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The very term consultant has different meanings when applied to different spheres of activity that may span a wide array of services as well as different providers. It thus becomes necessary to put into writing a consulting agreement that will define the relationship between the consultant and the client. This means defining the terms and nature of the consulting agreement and all other specific points that the agreement shall hold and there are a number of provisions that a consulting agreement should contain. These are definition of services, payment schedules, contingent payments, and obligations of the consultant, ownership of the work product and termination provisions. Defining the definition...

If you are thinking about a new hair cut, it is worth putting some thought into it before visiting the hair dresser.  Firstly, tie your hair back from your face so you can see it clearly and assess your face shape.  At Colour Me Beautiful we divide different face shapes into the following five categories:  Oval, Square, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle and Round. Different face shapes look better with certain hair styles as follows: Oval:  If you have a balance oval shaped face you have more choice as most hair styles will suit you. Square: If you have a square face, hair styles that soften the outline of your face will be more flattering.  Avoid straight bobs and straight fringes as these will...

As an image consultant, I often find that my clients are reluctant to wear make-up. When I probe into the reasons for this I frequently hear that they are "afraid of ending up looking like a clown!" Indeed this is a scary thought and I'm sure we will all have seen someone in the past who has made a great effort with their make-up but has ended up with this effect. I try to re-assure my clients that the "clown effect" is usually caused by choosing shades of make-up that don't work with your own colouring. When you know how to choose the right shades, the "clown effect" becomes almost impossible. Here are some tips that should help. Foundation Always choose your foundation in daylight. You are looking...

May of us strive to have the perfect look, but we are not all built the same way. Some of us are tall and others are short, some of us are thin and some are slightly more rounded. So how do we select what to wear to make us look taller and slimmer? Here are a few suggestions to help you on your way in making the right clothing choices. Appearing Slimmer With Designs • Your vertical lines, such as centre front buttons, princess seaming, single breasted jackets, stripes and an ironed crease in the front of your pants will make your body look slimmer. The cause for this is that it divides the body into two vertical sections. If the vertical lines are closer together they will make you appear slimmer...

I often ask clients, "If you have to get dressed in five minutes, what would you wear?" The answer is often the same, "I don't know!" In our society, we all have extremely busy lives. Yet, we tend to neglect important aspects of our lives. Paying close attention to how we look when we leave our homes requires real time, strong effort, and adequate preparation. Choosing the right clothes for your wardrobe should be on the top of your priority list. Creating plans to update and enhance your wardrobe for 2008 may seem tedious and unimportant. Uniquely, there are many benefits to updating your wardrobe. If you are truly considering losing weight and looking slimmer, you need to evaluate your options...

For most businesses the current implemented information technology is their lifeline. Computers and everything they entail run the business world and an insufficient system can truly hurt business. Website down time can cost the company sales. A broken server leaves employees unable to work. Compromised data integrity looses customers and destroys the company reputation. It normally isn't until something breaks that a business realizes how vital their systems are. An IT consulting firm can be quite an asset to any company. Even with an established IT department it can be hard to handle every aspect of the technology and get ahead. Whether your business just needs a little extra help in one...

Many men leaders are so busy keeping their professional lives on target that they don't really have the time or the interest that it takes to keep track of modern wardrobe trends. They may depend upon their spouse or an experienced salesperson to guide and advise them regarding how to keep their professional edge and look polished and successful. Although men still hold the majority of top level positions many of them are completely oblivious to the fact that what they wear sets a cultural standard within the workplace and serves as a role-model for others within the organization. Fashion Trends as Vital Components of Your Brand In the past most men didn't view their visual image as important for...

Some Colours just look wrong on some people, but for some reason they still want to buy them, whether it is because it is the "in" colour this season, or you just can't pass up the bargain. Whatever the reason is; you need to know how to pull off wearing this colour without looking like you dragged yourself out of the sick bed. By talking to a Personal Stylist, we discover just how to pull it off. Tip 1 - Avoid Having the Colour Close to Your Face Your face shows your skin tone and this is where colours that do not suit you will show at their worst. If you have a top in the wrong colour for your skin tone, you may find that wearing a small bolero jacket in a universal colour makes the top acceptable...

