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 >

Over the last few weeks I have been putting together an e-book on social media for consultants and small businesses that I hope to publish soon.

I noticed an often overlooked feature of Facebook profiles that many people fail to take an advantage of.  It’s an editable field where you can post a message or brief write-up about you.  This field is found below your picture in the upper left of your profile and can be edited by clicking on the small pencil icon in the field.Read More >

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about next year and what I intend to do with both TVCNet and my consulting business. Most of this forward thinking is based on reflections and observations I made about this past year – what worked for me and what didn’t work.

Over the weekend I read a great quote which said, “You don’t find books, books find you.” That’s very true and it even applies to blog posts and articles. I found two that speaks to looking ahead as I plan out my marketing strategies for 2010:Read More >

Another question I get about consulting is what to charge for your services and how to charge. By that I mean your rate and a decision to charge by the hour or on a project basis.

Back in January I posted at the old TVCNet blog my thoughts about this very subject. I felt it was worth posting again at the new blog. Here it is again along with some additional thoughts:Read More >