Consulting

Start a consulting business; it sounds so easy, doesn’t it? In many ways, it is easy to start a consulting business! The trick is to make sure that you’re well-suited to the type of business that you choose to run. I want to start a consulting business, but… Some of you might be entrepreneurial-minded, but aren’t sure what […]

When you think of procrastination, you may think of putting off small tasks or projects. But over the years I’ve noticed that many people procrastinate big ideas, such as acheiving their career-related dreams. Putting off your dreams I’ve been a consultant for over ten years, and I’ve met many people who want to launch their own consulting

Every year around this time, my post on tax software, specifically UFile and Quicktax, gets a lot of attention. The opinions are those of the posters. I have never tried UFile and I’ve always been fairly happy with Quicktax, although I’m probably going to work with a professional accountant this year, since I’m looking to

Getting a business credit card is just another step in the process of becoming a consultant. Financial institutions are becoming increasingly accustomed to offering financial products to consultants. But if you’re considering getting a business credit card, it’s simplest to apply for credit cards or lines of credit before making the leap into consulting full-time. If you no longer

How to start a consulting firm is a crucial concept that all new entrepreneurs should familiarize themselves with. But don’t worry, learning how to start a consulting firm isn’t difficult. In order to launch a successful new business, it’s as simple as doing research and writing a business plan. While many entrepreneurs have a background in

Over the years I’ve come across many websites that can help build your business. Here are six websites that you may find useful when building your business. 1. Twitter – Twitter is a website that helps people communicate "through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?" Twitter has become a popular way

Although I’ve been a consultant for over ten years, I can still honestly say that consulting rules! Here are eight reasons why: 1. Work-Life Balance: Even before I had a family, work-life balance was important to me. I don’t know of any other lifestyle other than working as a consultant that offers such flexibility with

Many people dream of becoming consultants. But if you’re already working as an employee full-time, it can be difficult to make the leap into full-time consulting. This is one of the many reasons why you may want to start a side business. But is it ethical to run a side business while holding down a regular job? Yes,

Via Anthill Magazine, here are the top 5 small business opportunities during the credit crunch: More skilled workers available Good time to cut back unnecessary expenses Cheap capital Better rates for advertising Low prices on capital For consultants, this can be a fantastic time to be in business. That’s because many companies start outsourcing projects

How to start a consulting company is one of the first tasks you are faced with as a new entrepreneur. Once you’ve figured out how to start a consulting company, you get to focus on the fun stuff: consulting! So let’s talk about how to get your consulting business off the ground. How to start