Fixed or Hourly Project Pricing
One of the critical choices in accepting a project is whether you will bill based on a fixed or hourly basis. The bottom line is that one approach places more risk on you as…
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DBVisualizer How To – Easy Database Administration and Usage
One of the tools in this series that I have used the most is DBVisualizer. It is a database tool for developers and those that need to browse their data. Although the uses are plentiful,…
Consulting Invoices and Getting Paid
Whether you are running a side hustle or a full-blown business, at some point you will need to create consulting invoices. Well, unless you do not care about being paid for your work. This…
Setting the Price for Software Consulting
The most common discussion I have had around consulting is setting the price on my services. Yes, customers care about my rates. However, the conversations tend to be focused on what the pricing should…
Honest Communication Is Critical For Consultants
There is a book on having difficult conversations. The challenge is that we do not like having them. They tend to be difficult. Unfortunately, this can complicate honest communication. It is a challenge when…
When To Vent (never) as part of Consulting Communication
As we continue to discuss consulting communication, we turn towards venting. This topic includes negative communication as well. To be clear, negative is not the same as disagreeing. You can stay positive while communicating…
CYA Documentation : Getting Started With Consulting
There are all sorts of documents that are needed for a consultant. However, the ones that provide a form of CYA documentation may be the most vital. This sort of communication is not only…
Plan For Disruptions – Getting Started With Consulting
One of the hardest parts of building a consulting career is the disruptions that always occur. This is a path that often follows the feast or famine roller coaster. Therefore we bounce between too much…
That Final Push – Getting Started On Consulting
As we look at how and when to start a consulting business (or project), it helps to consider timing. Sometimes you can select when to start, and other times the decision is made for…
A How To For Lucky Orange and Site Recording
When I think about the tools we use, few are more impressive than Lucky Orange. The idea of site recording makes sense to me, but it is still a sort of magical technology. This…