{"id":20862,"date":"2020-09-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20862"},"modified":"2020-09-29T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T07:00:00","slug":"my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary","title":{"rendered":"My 6 Secret Tips for Boosting Your Color Consultant Salary"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Christina Kittelstad is a\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutor of QC Design School<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0and an accomplished color consultant, home stager and painter whose\u00a0work has been featured on HGTV\u2019s show House Hunters. She is the owner and lead color consultant for\u00a0<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiraldesignsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spiral Design Color Consulting<\/a><\/em><em>. She\u2019s best known for creating beautiful, functional spaces through the use of color, and creating a sense of style and personality that\u2019s as unique as each of her clients.<\/em>\n\n<em>Today, Christina shares her top 6 most important secrets to increasing your color consultant salary in 2020!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20866&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#1_Make_It_Easy_For_People_To_Find_You\" >1. Make It Easy For People To Find You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#2_Have_A_Strong_Online_Presence\" >2. Have A Strong Online Presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#3_Set_Yourself_Up_as_An_Expert_In_The_Field\" >3. Set Yourself Up as An Expert In The Field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#4_Offer_Flexible_Color_Consultant_Services\" >4. Offer Flexible Color Consultant Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#5_Find_Opportunities_to_Teach\" >5. Find Opportunities to Teach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/my-6-secret-tips-for-boosting-your-color-consultant-salary\/#6_Earn_A_Professional_Color_Consultant_Certification\" >6. Earn A Professional Color Consultant Certification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_It_Easy_For_People_To_Find_You\"><\/span>1. Make It Easy For People To Find You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]This may seem obvious, but if clients and industry experts can\u2019t find you, then you aren\u2019t going to get very far. Make sure you have a solid online presence as a professional color consultant! You&#8217;ll want to engage in <a href=\"\/2016\/01\/the-busy-design-pros-guide-to-social-media-where-should-you-focus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media<\/a> in a consistent and valuable way.\n\nFor instance, are there local design groups you can join? Will they allow you to take an active leadership role?\n\nBy expanding your connections and reach as <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/8-reasons-why-color-consultant-training-will-make-you-a-stronger-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a color consultant<\/a>, your design community <em>and<\/em> potential clients can find you more easily. This can translate into more income for your business! If you&#8217;re participating in local design groups, and you give your fellow designers a chance to get to know you, this increases your opportunities for more referrals &#8211; and larger projects to come your way in the future!\n\nBy contributing to your local design community, you become a more notable color consultant in the industry. Chances are, others will begin to seek you out for professional advice and collaborations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20867&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Success cannot happen if you (and your business) are an island. Home design is an industry where <a href=\"\/2017\/02\/network-interior-decorating-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">networking and collaborating<\/a> positively with others are incredibly strong assets! So, get out there and make those connections and partnerships!\n\nEven these days, in light of everything that&#8217;s been happening due to the pandemic, there are still tons of resources at your disposal. If you can&#8217;t connect in-person, do it virtually! Zoom meetings and social media events make for wonderful networking opportunities. The best part is that they can be done from the comfort of your own home.\n\nMake a commitment to attend networking and industry events, such as <a href=\"\/2018\/02\/tammy-hart-trade-shows-101-networking-promoting-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trade shows<\/a>, showroom events, and workshops. They&#8217;re all great ways to be seen and make important connections. While not everyone loves attending events, they&#8217;re inarguably a key factor in getting your business out there, and connecting with the right people.\n\nChoose what fits your business and skip the rest![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20868&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_A_Strong_Online_Presence\"><\/span>2. Have A Strong Online Presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Online marketing is where it\u2019s at, especially now. Here are some questions to consider:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Do you have a brilliant website that is clear, friendly, and professional?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does it communicate exactly which color consultant services you offer, and how you provide them?<\/li>\n \t<li>Do you have a bio on your website that shares what makes you and your business stand out?<\/li>\n \t<li>Does your website highlight excellent <a href=\"\/2019\/02\/6-steps-to-conquering-bad-reviews-for-your-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reviews<\/a> from past clients?