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Business Plans, Rush Jobs, and more

During the August 4 #solopr Twitter chat, Solo PR Pros shared tips and tricks on a wide-range of topics, including: 1. Do you have a business plan? What format, and how did you develop it? 2.  What do you think about NEWSBASIS (the PR/journo networking site)? 3.  Do you take rush jobs? Any guidelines or suggestions? 4.  Summer is [...]

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Thinking Big Picture

During the #solopr Twitter chat this week, we addressed questions from the community that centered around looking at the big picture for your business. The topics included: 1) How do you know when it’s time to start hiring staff and turn your solo practice into an independent agency? 2) How can I demonstrate my value/sell myself as a [...]

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When to Tap Your Network

One of the most important issues a PR consultant faces is how and when to bring in help as subcontractors. During this week’s #solopr Twitter chat, reasons to have a robust network of support came up in response to the following questions: 1)  How do you handle vacation, maternity leave, sick days, etc.? 2) What do you [...]

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Time management, monitoring and more

This week’s #solopr Twitter chat was once again jam-packed with helpful tips. New and established PR consultants alike offered insights on the following topics: When budgets are small, what methods do you use to track clips (both online and print)? How do you “fire” a difficult client without being seen as responsible for the “challenges” of the [...]

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Business Insurance for PR Consultants

The January 6 #solopr Twitter chat kickedoff 2010 with a bang! Top PR consultants from around the country engaged in such a lively and informative discussion, the group addressed just two questions (with a wealth of info): What kind of business insurance types and coverage do you have? How are people tackling the new year? Planning? Seat [...]

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