Vol. 1, No. I March, 2004

In this issue you’ll learn a simple and proven strategy to increase your consulting profits, discover what’s working in e-mail marketing to promote your services (and what’s not.) Plus find a simple way to connect with new clients and spread the word about your consulting business. Then… put your brain to the test: answer an interview question posed to prospective consultants—and see how you’d fare!

Vol. 1, No. 2 April, 2004
In this issue you’ll learn easy and effective strategies to improve your consulting services… some of which are as simple as listening to a tape of your own voice and some skills that you’ll want to develop to compete in this ever-growing consultant marketplace.

Vol. 1, No. 3 May, 2004

In this issue you’ll learn how to write an effective ad for your consulting services… the value of e-letters as retention tools, along with a sample of a good one…and a few more strategies for improving your negotiating skills.

Vol. 1, No. 4 June, 2004

In this issue you’ll learn how to follow-up with prospective clients…how to advertise your services without spending any money…how speaking at local meetings and conferences will dramatically increase your credibility…and a few tips about “positioning” your business.

Vol. 1, No. 5 July, 2004
In this issue you’ll learn how to write an effective ad for your consulting services… the value of e-letters as retention tools, along with a sample of a good one…and a few more strategies for improving your negotiating skills.

Vol. 1, No. 6 August, 2004
In this issue, you’ll discover the ten things you can do to become the authority in your field; you’ll find some practical tips on handling the “silent response” of some clients, and you’ll get a quick lesson in financial ratios – one that is easy to understand and apply – if that’s possible.

Vol. 1, No. 7 September, 2004
In this issue, you’ll learn about your special membership benefits with Century Bank Card Services in an article written by Bret Ferrante. If you are still working for a company while building your own consulting practice, Bob Bly’s tips on how to make yourself more valuable to your employer should be useful. And we follow up with Ilise Benun on more practical tips on handling the “silent response” of clients or prospects.

Vol. 1, No. 8 October, 2004
In this issue, you’ll learn about five samples of competence profiles you can use to become more confident about your field of expertise; you’ll also find a self-audit tool from one of our Board members, and some advice for selling your consulting services online. Plus a few business resources that we hope will be useful. Let us hear from you

Vol. 1, No. 9 November, 2004

In this issue, you’ll learn 13 tips for developing strong networking relationships; you’ll hear from Michael Masterson on why you have to fail if you want to accomplish great things in life; and from an expert in customer care, you’ll gather information on retaining customers and improving your service – easily.

Vol. 1. No. 10 December, 2004

In this issue we give you a few tips on starting your new year off on the right foot. Michael Masterson’s clean-your-desk technique and Bob Bly’s tips on what to do when you’re stuck for ideas, as well as a few more resources for your consulting business.

Vol. 2, No. 1 January, 2005
In this issue we give you more tips for getting the most out of your new year. This month’s issue includes an excerpt from Ilise’s upcoming book on promoting your consulting services. And thanks to Gary North for contributing his article on why one needs a career exit strategy...particularly useful if you are considering launching your own consulting business.