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(1)ASSESS YOUR BACKGROUND

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(1)ASSESS YOUR BACKGROUND   to determine your marketable skills, knowledge, and abilities. Identify your Unique Value Proposition. What skills demonstrate your strengths and which ones do you need to improve upon? What sets you apart from other career entrepreneurs 

(2) IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET MARKET

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(2) IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET MARKET I enjoy working with a wide variety of professionals while other career professionals specialize. Do you want to serve as a generalist, or work exclusively with graduates/new scholars, career changers, or senior-level executives?

(3) CONDUCT RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY COMPETITION IN YOUR REGION

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(3) CONDUCT RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY COMPETITION IN YOUR REGION Locate resume writing services locally and online who serve a similar target market. Find out what services they provide, along with their pricing and their experience, to determine ways to further differentiate your business.

(4)DECIDE ON THE EXACT TYPES OF SERVICES YOU PLAN TO OFFER

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(4)DECIDE ON THE EXACT TYPES OF SERVICES YOU PLAN TO OFFER Decide on the exact types of services you plan to offer and establish pricing scales for each.

(5) GENERATE A UNIQUE NAME FOR YOUR RESUME WRITING AND/OR CAREER COACHING BUSINESS

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(5) GENERATE A UNIQUE NAME FOR YOUR RESUME WRITING AND/OR CAREER COACHING BUSINESS Make sure that your company name reflects your brand, true purpose, and values. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce, Provincial Government, or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to find out how to register your business.

(6) CREATE ENOUGH SPACE FOR YOUR OFFICE

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(6) CREATE ENOUGH SPACE FOR YOUR OFFICE to meet with clients face-to-face or work virtually, depending on your preferences and needs. Make your home office as comfortable and professional as possible. Ensure that you dress up every day and professionalize yourself even when you are working from home.

(7) JOIN A REPUTABLE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

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(7) JOIN A REPUTABLE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION CPC helps you to network and stay updated on important career-related developments, changes, and labor market trends in the field.