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Work from Paris? Oui!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

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PR Consultants really can work from anywhere, and when it comes to enjoying this career path there’s nothing better than mixing it up a bit. Take Valerie Chereskin, who I met at the PRSA International Conference, and who successfully spent a full month in Paris: It can be done! Have you ever been creative in where [...]

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Consultants: Celebrate Independents’ Day!

Friday, July 3, 2009

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As the U.S. prepares to observe its Independence Day holiday, it’s an excellent excuse for consultants to pause and celebrate the many joys of being independent in business. Even in today’s sometimes difficult market, being your own boss is extremely gratifying. Among my favorite perks: No one else calls the shots – your fate is in your [...]

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Are You Pretending To Be Busy?

Friday, June 19, 2009

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We all do it on occasion. Sometimes we fool even ourselves, we’re so good at pretending to be busy — and independent consultants are especially vulnerable. It can be a form of procrastination (as in the illustration above). Or perhaps we just can’t find the muse that day — the brain juices simply aren’t flowing for [...]

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A Humorous Look at Client Maneuvering

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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When you’re an independent consultant, eventually you’ll experience one or more of the “negotiating tactics” hilariously illustrated in this video (hat tip to Brad Fitzpatrick, where I first saw it). In this economy, unfortunately such tactics become even more common. The video isn’t just funny, it’s an excellent illustration of how absurd these requests really are. [...]

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Success Stories: Jen Wilbur

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Solo PR Pro successes come from all walks of life, and everyone’s story is unique. Since each PR and MarCom consultant makes his or her own rules, there’s much we can learn from the experiences of others. To that end, I’m thrilled to unveil our first interview in what will become a regular Success Stories [...]

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