Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 27, 2022

Since many of my students aspire to work in consulting after they graduate, the purpose of this post is to round up some examples in the consulting space as related to research methods. McKinsey article, “Not enough comps for valuation? This post will be updated from time to time.

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Consulting Success

MAY 5, 2023

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? In this article, I’ll share how you can do both by creating. The answer lies somewhere in between.

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David A Fields

MAY 24, 2022

After your consulting firm wins a project, you deliver the project to your client. However, there’s a different type of delivery that dramatically affects your success in business development. If you’ve perused many of the articles on this site and/or my … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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Consulting Success

JULY 7, 2023

What is a consulting partnership, and why should developing them be one of your primary focuses as a consulting business founder? A consulting partnership refers to a relationship you build with someone who works at an organization that serves the same audience as you.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Pricing your consulting firm’s projects is tricky. You’re not alone if your heartbeat elevates or your stomach clenches when it comes to talking about your consulting firm’s fees with a prospective client, or when you’re developing the “investment level” for a specific consulting engagement.

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Steve Shu Consulting

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Here are some of the techniques I have used over the years in different consulting roles, such as working for a traditional consulting firm, boutique firm, or as an independent: Research and keep a scrapboook of ideas – This can be a folder where you drop killer slides you’ve run into, killer figures, well done models, articles, etc.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

You can take your experience in software development and use it to create a software consulting business. We’ve helped a number of consultants do just that. Blake combines his expertise as a programmer with his skills as a consultant to create customized software for.

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David A Fields

MAY 18, 2021

Numerous books, articles, podcasts and videos have highlighted an interesting, if somewhat disconcerting phenomenon: people make (most) decisions quickly—sometimes in an instant—without any deep, thoughtful reasoning. Then they develop rationales that they honestly believe are the reasoning behind their decisions.

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Consulting Success

MAY 12, 2023

Recently, a Clarity Coaching client reached out about the challenges they were having with their consulting pipeline. “My This fall I changed the focus of my non-profit consulting practice. Consulting Pipeline: 4 Steps To Consistent Consulting Clients is a post from: Consulting Success

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David A Fields

MARCH 23, 2021

Picture a deeper, healthier client list and pipeline for your consulting firm—the type you’d have if you communicated your consulting firm’s value in language that instantly resonated with the exact people you want to attract. It’s tricky to develop exactly the right wording to … Continued.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Most independent consultants have some FUD (fear, uncertainty, or doubt) when it comes to finding work. Subcontracting to a well-established consulting firm or through an agency or online platform can be an attractive option. It’s an easy way to see if you even like consulting. Subcontract to a major consulting firm.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Good news: your consulting firm has been asked to submit a proposal by Phil Yerwiech, CEO of herb eradication giant, Thyme Begone. Bad news: developing that proposal will consume time, and you’re already busy. What’s the most effort your consulting firm should invest in developing the proposal and/or proposal presentation?

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 26, 2021

Let's be real - you don't want to grow your OWN consulting or coaching business for the money. This article is your first step. Why consulting or coaching? What difference will your consulting/coaching success make to your career and life? Related Articles: Consulting vs. Leading.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 31, 2017

Most consultants I know struggle with business development, and it’s a top concern among those thinking about going independent. “ Most of us never had sales training so this concern is understandable, but reframing how we think about business development can turn concern into action. Consultants aren’t salespeople.

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David A Fields

JUNE 30, 2020

If your consulting firm’s offerings aren’t generating gleaming stacks of revenue, it’s time to develop a Level 3 Offering. You’re not alone if the projects that sustained your consulting business in the past have recently become difficult to close.

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 25, 2023

CAMPBELL, CA – May 25, 2023 Training Industry announced that Clarity Consultants was named to the 2023 Training Industry’s Custom Content Development Companies Watch List. Custom content development primarily includes custom instructional course design and development for external use. Client representation.

