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The Hardest Thing About Being Self-Employed

The Fearless Marketer

Being self-employed isn’t easy. The majority of self-employed consultants, coaches, and trainers run their businesses from a home office (often a spare bedroom). Making matters worse, a large percentage of self-employed professionals are introverts. We get paralysis by analysis. Cheers, Robert.

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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Being self-employed is hard, so go in with your eyes open. Being a self-employed solopreneur isn’t for everyone. Here are nine things to think about before taking the leap to become a solopreneur. Cash flow – This can be the hardest part of being self-employed. Do you have enough savings?

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Being a self-employed consultant or “solopreneur” isn’t for everyone. Here are ten things to think about before taking the leap to become an independent consultant or solopreneur. Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies.

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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. Third, although they have the confidence to be self-employed, many solopreneurs just aren't comfortable selling themselves or doing any sort of self-promotion.

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The Power of Stillness in Getting Out There

Action Plan

This weekend I bought an excellent book I wanted to recommend to anyone who is working to get out there as a self-employed professional. Most people think the first is the hardest. The thing all these stories have in common is that they were about people who, under very challenging conditions, found their pathway to stillness.

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Supplementing Your Pipeline with Consulting Agencies

Successful Independent Consulting

Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. Some offer access to 401(k) plans, but this is actually a con since self-employed retirement plans like SEP-IRAs or solo 401(k)s are a better option if you are self-employed. Usually no.

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The Five Pillars of Marketing Success

The Fearless Marketer

But it’s more common to hear things like, “I work with large companies who want to increase productivity.” I admit that this can be the marketing pillar that is hardest to pin down. Ultimately you have to test a number of different things. What is the Focused Program or Service you’re offering? Learn about the Club here: [link].

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