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The Benchmark That Builds Consulting Businesses

David A Fields

I only know if I have some sort of standard for comparison. Consultants often look at benchmarks to gauge their recent performance. Many readers know that I’m 6’1″ tall… if my posture is perfect, I think tall thoughts and I stand on two tins of homemade, coconut dream bars. Is that tall? [ ]

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5 Ways Playing Small is Sabotaging Your Consulting Success

Consulting Matters

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. Your ideas. Your expertise. Let me share with you 5 other ways you might be playing small.

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Finding Confidence as a Management Consultant

Tom Spencer

As a management consultant at Accenture in South Africa, many students, graduates, and aspiring consultants ask me how they can maintain confidence throughout their consulting journey. However, consulting is a slightly different ballgame. Truth is, I am still trying to figure it out myself. This also happened to me.

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Retail Brands Harness Success Through Consulting Services

Business Consulting Agency

To navigate this complex terrain, many are turning to consulting services provided by e-commerce experts. Here we’ll explore how e-commerce websites and brands can benefit from working with these consultants, and we’ll detail the various ways in which these experts can help drive growth and improve market presence.

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Quote Your Consulting Billing Rate with Confidence

Successful Independent Consulting

It takes practice to quote your consulting billing rate with confidence. Talk with other consultants, do a web search on typical management consulting rates in your city or state, and/or try converting your employee salary to an hourly rate. Is there already a consulting firm involved that you’ll be working with?

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5 Effective Content Marketing Tips for Consultants

Consulting Matters

Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. Therefore, you need to set up your content in what I am calling your "Consultant Content Marketing Funnel.". Purchase : Your items for purchase are lower-price offerings, in comparison to a full-on consulting engagement.

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Launching a Consulting Career in the Developing World

Tom Spencer

Launching a management consulting career is a daunting task due to the competitive nature of the profession. There is also a large pool of applicants for managing consulting jobs in the developing world and few firms that are actually hiring. Consulting firms look for students who are top performers from prestigious universities.