Since you’re reading this, we both know you’re interested in starting a consulting business. But how do you get from where you are to where you want to be? You might not even be clear on where you want to be, much less how to get there, where to start, or how to get motivated […]
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I know, I know. Having a bad job can cause tons of stress, health problems, family problems, and so on. Bad jobs suck. Bad bosses suck. We’ve all had our share of them. But here’s the secret: hating your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you. Seriously. My bad job (one […]
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For a lot of people, when they ask, “How can I start a consulting business?” they assume that they need a big load of cash in an emergency fund–generally about 3-6 months’ worth of their current salary. This is a popular assumption, and given that it takes most folks a long time to save that […]
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The common wisdom is that starting a business is risky, but I think that’s untrue. In fact, thinking of a job as secure can actually be dangerous thinking. On the contrary: I think that having a regular job is risky. For example, with a typical job, you’re tied to 1 employer, who can decide to […]
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How much cash do you need to start your own business? It depends on the kind of business. But, generally, if you’re going to start consulting, you DON’T need a big hunk of cash to get started. Realistically, you could probably start independent consulting for less than $100 in start-up funds. When I talk to […]
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Growing up, I assumed that I’d get a job with a big company, work my way up the corporate ladder, increasing my income along the way, etc. The imaginary job would have good benefits, health insurance, retirement, etc. But as we all know, that image of job security is a myth. In the past 20 […]
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As an admitted perfectionist, when I heard someone say “start before you’re ready,” it made me a bit anxious. What if I make mistakes? What if it doesn’t work? What if it fails? And on and on… But it’s really great advice. I’ve talked to lots of people who have the skills and experience to […]
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