EXTREME MAKEOVER This article explains what an extreme makeover is and why you need one. It tells you in clear language what you can do to radically change your look for the better. YOUR LOOK Unfortunately most people are not aware of their look. They only see themselves in the mirror. They hear other people say they look good. They do not realize that their friends and family will not tell them the truth. In most cases, your friends and family are going to be nice to you. They will typically flatter you. As a result most people never get objective feedback. An image consultant will give you helpful, but objective, feedback. He will not hurt your feelings, of course, since he is being paid by you...

Lately it seems that almost every day I hear from a human resource professional who is struggling to talk with someone in their organization about their image. Personal image can be a very private, personal, and difficult thing to talk about, after all. Who among us wants to find out that our interpretation of the dress code was wrong or that our image is not a positive reflection of the one the boss envisions? While it can be a delicate matter to have this kind of conversation, I always advise the human resource manager that it is really no different than addressing an employee who comes to work late or whose work is not up to standard. It's just that many employees who have a strong work ethic...

MAKEOVER MISTAKES A makeover can help you change your look for the better. But there are three mistakes you need to avoid. This article explains each mistake and how to avoid making it. MISTAKE NUMBER ONE This first mistake is selecting the wrong image consultant. If you're a woman, selecting a female image consultant can be a mistake. If you wish to attract more men, seek the male perspective. A female consultant can only tell you things that you, as a woman, already know. The advice she might give you about how to attract men is, at best, guesswork. A male consultant, on the other hand, can tell you what works with men from firsthand experience. It is also an error to select an image consultant...

The job of a project management consultant is to look at your company's projects and help get them in order. A great many companies today are leaning towards hiring management consultants instead of using project managers. This can save companies substantial amounts of money as they do not have to hire additional staff. Companies that work in four season climates often use management consultants as they can be contracted to work on construction projects during the construction season. These project management consultants are hired to work on building construction, road construction, and other outdoor planning. The vast majority of management involves the construction industry. Before your company...

It was more than a decade ago, and I was visiting a franchisee of a well known, publicly traded executive search company. Through an odd confluence of factors, I was pitching the president of the Los Angeles branch, who asked me, more or less, "Why are we having this meeting?" That's never an auspicious start to a consulting relationship; that much I can tell you. When prospects don't feel a burning need, we don't need to go much farther. The conversation got even worse after I replied, "To make you some money." "Why, we're taking WHEELBARROWS of money to the bank, so why would we need your help?" That's the sort of arrogance that good times bring...and it's nearly impossible to buck. Soon after...

Financial competence is not a static variable, in that it is something that is ever-changing, and the skills associated with being financially competent must be sharpened consistently. The fact is that failure to have financially competent decision makers can be highly destructive to an organization. What is meant by "financially competent" goes well beyond being able to identify credits or debits or being able to properly read financial reports. Being financially competent should focus on one's ability to break down the financial information provided in those reports and analyze how they should be used to determine the financial path of the organization going forward. Furthermore, a person must be...

When I think of the greatness of systematic leadership approaches in planning and implementation, what really come to mind are the systematic approaches utilized in the military. Just stop and think for a second how system leadership management operations in the military take place. The military leadership systems mode of operations is; almost one hundred percent systems management operations in everything they do from: training, warfare tactics and strategies to the military's world of human operations; and the military, I am told is a complete other world as they even have their own judicial court and penal institutions. And, there are other organizations outside the military that operates on a...

In my business which is career counseling, career guidance, and professional services, I've seen and been a part of several "new" business solutions. Most followed the Director - Manager - Supervisor - Worker Bee with varying numbers of associates comprising a pyramid-like structure. Typically a company had several of these structures based on the service / product provided.  Pyramid structures look like the Egyptian model or could look like a thumbtack resting on its head,  i.e., a very thin structure where everyone does everything from top to bottom... In the past problems that were recognized by an area were addressed within that area and with fanfare or without fanfare, most were solved...

Ray Reynolds has been teaching individuals and business owners how to incorporate for 23 years. Ray's "Blueprint for Success" teaches you how to get your business established by showing you how to use corporate companies credit tricks. Ray Reynolds claims that if followed correctly his methods can help you protect your assets, secure corporate credit, rebuild credit, and purchase discounted goods. He does have lots of great ideas and you can apply them to almost any business. What you must do first is determine your business needs. There are a few question you must ask yourself; annual cash flow and liability for the year, advertising budget cost, do you have large item inventory? Questions such as...

