http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:Solo-Professionals EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Many of my friends and colleagues send me offers to join, be invited to, or donate for a certain cause, function or event. Most of the time I have no interest. Not because I think their offer is a bad one - but because they haven't put in the work to make it interesting. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:46:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boost-Your-Marketing-With-AIDA&id=2550721 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boost-Your-Marketing-With-AIDA&id=2550721 There are many people today who are looking for creative ways to make extra money. Like myself, they just can't quite make it anymore on just their regular income. Another $200-$400 each month would really take some pressure off. Below are 3 quick and easy creative ways to make extra money that I would like to share with you. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:16:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Ways-to-Make-Extra-Money&id=2534314 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Ways-to-Make-Extra-Money&id=2534314 Service business owners often think they need to increase traffic to get more clients. So they explore ways to come up higher on search engines. Bur if you are a service business owner or independent professional, many of your prospects won't find you by typing keywords into search engines. Your strategy becomes, "You will find me, whether you're looking or not." Here are three ways to get in front of prospects so they find you even when they are not searching. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:22:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-Get-Clients-Even-When-They-Arent-Looking-For-You&id=2543366 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-Get-Clients-Even-When-They-Arent-Looking-For-You&id=2543366 Freelancing is not a steady income job and there is bound to be many a bump in your path! The unpredictability of income, as a freelancer is the toughest and the most frustrating part. Here are some tips to follow, to travel safely in this rocking ship. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:20:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-and-Putting-to-Use-Your-Freelancing-Income!&id=2545961 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-and-Putting-to-Use-Your-Freelancing-Income!&id=2545961 Being a new helping or healing solo-professional can have its difficult moments. We can feel hopeful, optimistic and self-assured about our practice when something comes along that we weren't expecting. In this series of articles, difficult moments in the practice of a helping or healing solo-professional will be examined and coaching advice in response to them will be given. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:30:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Difficult-Moment-A-New-Helping-Or-Healing-Solo-Professional-Can-Face-And-How-to-Handle-It-Part-3&id=2535337 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Difficult-Moment-A-New-Helping-Or-Healing-Solo-Professional-Can-Face-And-How-to-Handle-It-Part-3&id=2535337 Being a new helping or healing solo-professional can have its difficult moments. We can feel hopeful, optimistic and self-assured about our practice when something comes along that we weren't expecting. In this series of articles, difficult moments in the practice of a helping or healing solo-professional will be examined and coaching advice in response to them will be given. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:18:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Difficult-Moment-a-New-Helping-Or-Healing-Solo-Professional-Can-Face-and-How-to-Handle-it-Part-1&id=2529946 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Difficult-Moment-a-New-Helping-Or-Healing-Solo-Professional-Can-Face-and-How-to-Handle-it-Part-1&id=2529946 When you start out as a freelancer or consultant, don't aim for consistency in marketing to a finely defined niche. Instead, experiment with your niche by describing it in general terms in marketing tools everyone will see, such as your website. Then go specific on spoken communications that can be fine-tuned for each person you talk to. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:39:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sticking-With-Your-Niche-(When-Youre-Not-Sure-What-Your-Niche-Is)&id=2511204 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sticking-With-Your-Niche-(When-Youre-Not-Sure-What-Your-Niche-Is)&id=2511204 Our income, our environment, and our business are all based in choices. You can turn your environment, and thus your income, around just as quickly as you turn a light switch on or off. Try these quick tips in this article. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:04:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Earn-More-With-Your-Environment&id=2509107 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Earn-More-With-Your-Environment&id=2509107 There are a multitude of ways to market, but some just have higher and faster impact. The #1 question I receive is how do I get clients? Here is one way to do it fast and get in front of lots of people. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:41:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Speak-Fast-to-Fill-Your-Business&id=2509166 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Speak-Fast-to-Fill-Your-Business&id=2509166 Depending on the kind of job and position you had acquired, there would be different levels and means of measurement of your performance. Having a rule of some sort to be able to measure and compare one from another can have both advantages and disadvantages. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:37:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Determines-Your-Choice-Measurement-of-Qualified-Professionals&id=2505557 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Determines-Your-Choice-Measurement-of-Qualified-Professionals&id=2505557 Picture this: you've walked in late to a networking event and everyone is seated for dinner. There is one seat left at a front row table, where you have to shift at odd angles to view the presenter. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:12:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-A-Front-Row-Seat-With-Sandra-Yancey-of-EWomen-Network&id=2519348 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-A-Front-Row-Seat-With-Sandra-Yancey-of-EWomen-Network&id=2519348 The best wedding planners and consultants have a knack for planning wonderful celebrations and making it look easy. "How did she create such an incredible wedding?" wonder guests at yet another magnificent, well managed event. Make sure your wedding planning business is strong by focusing on the 5 most important skills for wedding consultants and planners. