Many coaches, consultants, virtual assistants, and others charge by the hour. They feel you put in the time and then you get paid. The consultant knows how much to bill the client, and the client knows how long it took you to complete the job. But does the client ultimately care how long it took [...]
5 Big Reasons Why You Should Charge Per Project and Not Per Hour
The Power of a Mastermind
We can’t do everything ourselves, so why is it that we always try? As women entrepreneurs, we find ourselves constantly being pulled in many different directions. We are expected to grow our business while keeping expenses low, we are expected to grocery shop, cook, clean, nurture and watch the children, and keep our husbands happy. [...]
A Quick Way to Establish Yourself as an Expert
When people perceive you to be an expert in your field, that means you have gained instant credibility. People buy from those they know, like and trust. Getting to know, like and trust someone can take a while, but there are short cuts to the process. The key is knowing what those shortcuts are. Have you [...]
How to Get Referrals and Word-of-Mouth When Your Business is New?
I receive this question from clients all the time. Word-of-mouth referrals are by far the easiest way to get a client. When you have people talking about you, it adds so much credibility to what you offer. People are much more willing to do business from someone they were referred to. The best way to [...]
Stop Chasing Clients
Are you struggling to pull in the amount of money or the number of clients you want? Do you have a goal this year to increase your profits, but you aren’t sure how to make that happen? My colleague, Kathy Goughenour, and I see dozens of people every day trying to figure out the secret [...]
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