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Successful Independent Consulting
MAY 26, 2023
Clients hire experts who are accomplished and trustworthy, so obviously you need to convey those qualities immediately, but not just when you meet someone. You need to project confidence and professionalism well before your first conversation, like on your LinkedIn profile. Specifically, your headshot.
Successful Independent Consulting
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business instead of on a W-2 tax basis like a temp worker makes a huge difference to your profitability for two key reasons: You can pay less tax. As a self-employed business owner, you have to pay the employer’s share of your Social Security and Medicare contribution— 15.3% of your taxable income.
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Alan Weiss
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Ask your buyer before the project begins, “Who are the key people we need to co-opt to support us early?” ” These may be hierarchical, or social, or symbolic, but try to “stack the deck” before you encounter inevitable opposition.
Successful Independent Consulting
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Corporate payment terms are typically “net 45” or longer regardless of the size of your invoice. Corporate payment terms are typically “net 45” or longer regardless of the size of your invoice. You need to be able to pay your bills in good times and bad. Corresponding worksheet here. ) Do you have a safety net? of net income.
Consulting Matters
JANUARY 5, 2021
If you are interested in leaving your current job for the potential of running your own consulting or coaching practice, there is only one thing you need. While those things are important, they are not nearly as important as your wholehearted commitment to the adventure of running your own practice.
Tom Spencer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Separate your research from the product In most fields, the only way to get reliable research results is to distance the participants and researchers from the desired outcome of the research by employing certain research methods such as blind studies or placeboes. I asked her about a second name, which she said sounded like a car wash.
Tom Spencer
APRIL 26, 2024
Securing a consulting position involves passing through a rigorous process that goes far beyond a mere evaluation of your technical expertise. Consulting firms are keen to identify candidates who not only possess the required knowledge, but also exhibit specific skills that are crucial for success in the industry.
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