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If you or someone you know is just starting out as an independent consultant, take this 8-week bootcamp! 💪

When you’re just starting out as an independent consultant, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s so much to learn, and even more to do! PICA's eight-week Getting Started Bootcamp is here to help.

You'll meet with your focus group every other week to help you:
--Set up your business (including naming it, if you haven’t already)
--Refine your branding and service offerings
--Figure out your pricing
--Create an online presence for your business
--Do your initial outreach and business development
--And tackle whatever else you may need help with!

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Laws are changing for self-employed consultants. Even if you don't work or live in California, other states are considering similar laws like New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. 💢 Learn how to protect your independent status! 💢 Webinar is tomorrow so sign up now: www.PICAnetwork.org/AB5webinar

"Got questions about ? Ask our lawyer in tomorrow's webinar!
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A professional LinkedIn image for your business is vital, but most of us still have that dreaded gray square on our LinkedIn profile! Learn how to get rid of it in our newest blog post.

Be a Pro: Eliminate the Gray Square on Your LinkedIn Profile! — Successful Independent Consulting As independent consultants running our own businesses, good marketing is critical. No one is going to hire an unpolished freelancer to help solve their business problem, especially if they’re going to spend tens of thousands of dollars. Clearly, a professional image is vital. A prospective client ...

FREE webinar this Friday to help you create or update your consulting website. It’s easier than you think; this webinar will tell you how. Click through to register. Since it’s free get it on your calendar now! 📆

Consultant: “I know I should have a website for my business but it’s so overwhelming.” PICA: “Come to our free webinar and learn the exact steps to build your website in a few hours!” Sign up now! http://ow.ly/TAhO50vuU7s

Want a steady pipeline of leads and loyal clients? Learn the tricks of the trade in this web workshop for just $39! Click through for details. 🚀

Nearly all self-employed consultants have some FUD when it comes to business development [fear, uncertainty and doubt]. PICA is here to help! Join us for a web workshop on Aug. 21 and learn how to grow your business. Not yet a PICA member? Try this workshop as a guest for just $39. 🙂 http://ow.ly/HxIe50vuDo9

Most self-employed consultants I know have deep expertise in a certain function or industry, and nearly everyone would like to earn some extra money. If this describes you, check out what I recently discovered.

If You're a SME Make Extra Money with GLG Most self-employed consultants I know have deep expertise in a certain function or industry, and nearly everyone would like to earn some extra money. If this describes you, check out what I recently discovered.

Small changes in your email signature can drastically improve your business! Learn how to create a professional and memorable email signature in our newest blog.

Is Your Email Signature Helping You Stand Out from the Crowd? As an independent consultant, it’s vital that you convey professionalism at every step if you want to get hired at a great rate. Details matter, particularly when you’re making an initial impression. That’s why having a professional email address is a must, as is an eye-catching, effective ema...

Do you want to ask for a higher rate but you aren't sure how? See our three essential negotiation tips that every consultant should know.

Negotiation Tips for Independent Consultants Negotiating is typically hard for everyone, but it’s especially tough for consultants. It’s our nature to make the client happy, so negotiating for a higher rate feels awkward. But when you’re self-employed, even the smallest increase in your rate can translate to big bucks , particularly if t...

Free Friday, "The 6 Keys to Successful Independent Consulting" hosted by Liz Steblay (the manager of this page ;-).) It's a fast 30 minutes packed w/ useful tips. !
Register at www.PICAnetwork.org/6keys

[Free webinar on Friday] How to Create Your Consulting Website 🌟 - https://mailchi.mp/successfulindependentconsulting/new-webinar-youre-invited-513675 If you're self-employed and don't yet have a website, this webinar is for you!
PS: It's FREE!

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I just realized I forgot to share the most recent blog here on Facebook: How and When to Raise Your Consulting Rate.
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How and When to Raise Your Consulting Rate The easiest time to raise your rate is on the cusp of something new — a new year, a new project, a new client. With the new year just a few weeks away, now might be the time. This article offers ideas of how to do this, as well as some sample language to use when notifying your clients. How to det

If you're self-employed and don't yet have a website, check this out! I know consultants who have used WebsiteByTonight and been quite happy with the results. If you contact them for more info, tell them you were referred by Liz Steblay at Successful Independent Consulting. :-)

WebsiteByTonight - Intro WebsiteByTonight is the easiest, most affordable way to launch a simple & professional website

