Being a Consultant (or other self-employed professional)


	Being a Consultant (or other self-employed professional)

lguinn

9-26-2006 2:24 PM

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consulting, services, business

lguinn says:

Everything you need to know about running your service business. This is not politicially correct advice, but it is good advice for solo professionals who want to operate as a real business and not as a "hired hand."

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