I often speak to professional women who are tired of bumping their heads against the proverbial glass ceilings in their profession and want to step into entrepreneurship. Reality is that 68% of new businesses are […]
I remember working with 2 professional women with different career backgrounds who quickly achieved significant results in a short period of time. Marketing manager received “on-the-spot” job offer at a networking event/informational interview. Finance associate successfully […]
We have all been there before. Yes, even with the best consultant, coach or solopreneur—probably more than once. You have a great sales conversation with an excited prospect, only to hear, “That sounds great, but […]
I accepted a long time ago that the entrepreneur path is my destiny. There is a big part of me that likes the flexibility, freedom and creative expression that comes through working for yourself. If […]
With online business opportunities providing a low-cost entry to entrepreneurship, I have been talking to quite a few executives who want to transition to consultants. The conversation always goes quickly to money. * How will […]
Nothing bests face-to-face connections when it comes to networking, relationship building and connecting with prospective clients. However, as a consultant or solopreneur, having a strong online presence in the world of social networks is also […]
If you want to be successful in your consulting business, remember that people buy from who they like and who they trust…getting prospects and clients to trust you comes through effective relationships. Rarely is anyone […]
While starting your own business can be relatively easy, but it’s a lot harder to stay committed and optimistic when things get challenging. Staying the course, having a positive mindset and pressing through the obstacles […]
So you are in a discovery session with a great prospective client, the conversation is really going well and you hear the magic words. “I am interested, what do you charge?” How do you respond? […]