As many of you know, I am a Girl Scout leader. Our motto is "be prepared. Recently, I have been noticing that many adults, even former scouts, have forgotten this message. When you have an important meeting scheduled, it makes sense to...
I have not seen many successful independent consultants who did not already have a strong body of professional work prior to hanging out their shingle. You need to have people who will provide references regarding the quality of your work, examples of results...
Doing pro-bono work while still employed at ones current job is a great way to test the waters. Many major business schools have organizations set up to funnel such opportunities to alumni. For example, at Stanford, it is called ACT, or the Alumni Consulting...
Consultants are often asked if they'd be willing to take equity in lieu of cash for their services rendered. In some cases, this arrangement can be beneficial to both sides. The company can get expertise it needs, without parting with cash, and the...
People sometimes ask if a website is really necessary. While I know several consultants who have been successful without any professional marketing activities beyond a business card, I still recommend a simple website for anyone who is serious about consulting....