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:59:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Planners-Top-5-Skills-Needed-to-Succeed&id=2506695 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wedding-Planners-Top-5-Skills-Needed-to-Succeed&id=2506695 We all know there is a major crisis in managed care in the USA. Mental Health Professionals are understandably concerned about how changed to health care policy will impact our practices. We have two choices on how to approach our business planning: we can worry, complain and feel anger about the unfairness of it all, or plan to build and grow so we can offer services to more people and make a better living for ourselves. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:04:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mental-Health-Professionals-How-Do-We-Survive-the-Crisis-in-Managed-Care?&id=2489499 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mental-Health-Professionals-How-Do-We-Survive-the-Crisis-in-Managed-Care?&id=2489499 You could have the best product available but without the write marketing and emotional intelligence strategies you are bound to remain unknown to your target market. Professional etiquette is becoming even more essential in business today due to the economic crisis and in today's age of recommendation. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:32:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?One-Very-Important-Etiquette-Tip-Every-Independent-Service-Professional-Must-Know&id=2485611 http://ezinearticles.com/?One-Very-Important-Etiquette-Tip-Every-Independent-Service-Professional-Must-Know&id=2485611 In as much as it is a frequent occurrence, many a time it is so misappropriated that it creates the wrong impression and sometimes some people even feel insulted because they were not introduced well. As a business owner, you want to avoid all those mistakes in order to win those key people who can help you take your business to the next level. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Survive-an-Introduction&id=2485591 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Survive-an-Introduction&id=2485591 I work with a lot of clients who are very good at what they do. When the world economy began to plummet, I watched these clients pump even more money into their marketing budgets and increase the level of research they were doing in the marketplace. Mystery-shopping volumes and frequencies were increased and new research services were added, all in an attempt to stay in touch with customer needs, preferences, and next possible moves. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:08:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-5-Best-Reasons-to-Mystery-Shop&id=2490388 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-5-Best-Reasons-to-Mystery-Shop&id=2490388 Let me tell you, mystery shopping is legit and it can bring in a decent amount of money and can be loads of fun. It is very easy to get started also. There are a couple of different methods you can go with. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:01:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-to-Be-a-Mystery-Shopper&id=2491647 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-to-Be-a-Mystery-Shopper&id=2491647 If you're like many solo professionals, social media is part of your marketing and networking strategy. LinkedIn is one tool to use in creating lasting connections. Are you using your profile features to their fullest? Pay attention to these four features when building and revising your profile. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:01:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-4-Attention-Getting-Profile-Features-in-LinkedIn&id=2482828 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-4-Attention-Getting-Profile-Features-in-LinkedIn&id=2482828 Are you ignoring some of your greatest assets? Now's the time to take inventory! Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:41:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leveraging-Your-Greatest-Asset-You&id=2474489 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leveraging-Your-Greatest-Asset-You&id=2474489 Do you ever wonder what successful solo professionals would've done differently if given the opportunity to go back? Read on to learn some of the "I wish I would have known" tips that will make a difference in your business. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:33:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Wishes-and-Do-Overs-on-the-Solo-Professional-Road&id=2472188 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Wishes-and-Do-Overs-on-the-Solo-Professional-Road&id=2472188 This article focuses on 8 steps to starting a mental health private practice. It will be useful to psychologists, social workers, and other licensed mental health professionals considering starting a private practice, or just starting out. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:15:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?First-Steps-to-Starting-a-Mental-Health-Private-Practice&id=2469098 http://ezinearticles.com/?First-Steps-to-Starting-a-Mental-Health-Private-Practice&id=2469098 Wondering how to set your PC repair price? Don't start throwing darts or flipping coins. Learn the 4 best practices for picking a mutually-beneficial, profitable, scalable and most of all sustainable PC repair price structure. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:57:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?PC-Repair-Price-Best-Practices-For-Those-Billing-By-The-Hour&id=2472218 http://ezinearticles.com/?PC-Repair-Price-Best-Practices-For-Those-Billing-By-The-Hour&id=2472218 Holistic health and fitness professionals often struggle with finding enough new clients to keep their pipeline filled and enough income coming in. Smart business professionals take advantage of the internet to build their online presence and get new clients on a regular basis. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:42:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-Your-Health-Consultant-Business-Online&id=2356030 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-Your-Health-Consultant-Business-Online&id=2356030 If you're a programmer that's in between jobs a lot, it may be best to be a freelancer. Here are some tips to help you become find work as a freelance programmer. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:57:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Freelance-Two-Simple-Ways-to-Find-Work-As-a-Freelance-Programmer&id=2465350 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Freelance-Two-Simple-Ways-to-Find-Work-As-a-Freelance-Programmer&id=2465350 Are you one of the 3.6 million people in the U.S. who's lost their job due to the current financial crisis? If you are - you may be 'luckier' than you may think! The recent economic situation is forcing people to think of more creative ways to make a living; to step out of their comfort zones to find other means to not just survive, but to create a much better life for themselves and their families. You can succeed even if you think the odds are stacked against you. