Paying off debt is a great way to use the money you make as a consultant. Gary (who asked that I not reveal his last name or location) wrote to say that he paid off $34,000 in credit card debt via consulting. It took him almost five years, but he was able to dig out […]
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Side jobs are increasingly popular as a means to pay down debt, top up retirement plans, pay for trips, put kids through college and achieve other financial goals. Many people choose consulting as a side job because they can set their consulting fees at $75 or $150 or even $300 an hour. If you compare
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Wondering what kind of consulting business to start? Check my list of consulting business ideas. I add to it every week or so, so it’s far from complete. But just seeing a few ideas may give you some inspiration. You may also want to read How to Become a Consultant and the Why become a consultant? series.
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Best ways to pay off debt — people have long turned to consulting as a way to pay off debt. If you’re looking for a list of the best ways to pay off debt, whether from student loans, credit cards, holiday overindulgences, life events or a job loss, consulting can help you make money so
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Finding new clients can seem a bit daunting. Whether you’re starting your first consulting business or already an established player, there’s a need to drum up new business. I’ve previously discussed likely clients for consultants and consultant jobs, as well as cold calling. However, there are many other ways to find new clients. I’ll be covering
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Choosing a consulting business may seem like a big challenge. There are hundreds or thousands of service-based businesses out there. And it can be a challenge to figure out what sort of consulting business would suit you. Once you’ve decided that you have an interest in starting a consulting business, you should take a look
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Become a copywriting consultant — do you love to write? Want to get paid for it? Become a professional freelance copywriter. As a freelance writer, you can develop content for websites, blogs, brochures, fact sheets, articles, annual reports and other media. Before I became a marketing consultant, I was a freelance writer for several years.
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A courier just dropped off my Litebook Elite, a light therapy box that the Litebook Company asked me to try out. Although light therapy is often promoted for people with SAD (seasonal affective disorder), I’m trying out the Litebook as a way of resetting my internal clock. As a consultant and the parent of a
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Happy New Year! To help you get the New Year off to a great start, I’m issuing a challenge. This quarter, try cold calling five potential clients. Write up a simple pitch, actively listen to the responses you get and aim to have a natural conversation — don’t try to stick to the script when you could be
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