(Even Though You Don’t Think You’re Qualified To Do So!)
So how many people do you currently know, who are (literally) sitting on a wealth of specialized information, yet for some odd reason(s), they are not fully capitalizing off of it?
Sound all too familiar? Can you start a real consulting business? Full or part time? Absolutely. Even if you do so on a part time basis.
After all, (you’re currently) doing something to pay your bills, correct? In fact, what if (it turns out), you already possess this highly specialized knowledge, and you currently work in this field full time. Say what?
But instead of just showing up for your 9-5.You look for some proven ways, to help out, small business owners and service providers, and or solo-preneurs, who would like nothing better, than to step into the technologically driven 21st century.
Sadly, they just don’t have a real clue just yet, on how to effectively do so, using the advanced technology, your particular employer specializes in.
Is this not interesting? Let’s see how this might all neatly play out.
So How Would You Start Your Own Consulting Business Part Time? (Even if You Don’t Think Your Fully Qualified To Do So!)
So let me my (briefly) share with you, my primary motivation for publishing this particular blog post.
Recently while on the phone, getting some expert advice, from my paid email service provider of choice, Aweber-s outstanding customer service care rep.
And during the conversation, (I asked) if she had ever seriously considered, starting her own consulting business, (part time), sort of on the side if you will.
Basically working right within her (immediate) local community. Because (believe it) or not, there are still, at least 50% of the local small business owners, and or service providers, who still don’t have a state of the art WordPress site and or, self hosted blog of any kind.Say what?
Of course, I wasn’t suggesting she (nor) any of her extremely qualified customer service care reps, start a part time consulting business, building websites. 😎
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Instead, since she had just walked me through, (step by pain staking step), how to properly resize the opt in box on my blogs home (index) page. And she even suggested an excellent free tool, on this website, which generates (some sort of code), (don’t ask! 😎 .
But it somehow protects your sign up forms code from being over ridden by WordPress.Say what? Free iframe code generator.)
Anyway, she also sent me the following link, so I could read up on the various, creative ways the “Atom App” could be used by resourced challenged small business owners or service providers, to start instantly building their very own opt in email list.(Within five minutes of downloading and properly configuring the app.)
Even when they’re out and about, just socializing or whatever. In fact this “App” allows the account owner to start building their opt in list, without using (or by passing) my other low cost list building strategy.
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Case in point; as you recall from previous posts. I have been strongly advocating, how any resourced challenged small business owner, service provider, and or start up entrepreneur etc; can and definitely should, use Awebers sign up form editor.
And create a sign up form, (aka) lead capture page, (similar) to the sample one displayed below. And let Aweber (and or) the paid email service provider of your choice, simply host the form for you.
(And just to be crystal clear, Aweber offers private web hosting of their sign up forms only! Meaning they do not offer third party web hosting as a general rule, like you and I would typically need, if you were self hosting, your own WordPress website and or blog.)
And simply purchase a separate, (but hopefully) relevant domain name, and then re-direct the domain name, so when it’s typed into the browser, Aweber-s self hosted lead capture page (sign up) form appears.
Using Aweber-s app, you don’t need to purchase a separate domain name. You just download the “App” and configure it correctly, and you (and or) your major competitors, are ready to start instantly building your list.(And you either use the app or you create your own self hosted sign up form, but not both.)
(And if need be, you can simply call your Aweber-s customer care reps toll free,(within in the US- M-F, 8 am -8 pm EST.)And chat only is also available, 8 am -5 pm, on both Saturday & Sunday.)
And their excellent customer service care reps, will definitely be glad to help you do so! Once you become a paying customer.8-)
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So here’s the main point I tried to convey to her.(And potentially to you too.) Since she (and her) colleagues, definitely know the workings of Awebers email software platform in and out.
She should seriously consider, offering paid one on one, email management consulting services to local resourced challenged entrepreneurs of all kinds.
Especially work from home Moms. Think about it for a second. Who better to potentially consult and walk an aspiring female entrepreneur, through the ins and outs, of the Aweber platform, than an expert customer care Aweber rep.
And the fact she’s female, is icing on the cake. Don’t you agrees? In part two you’ll discover how the rep might potentially start their part time consulting business, for literally pennies on the dollar. So please stay tuned.
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Thanks for sharing this informative article. I loved to read it
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Thanks so much for your incredibly kinds words Maliki.
They are truly greatly appreciated. And hopefully you’re
able to implement so of what you discovered.
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and
share your thoughts.
Thanks Mark! That’s very true that there are plenty of people with a wealth of knowledge about specialized information and not capitalizing on it. It makes sense to instead start a consulting business and share that knowledge with others. I discovered another good blog post which talks about important things people should look for when looking for someone who can provide business management consulting services.
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Very cool Shawn.
Thanks so much for taking the time to
stop by and share your real world insights.
It’s not only greatly appreciated. But hopefully,
the ideas and proven insights you’ve shared.
Will help other make it to the very next level or two.
Whatever this means to them.Thanks so much for
stopping by and sharing your insights.
They’re greatly appreciated.
I’ve never done any consulting but I would imagine there are some aspects similar to coaching, at least in terms of the way you set up your business. I agree with you that there is tremendous potential, and my only red flag for anyone considering it would be to treat it as a “business” from day one. That may seem like a no-brainer, but I’ve known way too many people who avoid such mundane things as formal business hours in an effort to grab as much business as they possibly can.
The life coach who’s clientele I adopted when she retired was just such a person and I soon realized they were used to having access to her 24/7 (which was probably why she had a heart attack and had to retire!). It took me months to get across to them that it was not okay to show up at my house at 9 PM to chat about their problems.
When you define your business and lay the ground rules from day one you avoid LOTS of unnecessary headaches. Great article and advice as alway Mark!
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M you are outrageously funny at times!LOL!
Even though I realize you’re being totally serious!
And I couldn’t agree more with your extremely sound advice!
And I’m so sorry to hear about what happened to
your friend! And I’m glad she is ultimately okay!
But the scene you’re describing,of a client, simply
showing up at your house unannounced, and not thinking doing so
is a potential problem.
Sounds like a hilarious scene, right out of a
romantic comedy and or play!LOL!
I’m so glad you’re back and I can’t wait to read and share
your latest post!
As always, thanks so much, for taking the time to stop by
and share your thoughts! I always look forward to and truly appreciate
you doing so!
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