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Shannon's Consulting / Freelance Blog April 2008 Archive

By Shannon Belew, About.com Guide to Consulting / Freelance

Resources for Freelancers

Tuesday April 29, 2008
As freelancers, sometimes it's difficult to locate all the possible resources available to help you develop your specific area of expertise. For journalists who have gone out of their own, ... Read More

The Rural Challenge for Freelancers

Friday April 25, 2008
Did you ever wonder how much your location might impact your earning potential as a freelancer? As one might expect, living in a major metropolitan area certainly has its advantages ... Read More

Ready, Set, Launch...in These Top 100 Places

Wednesday April 23, 2008
For those of you just getting started in a consulting business, take note. You may want to pack your bags and open up shop in Bellevue, Washington or Charlotte, North ... Read More

Innovation, Economics and Your Consulting Business

Monday April 21, 2008
The number of small business owners troubled by current economic woes continues to rise. Are you among them? A recent "Small Business Monitor" survey by OPEN from American Express indicates ... Read More

Are You Getting the Benefit of Bad News?

Saturday April 19, 2008
When given the choice between receiving bad news or good news, most of us prefer the latter. Yet, when working with clients, that may not be the better option. A ... Read More

Clients and Social Networking Sites...Do They Go Together?

Thursday April 17, 2008
Talk about buzz words and trends. Social networking sites have blossomed in the last couple of years and professionals across industries are still trying to decide what role (if any) ... Read More

Evaluating Your Consulting Rates

Monday April 14, 2008
It's always interesting to compare consulting rates, even across industries. After all, determining the best hourly fee can sometimes make or break your business. So, for those of you in ... Read More

Saving Time with Outsourced Tasks Proves Good for All

Friday April 11, 2008
With summer just around the corner, many of us are enjoying the prolonged daylight as part of Daylight Saving Time. But the extra sunshine has yet to produce actual, additional ... Read More

Dying To Be Self-employed?

Tuesday April 8, 2008
It sounds like the plot of a good murder mystery.... one by one, technology bloggers in cities across America are turning up dead. Who or what is behind the killing ... Read More

How Much Sleep Do You Need? Take the Poll.

Tuesday April 8, 2008

Preparing for National Small Business Week

Friday April 4, 2008
For consultants in or near the Washington, D.C. area, you are in the perfect spot to participate in "National Small Business Week," organized by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This ... Read More

Worker Shortage Boosts Freelance Executives

Thursday April 3, 2008
According to a survey from RHR International, one in six companies interviewed expect to lose 50 percent of their senior management workforce by 2010. That gap, along with an existing ... Read More

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