Consulting

13 Actions to Making It On Your Own

Now into my fourth year of Altrui, my consultancy, and so far so good. You can do this too!

Author in a coffee shop. Photo credit: Author

I just celebrated my third year anniversary with Altrui Consulting (see earlier article for more on this). I couldn’t be happier, and a little surprised that Altrui is still going, and growing.

I knew very little about running a business when I began. I knew my consulting would be based in nonprofit fundraising, which had been my world for years, but no business experience.

What I did and continue to do is a mix of things I have read, suggestions from people I trust, and trying things that I think may work (and sometimes do!). My actions to run Altrui may not be a fit for you, but I hope you find something here that will help you with your consultancy or small business. After all, we have to support one another.

Here is what I do/did to create and grow Altrui:

I created a five year business plan. I know, there are many who say this isn’t necessary. For me it was, and has paid off. It’s a living, breathing document that I edit and add to all of the time. It’s been a great guide for me since the start, and continues to be helpful as I update it.