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:41:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Commercial-Cleaning-Business-101&id=2462491 http://ezinearticles.com/?Commercial-Cleaning-Business-101&id=2462491 Before you start your independent consulting practice there are several pieces of equipment that you're going to need. I'm going to spell them out to you and exactly how you would use them to leverage your skills, knowledge, and expertise to build a highly profitable consulting practice. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:12:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Independent-Consultant-Beginner-6-Must-Have-Pieces-of-Equipment-and-Software&id=2461926 http://ezinearticles.com/?Independent-Consultant-Beginner-6-Must-Have-Pieces-of-Equipment-and-Software&id=2461926 If you have some skill or experience that your willing to teach others in an online class, your going to need to generate thousands of leads, in order to enroll a hundred students. The statistics of student enrollment demonstrates that you can expect maybe 30% into students. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:31:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teach-Online-Classes-4-Phenomenal-Steps-to-Generating-Hundreds-of-Students&id=2461224 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teach-Online-Classes-4-Phenomenal-Steps-to-Generating-Hundreds-of-Students&id=2461224 Once you've started your business, website or ebook, you can sit back and start waiting for the money to come rolling in, right? Well read on to learn more about building your business and 3 key principles to follow. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:30:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-a-Holistic,-Automated-and-Repurposed-Business-Strategy-and-Technology-Plan&id=2404639 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-a-Holistic,-Automated-and-Repurposed-Business-Strategy-and-Technology-Plan&id=2404639 Want to get started in freelance work and don't know where to start? Here is a list of the top places to start looking for freelance work. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:24:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Freelance-Work&id=2445843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Freelance-Work&id=2445843 Moving into business ownership comes with great highs and lows. The highs come from the excitement of a new and unknown direction in life and the low comes from the risk associated with such a major change. This article talks about the risks involved and offers some insights on how best to move forward with such a major decision. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:09:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Business-Ownership-Right-For-You?&id=2444644 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Business-Ownership-Right-For-You?&id=2444644 New freelancers tend to go through culture shock when starting out. Even when you are doing the same thing as you where working for someone, it can throw you off at first. Here are a few things you should look out for. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:06:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Freelance-3-Critical-Differences-Freelancers-and-Employees-Have&id=2456019 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Freelance-3-Critical-Differences-Freelancers-and-Employees-Have&id=2456019 Are you looking for funding strategies for your new business? It can be very difficult when you're starting out to find the money you need. Luckily there is a process that you can go through to make... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:06:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Funding-Strategies-For-New-Business-Owners&id=2381976 http://ezinearticles.com/?Funding-Strategies-For-New-Business-Owners&id=2381976 It is very common to know at least one person who works from home but it is not always clear what it is that they do. As in any business there are two areas, service and product. The confusion is when services are provided because of the slight differences in how the business can be formed and how the service is provided. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:21:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginning-Freelance-Work-From-Home&id=2460623 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginning-Freelance-Work-From-Home&id=2460623 Working from home as a freelance writer allows freedom to schedule the day as you see fit. It allows you to see your daughter's dance recital, cook dinner, and still get a day's work completed. Scheduling your work day and actually writing the articles are usually the easiest part of freelance writing. You simply work around your family's schedule and once the research is complete, writing an article can be quick. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:20:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Freelance-Work-From-Home-Jobs-As-a-Writer&id=2460613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Freelance-Work-From-Home-Jobs-As-a-Writer&id=2460613 Working within a salon on a self employed basis is different to working within a salon and being employed by the owner. You will be paying the salon owner monthly or weekly rent to use a little space for your services. But just why do salon owners allow this? Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:04:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Employed-Nail-Technicians-Working-in-a-Salon&id=2447530 http://ezinearticles.com/?Self-Employed-Nail-Technicians-Working-in-a-Salon&id=2447530 As a solo professional, it's rewarding to build your list of subscribers and clients. Your opportunities and income will grow exponentially as you reach more people. What will separate you from the solo professional pack? A consistent keep-in-touch strategy. Read on for valuable tips in creating your strategy. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:09:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-Are-You-Keeping-in-Touch?&id=2448003 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-Are-You-Keeping-in-Touch?&id=2448003 A newsletter or e-zine is one of the most beneficial ways to keep in touch with current subscribers and clients, plus attract new people from within your target market. Many solo professionals use newsletters as part of their marketing strategy, so how do you stand out from the crowd? Read on for tips to make the right impact. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:07:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-Using-Newsletters-to-Create-Connections&id=2447970 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-Using-Newsletters-to-Create-Connections&id=2447970 New freelancers tend to go through culture shock when starting out. It can throw you off at first. Here are a few things you should look out for. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:57:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Tips-3-Crucial-Mistakes-That-Can-Kill-Your-Freelancing-Business&id=2450970 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Tips-3-Crucial-Mistakes-That-Can-Kill-Your-Freelancing-Business&id=2450970 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:59:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Advanced-Strategies&id=2450571 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Advanced-Strategies&id=2450571 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:43:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-12-Marketing&id=2450265 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-12-Marketing&id=2450265 Some independent professionals seem to attract all the clients they need. Just like the ads say, they seem to work easily and effortlessly. Others struggle and never seem to get what they want. Here are 5 reasons that separate the "broke" from the "going for broke." Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:44:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-How-to-Go-For-Broke-Instead-of-Going-Broke&id=2448410 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-How-to-Go-For-Broke-Instead-of-Going-Broke&id=2448410 Earlier this year the Twitterverse came calling with an article-writing challenge, Hundred Articles Hundred Days. The goal was to use article writing to boost website traffic by submitting 100 articles in 100 days to EzineArticles. Read on for lessons learned from this powerful challenge that you can apply to your own business. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:54:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-5-Lessons-From-Hundred-Articles-Hundred-Days-HAHD&id=2448009 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-5-Lessons-From-Hundred-Articles-Hundred-Days-HAHD&id=2448009 As a solo professional, your business is like a bicycle wheel. The hub, spokes, and tire all work together to make the wheel function properly. In the same way, your website, sales page, or blog is the central hub connecting you and your offerings to potential and current clients. How does the wheel continue to function? Conversion. Read on to find out why conversion matters and the five principles you need to know. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:38:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-5-Keys-to-Website-Visitor-Conversion&id=2447998 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Marketing-5-Keys-to-Website-Visitor-Conversion&id=2447998 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:27:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-11-Speaking&id=2446229 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-11-Speaking&id=2446229 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:10:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-10-Back-End&id=2445850 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-10-Back-End&id=2445850 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-9-Telesummits&id=2443540 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-9-Telesummits&id=2443540 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:07:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-8-Teleseminar&id=2443527 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-8-Teleseminar&id=2443527 Having too much work on top of more work coming at you can be a nice problem to have. Or is it? If you are not sure how to survive your busy day with constant interruptions from all directions, then read this article. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:05:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Tips-3-Easy-Tips-on-How-to-Survive-a-Day-in-the-Life-As-a-Busy-Freelancer&id=2443089 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Tips-3-Easy-Tips-on-How-to-Survive-a-Day-in-the-Life-As-a-Busy-Freelancer&id=2443089 Developing a powerful Internet reputation and promoting your freelance business is not about income. It is about using the web to build your individual brand and enhance worth. A solid reputation is the key to securing freelance and work at home contracts. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:52:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-an-Internet-Reputation-For-Successful-Freelancing&id=2434874 http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-an-Internet-Reputation-For-Successful-Freelancing&id=2434874 In the business domain we hear a lot about 'strategic alliances'. We hear that they are usually good for both parties. At a micro level we are seeing many professionals team up with like-minded and non-competing professionals to form alliances. Unquestionably a good alliance can be a highly profitable undertaking, but equally a bad alliance can be a nightmare in the making. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:51:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Profit-From-Strategic-Alliances-in-Your-Coaching-Practice&id=2379705 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Profit-From-Strategic-Alliances-in-Your-Coaching-Practice&id=2379705 How much are your services worth? Here you will find the advantages and disadvantages of underpricing, fair market price, and pricing slightly above the market price. The analysis goes deeper than just price point, but looks at the entire package the customer will receive from you, including the quality of service and the extras you offer exclusively. There is also a section on analyzing the true cost of the service versus the price you set. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:45:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Am-I-Worth?-What-to-Charge-Your-Coaching-Or-Consulting-Clients&id=2418920 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Am-I-Worth?-What-to-Charge-Your-Coaching-Or-Consulting-Clients&id=2418920 This article outlines the ethics involved in self promotion. It details walking the thin line between ethical, positive promotion and giving a less than honest promise that you can not keep. There are details that show you can be aggressive, yet effective. Also you should always keep in mind that word of mouth is common, make sure if you say you can move the world, back it up and follow through. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:44:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Promote-Yourself-Authentically-and-Still-Achieve-Big-Results&id=2412994 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Promote-Yourself-Authentically-and-Still-Achieve-Big-Results&id=2412994 This article shows how the simple act of hiring a VA, and delegating the time consuming, repetitive tasks to an assistant can allow your business to become more profitable. By delegating, you have freed up time that can be used for money making activities. Also outlined are the reasons why one may not want to delegate, but shows why this is detrimental to a business. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:22:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Value-of-a-VA-How-Will-it-Make-My-Practice-More-Profitable?&id=2412997 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Value-of-a-VA-How-Will-it-Make-My-Practice-More-Profitable?&id=2412997 This article discusses how the economic downturn may actually be an advantage for those in the field of business Coaching and Consulting. It also outlines the strategies that small business owners can use to keep their business alive in tough economic times. Once your mindset has changed, you can look beyond the short term, and work towards the long term success of your business. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:22:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-I-Make-My-Coaching-Practice-Thrive-During-the-Recession?&id=2412989 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-I-Make-My-Coaching-Practice-Thrive-During-the-Recession?&id=2412989 Tips on generating passive income, also known as residual income, utilizing innovative sales on your own coaching or consulting website. Also covered are suggestions as to how to maximize traffic to your website utilizing Google AdWords, finding your target market and effectively analyzing past sales to streamline further marketing efforts. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:21:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Generate-Passive-Income-in-Your-Coaching-Or-Consulting-Practice&id=2411528 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Generate-Passive-Income-in-Your-Coaching-Or-Consulting-Practice&id=2411528 Need extra money to meet your month-end? Your bills are demanding payments? Want to further your education or that of your loved ones? Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:01:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Find-a-Freelance-Job&id=2375421 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-to-Find-a-Freelance-Job&id=2375421 Many people are attracted by the idea of getting paid to shop and sometimes, you even get to keep what you buy! Free meals, lodging in luxurious hotels, traveling in an upper class level, etc. The bad news is that crooks and frauds will use this highly reputable marketing cause to a low ruthless scam strategy! So before you become a victim, here's the truth about mystery shopping and avoid being scammed by pretenders of market research companies. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:19:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Avoid-Mystery-Shopping-Scams&id=2438649 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Avoid-Mystery-Shopping-Scams&id=2438649 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:09:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-6-Newsletter&id=2437697 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-6-Newsletter&id=2437697 If you're having a tough time finding a full time job in this economy, you may want to consider becoming self employed become a freelancer. Freelancing is basically selling your skills as a service. It's a great way to start your own business. You may also have the opportunity to make more money than if you where an employee (if you get enough work). Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:55:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-Self-Employed-Have-You-Considered-Starting-a-Freelance-Business?&id=2438945 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-Self-Employed-Have-You-Considered-Starting-a-Freelance-Business?&id=2438945 One of the big holdbacks people face when starting their own business is that they need a lot of money. Here are some tips that doesn't cost too much (if anything at all) to get your business started. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:53:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-The-Fastest-Way-to-Become-Self-Employed-on-a-Small-Budget&id=2435655 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-The-Fastest-Way-to-Become-Self-Employed-on-a-Small-Budget&id=2435655 By this point in the series, I hope you recognize the importance of creating an Information Marketing business as an addition to your practice or as a means to generate income should you decide to cut back on your direct service hours. Up to this point, we have covered: identifying your target audience for your information products, the importance of having an Internet presence and writing your first information product - your Free or Special Report. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:23:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-5-Free-Audio&id=2434231 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-5-Free-Audio&id=2434231 Some are naturally gifted in building their own business. Others are better suited working for others. If you are considering self-employment, read the stories of Kris, Charlotte, Kevin and Kate, all who are at various stages of starting and ending their own businesses. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:18:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-Self-Employed-Material?-What-it-Takes-to-Run-Your-Own-Business&id=1339505 http://ezinearticles.com/?Am-I-Self-Employed-Material?-What-it-Takes-to-Run-Your-Own-Business&id=1339505 Goal setting is very import to a businesses success or failure. This article discusses the importance of setting the right goals when starting a new freelancing business. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:56:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Your-Own-Business-Setting-the-Right-Goals&id=2286090 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-Your-Own-Business-Setting-the-Right-Goals&id=2286090 In the freelancing game, working from home can sometimes resemble a padded room in the insane asylum. You can get bored real easy and unproductive fast. Here are three tips you can use to keep you productive. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:51:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-Self-Employed-3-Simple-Tips-to-Be-Productive-When-Working-Home-Alone&id=2430337 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-Self-Employed-3-Simple-Tips-to-Be-Productive-When-Working-Home-Alone&id=2430337 Where do I start? When launching a product, program, service, or new business everything has to be done. Right? A little overwhelming? Right? Here are a few simple points to get the right things done while not spending all your time on the tiny details. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:40:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Are-the-Details-Getting-You-Down?&id=2423255 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Are-the-Details-Getting-You-Down?