Manage a Small Business
Manage a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
In a highly competitive business world, independent consultants know that continuing education enhances their abilities, broadens their areas of expertise, and boosts their professional reputation. Many busy professionals are turning to online training courses to receive these benefits, thanks to their “work from anywhere” convenience and often affordable price points. However, with so many options…
Contracts and Finance | 5 MIN READ
It’s the last quarter of the calendar year and time for 2023 planning. As you work through your business goals and growth strategies for the coming year, consider your current rate schedule along with new ways to increase revenue. Refer to benchmark services that cover your market and skill set to compare the rates they…
Manage a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
Many professionals today have turned to mentoring relationships for guidance and support. In the past, apprenticeships were once the norm in the business and professional world but they are now a practice relegated to specific industries. Internships, which have largely taken their place, are designed for the purpose of exposing an aspiring professional to their…
Manage a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
As an independent professional, your job involves it all—from running errands and scheduling meetings to engaging with new clients and attending networking events. All of these responsibilities can quickly overshadow your work-life balance. To avoid burnout, stay on top of your workload, and keep your clients happy, consider teaming up with another independent contractor. Working with another professional…
Grow a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
As an independent professional with your own business, you make a lot of decisions about how to work, where to work, when to work, and if it’s working. If you shift your business into digital nomad mode, these are still the decisions you must make. The difference is in the answers, and those answers are…
Grow a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
The number of American workers who describe themselves as digital nomads has steadily risen, from 7.3 million in 2019 to 16.9 million in 2022. That’s 131% growth over three years, and growth is expected to continue, though perhaps not in such impressive numbers. The steady addition of more digital nomads in the workforce logically means…
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Understand six common businesss frameworks for consultants, self employed professionals, and contractors.
Manage a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
Small business certifications can help differentiate your company and provide access to federal contracts, specialized funding, and new networking opportunities. Here are five certifications to consider pursuing.
Manage a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
No matter what line of work you are in, time is valuable. To an independent consultant, time is money. Finding creative ways to save time can add up—a few minutes here and there can accumulate into hours of time saved and can reduce stress. Being efficient keeps you on top of your game, and in…
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