Welcome to Treasure Valley Consultants' Network

... a professional networking organization that promotes the knowledge & expertise of local area business-to-business consultants to companies of all sizes in the Boise area and beyond.

Consultant: Counselor or Coach?

I’m currently taking part in a four-week workshop hosted by a fellow TVCNet member. Over the course of the workshop, it’s very likely I will be reflecting upon what I’m learning here on this blog (much like I’m doing right now).

The objective of the workshop is a develop your business around your lifestyle and not the other way around like so many entrepreneurs have. Unfortunately, their business becomes their lifestyle and starts to consume them. If this is the case, when your business starts doing poorly your personal life doesn’t do so well. Read More >

Manage E-mail Overload to Reclaim Lost Productivity

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a workshop hosted by Becky McKinstry of Open Lines called A New Outlook. The workshop was designed for small business owners to gain a new perspective on how they conduct sales in their organization. One of the things I learned from the workshop was how we as business owners spend our time.

In business, you can usually break your activities down into two groups. Read More >

Consulting Success and Failure – The Real Difference

I recently finished a report I found at FreelanceFolder.com on Why Some Freelancers Thrive. I started to think about TVCNet and the ways it helps to promote success among its members and helps avoid the common problems consultants encounter that bring about failure.

Let’s break down the elements of success and failure as outlined in the report:Read More >

Boise Business Consulting Organization Waives Membership Fee For 2010

Treasure Valley Consultants' Network has waived membership dues for 2010 and invites all Southwestern Idaho business-to-business consultants to join the organization.

Members of Treasure Valley Consultants's Network benefit by connecting with other consultants, presentations and webinars on business topics, a listing in the organization's website directory and member-exclusive communications on items and events of interest to area consultants.Read More >