Consulting

If you’re looking for a home business, you might be interested in the Techvibes auction (expired link) on eBay. Techvibes had a huge presence a while back, but the site’s marketing has been neglected. You’d think someone with a tech and sales bent could breath some life into it. It’s listed for US $60k and […]

Consulting business ideas – if you’re looking to figure out what kind of consulting business would suit you, you’re far from the only one. Figuring out the right business is just as important as getting your business plan right. Learn how to figure out the business that will suit you best.

Free Bootstrapper’s Bible by Seth Godin. Want a free copy of Seth Godin’s Bootstrapper’s Bible? I’ve got permission to distribute this great ebook on How to Start and Build a Business With a Great Idea and (Almost) No Money. If you’d like a copy, sign up for my newsletter — see the form in the

Regular readers know I often mention how consulting makes a great side job. I recently overheard someone saying that it’s wrong to use your spare time to make money.  This person said that spare time is meant for spending time with friends, family, hobbies and other noble pursuits. And, on the whole, I agree. But

After my post on house flippers, Maddie wrote to say that consulting helped her increase her home’s value by $30,000. Maddie and her husband used consulting as a way to pay off $12,000 in home renovation costs in two years. The improvements they made to their home increased the property’s value by $30,000 — on

Become a house flipper — after my post on consulting as a side job, Marc wrote in to ask whether house flipping counts as consulting. House flippers are speculators who buy homes with the intention of selling them quickly for profit. Professional house flippers draw from their specialized knowledge of real estate, design, home renovation

Become a house flipper — after my post on consulting as a side job, Marc wrote in to ask whether house flipping counts as consulting. House flippers are speculators who buy homes with the intention of selling them quickly for profit. Professional house flippers draw from their specialized knowledge of real estate, design, home renovation

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

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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