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

Harmonious Workplaces

Pizza parties (with dietary alternatives), happy hours, and office games like ping pong or video games can foster team bonding and employee engagement (Müceldili & Erdil, 2016). When organizations offer such perks in the face of adverse situations, employees can begin to distrust leadership.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

However, there will be times when you have to feel the cash flow pressure and need to find clients.right now! Speaking engagements demonstrate your thought leadership, provide a plethora of networking opportunities and are a source for new business. Free 3-part video series. Before we get started. Live Q&A call.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

However, there will be times when you have to feel the cash flow pressure and need to find clients.right now! Speaking engagements demonstrate your thought leadership, provide a plethora of networking opportunities and are a source for new business. Free 3-part video series. Before we get started. Live Q&A call.

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Case Study: Should You Adjust Your Business Model for a Major Customer?

Harvard Business

The year before, prompted by all this, Lumiscape’s leadership had decided to pivot from a sales model to a subscription model. And it would give the company more control over its product and brand and a more stable cash flow, which would translate into higher multiples from would-be investors. Let’s do a video call.

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AT&T, Time Warner, and What Makes Vertical Mergers Succeed

Harvard Business

AT&T is merely paying — actually, overpaying — for the cash flows from those assets up front. The battle for leadership in consumer video — the real game being played — isn’t between traditional content owners (Hollywood studios) and distributors (cable, satellite, and wireless operators) anymore.