Successful Independent Consulting

MAY 31, 2018

How can other self-employed consultants become wealthy too? Reflecting on my years as an independent consultant, I’ve boiled it down to five keys to success. Five Steps to Becoming a Millionaire Consultant 1. Subcontractors to an agency or consulting firm are usually paid about 65% of what they are worth. But I digress.)

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2020

Are you thinking about creating an online course but aren't sure if they are profitable for consultants? Watch this tutorial video and learn about the 3 types of profitable consulting courses and how they can amplify your client impact and profits. Betsy Jordyn : Hey, are you a consultant or coach? Transcript.

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Consultant Ninja

MARCH 8, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Posted by Consultant Ninja. Labels: Analysis , Consulting. I am a strategy consultant at. Consulting. (88). Management Consulting.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Hi readers: I hate to pause the blog train, but for the next few days I will be traveling and enjoying the last moments of 2008. Here’s what’s coming up: -A series of posts on “breaking into consulting” from non-business/economics backgrounds (eg, engineering, liberal arts, etc).

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 20, 2017

Podcasts make amazing listening material for commutes, travel, and listening for when you don’t feel like taking out a book. I sought to find the best podcasts for consultants: podcasts that help them provide more value for their clients, acquire new business, and expand their minds.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 20, 2008

Wanted to let people know that I’ll be taking a (very) short blogging break from today through Monday, as I am traveling and making it way home for the holidays. I offer a personalized consultation service – from re-writing your resume to simulated interviews/case studies to thorough Q&A.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 2, 2019

I recently sat down with my friend, Jesse, over a cup of coffee to learn more about his experience as a Deloitte consultant over the past 5 years. Jesse had many interesting speaking points, which I personally found useful, and which I will share with you today in this blog post. Aneta: Why did you choose consulting as a career?

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 21, 2019

Sometimes, when struggling through yet another case interview practice , candidates might wonder: "Why consulting again?" Below is a recap of four key reasons management consulting provides a truly differentiated career opportunity. Generally, as the higher the prestige of a given consulting firm, the greater these benefits.

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The Source

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve written before on this blog about if, when, and how the consulting industry will be disrupted, often suggesting that the forces that will drive change may be hidden in plain sight. In addition to this, while consultants are rarely cheaper than the in-house equivalent, they’re metaphorically cleaner and better air-conditioned.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2018

As one could imagine, medical school doesn’t really train you to be a life sciences consultant. When I decided to follow my passion and consult on healthcare and life science cases and advise companies and provider groups on how they can be the best version of themselves, I knew I was behind and I mean really behind.

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freshminds

APRIL 7, 2015

One of the major draws for people wanting to get into management consulting is the potential for a lot of travel. Getting to see some of the world whilst working seems like an ideal job - but you must remember that travelling for business is very different to travelling for fun.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 17, 2016

There are many ways of marketing your consulting services. How could you choose your choice of travel, and what to do once there, without knowing where you are going ? A financial consultant helps people make the most of their money. What is your position in the market against other consultants? By: Deborah Henken.

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The Source

JULY 29, 2019

As attitudes translate into behaviour (in 2018 a record 32 million passengers travelled by SJ, Sweden’s state train operator), the organisations they work in and buy from will need to change too. Change usually drives up demand for consulting services, but will that happen here?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 8, 2020

In this blog post I take you through the 5 smart strategies that will help you figure out what's next and how to make it real. Here's five different paths high-achievers typically take when they find themselves at a career crossroads: Start a consulting business. Become a freelancer or contractor with consulting firms.

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The Source

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Suppose I were to tell you that there were a group of professionals out there who spent every working day travelling to clients and proselytizing the gospel of innovation and transformation.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

Most consulting firms are wrapping up their recruitment process for this year and offers have been sent out. As a result, the consulting firms want to see strong soft skills demonstrated in the interviews. If you can’t communicate, your career as a consultant will unfortunately be dead on arrival. So what skills really matter?

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is also help available through business consulting services. Working with a business consultant can quickly shed light onto options, opportunities, and more. Speaking with a business consultant through consulting services can be very beneficial. Start a Blog. Local Business Consulting. Graphic Design.

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The Source

AUGUST 24, 2020

It may have been published 20 years ago, but David Maister’s seminal book, The Trusted Advisor, has never fallen out of favour with consultants. Almost overnight, the vast majority of consulting activity has moved from clients’ offices to consultants’ homes. But how relevant is it in the current crisis?

