In my becoming a consultant FAQ, I encourage people to ask themselves whether they can get up in the morning and start working without being told to do so. A lot of people get hung up on this and worry that they’ll procrastinate. They think about all the times they’ve taken long lunches, called in […]
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Via Maria Palma at CustomersAreAlways.com, here’s a great quote from Seth Godin: “…I think the reason we get so upset at astounding examples of bad customer service… is that most of us have given great customer service and realized that most of the time it’s not only fairly easy, it’s actually quite rewarding.” Maria adds,
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Part-time job for retirement. If you’re considering a part-time job during retirement, take a look at consulting. As a part-time job for those in retirement, consulting provides significant rewards. Consulting as a part-time job for retirement offers you the chance to: work as many or as few hours as you want fit work around extended
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Become a freelance writer — earlier this week, I responded to a question on a popular discussion forum. Someone had asked about jobs for a woman who needed to work from home, due to a disability. I suggested she become a freelance writer. As a result, I’ve received an inordinate number of emails from people
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How to build wealth by consulting. Looking to secure your financial future? Wondering how to build wealth? Consulting offers you the opportunity to secure your financial future. What does it mean to build wealth? Before we start talking about consulting, let’s take a look at how to build wealth. Your net worth is made up
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How to start a sole proprietorship. Starting a sole proprietorship is usually one of the easiest routes you can take with your new business. If you’re wondering how to start a sole proprietorship, here are some quick tips. How to start a sole proprietorship Register your business name, if you’re not using your own name.
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Given the time of year, I know some of you are struggling with credit card debt. If you are having a tough time keeping up with the payments, consider contacting a debt counselor, especially a government-approved organization. In the US, see the Department of Justice credit counselor list. Posts related to credit card debt Get
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Like anyone else, I have some flaws. And one of my biggest consulting flaws is my struggle with turning down work. Even when I’m buried in projects, I have a hard time saying no to more work. Why it’s hard to turn down work: Consultants tend to run through feast or famine work cycles. Since
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Income for a stay at home mom? Is it really possible to stay home with your child, earn money and keep a hand in your career? You bet. By structuring your life to provide income, you can be a stay at home mom (or dad) – even after your maternity leave runs out. Earn
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The lastest in The Art of Money Getting, by PT Barnum — here’s the importance of perservance in making money. When a man is in the right path, he must persevere. I speak of thisbecause there are some persons who are "born tired;" naturally lazy andpossessing no self-reliance and no perseverance. But they can cultivatethese
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