow your business. Although I’ve been setting goals for years, I only recently learned about SMART goals. (Granted, the system I was using before was pretty similar.) My friend Melanie recently helped me outline some SMART goals for my business. SMART goals are: Specific – who, what, when, where,
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Via the Law Consulting Blog, here’s a great template letter for finding speaking opportunities. Speaking can help make you look credible to an audience. You can also tell potential clients that you’ve made presentations to people in Industry X or from Trade Association Y. It helps you build your brand. I’ve done a lot of
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From time to time, some of you ask how you can best support Consultant Journal.
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When you go to Starbucks and order a latte, what are you really paying for? Milk, sugar, espresso and a cup? No way! You’re participating in the Starbucks experience. As you hit the door, you smell the aroma of coffee. You’re in a perfect coffee-toned world, where soft jazz and comfy chairs await. In placing your
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I’m no longer giving away The Bootstrapper’s Bible with newsletter subscriptions. As of right now, you’ll receive Six Tips for Jumpstarting Your Expert Status when you sign up for the Consultant Journal newsletter. (See top right.) Why the change? I really believe that most of you will see more value from help with growing your
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Famous cook, author and TV host Julia Child introduced millions of people to the art of French cooking. But would you believe she didn’t learn to cook till she was in her late 30s? Julia Child had a wide variety of interests. She played basketball in college, then worked as an advertising copywriter and freelance
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The guest post on comfort zones by Laura-Jane Koers stirred up a lot of interest. I’ve been talking about comfort zones in my newsletter and many of you have emailed to share your own stories. I know that there are more out you out there challenging your comfort zones. So, tell me — here, where
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