Contrary to what you may have heard, you DON’T have to spend thousands of dollars to get a good website. You really can create a professional website for $100 dollars, and still have money left over for a latte. Don’t care for lattes? Fine, then buy yourself a beer, a Coke, or whatever else tickles your […]
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One of the first things you need to do when you start your business is to choose a legal entity. But it can be confusing. S-corp, LLC, sole proprietor, how do you choose? When I was first thinking about how to start a consulting business, I read a lot about the differences between different business […]
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All businesses, regardless of how big or small need one thing: a tax ID number. Back in the old days, this was a cumbersome process that took weeks. But thanks to our buddy, the internet, all that’s changed. So, the first thing you can do when starting your consulting business is get legit by snagging […]
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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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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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