"Time Management and Emails: How to Manage Your Time and Priorities" Time management is challenging enough, but emails add even more pressure to get more work done quickly As a corporate consultant who delivers time management seminars from Hawaii to New York and Alaska to Florida, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from people looking to get more done in less time, is this: "How do I manage my time when it seems I have too much work?" Looking to work smarter not harder? You're in the right place. To use your time at work better, including managing all those emails, here are three tips. Time Management and Email Tip #1: Shift your focus from "time management" to "priority...

According to Nielsen/NetRatings, Internet usage in North America is 69.1% of the continent's total population. From 2000-2006, Internet usage grew 112% in the region. These figures show a huge potential in the Internet industry - the growth prospect is high and the market is not yet saturated. The Internet has changed the way we transact businesses. The World Wide Web has enabled people from all over the world to trade and communicate simultaneously, 24/7. That is why many groups and companies are taking advantage of the popularity of the Internet. You can also take part in the growing number of people, industries and companies that are making money on the World Wide Web. You don't need to be a...

If you haven't yet discovered the wonders of scarves, it's probably time you did. They are one of the quickest and most excellent ways of enhancing and extending the look of your wardrobe. They have endless possibilities. For women, the scarf is the one accessory that is most often completely overlooked yet it is probably one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change the image of a whole outfit. During the last half-century, scarves have been worn to portray an air of sophisticated elegance and Hollywood glamour, especially when worn by actresses like Ava Gardner, Vivien Leigh and Marilyn Monroe. Today, fashion scarves are made from a variety of fabrics, from heavy wools to fine silks, in a...

Time and again young leaders and new consultants approach me with questions regarding re-investing in their business. Simply put, a savvy consultant does need to set aside a certain amount of profit to reinvest for business growth. The challenge comes, however, when consultants are earning so little in the first place, that they just don't think it's possible. The profit margin is either too slim, or they've already spent it on living expenses. It's a dirty little secret that most consultants don't want to talk about or admit... Direct sales companies attract consultants with great income potential, which leaves many consultants seeing dollar signs. It's not the fault of the companies - far from it...

Your client has agreed to hire you for a managed network services project, and you're ready to start ordering the necessary equipment and software and developing your implementation plan. But before you do, there's one very important detail you need to take care of first: securing your client's signature on a network consulting services agreement. A contract for network consulting services governs the relationship between you and your client, clearly defining expectations on both sides so that there are no surprises down the line. Every time your company provides managed network services involving design, installation or maintenance, you need the protection of a solid contract. You could hire your...

The role you play in the contracts negotiation process can directly impact your rights and risks.  In general, parties who draft contracts for others to sign are in a stronger negotiating position than parties presented with contracts to sign.  By knowing what to look for in a contract, which ever side you are on, you can better protect your interests. Understand What You Are Signing Whenever contracts are presented to you for signature, you should assume they have been drafted by an attorney or someone acting on behalf of the company presenting the contract to protect that company's best interest. The reality is that your best interest and the other company's best interest are not necessarily the...

Why is it that some men are quite happy with a smart new shirt and tie for Christmas but others wouldn't give you a thank you for such a present? How is it that some men would be thrilled by an experience day driving fast cars but others would find it a waste of money. Men, just like women, have different style personalities and understanding these can help you find the perfect gift for the men in your life. If you would like to get your partner, father, brother or son something he really wants this Christmas you will need to consider his style personality to make sure you choose a gift he really appreciates. The Natural The natural man is relaxed and casual. He feels uncomfortable in formal wear...

the great expansion of population, the growth of cities and towns, there are now many more businesses in the U.S. than there were 50 years ago. In the same way the demand for electricity and all kinds of energy has increased with this proliferation of businesses, so has the demand for uniforms. Simply put: more workers, more uniforms. Companies dedicated to uniforms supply have cropped up, both on the street and on the internet. There are two kinds of suppliers of uniforms that probably stand out to the casual observer of the uniform scene. One type of manufacturer of supplier focuses on one type or a few closely related types of uniforms. For instance, there are companies that specialize in...

