Does it seem like consulting’s a new concept? The latest and greatest trend in the world of work? I beg to differ. Consider this quote from Charles Francis Richter, the seismologist who invented the Richter scale in 1935: A good deal of my consulting work consists of site analysis for proposed developments. The problem of […]
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Promoting and marketing your consulting business makes up an ongoing process. No matter whether you’re just starting out or working at capacity, you should always strive to keep marketing your consulting business. Today, I read this quote from John D. Rockefeller: Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people
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Country music legend Dolly Parton is actually a pretty savvy business owner. You may know her for her music, acting and personality, but she can actually teach you a lot about making money. I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else. Dolly Parton and
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Wondering how to make your home business look and sound professional? Keeping up a professional image when you work from home takes a little foresight and planning. One of the most important parts of your image is the telephone. Tips for managing your home office telephone Don’t let your kids answer the phone, unless
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Help reduce debt — start consulting as a side job and you can help your family reduce debt. With household debt levels at $9,000 just for credit cards, it’s no wonder many people are looking for ways to pay down debts. The best way to stop debt from accumulating is to stop using credit. Quit
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Debt piling up? For many people, debt blindsides them at this time of year. With holiday credit card payments, tax due dates and retirement savings deadlines all seeming to appear at the same time, debt can quickly become a major obstacle. I’ve previously mentioned consulting as one of the best ways to pay down debt.
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I’ve been running this blog for nine months or so. (So does that mean this is the end of the gestation period?) I’ve written a couple hundred articles in that time, on everything from consulting fees to bad credit card management for small businesses. And I’ve got lots of articles waiting in the pipe. But
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PT Barnum was a master marketer, skilled at generating leads, finding new clients and making money. As a consultant, you’d be wise to heed these words of wisdom: Without promotion something terrible happens… Nothing! What are you doing to promote your consulting business? How do you generate leads and find new clients? Posts related to
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Has consulting changed your life? I’m always looking for stories about real people who’ve become consultants. If you’d like to be profiled, let me know. If you’re especially shy or you just don’t want an employer to know you moonlight, we can arrange for a pseudonym. Contact me or leave a comment if you’d like
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Very cheap web hosting can help you get your own website started. By seeking out very cheap web hosting options, you can keep costs low before investing in even a more moderately priced solution. And, unlike the default "business card" websites that many domain providers and home Internet service providers offer, your standalone website will
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