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Find Me the Expert on This!
Many people who set up as consultants never make more than a minimal living. They get some clients who like them, but are so dependent on these few businesses that the resignation of a key contact can destroy their business for months ahead.The problem? They're nice folks who do a great job and have lots of experience, but they're not indispensable or even memorable. They can be replaced any day by another nice person with, apparently, just as much to offer. Or, more likely, by a new college graduate from a big consulting firm with minimal expertise but the power of the big brand name.Being THE expert (or at least
(whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal pMany people who set up as consultants never make more than a minimal living. They get some clients who like them, but are so dependent on these few businesses that the resignation of a key contact can destroy their business for months ahead.The problem? They're nice folks who do a great job and have lots of experience, but they're not indispensable or even memorable. They can be replaced any day by another nice person with, apparently, just as much to offer. Or, more likely, by a new college graduate from a big consulting firm with minimal expertise but the power of the big brand name.Being THE expert (or at least
Getting the Most from Your Graphic Designer
A well-designed document is an effective document. It gets your message across to your intended audience—whether your aim is to give information, sell a widget, or help someone grasp a concept.I have graphic design software on my computer, and I think I have a pretty good eye. Why do I need a graphic designer? Strictly speaking, you don’t—any more than you need a hairstylist, a mechanic, or a lawyer. You could cut your own hair, fix your own car, and represent yourself in court. Most of us, though, recognize that we can’t be experts at everything, and that an amateur job will generally look…well, amateur. The music
Have you tried everything to market your Consulting or Contracting services? Are you getting the results you are after? You are probably shaking your head ‘No’ right now. I don’t think ANYONE has all the leads and potential clients they actually want. What are you currently doing to market your services? In job hunting (whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal prA well-designed document is an effective document. It gets your message across to your intended audience—whether your aim is to give information, sell a widget, or help someone grasp a concept.I have graphic design software on my computer, and I think I have a pretty good eye. Why do I need a graphic designer? Strictly speaking, you don’t—any more than you need a hairstylist, a mechanic, or a lawyer. You could cut your own hair, fix your own car, and represent yourself in court. Most of us, though, recognize that we can’t be experts at everything, and that an amateur job will generally look…well, amateur. The music
Tips on Choosing a Factoring Company!
Factoring, what is this financial tool you are looking into that will hopefully fuel your business with the capital it needs to prosper.Each person and business varies so how do you know which factor is the right choice for your company.Some things you need to know before you choose a factor!Term Contracts:Do they require a term contract?There are pros and cons to a term contract;Some Cons:You are not happy with the factor due to the way they service your account.They may treat your customers poorly, jeopardizing them as your customer.They may have poo
you getting the results you are after? You are probably shaking your head ‘No’ right now. I don’t think ANYONE has all the leads and potential clients they actually want. What are you currently doing to market your services? In job hunting (whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal pFactoring, what is this financial tool you are looking into that will hopefully fuel your business with the capital it needs to prosper.Each person and business varies so how do you know which factor is the right choice for your company.Some things you need to know before you choose a factor!Term Contracts:Do they require a term contract?There are pros and cons to a term contract;Some Cons:You are not happy with the factor due to the way they service your account.They may treat your customers poorly, jeopardizing them as your customer.They may have poo
Work on Your Business, not in Your Business
Restaurateurs fail to get past one store because of one reason. Restaurateurs fail to make boatloads of money because of one reason.The one reason...they are too busy working in their business, not on it. How can you possibly expect to have time to manage the store when you are running it? You’re bussing tables, working the bar, helping out in the kitchen. You’re running food, cashing out servers, making schedule changes, covering shifts and dealing with the phone. You’re making table visits; you’re even running an ad in the local paper. But you know what? It’s not enough. The de
ight now. I don’t think ANYONE has all the leads and potential clients they actually want. What are you currently doing to market your services? In job hunting (whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal pRestaurateurs fail to get past one store because of one reason. Restaurateurs fail to make boatloads of money because of one reason.The one reason...they are too busy working in their business, not on it. How can you possibly expect to have time to manage the store when you are running it? You’re bussing tables, working the bar, helping out in the kitchen. You’re running food, cashing out servers, making schedule changes, covering shifts and dealing with the phone. You’re making table visits; you’re even running an ad in the local paper. But you know what? It’s not enough. The de
You Can't Not Communicate
Most of us would like to be better communicators. As leaders, co-workers, team members and in all of the other roles we play both professionally and personally, we know that communication is a major key to success.When we are frustrated or stymied by something, often better communication would have improved it.Consider the new executive or manager who walks into their first meeting. Every movement is watched. Where they sit is analyzed. What they say is discussed later. Did they make declarative statements or ask questions? Did they smile? Were they quiet or too quiet? What about their tone of voice?ally want. What are you currently doing to market your services? In job hunting (whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal p
Most of us would like to be better communicators. As leaders, co-workers, team members and in all of the other roles we play both professionally and personally, we know that communication is a major key to success.When we are frustrated or stymied by something, often better communication would have improved it.Consider the new executive or manager who walks into their first meeting. Every movement is watched. Where they sit is analyzed. What they say is discussed later. Did they make declarative statements or ask questions? Did they smile? Were they quiet or too quiet? What about their tone of voice?
To Be or Not To Be an Entrepreneur
Should you become an Entrepreneur? Why Not? Over half a million online businesses are started each year by people who are underappreciated and underpaid! The home-based online business has now grown into a $427 Billion a Year Industry! Someone actually starts a new online business every 10 seconds in the US alone!An Entrepreneur is a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. In the context of the creation of for-profit enterprises, entrepreneur is often synonymous with founder.The term Entrepreneur also applies to someone who establishes
(whether it be 'Regular' W2 or 'Independant' 1099 work), activity doesn’t equal productivity!Should you become an Entrepreneur? Why Not? Over half a million online businesses are started each year by people who are underappreciated and underpaid! The home-based online business has now grown into a $427 Billion a Year Industry! Someone actually starts a new online business every 10 seconds in the US alone!An Entrepreneur is a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks. In the context of the creation of for-profit enterprises, entrepreneur is often synonymous with founder.The term Entrepreneur also applies to someone who establishes
I believe that there are 3 key ingredients to marketing your Consulting or Contracting services:
1. Articles
2. Presentations/Seminars
3. Networking
Articles
Articles, like the one you are reading, are a great way to be viewed as an expert in your field. Since you have a Consult
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