Consulting as Path to Financial Independence…

Since it is the Fourth of July, a rant on independence seemed appropriate. After all, it was my overwhelming desire for Occupational Independence that got me into consulting in the first place. When I started my consulting practice, I was NOT Financially Independent (FI) — which I define as being able to quit one’s job […]

Question on Referral Fees…

Should you pay referral fees? That question was recently posted at LinkedIn on the Business Consulting Buzz group: Referral Fees for Independent Consultants? Interested in your opinions: As an independent Consultant, would you be willing to pay and/or receive referral fees? Here is my reply: As consulting engineers, we are concerned that referral fees might […]

Question on fees…

As a follow up to an earlier post on LLCs, reader C asked about fees. Here is my response: Hi Daryl, Thanks for the advice on LLCs… Another quick question — how do you go about setting up your fees? C Hi C, Glad my advice helped. Still remember the questions I had many years […]

Resource Review – Stop Acting Rich… And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire…

Just finished reading this book. A great resource for anyone (including consultants and wannabe consultants) seeking financial freedom along with occupational freedom. This is the latest book by Dr. Thomas Stanley, author of the bestsellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Unlike too many financial guides with their special formulas on getting rich, […]