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Maximizing Your IT Consulting Income: Strategies for Success
Overview of IT Consulting Rates As IT consulting rates continue to rise, professionals must understand how to navigate this competitive...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 257 min read
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Transition to Consulting: A Guide for IT Professionals Canada & USA 2025
IT professionals across Canada and the USA are rethinking what career success looks like. While stable jobs once ruled the day, tech...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 259 min read
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5 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO SECURE YOUR FIRST SOLO CONSULTING CONTRACT IN THE USA OR CANADA
Want Your First Consulting Client in the USA or Canada? Here's the Real 5-Step Strategy You’re thinking about becoming an independent...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 173 min read
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Surviving on One Income in 2025: Why Consulting Is Your Financial Lifeline. What if your household suddenly had to rely on just one income?
In 2025, this scenario is becoming increasingly common as layoffs, budget cuts, and economic uncertainty affect many families. With...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 73 min read
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Workplace Watch: The Slow Fade of Remote Work in Canada
Trend Alert: Remote Work on the Retreat Across Canadian Business Consulting After years of remote and hybrid work becoming the new...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 25 min read
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The Hidden Job Market Has Shifted to IT, AI, and Business Consulting
By Carlos E. Perez Alviarez, Author of  Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant’s Compass. Cyclex Consulting Inc.  Carlos P.  The...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 303 min read
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Transforming Uncertainty into Consulting Success: Uncovering the Hidden Gold in Challenges
In today’s fast-paced world, uncertainty is everywhere. From economic shifts to quick changes in consumer preferences, it has become a...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 263 min read
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Why Becoming a Solo Consultant - The Consultant’s Compass Belongs on Every Canadian Consultant’s Shelf
If you're searching for the best books about management consulting in Canada , you're likely on a path of transformation, from...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 263 min read
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The Power of Networking: How to Connect with Top Recruitment Firms
The Power of Networking: How to Connect with Top Recruitment Firms If you’re a solo consultant or thinking about becoming one, mastering...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 264 min read
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From Strategy to Execution: How Independent Consultants Drive Transformation
70% of digital transformations fail , not because of poor strategy, but because execution falters. Enter the independent consultant....

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 233 min read
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Becoming a Solo Consultant
Introduction Have you thought about using your expertise to help others and build a successful business? Consulting can be a rewarding...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 67 min read
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I Wish I Had Become an Independent Consultant Sooner: Learn from My Mistake
Discover why delaying my transition to independent consulting was my biggest career regret. Learn how you can avoid my mistakes, start...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 45 min read
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Why I Wrote Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant’s Compass: From Layoff to Solo Success
That Wednesday morning is forever etched in my memory. After nearly five years of dedication, long hours, and delivering high-impact...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Apr 134 min read
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The 2025 Job Market Is Broken, But You are Not: How to Turn Uncertainty into a Consulting Opportunity
​The job market in 2025 is undergoing significant transformations, marked by rising unemployment rates, widespread layoffs, and a shift...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Apr 132 min read
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From Employee to Consultant: How One Small Investment Could Launch a Six-Figure Career
Many employers are increasingly prioritizing flexibility and cost-efficiency, which has led to the accelerated rise of contract-based...

Carlos Perez Alviarez
Apr 133 min read
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