Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 12, 2019

Negotiating is typically hard for everyone, but it’s especially tough for consultants. It’s our nature to make the client happy, so negotiating for a higher rate feels awkward. With her permission, here are her three essential negotiation tips that every consultant should know. Take a breath.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

I know a consultant who is going to do some work designing a company’s program for high-potential employees. The consultant has talent but not much experience. Pricing consulting services is notoriously difficult, particularly for self-employed consultants. Dear Liz, I have a quick question. Can you ballpark this for me?

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Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Perhaps the hardest thing for an independent consultant is not knowing where your next project is coming from, or when. This article summarizes the pros and cons of these options, gives you questions for starting your research, and introduces you to some of the better-known consulting agencies. Of course, they charge for this.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2020

Here's what you can do: Tip 1: Frame the Days as Experiments. If you have small children who cannot read independently, first organize their days. That means you negotiate for a little work time when they are awake. If you have another adult in the house, negotiate with that person as to who does what and when with the children.

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Tsavo Neal

APRIL 16, 2017

Want a guaranteed way to “level-up” your consulting business? Read books written by successful consultants, for consultants. Specifically, consultants who can teach you how to master the business side of consulting. Consultants like David Fields. A lot of books on consulting are downright boring.

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Tsavo Neal

MAY 22, 2020

Every week, I write about web design, copywriting, and digital marketing for independent consultants and small firms. Friday Fusion is a collection of said writing from Quora, LinkedIn, and email conversations with consultants. BONUS TIP: Pay close attention to your audience: their pains, desires, and objections.

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