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I just finished reading Wikinomics by Don Tapscott. It’s about the second generation of the web — Web 2.0, where mass collaboration emerges. Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, even this blog, when people make comments. When people collaborate, a static webpage comes alive. This blog wouldn’t be nearly as vibrant without the contributions of readers. I cherish […]

For the past year or two, I’ve been giving away a free copy of Seth Godin’s Bootstrapper’s Bible to everyone who signs up for the Consultant Journal newsletter. This offer expires soon. So, if you want the Bootstrapper’s Bible, sign up right now using the form at the top right. BUT… Stay tuned. In a

I’ve been saying it for a while, but I really am getting ready to launch a new version of Consultant Journal. If you’re so inclined, you can check out the work in progress at beta . consultantjournal.com. We’re still working on the look and feel. And those ads are obviously fake. But, stay tuned. There’s

I’m all for celebrations. So here’s to the second anniversary of Consultant Journal! I started this blog on May 19, 2006. Since then, I’ve written hundreds of posts on everything from sales skills to consulting fees. I’ve added a couple of products — a consulting fees guide and a workbook to help you discover your

For unknown reasons, my site crashed this past week. Ouch! I was out of town and I don’t know if that had anything to do with it. It crashed the last time I was out of town, too! I’m sure most of you have little interest in my web server, but I did want to

This week’s Friday 5 covers the top 5 things to do while stranded at the airport. Consultant Steve Woodruff provides several goofy ways to spend your time in the airport terminal. I haven’t travelled for business much recently, but, in 2003, I went on a big sales jag that saw me to Des Moines, Chicago,

As a consultant, you’ll need to write on a regular basis. Email messages, proposals and reports are part of just about any consultant’s toolkit. Although you don’t need to write with the skill of a professional writer, you can get ahead by learning to write well. Check out five tips for quality writing. (As someone

Happy Leap Day! If you’ve looked at the calendar, you may have noticed that today is February 29th, a leap day. 2008 is a leap year. The next leap day won’t show up for another four years. So, if you have some sort of business dealing for which you’d prefer not to notice anniversaries, do

I use Microsoft Word for all my written projects. I found this list of five Microsoft Word tips that can save you time. I love the tip about getting Word to autotype words and phrases you use on a frequent basis. If you’re spending 3 seconds three times a day to type a particular phrase,

Happy Valentine’s Day! No matter whether you’re in a relationship or not, try to set aside some personal time today. Many consultants get wrapped up in their work, especially when they work from home. Try to find an hour or two today that’s completely work and sleep free. You’re worth it.