Figuring Out What To Charge For Your Services
Another question I get about consulting is what to charge for your services and how to charge. By that I mean your rate and a decision to charge by the hour or on a project basis. Back in January I posted at the old TVCNet blog my thoughts about this very subject. I felt it was worth posting again at the new blog. Here it is again along with some additional thoughts:Read More >

When Is The Best Time To Start Consulting?
Over the last week or two I have been compiling questions about consulting. These are questions I have heard others ask over the years or have had asked of me. While I may not have all the answers I’m sure readers of this blog, like yourself, can offer up wisdom to provide some answers. One question, for instance, is when is the best time to start consulting?Read More >

The TVCNet Velvet Rope Policy – Do You Make the Cut?
From time to time it is a good idea for business owners to review their business plans and marketing plans. Things change (like the economy) and you need to check your business operations to make sure you are guarding against outside forces and aligning yourself with your business objectives so you can see whether or not you are headed in the right direction.Read More >

Consultants and Health Insurance
These days, you can’t turn on the news without seeing or hearing some story having to do with our nation’s health care debate.  Working independently, consultants take on many expenses. One of them is health insurance.Read More >

10 Tips to Improve Your Business Networking
Networking can be an indispensible part of any business for promotion and to hopefully win clients. It surprises me, though, how little some businesses (namely independent business professionals like consultants) do it. Everyone has their reasons for not networking. Some don’t find it useful. Some are apprehensive to place themselves in what may feel like an uncomfortable situation.Read More >