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 […]
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Daily fees for a consultant — I was at my entrepreneurs’ group meeting recently, when another consultant mentioned that they typically bill $1500 to $2000 per day. Someone else piped up and said they’d just hired a consultant for much more than that. Several people turned to me and asked if those were typical daily
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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.
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Pricing your consulting fees by the project can help you connect with potential customers. Many customers like to know that there’s a cap on what they’ll be spending. Do you like taking your car to a mechanic and not having a clue whether it’s going to be $100 or $1000 until you go to pick
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New Yorkers depend on second jobs to help them pay the bills, according to research from Siena College. About 34% of NYC residents rely on second jobs and overtime. New Yorkers aren’t alone. Here in Vancouver — one of the most expensive cities in the world — most of the people I know have held
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Via TGDaily, here’s a list of Barack Obama’s top five technology promises. Throughout the campaign, I was intrigued by how the Obama team used the ideals of Facebook technology to rally the troops. Or, rather, Obama’s team delegated the power to the troops, enabling the troops to build the cause. Many people have talked about
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How to set fees for independent contract work — I’ve had a flurry of requests for information on this topic. With the way the economy is right now, many people are interested in figuring out how to price their contract work. If you’re one of them, take a look at my post on setting consulting
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Just a quick nod to our US readers, who are in the midst of their presidential election. No matter what your politics, get out there and make use of democracy. Without people, democracy is just a word. Exercise your right to vote. Many people in this world don’t have the right to vote.
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Holiday cards can help market your business. But they involve a lot of paper and postage. Many small businesses have turned to digital options to help cut costs and waste. Still, an email may not have the same impact as a paper card. Here’s how some businesses mitigate the effects of boring email greetings: Hire
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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
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