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May 10 2012
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5 Key Questions: Do You Have What it Takes to Be Your Own Boss?
For most, a draw to the independent consulting career path is the idea of being one’s own boss. While there are many rewards to being your own boss, it is not always easy -- those that thrive as ICs often have some key traits that help them be successful. Do you have what it takes? Ask yourself the following questions to find out:
May 7 2012
Three Steps to Coping With Work-Related Stress
Although independent consulting can be rewarding for those who choose to pursue it as a career path, it, like any job, can be stressful at times. How you manage your stress will affect the success you are able to attain in the long term. Will you shine on or will you burn out? With our help, you can learn to work with minimal stress. Here’s how to do it:
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Apr 25 2012
One Woman's Story: Independence as a Lifestyle Choice
This month, we feature advisor Nicolette Taylor, who shares the story of one recent conversation that illustrates a new rung on the corporate ladder: independence as a lifestyle choice for senior executives.
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Apr 25 2012
Consulting Corner: Four Clues to Weed Out Bad Clients
Let’s face it: there are good clients and bad clients, and nobody likes to work with a bad client. On those days when you’re still trying in vain to get paid for a consulting gig, or haven’t made any progress in the last six months, you may look back and wonder if there’s anything you could have done to foresee your problems. The answer is “yes,” sometimes you can recognize bad clients before you begin working with them! Here are some clues to look out for:
Apr 20 2012
Why You Shouldn’t Consider Other Consultants Your Competitors
Although it may be tempting to view other independent professionals as competition, you may be doing yourself a disservice, as this not a black and white issue. While it is true that occasionally two independent professionals compete for the same project, in most cases it is beneficial for you to develop relationships and cooperate with other consultants for three major reasons.
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Apr 9 2012
Six Personality Traits of Successful Independent Consultants
If you’re considering becoming an independent consultant, you should ensure that your personality matches your chosen career path. Below, we’ve compiled six specific personality traits that independent consultants should have or develop to ensure success.
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Apr 6 2012
Common Sense Networking Tips for Independent Consultants and Contractors
In the business world, who you know can be equally as important as what you know. To ensure you have a steady flow of projects, you need to build and maintain a strong circle of business contacts that can refer this work to you – after all, word of mouth can be one of your most powerful marketing tools. We’ve compiled some networking tips for independent consultants and independent contractors to help you boost your business prospects.
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Mar 19 2012
The ROI In You: Joining the Independent Workforce After Retirement
Continuing to work post-retirement is often an attractive option for many reasons – but doesn’t it defeat the purpose of retirement to have to return to a grueling work schedule? With so many years of experience in the workforce, there should be a way for you to contribute your expertise to companies while still making the most of your retirement.
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Mar 14 2012
Top Industries for Independent Consultants and Contractors
If you’re thinking about becoming an independent consultant or contractor, one major question probably weighs on your mind: are my skills in high demand? Following are four high-demand areas for independent workers – but don’t worry if your skills don’t fall into one of these four categories.
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