Consultant Training

Luma Services provides training to it’s consulting staff in various ways.  One of our favorite training programs is “Thank God It’s Training Friday” which we host every quarter.

Links to Agile/Scrum Topics:

• Scrum Development
• Agile Software Development
• Building a Scrum Board
• What is Scrum?

Link to Business Analysis Tools and Techniques Level 1 Certification Program (limited access)

Events: Click through to the Luma Services Calendar

Please let us know of events we can and should add to include webinars, seminars, local professional organization meetings.  Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for Luma Services Friday Team Training sessions:  Thank God It’s Training Friday (TGITF).  These are unique sessions for Luma Services consultants for your personal and professional advancement.

Report your time: Complete your on-line timesheet .

You will also get weekly email reminders to fill out your timesheets.  We have workflow built in reporting system so that when you complete your weekly entry, your client(s) will have the opportunity to review and approve your time.  This extra step helps prevent miscommunication when invoicing.

Expense Reporting: On occasion, consultants travel at the request of the client.  Travel time is not billable unless you are working while traveling.  Airfare, parking, cab fares and lodging are reimbursable expenses.  Feel free to use the attached form to report expenses and always include copies of receipts.  Scan and email to invoice@lumaservices.com.

Invoicing Luma Services: Forward invoices by email to invoice@lumaservices.com

Invoice and pay cycles

• Payments are automatically deposited
• Luma Services pays no later than net 30 every two weeks.  See the calendar for specific dates.

Sole-Proprietor vs LLC vs S Corp Considerations

As an independent consultant, people have several options for structuring and managing their income.  To obtain specific advice, please see your accountant but for a quick look at key considerations, click here.

If you don’t have an accountant, we have Omaha references that we and some of our consultants highly recommend so just ask.

• S Corp vs LLC
• Steps for setting up your Nebraska LLC or S Corp

Additional Support and Benefit Programs

• Rejuvenation Program
• Life-Balance Program
• Thank God its Training Friday (Quarterly paid training program)
• Client-side Team Building Program
• Pride Program
• Luma Services Team Building Events
• Preferred Provider Network
• Mentoring and Coaching Program