{"id":95946,"date":"2024-06-24T13:14:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T20:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook-blog.site.strattic.io\/?p=95946"},"modified":"2024-06-24T18:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T01:05:54","slug":"full-time-consulting-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/full-time-consulting-business","title":{"rendered":"Turn your skillset into a full-time consulting business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"Turn your skillset into a full-time consulting business\" class=\"wp-image-95947\" style=\"width:1450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/62-blog-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1<strong><strong><strong>It\u2019s easier than ever to start a consultancy business because you already have everything you need.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2023 there have been over 260,000 layoffs in the tech industry. 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It is called the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/lp\/breakthrough-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breakthrough Grant<\/a>, and it is designed to help you unlock your business potential with funding, tooling, expert help, and community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who has just been laid off or you are getting ready to take your side hustle full-time, this grant is specifically for you. 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And this has led to a new wave of people who are taking the leap to start their own independent consulting business. There&#8217;s no better time than now to get your business up and running or take your side hustle full time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fall into one of these categories, this bonus episode is for you. Today, I&#8217;m talking about why now is the time to start your own consulting business. And we have something very special for you to help you get started. Now let&#8217;s get into the episode. Hey everyone, this is your host Akua Kanadu and you&#8217;re listening to the independent business podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More people than ever are working for themselves and building profitable businesses in the process. So on this show, I get to sit down with some of the most influential authors, entrepreneurs, and creators. To break down the signs of self made success so that you can achieve it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past few years, the job market has undergone significant disruptions and traditional employment has become less and less stable. In fact, as of May 30th of this year, tech companies have laid off over 89, 000 workers. This averages to 780 layoffs a day. You probably know someone who has been affected by these layoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, it&#8217;s become more and more difficult to reenter the workforce and find a corporate job. So what does this exactly mean? It means that many of you are in a very unique position. There&#8217;s no doubt that experiencing job loss is hard, but it can also offer a major opportunity and I want to help you seize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a new wave of entrepreneurs who are leaning into the unknown to start their own consulting business. And I want you to become one of them. 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In fact, 56 percent reported having a better work life balance when compared to their previous full time role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And 53 percent reported having better mental health. We spend a third of our lives working. So let&#8217;s make it count. You deserve to be fulfilled by your work and live a life where you can spend time on the things that you care about the most independent work can unlock these benefits. All you need is your amazing talent and the tools to help you move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;re thinking, okay, Akua, you&#8217;ve convinced me, and I&#8217;m going to go all in on my business. I have something very special to share with you. And when I said earlier that you are not alone. I truly meant that. At HoneyBook, we see the impact independent business owners make in their communities, and we know your business can do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So we want to help you turn that passion and talent into a dream business. 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