Professional Development
Manage a Small Business | 6 MIN READ
When you manage your own business, it can often feel like a full-time job in and of itself—and that’s before you’ve even started working on client projects. However, the most successful small business owners know that prioritizing the financial health of their company is a smart investment of their time. There are many fixed costs…
Manage a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
To be seen as a trusted leader in your industry, it is important to cultivate thought leadership. Creating content and finding your own voice are good first steps. However, a big portion of thought leadership development is dedicated to having a presence—both physical and virtual—in the ongoing conversation within your area of expertise. Becoming a thought leader…
Grow a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
One of the challenges of being an independent contractor is that you don’t have an employer offering regular professional development opportunities. But that’s okay because you can be proactive in building your own personal library of inspiring books that’ll help you take your career to the next level. Taking time to read business books allows…
Manage a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
Having a core set of skills allows you to approach projects with confidence, impress clients, and create a consistent workflow. These transferable skills are particularly relevant and useful for independent professionals because they can be easily taken from project to project even if you update or completely change your service offerings. Here are five important…
Manage a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
When you run your own business, your work is your responsibility alone—how it gets done, where it gets done, and when it gets done is completely up to you. That reality can be both liberating and intimidating. Knowing how to maintain focus and concentration throughout the day are essential skills when you run your own business. Minimizing…
Start a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
Starting a consulting business and going independent is an exciting transition. It’s a chance to be your own boss, pursue projects you’re passionate about, and control when and where you work. At the same time, there’s bound to be mistakes involved when you begin a new business venture. By proactively learning about common mistakes and…
Webinars | 2 MIN READ
Webinar Recap: Should an IC Hire a Coach? Taking the Mystery Out of Executive Coaching and Why it Can Power Revenue and Success for Consultants
Webinar Recap: Bringing Open Innovation to the Future of Work
Grow a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
Learn more about Andrea Robinson in her meet the Members Page or request an introduction.
Start a Small Business | 7 MIN READ
Q&A With Jim Rabon: Seasoned Veteran Entrepreneur, Independent Business Owner and Professor
Learn about veteran entrepreneurs in this Q&A With Jim Rabon: Seasoned Veteran Entrepreneur, Independent Business Owner and Professor
Start a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
Meet Stacy Pilgreen: A Veteran Small Business Owner in the National Security Industry – Special Operations and Intelligence
Learn how Stacy Pilgreen made a succesful transition from military veteran to independent business owner.
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