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Marketing for counselors may seem like an uncomfortable area for many people used to being in a helping profession. But counselors can succeed with marketing based on their values, just like any other consultant or small business owner can. If you think of marketing as something “evil”, it’s probably because you’ve encountered marketing that doesn’t fit with your values.

Canadian readers – just a quick note to remind you that, if you place your orders before July 1st, you can avoid the upcoming HST and only pay GST. Consultant Journal is based in BC, so that means you’re only dealing with GST of 5% right now. That means this is a great time to order

I’m thinking about getting some private health insurance. Have you done this?  What do you think about the options? Is it worth adding on dental and vision?  

Open thread today…what are your top financial concerns for your business or personal life? Go ahead…jump in and let’s talk money today.

What makes consulting a good fit for you?

Throughout my 20s, I thought about doing a PhD. A three or four trusted mentors encouraged me to go after a PhD, because I love research, discovery, writing, publishing and teaching. I thought about it really seriously, but, in the end, I changed my mind.   Why? I realized I could achieve all those goals

Consulting skills can help lift your career — and business — to new heights. By taking the time to review and improve your consulting skills, you can gain more control over the direction you’re headed in. When I started in consulting, I had great technical skills. I could lay out marketing strategies, create marketing tools, manage

It’s April 11th and that means it’s Consultant Journal’s fourth anniversary! Woot woot!

Running a business involves some risks. For me, there came a point where the risk of not following my dreams and pursuing my passions was higher than the risk of staying in a regular office job. Once you start a business, though, you may still have some fears. People have told me they fear: sales