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New Regulations Place Sustainability and ESG at the Center of National and Global Business Competitiveness

Brimstone Consulting

Several states have begun to ban the use of PFAS and have put in place regulations that are disrupting product development, product selection, and corporate strategy for food brands, major retailers, toy manufacturers, automotive manufacturers, apparel and footwear companies, and many others. If not, should it?

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Take Steps Now to Protect Your Independent Status!

Successful Independent Consulting

Recent court ruling likely to impact independent consultants in the U.S. This article was written by Henry Telfeian, a labor relations and employment attorney as well as the general counsel for the Professional Independent Consultants of America, Inc. PICA Inc.). Offer your services to the general public, for example, have a website.

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California Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Independent Consulting and Subcontracting – Keep It Legal!

Women in Consulting

More than ever, it’s critical that self-employed consultants and their subcontractors take steps to maximum their chances to pass what is likely to become a stricter vendor compliance process. The third requirement of the ABC Test will be the most problematic for self-employed consultants and subcontractors. PICA Inc.).

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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Differences in interests, values, and preferences vary dramatically across cities, states, and countries, so it is important for consultants to recognize these differences and customize marketing strategies accordingly. Due to the boom of the internet, nearly one third of apparel and footwear was sold online in 2018 (vs 1% in 2010).

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Don’t be Greedy – Be the Best

Martinka Consulting

The ruling was against the former board members of the Jones Group, an ownership group of apparel brands including Gloria Vanderbilt, Anne Klein and Nine West. The post Don’t be Greedy – Be the Best appeared first on Martinka Consulting. The New York Times reported on a “little-noticed court ruling in December (2020).”

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Job Hub: TOMS Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at TOMS. Whether someone is out shopping for apparel or looking to better our world, TOMS gives an opportunity for both. Are you looking for a consulting or post consulting job but don’t know where to look? Are you an employer?

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[Reader Question] Start as a generalist or niche down?

Kai Davis

A reader writes in with an excellent question: Would you start as a generalist or focus on a specific type of consulting, and if one specific niche, how would you narrow it down? Like ‘Veterinary Clinics’ or ‘Accountants’ or ‘Direct To Consumer Apparel Stores on Shopify.’.

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