&id=2423255 Have you ever driven with someone who turns their head to talk WHILE driving? It can be scary. I see helpingpreneurs do this in business all the time. They look left and right to see what everyone else is doing. So here are a few pointers to keep you from judging and comparing yourself, so that the BEST you and the AUTHENTIC you is always present. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:39:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Are-You-Looking-Left-and-Right?&id=2423249 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Are-You-Looking-Left-and-Right?&id=2423249 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:52:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-4-Free-Report&id=2432585 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-4-Free-Report&id=2432585 Sometimes during a recession you may want to consider opening your own coin laundry business. Historically, these types of businesses do very well in poor neighborhoods and in times of recession. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:18:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-a-Coin-Laundromat-Business&id=2421817 http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-a-Coin-Laundromat-Business&id=2421817 To succeed as a freelancer, you must consistently present yourself as a prestige professional. Requesting freelance assignments and full-time employment on the same phone call positions you poorly for both types of opportunities. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:25:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Ask-One-Person-For-a-Freelance-and-a-Full-time-Job-at-the-Same-Time?&id=2421112 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Ask-One-Person-For-a-Freelance-and-a-Full-time-Job-at-the-Same-Time?&id=2421112 You thought I was talking about Tiger Woods or another well-known golfer, huh? Not exactly. Erik Compton is a relatively unknown 29-year-old golfer who finally got his shot at a PGA tournament this year. Read on to learn about what makes Erik so unique and why a solo professional can take a few lessons from him. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:30:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Dream-Big-Like-This-PGA-Golfer&id=2427778 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Dream-Big-Like-This-PGA-Golfer&id=2427778 In the book "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office", author Lois Frankel discusses common behaviors that many women professionals engage in that can sabotage their upward mobility. These same behaviors can also affect solo professionals and our ability to build our dream business. Read to learn what some of these behaviors are and how you can fix them. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:29:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Behaviors-That-Sabotage-Women-Solo-Professionals&id=2427769 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Behaviors-That-Sabotage-Women-Solo-Professionals&id=2427769 How much are your services are worth? Here you will find the advantages and disadvantages of underpricing, fair market price, and pricing slightly above the market price. The analysis goes deeper than just price point, but looks at the entire package the customer will receive from you, including the quality of service and the extras you offer exclusively. There is also a section on analyzing the true cost of the service versus the price you set. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:09:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Am-I-Worth?&id=2418920 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Am-I-Worth?&id=2418920 We often get so busy marketing, strategizing, and serving that we don't take the time to identify our core values for our businesses. When you stay on track with your business values, you naturally help more people and make more money. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:02:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Does-Your-Business-Have-Values?&id=2418065 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Does-Your-Business-Have-Values?&id=2418065 What are you using to attract your clients? The right bait is key. If you are struggling with attracting clients, making more money, and getting nibbles of interest, I suggest you first start by reevaluating your bait. Read on for my top three tips. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:54:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Three-Top-Tips-to-Make-Your-Bait-More-Exciting-and-Attract-More-Clients&id=2418057 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solopreneurs-Three-Top-Tips-to-Make-Your-Bait-More-Exciting-and-Attract-More-Clients&id=2418057 Getting that first freelancing job can be either the best thing that happened to you or not. The last thing you want is your projects to be the job from hell. This article goes over a few tips to finding the right freelancing jobs. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:06:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Quick-Tips-to-Finding-the-Right-Freelancing-Job&id=2418915 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Quick-Tips-to-Finding-the-Right-Freelancing-Job&id=2418915 Finally, free business resources for cleaning companies have come full circle. Whether you're searching for a new floor buffer or are just wondering what current owners are saying about the latest models, you're sure to find it here. Your cleaning company's success is your top priority, and now, we've just made it easier to locate anything you need to ensure the continued success of your cleaning company. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:11:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Resources-For-Your-Cleaning-Company&id=1642250 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Resources-For-Your-Cleaning-Company&id=1642250 Finally, free business resources for cleaning companies have come full circle. Whether you're searching for a new floor buffer or are just wondering what current owners are saying about the latest models, you're sure to find it here. Your cleaning company's success is your top priority, and now, we've just made it easier to locate anything you need to ensure the continued success of your cleaning company. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:25:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Resources-For-Your-Cleaning-Company&id=1642250 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Resources-For-Your-Cleaning-Company&id=1642250 There are many mistakes that new comers make in the very beginning of their freelance career. One of these mistakes is placing bids on projects where the competition level is high. