Insurance Questions
So what is it about insurance (particularly health insurance) that spooks so many people? After the Four Key Questions (a previous blog post), this is probably number five. The question is usually...
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How I handle my insurance … This post is a quick continuation of the previous post on insurance, as someone asked how I handle my personal insurance needs. My philosophy is to self-insure the small...
View ArticleSetting up shop… some questions…
From the mailbag: Just last week an engineering colleague (and reader of this blog) announced he was making his own JumpToConsulting. Way to go, Glen! His announcement e-mail also had several specific...
View ArticleDo you need a public office???
It depends… If your clients come to your office, it probably makes sense… If you go to your clients, it probably just wastes money. In the first case, a public office adds a level of professionalism,...
View ArticleSome comments on travel expenses…
Had a recent inquiry on how I handle travel expenses. Here are my policies: Travel expenses are billed at cost – no markup. Some consultants mark up the travel, but I feel this is cheesy. Air fare...
View ArticleFrom the mailbag – Do I need client insurance?
This question arrived today from a friend and engineering consulting colleague. Once in a while a company will request a “General Liability” insurance certificate. Hi Daryl, I’ve run into this...
View ArticleSetting up your team of advisors…
As a consultant, you’re offering your expertise as a more efficient way to do things. Follow your own advice, and hire the expertise you need. Years ago a new consultant (and fellow engineer) was...
View ArticleMy top 5 mistakes as a consultant…
Making mistakes are part of starting and growing any business (including consulting firms.) In fact, if you’re not making some mistakes, you’re probably not trying hard enough — nor are you learning....
View ArticleTake care of your vendors…
Vendors and suppliers are part of your business team. Take care of them, and they will take care of you. Too often businesses go for the lowest cost, delay payments, and generally abuse their vendors....
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