Consulting

The top five ways to have a greener business meeting — great green business meeting tips from Planet Green. The point about telecommuting is powerful. Back when I worked for the federal government, I was aghast at all the one-day meetings for which top executives flew in. Going 3,000 km for a meeting you could […]

Today’s my birthday. And you know what? I’m NOT working today. I’m taking the day off. I’m hanging out with my kids, my husband and my friends today. I’ll be chatting on the phone with friends and family, but I’m not answering business calls or following up on work email. Nope! Today is all about

Clients want work for free? If you comply, you’ll be working on spec. And, as I say in my guide to setting consulting fees, you don’t want to be working on spec. If you’ve got people asking you to do work for free, ask yourself why going along with it would help your case. If

Consulting may be the most immediate thing you can do to increase your income, if you already have a job. Previously, I mentioned that consulting can be a rewarding second job that potentially beats the stock market. Well, it may beat trying to get a raise, too. Let’s say you make $75,000 a year. In

A second job may beat investing in the stock market. Yup, you heard me right. Let’s say you pick up a side job at $8 an hour and you work eight hours a week. By the end of a year, you’ll have earned $3328 from your second job. Now compare that to the stock market.

Happy Hallowe’en! Enjoy! But, tomorrow is November 1st. So start getting ready with those holiday cards. if you want personalized holiday cards or discount Christmas cards, you need to get moving. Holiday cards are a great way to remind clients you’re still alive — and to thank the clients who keep you going. So, party

Several great things happened to me yesterday. I’ll share a few of those things with you now. My graphic designer delivered new covers for Discover Your Inner Consultant and Consulting Fees: A Guide for Independent Consultants. I think these new graphics do a much better job of conveying the content you’ll receive. I’m working on

Christmas jobs — whether you’re self-employed or working for someone else, it’s not unusual to pick up a seasonal job over the holidays. But, if a "Christmas job" is on your holiday wishlist, start looking now. The best jobs go fast and, with the current economy, employers may be a bit choosier than we’ve seen

Succeeding as a consultant becomes easier when you know a lot of people. Those people can become clients, provide testimonials and references, and give referrals. But how do you build up a strong network? Here’s an easy, sure-fire way to meet 400 people a year. Go to one event per week. Spend two hours at

You’re invited to join the Consultant Journal Facebook page. I’ve set up a page on Facebook, since it will provide a chance for members of this community to connect. I frequently use Facebook for networking and I’ve done business with people in that same network. It’s been a valuable tool for me and so I’m