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 ~ serial CEOs & CTOs in software, Internet, technology & digital media
~ experienced consultants in all fields to maximize their practices

An Investor’s Checklist

Dec 18, 2009

Investors have a rather straightforward wish list. The catch is, they want all of it filled at the beginning. And why not? Even the small firms read thousands of plans each year, and fund only a few. Larger firms see tens of thousands of plans each year, and fund only...

Consulting and delivering on “intangible” services

Oct 15, 2009

Early in my career as a consultant, a prospect said, “Yes, yes, I understand you offer strategy, but do you do anything?”  I immediately changed my tag line to active verbs and clear deliverables, all the while offering “strategy.” A colleague of mine has agreed to...

Market, Network, Speak and Publish while you work

Oct 11, 2009

You know, now is a great time to make a big splash.  Bad economies that run everyone down need a spark of light and you can be it.  Is everyone around you bummed out?  Move on out into a new energy and shine. All entrepreneurs know they must continuously market and...

First time consulting – a master checklist

Oct 8, 2009

The current economy’s recovery is looking seriously “jobless.” This is leading professionals to consider creating a consulting practice while they stay on the job-hunt. Some even plan to keep some consulting on the side once they are employed. There is no job security...