Dress For Success- What To Wear to Work Men at work are dressing up to beat the credit crunch Bespoke tailors report increased sales and there is a feeling that being causal at work translates to casual in your job. The hedge fund dress down Friday look has largely been replaced with a return to formal suits and shirts this is an easy uniform to adopt. For Women the work arena presents a unique set of challenges, how to look professional whilst retaining femininity is hard. Many City Women in Financial Institutions choose pin striped suits and tailored shirts from men's tailors to fit in within a masculine environment. The right outfit could be the difference between climbing the career ladder and...

Seriously, sometimes I have to step back and laugh when I see company owners trying to pre qualify consulting firms to take them public. I just stand there and scratch my head in disbelief when they think they are asking all the 'right' questions when all they are doing is setting themselves up for failure. I recently had a company who claimed to have investors who wanted to invest in pre ipo deals. For a few weeks these guys called with a million questions and demands, most of which were contrary to basic SEC regulations and compliance. I tried to set them straight but they just didn't get it. These guys who called themselves consultants really had no clue as to what they were doing and the...

Most consultants and professionals working in any kind of industry in these recession years tend to prefer the steady paycheck and relative ease of working at an established firm to the uncertainty of starting their own contractor business, having to build a new list of clients from scratch, and taking on short-term assignments. Consulting firms seem to be the easier solution for anyone with a career plan: they have established bases of clients, often a strong brand name and reputation, and they offer the kind of security one gets in any kind of full time employment at a big firm. So why even consider striking out on your own? Working at a consulting firm certainly has its advantages, but there is a...

There are many factors to consider when choosing a direct sales or network marketing company. The financial health of the company is an important, often overlooked factor. Here are some tips that will help you evaluate a company's financial health and help reduce the risk of losing your business due to a company's poor financial performance. Find out how to uncover hard-to-find information, how to surmise financial health from other information, and how to use the information you find. It's easy to find information on publicly traded companies (those that sell stock to the general public). They are required to disclose specific information, including certified financial statements. These reports are...

What is Vastu? Vastu is an ancient method of living harmoniously with the nature. It is the science or study of the communion between human mind body and soul with the environment that is the science of human existence vis-à-vis the larger cosmos. It is an art which takes care of space, elements, energy, direction, shape, size, position, environment, clothes, utility of space etc. Ancient books like MAYAMATAM, RAJA VALLABH SARNI, VISHKARMA PRAKASH, SAMARANGAN SUTRA, BHOJ SAMHITA ETC. gives a deep insight of that day living and their understanding of the nature. Why to believe in Vastu? From ancient days to modern civilization with the evolution of living conditions humans are changing, learning to...

Money, money, money! We all want some of it, especially if you are a small business, have bad credit or just in need to establish corporate credit funding without a personal guarantor. If you haven’t been in business very long then your chances of getting the corporate credit you need is not very likely to happen. We are the gurus of raising you the corporate funding without any personal guarantee. We have done it over and over again for our clients. Corporate credit funding is available 24/7 for everyone without having to access any personal credit scores or a personal guarantor. Even if your personal credit scores are less than stellar we will get you the small business credit, business credit...

Introduction It's a safe bet to say every freelancer has heard of and pondered the issue of "a niche". Colleagues swear by it. Business coaches recommend it as fundamental to success and revenue growth. So, what is a niche? According to the Encarta dictionary, a niche is a position or activity that particularly suits somebody's talents and personality or that somebody can make his or her own. Put in those words, a niche certainly has a strong appeal. It conveys the desirable feeling of being in the right or suitable place for somebody. I am yet to meet a freelancer who doesn't want to be in a suitable place. For many of us, that's precisely why we went solo! In business terms, a niche denotes...

p>This is step 3 in the Riding the Recession series of articles. Staying relevant and reinventing your offer is something that should happen on an ongoing basis in any market, as being complacent is a cardinal sin in business! So, it's time to get out your wand and weave some magic! I established a marketing consultancy during the last recession, against everyone's advice, and initially I won clients on the basis of a very broad service offering. Back then, a lot of people still thought marketing was about advertising, or producing brochures (I know, I know....!) so at times, the sales process was an uphill battle. It wasn't really about the recession, it was about the relevance of my offer. Here...

