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Hallowe’en jobs are few and far between. Watch out for trick-or-treaters also known as work from home scam artists! Work from home scammers promise you treats, but they usually play a trick on you instead. Check out my post on work from home scams and make sure you avoid the ghouls and ghosts of deals […]

Do consultants charge for travel time? Although it depends on the individual consultant, many consultants do charge for time spent traveling to client sites. I addressed the issue of billing travel time charges a while ago and it’s become one of the hottest topics on this site. However, if you’re generally interested in how consultants

Consultant fees – how to set them may seem tricky, but see my post on setting consulting fee rates. Consultant fees vary from industry to industry and from person to person. But the consultants who do the best job at setting fees are those who focus on the value they create for their clients and

Wondering why this site is pink? As I mentioned at the beginning of October, this site is Pink for October as a way of drawing attention to breast cancer and breast cancer awareness campaigns. The Pink for October site lists 500 participants, but Technorati lists almost 1,500 Pink sites. Previous post: Reporting work from home

Reporting work from home scams is one of the best ways you can put an end to such scams. If you see a work from home scam, try reporting it to: your police department your Better Business Bureau your local consumer affairs department the US Federal Trade Commision your postmaster any professional associations to which

Are consulting fees too hard to set? If you’re stumped for ideas on setting consulting fees, tell me why. What information do you need? What would make it easier? If you’re someone who reads Consultant Journal but is afraid to leave comments, give it a whirl. I won’t bite! Related Posts: Becoming a consultant FAQ

Relaxation DVDs are the 2000’s answer to relaxation tapes, says reader Angie Dixon. She emailed after my write up on relaxation tape reviews. Apparently, relaxation DVDs combine peaceful images with beautiful sounds and music. It sure beats surfing Home & Garden Televison — just try to find a peaceful image on TV! Related posts Light

Light therapy box can help consultants who feel like they’re down in the doldrums during the winter months. If you’re a consultant who feels a slump every winter, you should talk to your doctor about using a light therapy box to combat seasonal affective disorder. Overcoming seasonal affective disorder can help you boost your productivity

Yesterday, I wrote about second job ideas. A reader wrote in to suggest airline jobs as great second jobs. Apparently, if you actually work for the airline, you may get all sorts of deals on flights, including free flights for you and your family. Even if you’re making a low wage at an airline call

Second job is more than just an idea — second jobs are becoming increasingly necessary for many people. More than seven million Americans hold second jobs. And although you might think most people who have second jobs are in minimum wage positions, studies suggest that teachers, police officers, engineers, nurses and other professionals often hold