Consulting

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 […]

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.

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

Improving your consulting skills is a lifelong endeavor. Over the years, one of the most important things I’ve learned is the value of pausing during discussions with clients. If you do all the talking in a phone call or meeting, your client will never have the opportunity to give you more information or ask questions.

Goths grow up to become consultants — lawyers, architects and doctors, to be precise. See #87 on the BBC’s 100 Things We Didn’t Know Last Year. At a party last night, I was stunned to find out that my friend’s husband, a commercial real estate developer, was a one-time hardcore skaterboy punk. He looks so

Happy New Year! Woo-hoo! I’m still on vacation. Back tomorrow! But make sure you get the New Year off to a great start by taking the time to read my past post on setting consulting fee rates. It’s absolutely a pillar post on this site. If you haven’t taken the time to read it before,

My vacation continues…but if you’re still thinking of work, take a look at my post on entry-level consulting jobs. I know most readers are interested in making money as independent consultants, but, if you have gone through the "Should I become a consultant?" checklist and determined that self-employment isn’t for you, you might want to

Despite protests from some clients, I’m taking this week off to spend time with friends and family over the holidays. So I’m featuring past articles. As part of planning for the New Year, take a look at small business cell phone plans. I can’t believe how much some of you are spending on your cell phones! Please

I’m still maxing and relaxing for the holidays…till I get back, here’s a blast from the archives. See my post on discount multifunction printers. I recently got rid of my Brother MFC and bought an HP all-in-one instead. I’ll do a review in the next few weeks — suffice it to say that I’m much

Happy holidays! I’m taking a little breather this week, so I’ll be featuring past articles. See you in the New Year! Check out First Steps in Consulting — I’ve decided! Now what? for my thoughts on how to move from identifying your desire to consult to actually becoming a consultant. You may also want to consider posts