http://consulting.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Consulting / Freelance GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-27T15:04:42Z Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:04:42 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/30/consultant-tapped-for-sba-is-it-the-right-one.htm Sandy Baruah has been named by President Bush to head the Small Business Administration (SBA). Despite Baruah's stint as a corporate consultant, the reactions to his nomination have been mixed... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/30/consultant-tapped-for-sba-is-it-the-right-one.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:18:26 +0000 2008-06-30T14:18:26Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/27/taking-care-of-businessfreelance-style.htm For freelancers, one of the greatest challenges is simply learning how to manage a business. It's not enough to be a creative genius (we know that's the easy part). To... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/27/taking-care-of-businessfreelance-style.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:04:42 +0000 2008-06-27T15:04:42Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/24/mileage-rate-increasesis-it-enough.htm Are you tracking mileage for your business? If so, you can now deduct 58.5 cents per mile for the business use of your vehicle. The IRS announced the new rate... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/24/mileage-rate-increasesis-it-enough.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:03:00 +0000 2008-06-24T14:03:00Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/22/do-real-freelancers-turk.htm Freelancers, especially those just getting started, are often tempted to take a few odd jobs to pad cash flow in-between larger projects. Taking on smaller projects is also a valid... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/22/do-real-freelancers-turk.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:52:41 +0000 2008-06-22T17:52:41Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/21/retainer-fees-for-freelance-executives.htm For seasoned executives who are not completely ready to give up their day jobs but want a little more independence, transitioning into a freelance role may be an option. As... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/21/retainer-fees-for-freelance-executives.htm Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:33:08 +0000 2008-06-21T19:33:08Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/19/freelancers-working-from-home-may-get-a-break.htm Are you working from a home office? If so, you could catch a $1500 break on your next tax bill. The National Small Business Advocate (NSBA) reported that a new... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/19/freelancers-working-from-home-may-get-a-break.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:44:18 +0000 2008-06-19T13:44:18Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/13/bill-expands-healthcare-options-for-self-employed.htm The Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP Act (H.R. 6210), was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The bill, if passed, offers small businesses and self-employed... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/13/bill-expands-healthcare-options-for-self-employed.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:34:25 +0000 2008-06-13T14:34:25Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/12/stage-agencies-cracking-down-on-consultants.htm Consultants working with the State of New York now have a few more hurdles to jump before an agreement can be signed. Last week, Governor David A. Paterson signed an... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/12/stage-agencies-cracking-down-on-consultants.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:14:04 +0000 2008-06-12T15:14:04Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/10/lessons-in-consultingfrom-the-top-25.htm Have you dreamed of becoming a professional consultant - helping businesses define, plan and achieve their own goals? Or, maybe you're already on the road to consultancy? Either way, there... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/10/lessons-in-consultingfrom-the-top-25.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:10:11 +0000 2008-06-10T14:10:11Z http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/04/freelancing-as-a-career-starter-for-new-grads.htm It's that time of year, when employers see an influx of resumes from freshly-minted college graduates; but entering the 9-5 world of cubicles is no longer the only option for... http://consulting.about.com/b/2008/06/04/freelancing-as-a-career-starter-for-new-grads.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:28:15 +0000 2008-06-04T13:28:15Z