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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

[Note : Most people would break this into a few different articles but I want you to have all the info in one place. ] Having consistent cash flow is one of the hardest parts about being self-employed, especially when youre just starting your business. It can be difficult for veterans, too! Client payment terms can be ridiculous, often leading to stressful delays.

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Objections Can Stymie Your Consulting Firm’s BD. Here’s How to Avoid Many of Them

David A Fields

Read the following true story of a consultant who tried to win an important engagement and lost it. See if you can spot her mistake. Molly Milkcakes, a consultant with Local Universal Consulting (a.k.a. LUC), was at a hot prospects office trying to close a project. She eloquently outlined the benefits of LUCs offering and, … Continued The post Objections Can Stymie Your Consulting Firm’s BD.

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DeepSeek AI is Free, the Comparable Version of ChatGPT Costs $200 a Month

MishTalk

Wall Street is stunned and rightfully so.

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How to Structure a Great Interview

Harvard Business

The questions to ask to increase the odds of hiring the right person for the job.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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New Orders for Durable Goods Down 4 of 5 Months, Autos Down 6 of 7 Months

MishTalk

From a new orders standpoint, it’s another poor durable goods report.

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Boosting Productivity: Managing Daily Energy Dips At Work

Office Skills

Is it time to find a new job? The mid-afternoon slump isnt just a myth; its a reality for many employees striving to stay productive through the workday. That lag […] The post Boosting Productivity: Managing Daily Energy Dips At Work appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Employment Is Changing Forever

Harvard Business

A conversation with entrepreneur and author Deborah Perry Piscione on the new world of work.

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Analysis = Facts + Interpretation

Seth Godin Blog

If you fail to show us the facts, it’s difficult to accept your analysis. While it’s tempting to simply share an interpretation of what’s happening, credibility and persuasion are based on showing your work.

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A Great Tariff Experiment as Trump Repeats Threat of Universal Tariffs

MishTalk

All eyes are on February 1 as Trump renews his threat for universal tariffs.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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3 Policies to Guide a Pro-Growth, Pro-Worker Economy Under Trump

Harvard Business

Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership, for global leaders from the world's best business and management experts.

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Medicaid Funding Chaos, Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Payment Freeze

MishTalk

Trump sought to pause billions of dollars in federal assistance. Payment systems froze.

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