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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Most consultants tend to use an hourly rate anyway, because it’s the easiest to figure out, there’s less risk of undercharging, and it’s what most clients are used to. Do an internet search such as “typical hourly rate for change management consultant in [your location].”

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Use Work Samples to Seal the Deal

Successful Independent Consulting

Let’s face it, consulting often gets a bad rap. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. For 10 years as an independent change strategy consultant, I used this tactic to win several projects. It’s perceived as nebulous, too theoretical, too touchy-feely.