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Guest article roundup
In case you hadn’t seen, I’ve been busy writing guest articles around the web lately, and wanted to let you all in on what I’ve been up to. Writing guest articles on other sites helps promote Start My Consulting Business to people who might not otherwise know about us. So, here’s the roundup of some […]
Continue readingWhy you need to fail (and how to do it right)
I have a daughter who’s 7, and last week, we enrolled her in ice skating lessons. Her response? “I don’t want to go.” “Why?” “I don’t know how.” Keep in mind, she’s already had roller skating lessons–and LOVES roller skating. She even went ice skating with her Girl Scout troop last year, and liked it. […]
Continue readingWhy you don’t have any clients (and proven steps to get some)
You’ve started your business, and maybe have been open for months–or years–but things are slow. You get a bit of consulting work every now and then, but can’t seem to get things off the ground. Maybe you’ve even wondered whether you should throw in the towel and just go back to a day job. Like […]
Continue readingShut up, lizard brain!
There are 2 people living in your head, always watching out for trouble: Fear and Rationalization. Before you discount them, keep in mind that they can be very persuasive. Both Fear and Rationalization come from your lizard brain. Before I talk more about Fear and Rationalization, I need to tell you a bit about your lizard […]
Continue readingWhat you don’t know WILL hurt you: how to stop being stuck, and start or grow your business
Feeling stuck? I’ve talked to lots of consultants and freelancers, and whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while, at some point, you’ll feel stuck. Maybe you haven’t yet started your business, and are overwhelmed, worried of failing, or doubt you can succeed. Maybe you’re already in business, but want […]
Continue readingCan you afford to lose your job? What no one told you about safeguarding yourself
In January 2007 , I lost my job at a software company where I’d worked for nearly 8 years. Shortly thereafter, I was fortunate to find a job at a non-profit, though earning less, and without health or retirement benefits. During the summer of 2008, my non-profit job dwindled to half-time, then ended completely by […]
Continue readingHow I made the switch from employee to consultant
I’m really excited about this, because a lot of people ask me about my story and how I got started consulting, and I’m getting to share it in detail. Does this describe you? You haven’t started freelancing/consulting, and are wondering how to get started–especially if you already have a day job. You’ve already done some […]
Continue readingLessons learned from getting lost
Many years ago, an old friend and I got took a trip and got lost. Not lost like “I wish we could find a decent place to eat in this neighborhood”, but really lost. We were traveling through South Dakota on our way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, and had set up camp in […]
Continue readingUSAToday: employees leaving corporate jobs to start businesses: when will you make your move?
USAToday recently posted an article that validates what a lot of us already knew: that people are leaving corporate jobs to start their own businesses. For many people, the rosy promise offered by corporate jobs has never materialized. In decades past, corporations provided outstanding health benefits, pensions, and other benefits to employees and their families, […]
Continue readingAre you losing money while working your butt off? How to guard against this pitfall
Even though you may be working your tail off, you could still be losing money. I’ve seen lots of consultants fall into this trap, and it can put a serious squeeze on your business and personal cash flow–and we all know that too little cash can cause a lot of stress. To start and run […]
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