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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Cash flow – This can be the hardest part of being self-employed. Relatedly, your cash flow will likely be erratic. See the point above about erratic cash flow.) While a severance package can ease the cash-flow crunch, being laid off can be demoralizing.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. This means that if you work 100 hours in January and bill for it on January 31st, you probably won’t see any cash until the middle of March. Do you have the cash to make ends meet?

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Winning Isn’t Everything: The Art of Playing Well

Tom Spencer

Michael Lewis: Prioritise playing the game ethically Similarly, Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of The Big Short , exposed the unethical and reckless behaviour of some players in the financial industry leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. However, many of the mortgages had been issued to people who could not afford them.

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Power of Business Consulting: How Companies Reap Benefits

Business Consulting Agency

In an era defined by rapid advancements and dynamic market landscapes, the role of business consulting services has evolved into a cornerstone for fostering sustainable growth and ensuring strategic business success.

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You Can’t Pizza Party Your Way to a Great Corporate Culture

Harmonious Workplaces

The uncertainty of the market, unstable cash flow, and the seemingly never-ending threat of recession may force companies to make tough decisions. Fun and games have their place in building a positive team environment, but they should complement, not replace, a foundation of transparency, ethical behavior, and professionalism.

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Inflate the Swimming Toys Not Your Assets

Martinka Consulting

Can inventory values be inflated, sure, but if the deal says the lower of cost or market the value can’t be more than the cost. Cash flow is, however, the tricky one. Small business accounting tends to make cash flow a moving target anyway and a lot of owners “manage by checkbook.” Conclusion.

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Quick Tips for Consulting to Small Organizations | Consulting and.

Consulting and Organizational Management

My experience of the differences of between OD in small and large is that in small organizations: It rarely works to market myself as “guiding change” or “change agent,” etc. Is the business getting started, i.e., new in a market OR has it been so successful and grown fast that it needs internal systems?