A little marketing experiment that worked well…
Here is a follow on to a recent post about a marketing experiment shared with my colleagues at Teach Your Gift Pro. Thought I would share a recent marketing experiment – a free one hour “Lunch &...
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Insurance Question Updates…
During our most recent FREE Monthly Teleconference, questions were raised about insurance. This led to an interesting discussion I thought best to share here. But first, let me share some personal...
View ArticleFive Tips to Avoid Being Sued…
Good advice from Craig Thompson, JD/EE/PE, an engineering colleague turned attorney. I first met Craig many years ago as an engineer in Minnesota. He now practices patent law in Texas. These five tips...
View ArticleShould I Take a W-2 Project???
This post is in response to a question posed by the AICN (Alliance of IEEE Consultant’s Networks.) A company posted a “consulting position” on the Consultant’s Finder that sounded a lot like an...
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Appearances Can Be Deceiving…a Humorous Personal Story…
Never judge a book by its cover, right? And never judge this consultant by what he is wearing – particularly on the weekend… The more I thought about the following personal story, the more humorous it...
View ArticleAny Regrets About Jumping???
Here is an answer posted to the question “Any Regrets About Retiring Sooner?” at a private financial forum to which I belong. I thought the question applicable here regarding making a JumpToConsulting....
View ArticleFrom the Mailbag… Final Reports and Security…
Here is a recent question from blog reader regarding client reports: I’m looking at moonlighting, and have been enjoying digging through your blog. So far I have one quick question – did you have to...
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A Marketing Gimmick That Worked…
Although not a big fan of marketing gimmicks, here is one that proved successful for us. Beer was involved… The back story. When I moved to AZ in 1996, I ended up with a 602 phone number, while my...
View ArticleFour Pricing Rules…
Here are four pricing rules I shared as a comment a Blue Penguin Marketing, a favorite blog I follow. –Always set your fees to make a profit — that way you can’t go broke –Never cut fees — cut scope...
View ArticleConsulting Workshop – Phoenix AZ…
You are invited to attend a one-half day consulting workshop on the Arizona State University campus on November 12, 2022. Cost is minimal ($25) and includes lunch. This event is sponsored by the IEEE...
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