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Category Archives: consulting
Business Development from the Home Office
I’ve been hesitant to write about this part of the freelance experience, mostly because I’m not yet bringing in enough to pay a lot of rent and other bills on a consistent basis. So consider this a work in progress, … Continue reading
Posted in careers, consulting, freelancing, marketing, personal, volunteering
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The Mechanics of the Home Office
In this follow-up to my piece on the tools for working in a home office, I’ll talk a bit about businesses processes, which I’ve had to work out as I go, sometimes on my own, sometimes with input from others. … Continue reading
Posted in clients, consulting, freelancing, meetings, personal, technical writing, travel, workplace
Tagged business expenses, coworking, taxes
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The Logistics of the Home Office
I am now seven months into this freelancing thing. I’m doing well if by “doing well” one means that I’m paying the bills and trying to sock away a little money for the day when I am no longer working … Continue reading
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Book Review: How the World Sees You
I’m a big fan of personality tests. This is a side effect of being introverted and spending a great deal of time trying to figure out what makes me tick. Ideally, some of the insights I gather help me make … Continue reading
Posted in consulting, marketing, personal, philosophy, Uncategorized
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The Consulting Life
The great thing is not to lose your nerve. —Jerry Pournelle I’ve been rather quiet on this blog about my actual doings lately because, quite frankly, it’s been a little disheartening finding full-time or at least steady work. However, I … Continue reading
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