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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. Therefore, don't think of it as sales!

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Business Development in the 21st Century

Successful Independent Consulting

A few months ago, PICA hosted a webinar with Suzette Patterson , a sales and business development expert. With fewer in-person events we need some new tactics to get us to “the conversation.” For most of us, prospecting for new clients is the very last thing we want to do. Here are some suggestions. The One-Two Punch.

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. Independent consulting is no different. Four years already? Keep it simple.

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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. Attending networking events with your peers vs. potential clients. Your ideas. Your expertise.

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Business Startup Investors And Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

To maximize investment success and create a thriving startup ecosystem, investors can benefit significantly from partnering with business startup consultants and consulting services. Business startup investors and business consultants have much to gain working together.

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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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Leading with Heart: Lessons from Simon T. Bailey's Latest Book

Consulting Matters

He had four jobs over seven years at Disney, including parking event sales, selling the Braves spring training, handling international wholesale, and being the Sales Director for the Disney Institute. He started by hiring an instructional designer and investing in developing content.