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:24:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bidding-Tips-For-New-Comers-Who-Just-Joined-Freelance-Sites-Part-1&id=2413237 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bidding-Tips-For-New-Comers-Who-Just-Joined-Freelance-Sites-Part-1&id=2413237 When working as a solo professional, you need to find ways to expand you business without having to go after each individual client yourself. One way to do this, especially when marketing to the affluent, is to network with people that already have the customers you want to attract. Read on to find out how you can gain more customers and multiply yourself without extra work. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:52:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Networking-to-the-Affluent-For-the-Solo-Professional-Multiply-Your-Efforts&id=2424609 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Networking-to-the-Affluent-For-the-Solo-Professional-Multiply-Your-Efforts&id=2424609 Solo professionals have a unique challenge, running many or all aspects of their business. We also have personal lives, family, and other interests outside of work. Are you missing some balance in your life? Read on for some ideas to move closer to the center of the balance continuum. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:35:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Tips-The-Balance-Continuum&id=2420515 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Tips-The-Balance-Continuum&id=2420515 If you are planning to reinvent yourself by shifting career and you have a firm belief in human potential, then you may want to consider pursuing a career in life coaching. It has been a fairly profitable occupation since the early nineties and is continuing to expand world wide. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:14:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coaching-Practice-How-to-Start-a-Coaching-Practice-in-30-Days&id=2376995 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coaching-Practice-How-to-Start-a-Coaching-Practice-in-30-Days&id=2376995 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. There is an avenue, however, that alleviates some or all of the "hours for dollars lifestyle" and that can actually turn you from being self-employed into a business owner...and that is adding information marketing as an income-producing strategy for part or all of your business as a solo-professional. This series of articles is a primer for helping and healing solo-professionals to create an information marketing component to their practices. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:11:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-2-How-to-Start&id=2422252 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-2-How-to-Start&id=2422252 Freelancing your skills is becoming a viable option to make a living in this economy. With popularity, there is a lot of information going around about freelancing that may be stretching things a little. This article discusses three myths about freelancing and what they really mean to those of you who are considering it. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:52:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-3-Myths-About-Starting-Your-Own-Freelancing-Business&id=2422396 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-3-Myths-About-Starting-Your-Own-Freelancing-Business&id=2422396 It may seem counter intuitive for solo professionals to take a lesson from General Motors, given recent events. Sometimes the best lessons are in learning from others the pitfalls to avoid. Read on to learn three lessons that you can apply to your business. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:47:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Take-a-Lesson-From-General-Motors&id=2420541 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Success-Take-a-Lesson-From-General-Motors&id=2420541 Lots of people are looking for different ways to make money with this new economy. Maybe you got laid off or are just looking for something new, but either way now is a great time to look at starting a new business. One that could be a good option for you is a cartridge refill business. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:32:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Idea-For-Your-New-Business&id=2409432 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Idea-For-Your-New-Business&id=2409432 I have been "blissfully" self-employed for more than eight years now, having left corporate boardrooms and office politics behind in favor of writing, editing and Web development. I am routinely asked by friends, colleagues, clients, and mere acquaintances about taking the leap to self-employment: "Would I do it again?" "What about job security?" "Isn't it a lot of work?" and "Do I ever think I'll go back?" In this article, I share my answers, hoping you'll find value in the responses--or at least a little food for thought. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:25:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Want-to-Be-Self-Employed?&id=2423847 http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Want-to-Be-Self-Employed?&id=2423847 Most coach's and consultants have the telephone and and live seminar system down pat, its getting pretty common place. However, there are some advanced features that you could use to create an exclusive program. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:58:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teach-Online-Classes-5-Advanced-Features-For-Your-Coaching-Program&id=2419780 http://ezinearticles.com/?Teach-Online-Classes-5-Advanced-Features-For-Your-Coaching-Program&id=2419780 If you are a solo professional, or solopreneur and you are having a little trouble getting your business off the ground, here are a few tips for you to get back on track. By having written, realistic goals, then you are almost certain to achieve them. However, people without written goals rarely make it to where they want to go. Read on to find out how you can add goal setting to your small business life. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:48:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-the-Solo-Professional-That-Needs-a-Little-Encouragement-to-Get-Started&id=2419387 http://ezinearticles.com/?Goal-Setting-For-the-Solo-Professional-That-Needs-a-Little-Encouragement-to-Get-Started&id=2419387 Do you have a professional service business, such as lawyer, coach, accountant, consultant, technical consultant or designer? If you do, you know that the best way to make more money is to maintain a pipeline of prospects so you never have an empty hour. You can also increase your fees by presenting yourself as a unique expert. Depending on your field, you may also be able to leverage your time with group classes and information products. Read this article for tips to harness the power of online marketing to achieve these goals. