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See the Good, Be the Good

Chad Barr

His life was filled with goodness; the goodness in him and the good he saw in everyone around him. His life was filled with goodness; the goodness in him and the good he saw in everyone around him. I realized how that goodness pays it forward. He was witty and sarcastic, but humble and compassionate.

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Narrow Your Niche to Win More Work as a Solopreneur

Successful Independent Consulting

I’ve mentored and represented hundreds of independent consultants and repeatedly I see those with a well-defined niche win more work. What is he really good at? Many solopreneurs make the mistake of marketing themselves as a jack-of-all-trades. The exact opposite is true. Being memorable generates referrals and credibility.

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4 Tips for Putting Your Best Self Forward

Successful Independent Consulting

You have less than a second to make a good impression! If you want new clients as a solopreneur, you must make a good first impression. Everyone makes unconscious judgments when they see a photo and according to research from Cornell University , these perceptions persist even after we’ve met the person.

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Use the Power of Intention for Critical Conversations

Successful Independent Consulting

I usually write things like “I perceive Joe to be reasonable, calm, levelheaded, and a good listener. In fact, he can even see how this will likely lead to a better overall outcome.” Whether you’re meeting a potential client for the first time or you have to deliver some difficult feedback, it’s hard to over prepare. Draw the left ear.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

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. This means that if you work 100 hours in January and bill for it on January 31st, you probably won’t see any cash until the middle of March. of net income.

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

Successful Independent Consulting

Sure, it sounds fabulous—the ability to be selective about the work you do, have a flexible schedule, escape office politics, make good money—but there are drawbacks. This means if you work 100 hours in January and bill for it in February, you probably won’t see any money until late March at the earliest. Do you have enough savings?

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Inflation: Understanding its Impact on the Economy

Tom Spencer

Inflation, which refers to a general increase in the price of goods and services, results in a reduction in the purchasing power of money over time. Inflation of a basket of goods A basket of groceries purchased by a typical urban consumer today will cost more than double compared with 30 years ago.

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