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Consultant Marketing Trust Barometer

Jerry Fletcher

In the 2004 study23% of the people interviewed said they would trust someone just like them. Jerry Fletcher is a sought-after International Speaker, a beBee ambassador, founder and CEO of Z-axis Marketing, Inc. Diverging Trust. By 2016 that percentage had increased to 82%. See Jerry’s new speaker demo reel.

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

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Supply and demand – Assess the market for your expertise to get an idea of how hard it may be to stand out from the crowd and get work. Although I made more money while working fewer hours, I also had to learn how to run my own business.

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If You're a SME Make Extra Money with GLG

Successful Independent Consulting

It’s hard to know if your expertise will be in demand, but like most solopreneur marketing, the more specific your niche, the better. I didn’t upload a résumé and it said I’ve only been an independent consultant since 2016, although I’ve worked as one since 2004.) Based on my research, I suggest you have at least 15 years’ experience.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

I made the leap to independent consulting in 2004 and never looked back. Supply and demand – Assess the market for your expertise to get an idea of how hard it may be to find work. Marketability – Were former bosses, colleagues or teammates sad to see you move on to a different department or project? Be honest with yourself.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

In the spring of 2002, Jim returned to Walt Disney World® , and in 2004 was promoted to Vice President of Park Operations Development, Optimization, and Standardization. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link].

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Bank of Canada Announces Tools Including -0.5 Interest Rates; Loonie Sinks to 2004 Low; Right Tool at the Right Time

MishTalk

US Dollar vs. Canadian Dollar Monthly The USD vs. the Loonie is back to a high last seen in May of 2004. Poloz also said the central bank is now ‘confident’ Canada’s financial markets could function in a negative rate environment, where banks would be charged for deposits, rather than being paid interest as is conventional. “

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A few thoughts on the “Fair Ticketing Act”

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

The secondary market is a much different beast than it was than when I started in 2004. It means that there is more room for bad actors to operate in bad faith and to do harm to both sides of the market: the primary and the secondary. Like the situation with Live Nation, what do you hear about? Only the bad stuff, mostly.