The Clever Consultant

JUNE 19, 2013

How often must you read a memo or an article filled with long sentences, big, jargony words and, ultimately, no point? ”) But more than one typo in an online article and you’re going to look careless, and it will erode your credibility. Here’s a problem we see all the time in business writing.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 2, 2018

My most recent article on the Gurock blog might help you think about what it would take you to move from Big Idea to some form of minimum. The post Minimums Article Posted appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. See MVE and MVP: Defining the Difference. Hope you enjoy it.

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 31, 2018

It’s very simple: Whenever she writes a newsletter article, she offers something free that people can request from her and that she can send back via email. Like Teresa, I’m going to offer you something free at the end of this article, so stay tuned. The other thing she shared was how she got mass distribution of her articles.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 29, 2018

John Le Drew and I pair-wrote an article describing this problem and how to solve it. We’ll see if they result in articles. Yes, that’s a little meta considering the article. The post Fake Certainty Article Posted on AgileConnection appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant.

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David A Fields

MAY 10, 2022

Author’s note: The following article was originally published in 2015. Occasionally I update old articles; however, this one seemed … Continued. We’ve often seen firms double or triple their average project size. Achieving that goal may not be as distant or difficult as you’d think.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s a win-win! ~~~ Related Resources ~~~ ● Article: How to Be an Effective Consultant While Working Remotely ● Article: Self-Employed? Think APV: Always Provide Value ● Article: What Clients Look for When Hiring a Solopreneur ● Learn about PICA’s webinars and roundtable events

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Consulting Success

AUGUST 11, 2023

However, there are a lot of ways to look at margin — and many nuances to look out for This article will provide a practical guide on how you should be looking at margin in your consulting business. Most consultants know the most important number for a consultancy is gross margin.

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David A Fields

MAY 9, 2023

Whether you’re a long-time reader or you’ve recently started perusing these articles, you’ve probably grumbled at least once… “Hold on a second… David built his practice by layering chocolate references and obscure puns on top of illustrations my seven year-old could draw?

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Emerson Consulting Group

MARCH 23, 2016

Publishing business articles is a potentially rewarding business development technique. If it is naïve then to assume that lots and lots of readers of your published articles will quickly and directly become new clients, one might therefore question whether writing and publishing articles offers you any business benefit at all.

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David A Fields

JANUARY 25, 2022

Quick note: this article is not about DEI (Diversity, Equity … Continued. Many of your consulting firm’s clients are prioritizing diversity in terms of thinking style, work style, age, cultural background and, of course, race and gender. What about you and your consulting firm—should you increase your diversity too?

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David A Fields

MARCH 21, 2023

The three types are outlined in this article. When your consulting firm’s sales are down and your pipeline resembles Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, it’s easy to become paralyzed or confused by next steps. First, determine which variety of sales slump you’re facing.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A look back at the insights that resonated most with our readers.

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Consulting Success

MAY 26, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a library of consulting templates that our clients have used to help build high 6 and 7-figure consulting businesses. Looking for consulting templates to become more efficient with your clients?

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Consulting Success

MARCH 3, 2023

In this article, ChatGPT & AI for Consultants: What You Need To Know is a post from: Consulting Success But it’s critical for you to think about how AI will impact your business and industry. ChatGPT and AI are disrupting many industries — and these technologies will certainly affect the consulting industry.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 14, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll learn… what a consulting mastermind group is; the benefits. Consulting masterminds — or, a consulting mastermind group — is a collection of entrepreneurial consultants who share insights, knowledge, and experience to help each other.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 7, 2023

In this article, I’ll break down the subject of D&I and show how it impacts solopreneurs, consultants, and start-ups. Diversity & Inclusion is a broad topic that intimidates many business owner and consultants. For some, it is difficult to see how D&I is relevant to their work.

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Henry DeVries

JUNE 22, 2018

If you want to get a magazine to publish an article that you write, you will need an angle. Thought leaders get published.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Have you ever wanted to co-write an article because writing your own stuff is hard and takes time? In the next part of this two-article … Continued. Your Challenge: Can you come up with even one tactic that’s not on the list below? Bonus points if you post two or more tactics.) Woo hoo, here’s your chance!

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David A Fields

JULY 28, 2020

By the way, you’ve also made these core principles clear in your articles and webinars. You’ve told your consulting clients the keys to success, and you’ve reminded them. More than once. We’re talking about the fundamentals you communicate to virtually every one of your consulting firm’s clients.