If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming self-employed in 2019, come join me for a free webinar this Wednesday at 11:00 PT. I'll be discussing the key things to consider before taking the leap! Register at www.PICAnetwork.org/2B
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Join me for 30-minutes this Friday as I share practical tips to boost your business! Register at www.PICAnetwork.org/6keys PS: It's free. :-)

Are you a self-employed consultant or thinking about it? Learn the 6 keys for success from expert Liz Steblay in this free 30-minute webinar this Friday, Dec. 14. Register here:
PICAnetwork.org/6Keys

What To Do If Your Client Doesn't Pay - my latest blog explains how to finally get paid without involving a lawyer or collections agency. I hope you never need this info! ;-) https://www.successfulindependentconsulting.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-client-doesnt-pay

What To Do If Your Client Doesn't Pay It was bound to happen. After 15 years and hundreds of contracts, I finally had a client that didn’t pay, and didn’t pay, and didn’t pay. For six months there was one lame update after another. “We’re working on it,” or “We’ve switched to a new process.” Yesterday, my bank finally ...

If you're on the fence about going independent come to this free webinar! (Feel free to share with others. ;-) Register at www.PICAnetwork.org/2B

If you're thinking about making the leap to independent consulting, this 30-minute webinar with PICA’s Chief Advocate Liz Steblay will help you weigh the pros and cons. ! www.PICAnetwork.org/2B

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, come join PICA Community Leader Susan Nelson and Founder Liz Steblay (owner of this page ;-) for lunch, networking, and a discussion of best practices on Friday, Nov. 9 in Mountain View. Just $25 for non-members! Register at www.PICAnetwork.org/SiliconValley

SF Bay Area consultants: Plug in and get connected with other independent consultants on Friday, Nov 9. Eat lunch, talk shop with your peers, and build your network! Save your spot here: PICAnetwork.org/SiliconValley

Free webinar on how to create a consulting website next week on Oct. 17!
If you don't have a website yet, you need one to help establish your credibility, professionalism, and status as a legitimate business so you can be paid on a 1099 tax basis. Did I mention it's free? ;-) Register here: www.PICAnetwork.org/Website

I know a lot of self-employed consultants who don't yet have a website. If that's you, read my latest blog post! (From Liz, the manager of this FB page. :-)

Website or No Website? Answers and Help for Independent Consultants As a self-employed consultant do you really need a website? I’m asked this a lot, particularly if a consultant gets most business from referrals or they contract through agencies or boutique firms. Besides, it’s highly unlikely that a prospective client is going to stumble upon your website and ...

Attention solo consultants in Denver! You may want to participate in this lunchtime workshop on Sept. 21 in downtown Denver. :-)

Consulting workshop coming to Denver! Join us in person Sept. 21 for “How to Cut Out the Middleman.” Learn how to stop giving up 30% or more of your billable rate. Get paid what you’re worth! Register at http://www.PICAnetwork.org/Denver0918

If you're self-employed, READ THIS! And if you haven't yet signed the Declaration of Independents, do it now! We need to band together if we're going to improve things like access to affordable/portable health and disability insurance.

Let's Include ALL Workers in Labor Day 2018 When 10,000 carpenters, machinists, and craftsmen took to the streets of New York in 1882’s inaugural Labor Day parade, there was plenty to protest:

If you're interested in being your best, this article has some excellent tips and reminders!

Oh, professionalism | Consultant's Mind This is the topic I blog about most. Why? Professionalism is what keeps consultants valuable, growing, connected, inspired, and safe from burning out.

If you're self employed in the U.S. and you don't yet know why "friends don't let friends W-2", you need to watch this short video!

PICA: Friends Don't Let Friends W-2

TOMORROW I'll be answering consultants' questions live about branding and marketing. "Tune in" on PICA's page (http://bit.ly/PICA_Facebook) and/or send your questions to me now at [email protected]. :-)

Branding your consulting practice is key, but not in the way you think! Join Liz Steblay, PICA’s Chief Advocate, on Wednesday to get your questions answered! http://bit.ly/PICA_Facebook

Here's to being independent! 😎

Here’s to being self-employed and independent! http://bit.ly/PICAwebsite

If you're a self-employed consultant in the U.S. it's getting harder to qualify as an independent contractor, especially with the recent CA supreme court ruling. Read this to find out what you need to do to preserve your independent status and business-owner tax advantages! http://bit.ly/PICA_LegalAlertDynamex

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