Jan
24
Outlook: How I Use to Build My Business
January 24, 2012 | 2 Comments
Having the right tools isn’t always enough to make building a resume business any less of a challenge. As any of us exit that “start gate” into business ownership, we must leverage the tools we have at our fingertips, not necessarily looking at more costly or possibly unnecessary software in search of increased productivity, saved [...]
Dec
21
Do You Remember These Guys? What Resume Business Owners Need to Know.
December 21, 2011 | 2 Comments
What resume business owners can learn about those fallen in our industry … Do you remember ResTrust.net? The idea behind ResTrust was to verify the information contained in a person’s resume, which included employment history, education, credentials, and so on. Once the jobseeker’s resume was verified by a ResTrust Certified Resume Professional, the resume would [...]
Aug
6
4 Takeaways About the Resume-Writing Industry
August 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment
As a population of resume writers, where are we excelling or failing? Many months back, I conducted an informal Q&A with several colleagues. I asked each for their insight. The career industry is packed with smart, insightful professionals, making this list of takeaways something that may open our eyes just a bit further. Each of [...]
Apr
14
Do You Provide Clients with Resume Prints?
April 14, 2011 | 1 Comment
Learn if the simple act of providing resume prints actually benefits clients and your resume-writing service … or is a big waste of time and money. During my first years in business, I provided beautiful prints to clients. Resumes were printed on 20 or 24 pound, high-quality and watermarked white or ivory paper; and as [...]
Feb
6
A Fresh Approach to Job Search with the Help of an Old Standard, the Library (Coaching Clients)
February 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Pointing clients into the right direction can make a huge difference with their success levels. Let’s not forget … their success is our success. The knowledge you pass on, positions you as the skilled and knowledgeable resume writing and career coach who will keep them coming back for your help and guidance — again and [...]
Oct
16
Prospects Who Hang Up vs. Prospects Who Stalk
October 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Internet 2.0 has dramatically changed how I do business, in addition to how my prospects transition from prospects into clients. When I started my resume writing business back in the Spring of 1999, I made the fatal error of not aligning my business start-up date with prime advertising channels, such as yellow pages [remember, this [...]



