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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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In the newsletter this month, I’ll be discussing the power of joining a business community. Consultant Journal aims to help independent consultants find a place to connect with other consultants, learn about business management and share successes and struggles. But I’m curious…what are your favourite places to find community in entrepreneurship and business?
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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
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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
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Start consulting! Congratulations, you want to start consulting. Now that you’re considering launching a consulting business, you’re probably wondering where to go from here. Start consulting If you’re wondering how to start consulting, you’ve come to the right place. My blog has over 1100 posts detailing how to start consulting. Whether you want to start your own
