Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Valuing Consulting Services versus Contractor Labor

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Rick and I were recently having a conversation about the value of a consultant or contractor’s time, and how the concept of consultative value may or may not translate into a meaningful bill rate. Rick observed that too often the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneur, Execution, Experience, Insight, Perception, Reputation | 4 Comments

Fun doesn't have to equal free. Does it?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I was chatting with Toby, this morning, about his “Professional Peer Referrals” post. And as I was describing my issues with the whole “pay to play” concept, something dawned on me. I have a really, really hard time charging people … Continue reading →

Posted in consulting, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Value | 1 Comment

Top 5 metaphysical requirements for working from home

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Okay. So here we are. Working from home. And you, being the smart cookie that you are, have already done your darnedest to either comply with–or refute the necessity of–my “Top 5 physical requirements for working from home.” So, physically, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneur, Experience, Happiness, More than a living, Tips | 5 Comments

Pride of Workmanship

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I work with contractors and consultants in nearly every aspect of my life. How is it that the idea of “workmanship,” or the pride of a job well done, can vary so greatly among the masses that work as independent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Career, Entrepreneur, Execution, Performance, Pride, Reputation | 3 Comments

Personal Brand? Where's the Value?

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Are you managing your Personal Brand? Is it worth more today than it was a year ago? Your brand value (alternatively – credibility, or reputation) is the incremental compensation you should be receiving over and above candidates in the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, Entrepreneur, Purpose, Value | 11 Comments

Hey Ma, look! I'm a social entrepreneur.

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

After following a series of links, I just stumbled upon Intuit’s Future of Small Business report. And as I was reading it, I was already composing my post. Thinking of describing it as a “good refresher on the world today.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entrepreneur, Report | 3 Comments

Coming out of the garage

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

And apparently into the cafe. Web Worker Daily points us to a growing trend for startups. For those of you with that entrepreneurial bent, rejoice! You are no longer relegated to the garage. No more secret startup. Now, you can … Continue reading →

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If you have that entrepreneurial bent

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

We’re not trying to stop you. Not at all. In fact, if you think that’s what you’d like to do, then by all means, go get ’em tiger. Whatever makes you happy. But before you go? You might want to … Continue reading →

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Keeping a stiff upper lip

Posted on November 10, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

Over at Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pam alludes to the fears that overtake all entrepreneurs at some point or another. And works Saturday Night Live into the discussion, to boot. Continue reading →

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The Inequity of Equity

Posted on November 10, 2006 by Toby Lucich

The dream- your hand on the wheel, guiding your ship where you will, when you will. The wind at your back, the sun in your face. Ahh – the entrepreneurial dream. (You know I’m not really talking about sailing, right?) … Continue reading →

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