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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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Is It Time to Consider a Fixed Fee for Your Consulting Services?

Successful Independent Consulting

An executive wants to hire you to help gauge how receptive his leadership team will be to a strategic shift he’s contemplating. For example, facilitation, workshops, coaching engagements, and possibly assessments. For example, a report, plan, assessment, workshop, list of recommendations, or a specific number of coaching sessions.

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

Harmonious Workplaces

When organizations offer such perks in the face of adverse situations, employees can begin to distrust leadership. The personal feelings workers have for their managers and for the executive leadership of their workplace can impact organizational commitment and performance. Transparency and professionalism must always take precedence.

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