Ok so the economy has gone to the tubes, 1 out of 10 people are unemployed, and most businesses are on a hiring freeze. Sounds like a perfect time to close your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope you have steady income through the next few years. Although this is a horrible time to find [...]
Landing a consulting deal can sometimes be overbearing. However, once you learn the secrets to closing deals, you will start landing more than you ever imagined. Most consultants lose deals because they either didn’t listen to the client or they didn’t communicate the value that they bring to the client. These two items go hand [...]
Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, but who you know that counts.”? This is never more applicable than in a down economy. Having a good network of contacts can sometimes ensure a fresh stream of business knocking on your door. Networking is the best way to turn strangers into contacts, [...]
If you’re like most busy consultants you have multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities every day. Your priorities switch every hour with phone calls, emails, meetings, and conference calls. So, how do you track your time? If you are still using Excel, Notepad, or even a pen and paper, you need to get up to speed [...]
With more people being laid off every day and the economy continuing to fall, financial stability is hard to come by. Many professionals with years of experience are being let go. The solution for these professionals is to become a consultant in the field they have been let go from. However, most professionals are experts [...]
