How Do You Set Consulting Fees

One of the most frequent questions I receive from those who are trying to start or grow their own consulting business is: "How and what do you charge clients for your consulting services?"The ways of billing clients are numerous. There are hourly rates, by-the-job fixed rates, contingency or perf. . .

Design Psychology for Your Office

Using Design Psychology in your office increases both happiness and productivity. Here are some ideas on how to make your office a more pleasant and productive place:Provide Friendly LightingOverly-bright overhead lighting can cause problems with eyestrain, headaches, and fatigue. You can install. . .

Cross Cultural Communication Consultants

Cross Cultural Communication ConsultantsCross cultural communication consultants have come a long way in the short period of time such specialists have been in demand. No longer are they expatriates with a few years overseas experience and the capability to impart their knowledge onto others. Cro. . .

How to Make Money with Your Own Co Op Advertising Program

Aside from advertising, the biggest expense involved in mail order business is postage. This means that virtually everyone involved in mail order is on the look-out for ways to save money getting their sales offers out to prospects. The answer is co-op mailings.Here's how a typical co-op mailing . . .

Does It Work for Others

If your choice affects other people, there is a third question you should ask, "Does it work for others?" Through the years people have often made comments such as "My office is a mess, but I can find anything in it!" That may be - but what happens if they can't come to work? I tell my clients, ". . .

How CEOs Can Use Axiology To Improve The Bottom Line Part I

In today's fast-paced business world, CEO's are trying to keep up with change and adapt to the global marketplace, constantly searching the horizon for an edge over the competition.One thing they overlook is very close to home. In fact it is just down the hall from them.It's their very own employ. . .

How CEOs Can Use Axiology To Improve The Bottom Line (Part 2)

In the first article (first in a three part series) we explained the little known science of Axiology, the Value Profile and how it is helping CEO's obtain the greatest leverage from employee's strengths.We described how a CEO (we called him Richard) can accurately measure and compare candidates . . .

Dropshipping Pitfalls

Theoretically, you can offer a million dollars worth of merchandise by mail without ever buying or stocking a single item. The trick to this is by using the drop ship method of selling. Simply stated, this means that you merely do the advertising, receive orders at your address, then forward the . . .

Dont Get Lost In The Shuffle...

I have a good friend whom (also being in the same business) I often compare notes with.One of the things that I always give him a hard time about is the fact that even though he has one of the biggest desks I have ever seen I have never actually seen the desks surface.It is always covered from co. . .

On The Road Again...Techniques For Increasing Productivity When Youre Traveling

In spite of all the talk about the romance of travel, if you're frequently on the road for business, you know the story is often quite different! If you're wandering around Europe with a significant other, missing a connection may only mean one less wonderful sightseeing opportunity in the city b. . .