Get your contract in writing With the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you're an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there's no employer-employee relationship. Here you'll find specific agreements for many types of independent contractors and freelancers, including salespeople,...

Organizations face problems today that are too messy and complicated for consultants to simply play doctor: run a few tests, offer a neat diagnosis of the 'problem,' and recommend a solution. With the pace of change accelerating and globalization and specialization adding new layers of complexity, there is no time for diagnoses. Canned answers from outsiders have become useless. Well-meaning consultants often end up working on the wrong problem, misunderstanding...

The Mortgage Industry is an industry where the more experienced pros have a higher success rate. It is the years of connections and the experience of having been through so many loan scenarios that separate the average Mortgage Broker from the consummate professional like Manny Kagan. This is a book that is not solely technical, but also has a touch of personality. Manny discusses his roots and how he didn't start on top. He lays it all out in "Mortgage...

Elizabeth provides an excerpt: When I talk about having the magical practice, I focus mostly on taking care of people. But, creating and having structure is another major part of creating a magical practice. I can honestly say I have seen firsthand how much more a team can accomplish by adding structure. By creating and having a system for every aspect of what you and your team do, you remove the guesswork out of the equation. You and your team will...

New, updated edition 2021. Lyn Kelley, Ph.D., Certified Professional Coach with over 20 years experience in business coaching gives you the step-by-step method to become a corporate or business coach or consultant. Most importantly she shows you how to promote it, how to get in with big corporations, and how to maintain your professional ethics and integrity. Dr. Lyn shows mental health providers, coaches and human service providers how they can rich...

Raymond Aaron, the nation's number #1 success and investment coach, has committed his life to teaching people just like you how to utilize his powerful goal setting strategies and life management tools to dramatically change your life for the better. Plus, using his own innovative techniques developed over the last two decades, he shows you how to step-by-step take conscious control of your world so you can "Double Your Income Doing What You Love...

"Zero to $60 Million" was written to challenge professional services practice directors to think out of the box when faced with the challenge of building their businesses. The case studies presented reinforce the practical application of the unconventional approaches to building a consulting practice, and provide insights into the steps taken to produce results that were in most cases totally unexpected and unpredictable. The lessons learned can serve...

Do you find yourself being nagged by the thought in your mind that asks, "What am I missing? Why am I not more satisfied with my career?" Do you dream of working with a mission-driven company that aligns with your values and your goals? The answers may lie in the alternative career path of becoming a consulting CFO. This is an exciting time to take control of your time, income, and business environment. Having a deep connection with your career motivates...