A very rewarding career choice, is becoming a "Consultant" which means you get compensated for giving your expertise opinion on a business related matter, based on your experience in said field. Consulting businesses are thriving and becoming a large part of the work force. However my mantra is, "the game is to be SOLD, not TOLD"
Many times we learn the hard way, that yes, you will have to break bread, if you want to peruse the brain of an "expert". How else do you expect your business to succeed, if you don't have a network, of experts, at your disposal?
And trust, experts don't come cheap! This is a great time to barter your services in exchange for other forms of payment, just make sure you are receiving something of equal value. Biggest mistake, expecting "friends" to work for free.
Their service is worth something, even if you can only afford a relatively modest monetary contribution, offer something! Your investment will definitely return, once your profits are realized. Always remember to put your agreement in writing, and get busy helping someone. This leads to helping others, who will pay for your actual worth.
Here is a great article (http://www.geekdaily.net/2009/02/11/why-being-a-freelance-consultant-makes-sense/) for you to read and share with others!
As always, a cheerful giver, is a cheerful receiver. This coming Sat., Nov. 27th is "Support a Small Business Day"...as a small business owner, this definitely benefits YOU!
Many times we learn the hard way, that yes, you will have to break bread, if you want to peruse the brain of an "expert". How else do you expect your business to succeed, if you don't have a network, of experts, at your disposal?
And trust, experts don't come cheap! This is a great time to barter your services in exchange for other forms of payment, just make sure you are receiving something of equal value. Biggest mistake, expecting "friends" to work for free.
Their service is worth something, even if you can only afford a relatively modest monetary contribution, offer something! Your investment will definitely return, once your profits are realized. Always remember to put your agreement in writing, and get busy helping someone. This leads to helping others, who will pay for your actual worth.
Here is a great article (http://www.geekdaily.net/2009/02/11/why-being-a-freelance-consultant-makes-sense/) for you to read and share with others!
As always, a cheerful giver, is a cheerful receiver. This coming Sat., Nov. 27th is "Support a Small Business Day"...as a small business owner, this definitely benefits YOU!
If you are a new business, looking for help to get started, I have excellent referrals for:
ReplyDelete- legal
- financial consulting
- website development
- graphic design
- printing (Eco-friendly materials)