solo pro strategies: rethink the service business model

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Solo Pro Strategies How to Make a Service-Based Business Work for YOU!

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Selling services by the hour is easy and quick to get started but it's not a profitable business model. Here's a way to rethink the strategy and build a more lucrative business.

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Page 1: Solo Pro Strategies: Rethink the Service Business Model

Solo Pro StrategiesHow to Make a Service-Based Business Work for YOU!

Page 2: Solo Pro Strategies: Rethink the Service Business Model

Service-Based Business Model

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

The Pros

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Service-Based Business Model

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

The Cons

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Think Differently

Knowledge (book learning)

Expertise (applied learning)

Strategy (forethought)

Leverage

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Areas of Growth

Counseling/strategy

Training

Products, tools, updates

Trend watching

In New Ways

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Be Different

You are unique - not a generic commodity

Your skills are you toolbox

Your background lends credibility

Remember

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Individual Help?Let’s chat offline and create your own strategy.

Talk to me:

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