Here is my first anecdote. These are little gems that I’ve picked up over the years, along with musings and other random thoughts. I’ll be sprinkling these in the blog on an occasional basis. I hope you enjoy them. I first met Marv (his real name) when I was with a small company trying to […]
Consultants come in may flavors… To add to the confusion, not everyone calls them self a consultant — many refer to themselves as coaches, counselors, or contractors. So what is the difference, anyway? And do the differences really matter? In a broad sense, all of the above are “consultants,” providing advice and guidance for a […]
Consulting Success Stories will be sprinkled throughout the blog, so we can learn from others how they achieved their success. These are tales of those who have succeeded at consulting (or small business in general.) Many are acquaintances, but feel free to send me your stories too. This is one of my personal favorites. Here is […]
Welcome to the inaugural entry in my blog! Let’s start at the beginning — just what is a consultant, anyway? If we asked fifty people this question, we’d probably get fifty or more answers, and they would all be good. Webster defines a consultant as “an expert who is called on for professional or technical […]
Welcome to my blog… This is a blog about how to start, build, and operate a small consulting practice. It is aimed at those who may be considering consulting as a part time or full time venture, although existing consultants may find it useful too. The goal is to share ideas and experiences, and to help […]