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2019

Is it possible to balance work and life as a consultant? Consulting is a client business. Travel is hard on the lifestyle because you are just not at home. Many new consultants are not at all strategic about this as it relates to work life balance. Traveling to the client often involves just taking a taxi or Uber.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 1, 2009

I wanted to take this time to welcome new readers, share a few of my favorite consulting-specific reads from around the web, and answer a few reader questions. International Management Consulting 101 – we discuss what it’s like to work in an overseas management consulting office. Critical reading for new consultants.

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Henman Performance Executive

MAY 1, 2013

Executive blog Contact Us. Mommy Blogs? According to yesterday’s USA Today, I am the target of a new kind of blog, not one aimed at mommies but one intended for “swing voters,” and both parties want to play. I’m a mom and a grandmother, but I’m also a consultant. Search the blog. Advice for Consultants.

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The Source

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

But this wasn’t a story of a bottle that had travelled thousands of miles: The note inside—asking the finder to contact a man in Hertfordshire, England, who’d been holidaying in the region, and written on packaging from a local bakery—had simply returned to where it started.

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Killer Consultant

JANUARY 13, 2017

The original question was: What are good side projects for an aspiring management consultant? Project management in terms of the process of handling projects is a big part of doing the consulting work – it is not a very big part of getting a consulting job, though. Join a student consulting club/firm , if available.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 15, 2022

The directors asked, “What do we do about the people who travel? Are they supposed to wait and travel on Monday night or Tuesday? These senior leaders exhibited “power over” behaviors—they made the back-to-work decision without consulting anyone else. My various consulting offerings. Online Workshops.

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The Source

AUGUST 16, 2019

I felt concerned about the situation, and had made some changes in my life, but the facts still overwhelmingly told a story of hypocrisy: My home life might have been relatively low-impact from a carbon perspective, but my need to travel was leaving a massive and dirty footprint on the world.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MAY 28, 2023

Action: The leadership team built a “product” launch schedule for tryouts for the travel program which is the hub for all the other programs the organization offers. The post Non-Profit “Product” Launch Case Study… appeared first on Wakeman Consulting Group.

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2018

I knew just the person — a former “Big 4” consultant who had experience implementing HR systems. Could the consultant fly to Texas to work with the presentation team the next week? We submitted an invoice for the consultant’s time and travel expenses on May 16. Big mistake!) The oral presentations went well.

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Consultant Ninja

JUNE 13, 2009

Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Its no surprise that the industry has a 20% annual churn rate; the half life of a consulting career is just 3 years. Posted by Consultant Ninja.

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PM Alliance

JANUARY 7, 2022

Our project management consulting team has helped clients transform their practices to take advantage of the latest technology tools and updated processes, and organizations today can access new resources that streamline and enrich the way project teams manage projects and support stakeholders.

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Alan Weiss

MARCH 29, 2020

. • Posted daily on your blog, written your next newsletter, recorded podcasts, created teleconferences. Ensured you had cancelled travel and business plans, notified everyone, and secured refunds as appropriate. Called three clients or contacts per day for a total of about 30 calls.

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The Management Centre

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In this blog, we’ll take you through some key points to help you figure out what would work best for your people. Without the travel time, or physical challenges of getting into a specific location, an online space can be more accommodating for people. The answer to which training format is best is… it depends!

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants

MAY 19, 2014

Constant business travelers like me spend lots of time studying the nuances of “loyalty” programs. We make sure we maximize our airline and hotel status, we have a wallet full of credit cards, and we pick our travel providers accordingly. For us, it’s all about minimizing the horrors of travel. I’ll have another Manhattan.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

Interest in Oliver Wyman careers has grown as the firm is one of the fastest-growing consultancies within the top ten. Oliver Wyman's four key consulting tracks can be roughly mapped to their legacy firms. Today, the four practices are: General Management Consulting. Financial Services Consulting. Leadership Development.

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SkillQuo

JANUARY 6, 2018

When should you hire one of the traditional Big 4 Consulting firms, and when and why should you consider a lean alternative? Management consulting is oftentimes largely unattainable for companies that need their services the most. A mid-level consultant with a junior analyst does the actual work. Board Approval.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

Pass your time travel boots through the x-ray machine, buckle your space belt, and join me on a journey to 2017. Stay tuned to this blog to find out. Fellow nonprofit blogger, Gayle Roberts , has suggested that I look into my crystal ball and give you a posting from ten years in the future. Remember back in 2007?

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 9, 2020

The two most popular paths high achievers take when they leave corporate is to either start their own consulting business or start their own coaching business. In this blog post I want to help you understand the difference between the two so that you can you know which one is right for you AND set yourself up for success.

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Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

And, in my not comprehensive survey of travelers, it seems that the changes have caused some change in behavior…but not for the good. The post A quick note on loyalty programs appeared first on Wakeman Consulting Group. People noticed. Instead, the changes have largely opened up people’s thinking around alternatives.

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