Have you been considering cutting your hair very short? Or shaving your head? Depending on your age and genetic predilection, your hair may be thinning or balding. Or you may be like GQ's Adam Rappaport who this month suggests "taking it all off" as a bit of gleeful rebellion he feels seasonally as he (almost) shaves his head. Wearing your hair shorter is by far the best option for thinning hair as opposed to longer (think dreaded comb-over), and it may be a fun easy care seasonal option for you too. But how short should you go? As now know, your grooming decisions, just like your clothing sends a message out to the world around you. Let's make sure that message is the one you want to be sending...

One of the goals of your Managed IT Services business is a maintain a healthy monthly recurring revenue model and to ensure your clients are receiving a tremendous amount of value from the services your managed services business provide. Getting your message out there continues to be a struggle for many MSPs out there.  Marketing and sales is where many invest time to learn and do or they may even outsource their marketing to a trusted MSP marketing consulting. Marketing may seem complex on the outside but when you figure out how everything works, it is quite simple.  Marketing effectively takes a serious time investment and balance. Your MSP marketing must include a well thought strategy that has...

Virtual coaching business is big business. If you are a service professional or engage in any kind of consultative expertise from industrial equipment design, to medical practice to marketing consulting, you can create a powerful marketing stream or profit center through podcasting and teleseminars. Virtual coaching and consulting has grown alongside capabilities in online collaboration and communication. With both coaching and online collaboration growing by leaps and bounds, fast moving entrepreneurs have moved in with innovative business models that leverage both trends. 5 Virtual Coaching & Consulting Business Models The following sections illustrate how different criteria can be combined or...

In today's world is there any comparison between Online and Offline Marketing? To get a good return for you investment into marketing then the online program has to be the best. If we look at the offline way that businesses market their products, between advertising, sales, travelling expenses and cold calling to name but a few, these costs can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars pretty fast, depending in what business you are in. How long does it take to get an ad placed in the national papers and for one page for a single day can be quite expensive, and only to a very small geographical area. Online Marketing is a totally different kettle of fish, with the upsurge in social media; the market...

Have you ever wondered why it is that you don't always feel comfortable wearing the latest fashion? Are you sometimes overwhelmed and confused by the fashion choices? Basically, you'd like a wardrobe that works for you. But where do you start? I can tell you that our personality dictates our style. The clothes that we wear and how we wear them are governed by many factors: our colouring, age, build, lifestyle, environment, budget, culture and preferences. But it is our personality that acts as a catalyst and pulls our whole look together. This is our own interpretation of fashion and how we like to dress. Each one of us has a little person inside us bursting to get out. The sooner we understand who...

If you are looking for a creative business opportunity that you could manage from your own home, then Scentsy may possibly be the right-smelling prospect for you. With today's interest in home d�cor, Scentsy is able to take advantage with the variety of wickless candles and other scented products. The Start of Scentsy The brain child of Colette Gunnell and Kara Egan turned into Scentsy. An episode of the Oprah program about moms who operated their own businesses inspired Kara, A remark from Kara's sister-in-law, Colette, about how one of the neighbors melted old broken candles in a potpourri burner inspired Kara's idea for a home based business using wickless candles. Fairs and trade shows were...

So, what's the number one marketing mistake made by small businesses? Thinking that MARKETING and ADVERTISING are the exact same thing. When you first hang out your shingle, you probably got leapt upon by hungry ad salesmen like a fresh deer in a cage full of lions. "You've got to get your name out there!" they growled at you. "We'll grow your business by leaps and bounds!!" they said with a snarl. And then you looked down and realized they were gnawing on your leg. And you realized you probably wouldn't be bounding anywhere. Do me a favor Take out a piece of white paper and draw a big, big circle that takes up just about the whole page and label the circle "Marketing." Now over in the right corner...

In a psychological sense, heuristics are simple, unconscious rules of thumb that every one of us has created to make decisions and solve problems. They are "if this, then that" statements that we formulate to govern our actions when faced with choices. Heuristics have been around as long as we have. But as the information revolution continues to flood us with more and more details about every subject imaginable, and our daily schedules get fuller and fuller, their existence has become more apparent. We need ways to make workable decisions without getting overwhelmed. And heuristics let us do that, at least most of the time. The main features of heuristics are that they: - tend to be simple and easy...

