Tools That Make Consulting Easier (And a Few More I Need)
These are the tools I use to run my business and work with clients. I’m a one-person business, so I need tools that let me manage the business side of things efficiently.
Careers & Work
Consulting Isn't My Backup Plan
While some recruiters and others assume consulting is a “backup plan,” this is my preferred way of working.
Blogging to Build Your Business
I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging
How Freelance Clients Find Me
I don’t do very much to actively seek out clients; most of my clients find me. Here are my recommendations for becoming visible to clients.
ID Badges: My Experience with TIfPI's Certification
Last month, I earned my badge for Instructional Design: Goal- or Problem-Based Scenarios [ID(GPS+)] from
Questions about Instructional Design Careers
Last month, a reader named Jackie asked me a number of thoughtful questions about transitioning
Freelance Instructional Design: More Tips from the Trenches
I’ve gotten some great tips from others working as independent consultants or freelance instructional designers
Tips for Starting to Freelance
In August, I quit my job as a long-term contractor at Cisco to officially make
LinkedIn Connections and Generic Invites
I know many bloggers have an open connection policy, and that’s great for them, but
Getting Started as a Freelance Instructional Designer
If you are starting out as a freelance instructional designer or consultant, what do you