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How I Became a Millionaire as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Yet my bank account says I’m a millionaire. If I see money in my bank account, even if it’s my savings account, I get looser with my spending. Knowing this and knowing that four times a year I had to make big tax payments, I set up a “sweep account” with an online bank, not my day-to-day bank. How did I do this?

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You Can Be a Great Leader and Also Have a Life

Harvard Business

During one of their monthly webinars I observed, the group began by sharing photographs of their families and talking about their lives outside of work. “I’m not sure when I first asked if I thought it would be successful,” said Hickox, now CFO of Independent Bank in McKinney Texas. ” None of this is easy.

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Cash Flow Relief for Independent Consultants: the CARES Act & Other Ideas

Successful Independent Consulting

We’re in an unprecedented situation because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and the economic fallout has been drastic for many business sectors, such as travel and restaurants. I’ve participated in two webinars and read countless articles to understand it. The PPP loans will also be available through most major banks in the coming weeks.

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