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100 Small Business Ideas To Get You Started

Business Consulting Agency

These days, it is easier than ever to start a small business. Working from home, just about anybody can operate a small business with an Internet connection and computer. Simple as that and enough to start a small business. To help, here is a small business idea list. Local Business Consulting.

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The Corona Virus for Small Businesses

Consultant Journal

How should small business owners manage the corona virus, aka COVID-19 ? It’s a question on the minds of many entrepreneurs, as Fortune 500 companies announce new protocols for travel, meetings and even use of coffee cups. Related to Business Management: Consulting Fees: A Guide for Independent Consultants.

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David and Goliath: How Boutique Firms Triumph

Tom Spencer

In recent years, the consulting industry has witnessed a significant shift, with boutique consulting firms emerging as competition against their larger counterparts. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the growth of boutique consulting firms, and what this means for businesses seeking consulting services.

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How I Became a Millionaire as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

How can other self-employed consultants become wealthy too? Reflecting on my years as an independent consultant, I’ve boiled it down to five keys to success. Five Steps to Becoming a Millionaire Consultant 1. Subcontractors to an agency or consulting firm are usually paid about 65% of what they are worth. But I digress.)

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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

By creating an ecosystem, a business can funnel start-ups and small businesses to its core service, and create a one-stop-shop experience. Consultants are understandably eager to stay at the forefront of these ecosystem developments. When it comes to ecosystem building, the stakes are getting extremely high.

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15 Best Business Podcasts for Independent Consultants

Tsavo Neal

Podcasts make amazing listening material for commutes, travel, and listening for when you don’t feel like taking out a book. I sought to find the best podcasts for consultants: podcasts that help them provide more value for their clients, acquire new business, and expand their minds.

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Avoid W-2 Status and Extra Tax: Become a Licensed Business

Successful Independent Consulting

Basically, AB5 requires all gig workers, freelancers, independent consultants, and other solopreneurs to be legitimate businesses because the client companies who hire you must be able to prove that you are indeed a business. Moreover, you are usually required to have a license in all counties or cites in which you do business.