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:35:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Increase-Online-Revenue-For-Your-Professional-Service-Business&id=2418767 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Increase-Online-Revenue-For-Your-Professional-Service-Business&id=2418767 We don't all have the same skills or strengths! So why do we, as solo entrepreneurs, keep running from pillar to post doing everything from answering the phone to designing our brochures? Being the only one in your business makes it even more difficult to know when to get extra help, but if you don't, it could be lethal. Use these easy guidelines to help you differentiate between what must stay with you and what is best given to someone else! Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:35:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Entrepreneur-Soccer-is-a-Team-Sport,-So-is-Your-Business!&id=2400560 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Entrepreneur-Soccer-is-a-Team-Sport,-So-is-Your-Business!&id=2400560 As a native Clevelander, I was thrilled to see the NBA Cavaliers make it to the conference finals, even they didn't move on to the Finals. They had a record-breaking season with many successes. Even if you don't follow much basketball, there are a few things that their season can teach us about business success. Read on to learn more. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:04:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Business-Tips-Lessons-From-an-NBA-Team&id=2366443 http://ezinearticles.com/?Solo-Professional-Business-Tips-Lessons-From-an-NBA-Team&id=2366443 There is a tremendous amount of professional satisfaction in being a helping or healing solo-professional in private practice. Unfortunately, being self-employed has its disadvantages. Not being able to work for any reason severely impacts our earnings as does the ebb and flow of client referrals. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:31:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-1-Why-Start?&id=2411137 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Information-Marketing-Primer-For-Helping-and-Healing-Solo-Professionals-Part-1-Why-Start?&id=2411137 Does it make sense to start a mobile car washing and detailing company in Raleigh-Durham NC? It just might now that the drought is over. The area will be the first to recover as the recession ends and now would be a decent time to start. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:48:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Car-Washing-in-North-Carolinas-Research-Triangle-Considered&id=2413827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mobile-Car-Washing-in-North-Carolinas-Research-Triangle-Considered&id=2413827 With more people searching and researching online for products and services to meet most their needs, private practice therapists need low cost or no-cost strategies to increase referrals to their practices. This article series examines several of these strategies. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:45:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Low-Or-No-Cost-Strategies-That-a-Private-Practice-Therapist-Can-Use-to-Increase-Referrals-Part-One&id=2411167 http://ezinearticles.com/?Low-Or-No-Cost-Strategies-That-a-Private-Practice-Therapist-Can-Use-to-Increase-Referrals-Part-One&id=2411167 Learning doesn't end when your student leaves your workshop, tele-seminar, or home study course. People are continually learning. In each of your offerings, there is usually an opportunity to follow up with your audience. Why should you create follow-up opportunities? Read on to learn why it's important to create them and how you can do it. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:52:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Training-Design-Tips-Create-Follow-Up-Opportunities-in-Your-Next-Training-Offering&id=2352303 http://ezinearticles.com/?Training-Design-Tips-Create-Follow-Up-Opportunities-in-Your-Next-Training-Offering&id=2352303 Engaging your audience is one of the most important things you will do in your next workshop, tele-seminar, or home study offering. Why? Because when your audience is engaged, they will have a positive experience and increase their odds of success. More importantly, they will be more likely to remain in your sales cycle and sign up for other offerings. Read on for some tips to engage your audience. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:50:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Training-Design-Tips-Engaging-Your-Audience&id=2352301 http://ezinearticles.com/?Training-Design-Tips-Engaging-Your-Audience&id=2352301 It is vital in today's current climate that your business remains to the highest standards possible. With this in mind, there are many opportunities for companies to become be made aware of their pros and cons within the retail and dining industry with mystery shopping companies. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:59:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ensure-Your-Business-Soars-With-Mystery-a-Shopping-Opportunity&id=2417419 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ensure-Your-Business-Soars-With-Mystery-a-Shopping-Opportunity&id=2417419 Are you ready to be your own boss? This article will help you consider some of the practical and essential parts of freelancing, while also offering key tips and posing targeted questions that will enable you to plan ahead for success. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:01:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Are-You-Ready?&id=2400658 http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelancing-Are-You-Ready?&id=2400658 This article offers valuable insights to aspiring voice actors about success, skill, and education in the voice over field. It details the qualities necessary to succeed in professional voice acting, and informs readers about things to watch out for when starting out. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:57:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Trying-to-Break-In-to-Voice-Overs?-You-Cant!-Understanding-the-Profession-is-the-Key-to-Success&id=2400810 http://ezinearticles.com/?Trying-to-Break-In-to-Voice-Overs?-You-Cant!-Understanding-the-Profession-is-the-Key-to-Success&id=2400810 When independent professionals begin marketing their businesses online, they need to begin by describing who they are and what they do. But when most professionals describe their services, they usually begin by talking about their process. "First, clients fill out an intake form. Then we meet for an hour. Then they take one of my assessments. And from there.." Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:43:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-Attract-More-Clients-With-a-Strong-Online-Marketing-Message&id=2406659 http://ezinearticles.com/?Service-Professionals-Attract-More-Clients-With-a-Strong-Online-Marketing-Message&id=2406659 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.