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 […]
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Well, it’s just about Hallowe’en…a time for spooky things, tricks, ghost, goblins and all that jazz. What spooky things could happen in the world of independent consulting? For me, the scariest thing would be having no network. Consulting is very much a people business and it really helps to have a strong network of friends,
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New to consulting or not, many people have a hard time thinking of themselves as experts. "Expert" sounds so serious. But, really, to be an expert, you just need to know more than someone else. Think about it. Many of us have family or friends we call on when our computers are on the fritz
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Working with a mentor can help you move ahead in your business and personal lives. Via Enrichr, here are five tips for choosing a mentor.* I thought it was gutsy to say that sometimes you need to pay for access to a mentor: Pay for your mentors. If you have the resources there are many
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Do you have a mentor? Greats like Richard Branson, David Beckham, Mozart and Oliver Stone have drawn from the influence of mentors. By working with a mentor, you can tap into the proven experience, network and knowledge of someone established in your field. If you don’t have a mentor, try approaching someone whose work you
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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
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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
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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
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Via Youtube, I found this quirky (and now gone) video on the top 5 big hairy mistakes in online, home-based business. Note the comment about the mistake of being trapped in “getting ready to get ready”. Although I believe that, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, there comes a point where you
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People are more likely to follow advice from expensive consultants, according to a post forwarded to me by Tony. It makes sense. People who charge higher fees are simply perceived as "better". When I was starting out, I thought it made sense to charge the bargain rate of $35 an hour for my consulting. I
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