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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

They don’t know to add a hefty margin to cover things like self-employment tax, business expenses, health insurance, and nonbillable time spent on business administration. This article explains how to determine your “base rate”, and the external factors that will impact your pricing. Next, divide by 2,000.

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4 Lessons From My First 100 Podcast Episodes

Consulting Matters

After doing 100 podcast episodes, here’s what I learned I’ve been creating content for my business for over 13 years – Yikes! But I have only had a podcast for a little over 2 and go figure, it’s turned into one of the favorite things I do with my business. Thinking about starting your own podcast?

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How to Find the Exact Words that Attract Your Clients (and Gets them Excited to Work with You)

Consulting Matters

One of my favorite things to write and talk about is copywriting. Which for most of my clients - it's their absolute least favorite thing. Most of these consultants and coaches love what they do. But they hate the struggle of trying to find the words to describe what they do and write about it. You get me!".

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Four Stories Your Consulting and Coaching Business Needs

Consulting Matters

And for sure, brand messages are essential for your business - you want to ensure that your ideal client knows what you offer and what makes you unique. But storytelling takes things to a whole new level. This emotional connection is crucial for consultants and coaches, where trust and credibility are key.

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Embracing Your Expertise: The Importance of Believing in Yourself with Ann Carden

Consulting Matters

Do you have the mindset and strategies you need to create a thriving consulting or coaching business so you can reach your full potential in your career and life? In this episode, we're diving into embracing your expertise and the importance of believing in yourself.

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To Boost Your Business, Track Your Time (Nearly All of It!)

Successful Independent Consulting

Management guru Peter Drucker once said “you can't manage what you can't measure.” By tracking (measuring) how you spend your time, you can increase your effectiveness, your income, and even your quality of life. Time is one resource that’s truly irreplaceable.once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

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Top Power Skills Every Organizational Consultant Needs

Consulting Matters

What are the top power skills that every organizational consultant ought to have? I'm sure you have personally lived through those 70-hour workweeks that took you from your hobbies and time with your family. And have experienced the crazy decisions in service of 90-day numbers that impacted your career opportunities.