Professing to be a Solo Professional?

Do you call yourself a solo professional and have you launched your consulting business? Are you sure you are the solo professional that you profess? So many people are not the professionals that they claim to be out there. How can I make such an unprofessional comment you ask?

Pricing Your Artwork - What To Do, What To Do

Do you know the value of your work and how to price it? Pricing is actually not that difficult. Let me make it simple and easy. First-

Solo Consulting Failures - Good Ideas Gone Bad

Many people wish to become their own boss and they have many years of specialization in a particular industry, with worldly knowledge sometimes spanning 2-3 decades or more. These folks like the idea of being their own boss, their own project manager and calling their own shots. Of course owning your business is not for everyone and it is not as easy or cheap to get into as one would be led to believe.

Choosing the Right Virtual Assistant (VA)

As the summer starts to draw to an end and the children are heading back off to school, I'm sure you’re giving some thought as to your upcoming projects; perhaps now is the right time to get some additional help. Hiring a Virtual Assistant is an economical and efficient way to get some additional help - they can take some of the admin tasks off your hands, so that you can focus on these projects. I’d like to share with you my tips for choosing the right virtual assistant for YOU.

The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears - Now Let's Get That Artwork Published

The dramatic growth of the print market has been extraordinary. Just a few years ago there were only a handful of publishers representing a few artists. Today, there are hundreds of publishers representing thousands of artists.

How Effective is Your Sales Cycle?

If you are an independent professional or small business owner providing services, here is a simple four step sales process you can use to close more sales and expand your business.

5 Ideas A Day

Transform your business or professional practice with continual, small improvements. Learn how to come up with 5 ideas a day to improve all aspects of your business, from marketing to employee management. Over time, the cumulative effect of these 5 ideas a day will completely revolutionize your business.

Santa's Solo Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is now in weeks rather than months. Christmas decorations have appeared in the shops, the first murmurs of Christmas parties are in the air and I find myself approaching my first Christmas as a Soloist. How does a Soloist celebrate Christmas?

How to Become an Expert Overnight

Imagine you wake up one day and you are instantly recognized as the expert in your field. The trade publications you usually just subscribe to call you up and try to get interviews with you. Your articles are published and your clients begin trying to seek you out rather than the other way around.

How To Find The Right Work At Home Position

To find the right work at home job for you, you need to ask yourself a few questions: * How much time do I have to work every day? * Am I good at selling, talking on the phone, writing, etc.? * and are you disciplined?

Winter Time is Meeting Time: Find Next Years's Clients Where They Congregate

For those of you who are serious about maximizing your effectiveness (more money, client confidence, and enhanced self-image, here is everything you need to know.

The Beauty of a Coaching Niche

Learn why a niche is a great business booster for your coaching practice.

Working on Yourself IS Working on Your Business

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Putting yourself out there in such a way opens you up to criticism, makes you confront your fears and forces you to recognize your limitations. But it also shows you how to harness your unique skills and gifts, teaches you delegation and discipline, and even patience and persistance.

As A Personal Fitness Trainer, Do You

How To Get and Keep More Clients For Your Personal Training Business