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The T-V-T Principle of Profitability(TM) (Part 1) Contributed by:
Renata RaffertySunday, February 09, 2003 (10 years 97 days ago)
A glorious example of spam has been working its way across the worldwide web for years now. You've probably seen it, or a variation, at least a dozen times. The posting generally exhorts you to contact the sender immediately if you want to...
- Be Your Own Boss!
- Create Your Own Hours!!
- Have More Free Time!!!
- Have Unlimited Income Potential!!!
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The Perils and Promise of Publishing Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, November 15, 2002 (10 years 183 days ago)
I used to be in awe of book authors. I imagined that they were brilliant, organized and well-connected. I assumed they made lots of money. And I doubted I would ever have the opportunity to be one.
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What's Standing in Your Way? Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, November 01, 2002 (10 years 197 days ago)
Working as a consultant -- especially as a sole practitioner -- takes ego. Consulting requires a solid confidence that you have answers -- or know how to find them. Consulting means you're willing to put a price on your expertise -- whether by the hour or by the project. And consulting demands -- for the most part -- going it alone, without a company or superiors to back-stop you professionally or financially.
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Lining Up Your Team Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, August 23, 2002 (10 years 267 days ago)
No one succeeds alone. Whether you are a sole practitioner or part of a small consultancy, you need -- and deserve -- a back-up team of professionals who are there to help you and your practice move forward....
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When (Not) to Offer Free Advice Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, July 19, 2002 (10 years 302 days ago)
Ask "newbie" consultants to list their biggest frustrations, then ask "oldie" consultants to list their biggest frustrations. Guaranteed - somewhere on both lists will appear "I feel like I'm giving too much away!"
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The One-Minute Bookshelf for Consultants Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, July 05, 2002 (10 years 316 days ago)
It's summertime and the livin' (hopefully) is easy. The demand for some consulting specialties seems to slow down during the hot months. And it's that time of year when we intend to get through projects that we've been putting off for months. We all know the saying, however, about paved roads and good intentions.
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Ten No-Fail Marketing Ideas Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, June 07, 2002 (10 years 344 days ago)
We have all heard the rule of thumb that a consultant should spend thirty percent of their time on “marketing.” But what exactly is one supposed to do? Here are ten no-fail marketing activities that are guaranteed to grow or stabilize your practice, regardless of how new -- or old -- you are to the consulting field.
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What Goes on Behind Foundation Doors, OR, a Day in the Life of a Program Officer Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyTuesday, April 30, 2002 (11 years 17 days ago)
If there was only one tip I could offer to anyone submitting a grant proposal, it would be this ... Remember that you are writing for one human being, not an institution.
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Partners, Employees and Subcontractors Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, April 19, 2002 (11 years 28 days ago)
There will no doubt come a point in your professional life as a consultant when you just can't do it all yourself anymore - whether it's servicing clients, marketing your practice, handling bills (incoming and outgoing), or even just answering the phone. What are your options, and how will you know which is best for you and your consultancy?
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Five No-cost/Low-Cost Methods for Marketing Your Consulting Services Contributed by:
Renata RaffertyFriday, March 15, 2002 (11 years 63 days ago)
Like the concert violinist who must never stop practicing, a consultant must never stop marketing. There are many forms of effective marketing that do not require a great deal of money.
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