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Centers like Planned Parenthood, or The Women's Center, offer confidential services to teens such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, information on teen pregnancy, sex education, and post-abortion support. These centers are judgement free and can help you develop a plan. You can find your local pregnancy resource center by searching online or looking in the yellow pages. Pregnancy tests that you take at home are very accurate, but it is always best to confirm your pregnancy with a doctor. Schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN to have a test done at the doctor's office. The doctor will also let you know how far along the pregnancy is, and what the possible options are. Pregnancy resource centers can offer you free pregnancy tests that will confirm your pregnancy. Telling your parents can be one of the hardest things about finding out you are pregnant. It may be terrifying to not know what their reaction will be when they hear the news. Don't let this fear stop you from telling them. The sooner you let them know, the better. The best way to go about doing this it is to be direct and honest. Here is a way you can start the conversation: "Mom, Dad, I need to talk to you about something important. I am pregnant and I need help." Once you break the news, answer all of the questions they may have for you with honesty. When you tell your parents the news, you will have to experience their fresh reactions of just finding out. If your parents have a negative reaction, remember that it will be okay. They may get angry or emotional at first, but with time, they will get better. Remember, they will be hearing this news for the first time, in front of you, and they do not get to prepare for how to handle their initial reactions. Tell your parents, family members, or your school's counselor for emotional support. It can be very difficult to share this type of information, but it is important to let someone close to you know immediately. No matter what decision you make about the future of your pregnancy, you should allow someone to help you through it. Don't feel like you have to handle the responsibilities of your pregnancy alone. It is important to involve the father and his parents. Whether or not you decide to move forward with the pregnancy, you can receive emotional, or financial help from the father. Once you know you're pregnant, you should decide how you want to handle the pregnancy. Sit down and have a mature conversation with the father and other persons who are helping you. Discuss the pros and cons of each method. Ultimately, the decision is up to you, and you should not feel pressured by any one person.  If you decide that you cannot raise your child, then you need to seek out a doctor or a counselor who can help you figure out the next steps are, whether that be looking into adoption or abortion. Abortions need to be performed within a certain time of pregnancy. Your doctor will let you know if abortion is an option for you, if you decide this is what you want. Beware, this can be a traumatic experience. Have someone go with you for emotional support or seek out counseling to help you cope with your decision. If adoption is an option for you, remember that you must receive permission from the child's father. Ask your doctor for information about adoption agencies who can walk you through the process. There are many decisions that need to be made concerning a new baby, and the smart thing to do is listen to someone who has been through it. Consult trusted adults, nurses, and midwives, and listen to what they have to say. Ask them about the different birthing options, financial costs, and what to expect. This will help you decide on what's right for you.

summary: Visit a pregnancy resource center. Confirm the pregnancy as soon as you think you are pregnant. Tell your parents. Be prepared for mixed reactions. Build a support system. Inform the father. Research your options. Take advice.


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Organization and time management are key skills for any consultant. Before making any concrete changes, continue your day job while you consider some of the basics of working as a consultant. Answering some basic questions about how you envision your future business will go a long way in helping you to take action. Consider some of the following questions to help you decide if you still want to make the transition from a marketing professional to a freelance marketing consultant.   What are your goals and reasons for wanting to go into consulting? If you do not have a strong vision for your business or a big enough motivation to keep it going, you may struggle to succeed as a consultant. Consider your short and long term goals before you make your decision.  Do you need to get any sort of certification or special license? Depending on your sub-specialty within the marketing field, you may need some sort of certification or special license to work as a consultant. Check before you do anything else.  Do you have enough experience to begin working as a marketing consultant? Clients want to hire consultants who are experienced and knowledgeable. Consider whether or not your work experience has prepared you to provide everything that your clients will need or if you need some more time to gain that experience.  Do you have enough connections to begin working as a consultant? To have a career as a freelance marketing consultant, you will need to have plenty of potential clients to get started. Consider your potential clients and think realistically about whether or not you will be able to build your network.  How organized are you? Organization is crucial for someone who works as a consultant because you will have to manage your time, your business, and your clients. Decide if you are organized enough to do all of these things. If you have determined that you will need a certification or special license to get started, make sure that you get the certification or license before you get started. Even if you do not need a certification or license, you may consider getting some sort of certification from a marketing organization to prove to your clients that you are legitimate. For example, you can get a special certification from the Sales & Marketing Professional Association or the American Marketing Association. These certifications will help to set you apart from your competition and instill confidence in your clients. It is important to know your target audience before you get started. Having a small niche will help you to get more clients than if you try to market your services to everyone. Try to focus on a very small group of people that you want to have as your clients. For example, a good narrow niche might be boutique owners in a trendy part of town in your city, or local medical professionals who are just beginning to build their careers. Branding is important because it helps you to maintain a standard of service and draw new clients to your business. When you are developing your brand, you should be thinking about your clients and what they expect from you. As you work and advertise your services, make sure that everything you are putting forth is in line with the brand that you want to establish.  For example, if you want to attract small boutique owners, you might be expected to understand fashion and present yourself in a stylish manner. Therefore, your logos, text, and personal appearance should reflect these things. Keep in mind that it takes time and continuous effort to develop and establish your brand, so be patient. Determining what to charge your clients can be difficult. The best way to decide on rates is to look at what your competition charges for their services and make your rates competitive with theirs. That way you know that you will not be at a disadvantage for clients based on your rates and it will also take the guesswork out of developing your rates. Some marketing consultants may list their services and rates online, but if not, you can also call to get their rates. Call around to the marking consultants or firms in your area and ask them to send you a brochure detailing their services and rates. Becoming a freelance marketing consultant can be a little intimidating and you may struggle to find enough clients. If you are not sure if you want to enter the world of market consulting alone, consider working through a marketing consultancy firm to give yourself more security. No matter what route you choose to follow in your path towards becoming a marketing consultant, it is important for you to network constantly. The more that you network and build up your client base, the easier it will be for you to work as a marketing consultant when you are ready to make the transition.
summary: Develop a plan. Acquire necessary certifications and licenses. Establish a niche for yourself. Develop a brand for yourself. Research other marketing consultants’ rates. Consider contract work with a larger marketing consultancy firm. Network as often as possible.