Consulting

Relaxation tapes — progressive and other types — are used by many people who work from home. The gentle sounds of a relaxation tape allow people to focus on their work, cover up annoying outside sounds, and provide a change from the sounds of keyboards and computers! I recently stumbled across some reviews of relaxation […]

I’ve been having trouble keeping up with Consultant Journal this week. In addition to moving, I’ve had a ton of projects to manage. And that’s a nice problem to have, of course. But sometimes I do like slow times. This year has been pretty busy, though, and it’s easy to tell we’re in an economic

Finding staff in a hot job market can be tricky for employers. A recent article on one sizzling job market suggests that small companies are hardest hit by labour shortages. That’s because smaller companies often face uncertainties that make it hard to commit to hiring a full-time employee. A good way for these companies to

After searching high and low, I bought a gorgeous home office desk from the Christopher Lowell collection at Office Depot. It took me ages to find the right desk for my home office. I wanted an espresso finish, so that the desk would match my furniture. I also wanted storage for books, a multifunction printer,

Vancouver GMAT course provider Veritas Prep regularly hires me to teach GMAT prep in Vancouver to MBA-bound students. Veritas runs courses worldwide, including GMAT prep in Vancouver. Although the company is based in Malibu, California, the founders have developed a business model that allows them to offer courses anywhere. Teaching is a key interest for

I tried Coca-Cola Blak tonight. As I was walking past the commuter train station, a promoter handed me a bottle of Coca-Cola Blak. It wasn’t as bad as I expected. It tastes like Coke mixed with a coffee candy or coffee ice cream. I’m not sure I would buy it, but it was okay. It

Still moving, so here’s a past post on work from home scams. Many people looking to get into consulting are keen to work at home. Don’t be fooled by work from home scams! Evaluate opportunities to work at home very carefully. There is legitimate work for those who want to work from home, but there

I’m still busy unpacking, so here’s a blast from the archives…Setting up a home office is an important part of starting your own business. In addition to potential tax deductions, your home office will be the place where you spend your work day. So set up a great home office and set your future success!

As I mentioned yesterday, I’m featuring past articles because I’m in the middle of moving. Check out my list of home office supplies for consultants. Even if you’ve previously looked at my home office supply list, you might be interested in the articles the article now links. And it’s always a good time to cross

I’m in the middle of moving, so I’m taking the opportunity to feature past articles. In Why Become a Consultant?, I note some of the reasons for becoming a consultant. If you’re still thinking about becoming a consultant or perhaps wondering why you did, check out the article for a review of the positive points