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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company? Other tips: Benchmark your rate to increase your confidence.

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The Outside-In Approach to Customer Service - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM HBS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Harvard Business

Best Buy responded by reengineering the design of its stores and training some of its staff to be generalists who could help women traverse their stores. The company applied the same concerted effort toward serving other valuable customer segments it had discovered, including small business owners and music aficionados.