Entrepreneurs on the lookout for the right online marketing services should easily be able to find an experienced Internet marketing agency. Scotland companies can cater to a diverse range of clientele. With a huge percentage of worldwide internet users residing in the UK, your web business can establish better internet presence by targeting UK-based clients. Thus, finding the most suitable online marketing company is crucial. However, before you begin spending your budget on web-based marketing services, you need to know how to evaluate the various online advertising agencies available. By doing so, you will be assured of getting the internet marketing solutions ideal for the requirements of your...

So in my article Style Matters I mentioned that developing your personal style had to do with wearing clothes to suit your colouring and bodyshape but that you had to bear in mind your personality and the look you are trying to create. The different personalities can be split into six types which helps you to figure out the type of look which would feel most comfortable. Dramatic The drama queens among us like to be noticed and go for strong colour or cut or both in order to achieve their look. Often the dramatic's colouring is striking and they've learnt to play it up to get results. This is no look for the shrinking violet - this one is for the full on confident woman. Creative Some-one who...

Have you noticed how Mr. Obama's every actions, words, clothes, ties (and colour of his ties) has been discussed in newspapers, radio reports and by TV journalists? Is it any wonder given we live in an age where we are surrounded, bombarded even, by visual images from large advertising hoardings to the tiny images on our mobile phones. Politicians are now as famous as film stars, actors and sports personalities. Therefore it is no surprise that part of Mr Obama's bid for the White House incorporated an instinctive, confident and yet comfortable ease in knowing how to dress for success. Why does his image matter? Well we all need to manage our appearance because it gives off a visual statement about...

You're wearing a suit, so you should look good. Right? Maybe not. A suit in the wrong color can be detrimental to your appearance on two levels. First are the results in the mirror. It may not be becoming and may clash with your hair or your skin. Remember George Bush in the pale gray windbreaker he occasionally wears? He appears weather-beaten, tired and much older than he is. Imagine Bush in a suit the same color. It is not the picture of a powerful man. You also may recall the image of silver-haired Bill Clinton in a camel jacket. He wore it once, and the results were jarring. The second negative result of the wrong color is on a psychological level, when the colors you wear send out negative...

Whenever I'm working in a corporate environment and attending a networking event or meeting with my potential "leadership tribe," it amazes me that the business tools of executive leaders look worn, outdated or overly casual. These are strategic business meetings where everyone present hopes to make vital connections, build rapport, and be perceived as a consummate professional. That means that the brand and image essentials need to communicate strong, silent, convincing messages. But more often than not I see professionals whose accessories and other business tools are incongruent with the presence they are trying to project. A corporate leader will pull out a shabby business card case or a bulging...

If you are a stylish dresser but finding it increasingly difficult to maintain that style throughout your pregnancy, there is hope & help! Do you feel that the figure you had is slowly disappearing and your favourite, beautifully tailored trousers no longer zip up? Well, let me tell you that I am in exactly that position and with my training, I know that you can look and feel good during your pregnancy. So whether you are battling with morning sickness, tiredness or simply having a problem finding clothes to fit, receiving advice from an Image Consultant is the perfect way to give yourself a lift. The first few months In the first few months of pregnancy, you will be able to wear your usual...

If you are somebody who buy clothes on impulse without planning when you will wear the item of clothing and with what, then you are not alone.  There are many reasons why we shop and often it isn't because we need to buy anything. Sometimes we buy clothes to cheer ourselves up or we see something lovely on somebody else or on a mannequin in a shop window. This can be both wasteful of money and wasteful of wardrobe space.  Think about it, how many pairs of jeans do we really need and how many classic white shirts will we wear in a week?  Most clothes are washable these days and nearly everybody has access to a washing machine, so clothes can be washed, dried and ironed very quickly.  Gone are the...

p>You'll know a consultant and the extent to which the advice they give you is flawed by the underlying theoretical models that their advice is based on. So argues Chris Argyris in his powerful and eye-opening book, "Flawed Advice and the Management Trap." Argyris analyzes representative examples of over 100 books and myriad articles published by the world's most respected business gurus, and then uses his own theoretical model (theory of action) to evaluate the advice they give readers. His study includes the likes of Stephen Covey, John Kotter, Jon Katzenback, Peter Drucker and other business-literature experts. He concludes that much of the advice given by these authors is appealing and even...