Consulting

Happy holidays! I’m still enjoying the holidays, so I’ll be featuring past articles. See you next week! Have a look at Second Jobs for some ideas on how to make money on the side. Of course, as I’ve said time and time again, consulting makes an ideal second job. Also check out my posts on starting your […]

Become a weight loss consultant — are you one of those people with a gift for managing your weight? Become a weight loss consultant and help other people reach their goals. People who become weight loss consultants help others improve health, fitness and body mass. In some cases, they even use their own stories to

I’ll blog naked in the New Year. I’ve tried to reveal quite a bit of myself this past year, but I plan to strip away even more in the coming year. (Now that I’ve got your attention, I’ll just mention that this post is part of the group writing project for New Year’s reviews and

As you may have gathered by now, becoming a consultant is as much about knowing stuff as it is about knowing people. To sell your knowledge and expertise for profit, you need to convince people to try you out. If you love networking, coldcalling and sales, talking to people may be your forte. But what

Home business license — do you need one or not? The anwer depends on where you live. You’ll need a home business license if your jurisdiction requires one. In many cases, your municipality or state makes the call. And some cities and states are more welcoming to home businesses than others. Home business license A

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"What’s the best mistake you’ve ever made?" asks Karen Coopers, who’s trying to become a personal chef and menu consultant. Wow, tough question, Karen. You’ll make a good consultant! On the fly, it’s hard for me to pick the best mistake I’ve ever made. But I’d have to say that setting my consulting fees higher

Becoming a personal chef sound appealing? Becoming a personal chef is one of the hottest business ideas. People who become personal chefs provide meal preparation services. They plan menus, shop for groceries, and prepare meals using a client’s own kitchen. Then they freeze and label the meals — and clean up. If you start a

Office gadgets on your holiday shopping list? Office gadgets can be a source of amusement, distraction, and convenience. My list of Office Gadgets I Can’t Live Without provides some ideas for office gadgets. However, this year, I think my favourite new office gadget has got to be the digital photo frame. The prices on these

Profiting from a disaster — is this ethical for consultants? Maurice Ramirez, founding chair of the American Board of Disaster Medicine, outlines guidelines for profiting from a disaster. This is certainly a contentious issue. Dr. Ramirez writes: Realize that the people receiving your products or services don’t mind paying for them. In fact, nobody on