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Ten Ways to Boost Cash Flow as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

This article was written by Gabrielle Fontaine , PB, ASBC, and the founder of BookkeepingDirect, an accounting and business consulting firm for small businesses. Founded in 2003, BookkeepingDirect helps small consulting firms achieve freedom from financial stress so they can do their best work.

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How to Pay Less Tax as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Tax season is probably the most important time for independent consultants to think like business owners. Additional deductions for things like office equipment, supplies, postage, advertising, professional fees, and dues for organizations (like the Professional Independent Consultants of America ) will add up to more savings.

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How to Overcome Your Fears & Build a Consulting or Coaching Business You Love

Consulting Matters

Ever feel like fear and self-doubt have your consulting or coaching business dreams in a chokehold? Do NOT make the #1 biggest mistake that consultants or coaches make when dealing with the normal fear that comes with making a big career change like this, which is to silence it. There are so many other consultants and coaches!

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Consultants: Is Your Email Signature Helping You Stand Out from the Crowd?

Successful Independent Consulting

As an independent consultant, it’s vital that you convey professionalism at every step if you want to get hired at a great rate. Adding a Photo or Logo As an independent consultant, it’s important to stand out from the crowd and make a good first impression. Nobody wants to hire a meek consultant. Here’s an example.

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5 Shifts to Instantly Increase Your Consulting Success and Impact

Consulting Matters

The cold, hard facts about the consulting profession is that most change efforts fail. If you want to make a greater difference with your consulting, it begins with shifting your perspective on what your role is ultimately about. Consultants who do their jobs right work themselves out of a job.

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#11: How to Position Yourself as a Credible Consultant

Consulting Matters

Download Episode Transcript. Do you know the ONE thing that will have the biggest impact on your ability to provide amazing consulting solutions to highly influential senior leaders? In this podcast, I introduce you to the concept of Partnership Set Up - my unique approach to landing consulting clients.

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Supplement Your Consulting Pipeline by Subcontracting

Successful Independent Consulting

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. Subcontract to a major consulting firm.