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Solo Pro Strategies
How to Make a Service-Based Business
Work for YOU!
Service-Based Business Model
The Pros
Easy low-cost start up
You’ve already got what you need
Very low overhead to run
The back-end administration is
simple and uncomplicated
Service-Based Business Model
The Cons
Tends to be structured after a ‘job’
Service is positioned as a commodity
Focus on competition and hourly pricing
Light on individual branding and current
trends and technology
Light on Business Strategy
Think Differently
Leverage
Knowledge (book learning)
Expertise (applied learning)
Strategy (forethought)
Areas of Growth
In New Ways
Counseling/strategy
Training
Products, tools, updates
Trend watching
Be Different
Remember
You are unique - not a generic
commodity
Your skills are you toolbox
Your background lends credibility
Individual Help?
Let’s chat offline and
create your own strategy.
Talk to me:
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