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Chad Barr
MARCH 1, 2017
Have you ever sensed a change in a client’s mood, behavior, or tone of voice—where it seemed like something was just a bit off? As professionals, we’re conditioned to stay focused on business and avoid delving into the personal sphere with our clients. The client is in a state of confusion.
Successful Independent Consulting
OCTOBER 27, 2023
This article explains how to determine your “base rate”, and the external factors that will impact your pricing. This article explains how to determine your “base rate”, and the external factors that will impact your pricing. Links to articles on how to raise your rate or switch to a fixed fee are at the end of this one.)
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Consulting Matters
MARCH 3, 2021
Which for most of my clients - it's their absolute least favorite thing. Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. Related Article: "7 Reasons Why Your Client Aren't Getting it When you Write and Talk About What You Do". This article is for you. You get me!".
Successful Independent Consulting
JUNE 28, 2023
“ I get a couple clients, I put my head down and do the work. I look up when the work is done, and there’s no more work to do. Now I gotta go hustle and get some more clients. ” How do we bring more clients into the fold? Asking does look desperate, and it does make clients uncomfortable. Manipulated?
Successful Independent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
As self-employed professionals, we’re experts at helping our clients solve problems but we often struggle when it comes to building a healthy pipeline of leads. For most of us, prospecting for new clients is the very last thing we want to do. People can sense when they’re being sold or if you want something.
Successful Independent Consulting
MARCH 11, 2022
As a self-employed professional do you need a website? Is it worth the time and money if you get most of your business from referrals or by subcontracting? Having a website will help you stand out from the crowd. If you don’t have a website a prospective client may perceive you as an insincere short-timer.
Successful Independent Consulting
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Sure, it sounds fabulous – be selective about which jobs you take, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make really good money – but it definitely has some drawbacks. 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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