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  Having a Project Management PMP certification shows that you meet a foundational framework of knowledge but how do you get your employer to pay for your certification?  Here’s a few tips on how to convince your employer to pay for your Project Management certification.   Your New Skill & Knowledge Can Save Your Employer Money You have to paint a picture of how the certification will help you be an even better employee, whether it’s a class that will hone a particular skill that you use on the job, or provide you with a greater understanding of the inner workings of the industry.    The simplest and most powerful way to do this is to show them their expected return on investment.  Explain to them how you will be able to add more value thanks to your training, say for example, “With my PMP certification, I will be able to create more stability and reduce risks in our projects – and both of these are key goals of our organization.” Support your...

  This article isn’t like the usual posts that I’ve been publishing. The ideas aren’t  THAT  specific, nor are they actionable. However… While this post might not be an actionable “How-to” guide, I promise you that reading this might be one of the most important things that you’ll ever need to do, as you try your hand at becoming an online instructor. We’re going to talk about your struggles as an online instructor — whether you’ve articulated them in your mind’s or not. These struggles are debilitating and have caused countless others to give up on their dreams. More than just the problems, however, we will also talk about the solutions, and some ideas about why you shouldn’t be paralyzed by any of these problems. There are mainly 2 things that prevent you from succeeding as an online instructor and the solution are also covered here. Let’s hop right in. Table of content 1.Self doubt. “I’m not an expert enough  to become an online instructor. ” 2.This is too overwhe...

  Having a Project Management PMP certification shows that you meet a foundational framework of knowledge but how do you get your employer to pay for your certification?  Here’s a few tips on how to convince your employer to pay for your Project Management certification.   Your New Skill & Knowledge Can Save Your Employer Money You have to paint a picture of how the certification will help you be an even better employee, whether it’s a class that will hone a particular skill that you use on the job, or provide you with a greater understanding of the inner workings of the industry.    The simplest and most powerful way to do this is to show them their expected return on investment.  Explain to them how you will be able to add more value thanks to your training, say for example, “With my PMP certification, I will be able to create more stability and reduce risks in our projects – and both of these are key goals of our organization.” Support your...

  According to Facebook , they have about 1,650,000,000 monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. That’s way too many zeros to ignore, don’t you think? The fact is, if you know how to market your writing services on Facebook, you’ll never starve as a writer – ever! Let’s go through some ideas to find freelance writing gigs using facebook. I know. You’ve probably tried selling your services on Facebook, haven’t you? And I’d bet that you haven’t gotten a single lead (let alone client) out of your marketing efforts. Trust me; you are not alone. I know several other freelancers that are struggling with the same thing as well. If you are in fact getting little to no results out of your marketing efforts on Facebook, then allow me to share with you the exact strategies that I am using when looking for more freelance writing gigs on Facebook. Let’s hop right in. Table of Content Google’s Web Store + Facebook fan page Be active on communities to find out more freelance writing gigs Invest...

 You’ve heard others say how powerful of a tool client referrals can be when growing your client base. If for one would attest to that. I’ve been using referrals for quite some time now and it has helped me get more clients, even without me having to do my usual client acquisition strategies/methods. If you’re looking to learn more about how to get referrals easily, then this guide is what you need. The tips and ideas that I’ll share with you will help drastically increase your chances of getting your clients to say, “Sure!”, when you go for the big ask. Let’s hop right in. Table of Content Six Tips to Know Before Asking for Client Referrals Don’t beg. Position your ask strategically. Ask when you are praised for your output. No matter how small of praise it might be. Do not ask when you haven’t completed your work, or proven your worth yet. Be careful with the timing. Build a meaningful relationship with your clients. Be confident when asking. What’s next? Six Tips to Know Before ...

  As an online instructor, you will have to think about your credibility and brand image at some point. Here is how you can think about it seriously. Table of Content How to Safeguard the Credibility of Online Instructor? Increase your visibility in forums or Q&A sites. Guest post. Create case studies. What’s next? How to Safeguard the Credibility of Online Instructor? Your success as an online instructor hinges on whether or not your audience finds you credible enough to teach the topics in your course.  Here’s the thing, no matter how effective and game-changing the ideas in your  online course  might be, all of it is going to be useless if you cannot convince your audience that you are a credible enough online instructor. After all, no one likes to gamble with their time and money, right? I mean, why would they even spend their money on buying your course, if they have no idea about your skill level or whether or not you can give ...