For many new consultants, signing a six-figure contract that provides payment in full within a twelve-month period seems like a pipe dream. But it is possible.

One year into my business, I received an unsolicited request for proposal (RFP) to develop a three-module, video-based federal grant...

Let’s look at the hard numbers---the U.S. government spent $16.9 billion on consultants between 2019-2020.

The global management consulting market was expected to grow from $892 billion in 2021 to $973 billion in 2022.

If you’re wondering how the global management consulting market...

Gone are the days when you saved seven different versions of your resume, one for each slight variation of the many job postings you monitored. You likely shudder at the thought of smiling through the multi-step recruitment whac-a-mole of the screening call, the hiring manager interview, the...

You likely have in demand skills, expertise, and experience that you can leverage to launch an independent consulting business.

Let’s first define what a consultant is.

What is a consultant?

According to Consultancy.au, a consultant is a person who provides professional or...

The longer you are an entrepreneur, the more you will notice the times of year when business picks up and the times when there is a slowdown. There will also be times when you know you need to pivot but you are struggling to find the time and motivation to put that new initiative into action.

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There is no shortage of advice about how to manage (and optimize) your time as an entrepreneur. I’ve given this some thought and decided to share the time management strategies I found helpful when I was a solo consultant and now that I have a small staff.

Some of these tips...

Lisbon was the third and final destination on a three-country trip in Europe spurred by my daughter’s study abroad stint in Germany. 

As soon as I arrived at the Humberto Delgado Airport, there were noticeable differences from Barcelona.

I stayed at an Airbnb located in...

Barcelona is a beautiful city full of amazing sights.

It is also the capital city of Spain’s autonomous Catalonia region and is known for its art and architecture. 

I arrived in Barcelona in June 2022 after spending eight days with my children in Germany because my youngest was...

Working with Grants Works’ clients is one of the most enjoyable parts of my business.

I enjoy helping them prepare winning grant proposals, providing aha moments with on point advice and precise technical assistance, helping them streamline their operations, and I really, really like...

Most of the times when I prepare a proposal and email it to a client, they may ask follow-up questions to get clarity on exactly what a service includes, when services will begin, who is on the project team, and about the engagement plan.

It is not often that I have a prospective client ask...

You’ve probably heard the quote that success happens when opportunity meets preparation. Well, I can certainly attest to being prepared when a great opportunity was presented to me.

In March 2020 I decided to host my very first webinar. Not my first as a business owner—my very first...

I often write that I decided to launch my consulting business because I want to live life on my own terms. That is true, but a huge part of living life on my own terms is also being able to live out my lifelong dream of traveling around the world.

I had my first chance to use some of my earnings...