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David A Fields

JANUARY 5, 2021

Consulting engagements come in many flavors. Your consulting firm’s work for a client could range from answering questions in real time based on your knowledge and experience, to developing research-based recommendations, to constructing and implementing complex solutions. Let’s say Mabel … Continued.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Partnering with a reputable national business consulting agency that offers diverse expertise across various industries presents a strategic opportunity for states to leverage specialized insights, strategic planning, and industry-specific knowledge. Maximizing state development with business experts.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 26, 2024

Securing a consulting position involves passing through a rigorous process that goes far beyond a mere evaluation of your technical expertise. Consulting firms are keen to identify candidates who not only possess the required knowledge, but also exhibit specific skills that are crucial for success in the industry.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 16, 2023

As a solo consultant or consulting business owner, do you often feel like there are never enough hours in the day? As a result, it’s often business development gets neglected. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by the amount of client work on your plate. And this leads to significant peaks and troughs in the pipeline.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 22, 2020

If you want your consulting firm to win more clients and deliver higher profit with less labor intensity on your part, where should you invest in the coming year? Popular candidates include development of virtual offerings, lead generation programs, and dark-chocolate covered espresso beans. There’s likely a more valuable investment.

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David A Fields

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Consulting is all in your head. Therefore, your mindsets hold outsized importance over your consulting firm’s success. Unfortunately, a couple of common, business development mindset errors hold many consultants and consulting firms back. The post These 2 Mindsets Hold Consulting Firms Back.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Should you hire her to improve (or take over) your consulting firm’s business development efforts? Sheila doesn’t have a terrific network in the industry you’re targeting and she’s never worked with a consulting firm; however, she’s proven she can open doors and get meetings. Fields Consulting Group.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 14, 2024

This article explores the pivotal role that digital business consultants play in assisting retail brands to outline website improvements for better results, including enhanced online sales, improved website conversion rates, and overall digital performance.

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David A Fields

APRIL 26, 2022

Tractor-trailers provide a helpful metaphor that you can employ to improve your consulting firm’s business development process. The post 5 One-Line Scripts that Will Win Your Consulting Firm More Projects appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group. Cookies in the cab … Continued.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 27, 2014

A prospective management consultant without basic business understanding is like a camera tripod with 2 legs — it just won’t work out for you. Here, we’re not talking about actually developing case interview skills per se – we have a whole bunch of suggested articles at the end that will help you do that.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

Management consulting is an industry that offers assistance with this kind of high-level decision-making and problem-solving. Management Consultants help businesses make strategic decisions that directly impact the entire company. They evaluate issues that the client is facing and help them develop action plans for improvement.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The role of a consultant is dynamic and complex, requiring a unique blend of skills that go beyond pure technical proficiency. In this 2-part article, I will outline the 5 key skills of an effective consultant, then discuss how to hone and highlight these skills.

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David A Fields

JULY 14, 2020

Your consulting firm has adjusted to the lack of in-person meetings, conferences, meals, and walk-the-halls opportunities. Since you can’t attract or court Belinda Buyalot in person, you’ve moved your consulting firm’s visibility-building, marketing, and business development efforts online. So has everyone else.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 3, 2021

Your hard work on business development and some good luck resulted in big opportunities for your seed optimization consulting firm: potential engagements with Worldwide Walnuts, Paramus Pecan Co, and NoNutz.com all at the same time. Fields Consulting Group. But, somehow none of those opportunities blossom into closed projects.

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Business Consulting Agency

JANUARY 30, 2024

Whether launching a startup, navigating the complexities of a small business, or steering a large enterprise through expansion, the benefits of business consulting services are profound. Through business consulting services , companies can gain business help. Unleashing business potential with the help of business experts.

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David A Fields

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jo’s smart to call you because: 1) your consulting firm specializes in Jo’s issue; 2) you’ve spent your consulting career developing skills in this area; and, 3) she’s too amped up on roasted cocoa to make decisions … Continued. The post When Your Consulting Firm Should Give Free Advice appeared first on David A.

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The Consultants Peer Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Over a short two-day span several consulting related articles caught my attention. First, Confessions of a Whistleblower by Garrison Lovely highlighted several cultural problems at the consulting firm, McKinsey. First, the obvious, they are about my profession, management consulting. But not consultants.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

As someone who recently completed graduate school and began a consulting career, I have learned what was useful and important during my academic career as well as what was a waste of time. This article reflects on 4 activities that were common time sinks in college. This focus changes in graduate school.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

Today I’m joined by seasoned consultant and passionate leader Ron Carucci. His work has taken him to over 20 countries in four different continents, and he is the author of several consulting and leadership books as well as a regular contributor to Forbes.com and the Harvard Business Review. Were you always interested in this?

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Is there a way to make your consulting firm’s business development efforts easier, stable and more effective? Visibility-building undergirds your consulting firm’s endeavors to attract clients. The post 10 Triggers that Set Off Growth Explosions at Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. Yeparoonie. There sure is.

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