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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Going forward, I’ll be posting my monthly income summary, but first, I wanted to recap my income since I started my own consulting business. Why am I posting my income online? I want to show how much you can earn as a freelance consultant. My results may not be typical, etc., but hopefully it’ll give […]
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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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