<\/li>\n \t<li>Do you make it easy for potential clients to contact you by phone, email, or even text (when appropriate)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you&#8217;ve answered &#8220;no&#8221; to any of these questions, then my advice is: <strong>run, don\u2019t walk!<\/strong>\n\nNow is the time to get <a href=\"\/2014\/09\/building-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your website<\/a> on point. That way, you aren\u2019t lost to the competition. Increasing traffic to your website through solid SEO and marketing strategies will directly translate into more income at the end of the day &#8211; and that\u2019s a good thing![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20869&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Be sure to post on social media, especially when local community pages offer opportunities to share your business. Your neighborhood will get to know you as the local go-to expert. This means they&#8217;ll be sure to call YOU the next time they have an important project to tackle![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_Yourself_Up_as_An_Expert_In_The_Field\"><\/span>3. Set Yourself Up as An Expert In The Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]There are many effective ways to become an expert in the color consultant field. Obviously, the first way is through actual <a href=\"\/2017\/07\/clients-look-color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">field experience<\/a>. That, of course, takes time. But that&#8217;s by no means a bad thing! With all that time comes experience, connections, and referrals.\n\nIf you&#8217;re just starting out, here are a few ideas to consider, so you can set yourself up as an expert color consultant:\n<h3><strong>(1) Start your own color consultant blog!<\/strong><\/h3>\nShare your <a href=\"\/2014\/08\/how-to-write-a-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog posts<\/a> anywhere and everywhere that makes sense, such as your website and on all social media. This will create a larger audience of potential clients who love to read about your design tips, color advice, current projects, and reviews of design products. Be sure to offer a sign up for clients so they can stay current, while <em>you<\/em> increase your mailing list.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20870&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>(2) Write for\u00a0<em>other\u00a0<\/em>color consultant \/ design publications!<\/strong><\/h3>\nAnother option at your disposal is to offer your expertise to local and\/or national design publications. You can do this by writing color consultant blog articles that cater to their demographic, as well as your own target clients.\n\nBy taking the initiative, and seeking these opportunities to share your color consultant expertise with the masses, you set yourself up as a leader in your field. You&#8217;ll quickly establish yourself as someone to watch and learn from. Not to mention, people will really want to work with you! All these factors can certainly increase your potential for <a href=\"\/2019\/09\/charging-color-consultant-services-flat-rate-vs-hourly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a higher salary<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Offer_Flexible_Color_Consultant_Services\"><\/span>4. Offer Flexible Color Consultant Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The more ways you can meet your client\u2019s needs, the more potential your business has for an increased income. The key is to find the right balance between what works best for you and your work\/life balance, and the needs of your clients.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20871&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you&#8217;re able to provide in-person, onsite <em>and<\/em> virtual services from your color consultant business, then I definitely recommend doing so! This also goes for the different\u00a0<em>areas\u00a0<\/em>of home design that you wish to specialize in. For instance, if you&#8217;re qualified to offer <a href=\"\/online-courses\/color-consultant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">color consulting<\/a>, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorating<\/a> services, <a href=\"\/online-courses\/feng-shui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a> expertise, <em>and<\/em> <a href=\"\/online-courses\/home-staging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home staging<\/a> assistance, then go for it!\n\nFrom a business perspective, there are always benefits to providing different types of services. If done right, they can open you up to a whole new world of clients.\n\nHowever, I would caution you to focus primarily on what you do best. You never want to provide subpar work, just so you can increase the quantity of services offered. Start on a smaller scale of offered services, and build up as you go. If you find that you can easily incorporate more services, in a way that still provides quality and value to your clients, then do so at that time.\n\nProviding different services, or even different\u00a0<em>mediums\u00a0<\/em>for a given service, requires excellent time management skills. If you provide in-person and\/or onsite services, it will also require a willingness to travel (sometimes a lot). But these are all a great way to boost your salary and increase your client base!\n\nConsider which services you&#8217;d like to add to your business that you currently do not offer. If you need to first grow your skillset in a specific area, such as virtual consulting, then I strongly urge you to consider taking QC Design School&#8217;s brand new <a href=\"\/online-courses\/virtual-design-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Design Training<\/a>!\n\nThis exciting course will provide you with all the tools you&#8217;ll need to move forward with confidence. 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