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David A Fields

MARCH 10, 2020

Note: At the end of this article, you’ll be requested to join an experiment. In the comments section below the article. If you’re willing to join, simply post, “Yes.” Have you ever finished a day or a week and thought to yourself, “Holy cow, I can’t believe how insanely productive that time was”? You busted … Continued.

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Emerson Consulting Group

APRIL 4, 2019

In a world filled with tweets, ever-breaking news, a thousand TV channels and podcasts galore, is there any point to toiling away at an article, then seeking a journal or magazine willing to publish it? Publishing articles can promote your business. Publishing articles offer higher levels of credibility.

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Consulting Success

MARCH 31, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have 15 best practices to implement — and be. After helping several hundred solo consultants and small firm owners build strategic and profitable consulting businesses in our Clarity Coaching Program, we’ve observed what works in the field.

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David A Fields

JULY 19, 2022

Reading the article will take only … Continued. You can explain your consulting firm’s work to prospects in language that is far more fascinating, exciting and, ultimately, more compelling than your standard, dull descriptions. The post If a Pro Advertiser Described Your Consulting Firm, Here’s What She’d Say appeared first on David A.

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David A Fields

APRIL 6, 2021

Bread and Butter” work (outlined in this classic article) is the most common and straightforward path to establish a solid, bedrock of revenue for your consulting firm. If you’re having trouble accelerating your consulting firm’s revenue growth, it could be because you’ve forgotten to create a stable revenue base.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn effective forms of leadership to help you start, grow, and scale a consulting firm in 2023. As the owner of a small firm, what consulting leadership style will help you build a successful business?

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 20, 2023

In this article, Why Buyers Don’t Buy: Sales Mistakes That Cost Consultants New Business is a post from: Consulting Success And for the business you didn’t win, what made you lose it? Whether you’re a solo consultant or running a large firm, you’ll learn about sales mistakes that are costing you new business.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 23, 2018

I wrote an article about estimation, How to give IT project estimates—and when not to estimate at all. The post Estimation Article Posted: When to Estimate and When Not to Estimate appeared first on Johanna Rothman, Management Consultant. You’re not alone. If you’ve ever struggled with estimating work, give it a read.

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Henry DeVries

APRIL 29, 2019

Most consultants and business leaders overthink their books and articles. So you want to be a thought leader? Just carve out some time and do it.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 6, 2023

Listen to the podcast version of this in-depth article here) The reason why it’s such a big risk? “Supply chain” risk has been singled out as one of the biggest threats. And as consultants, we’re part of that supply chain. Most solo consultants and small firms invest.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In this article, we’ll simplify all of it for you, and show you some of the must-have software for consultants. The right software for consultants can help you streamline and scale your consulting business. But do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of software for consultants that are on the market today? We’ll only.

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Consulting Success

MAY 5, 2023

In this article, I’ll share how you can do both by creating. For a solopreneur consultant looking to grow, the dilemma often is what comes first: scale or structure? Do you grow to a certain size first and then develop systems and processes — or is it the reverse? The answer lies somewhere in between.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Millions of people give gifts on the day of this article’s publication. The rest of this article is really short; however, you can only read it if you commit to take action–an action that will require under 1 minute of your time. Forget the millions of people, though. You know who’s really interesting? Do … Continued.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In this article, I’m going to share some “shovels” with you that can help you to extract some of that gold — and open up new profit centers in your consulting business. If you’re a consultant, you’re sitting on a gold mine of opportunity. We call this the Ultimate Licensing Formula. It’s a six-step process.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A cursory internet search surfaces a plethora of fascinating articles describing how language affects perception. You can enhance your consulting firm’s performance and results by reexamining the language you use to understand and communicate your clients’ challenges. It suggests that Westerners, who … Continued.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, the author offers practical tips for holding a successful skip-level meeting. Taking the time and effort to invest in upward relationships, such as those with skip-level managers, requires strategy, humility, and diligence.

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David A Fields

JUNE 8, 2021

For instance, when it comes to writing content, consultants ask, “Which comes first, the article or the puns?” That’s why smart, consulting leaders like you ask insightful, “Which comes first?” ” questions. ” or, “Which comes first, the title or the chocolate reference?”

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Labour spin doctor, Alastair Campbell Slammed the Prime Minister for Revealing the Article 50 Timing. Timing of the article 50 announcement, by March 2017, is ahead of French and German elections. Others have done the same. Politicians will have elections, not Brexit on their minds. more…).

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