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For Solopreneurs, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stress for self-employed professionals is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. To tackle the challenge of business development, change your frame of reference. If you look up any definition of the term business development , you won't find the word "sales" because there's no selling involved.

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Business Development and Networking During a Pandemic Lockdown

Successful Independent Consulting

The #1 FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) among independent consultants involves business development. How can I develop a steady pipeline of leads? And now, with everyone stuck at home because of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, business development and the networking that fuels it seem impossible. How are their kids?

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For Independent Consultants, Business Development = Relationship Development

Successful Independent Consulting

The biggest stressor for self-employed management consultants is business development: how to cultivate meaningful regular work. First, consultants are good at helping clients solve problems but usually aren’t trained in sales or marketing. Once a quarter I get a postcard of upcoming social and sporting events in the city.

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The Role of 5G in Online Sports Betting

Tom Spencer

5G networks are a promising wireless technology that online bookmakers and sports betting operators should factor into their business strategy. Once implemented, this technology offers the potential to serve more sports betting enthusiasts. Implications of 5G for Online Sports Betting. Growth of the Live Sports Betting Market.

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Step Into Your Power As A Consultant And Coach with Jahaan Blake

Consulting Matters

We worked through her brand positioning as a consultant to the sports industry who transformed front-line teams into brand ambassadors, which made logical sense given her experience working for the Red Sox, Dodgers, and the Cubs. Instead, she wanted to focus on this other expertise she developed alongside her formal career.

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Honing and Highlighting the Consulting Skillset

Tom Spencer

In the previous article , we introduced the key skills an effective consultant is expected to possess — but now what? As an aspiring consultant, simply knowing which skills to show on your CV is not enough; you’ll also need to know how to hone and highlight these skills, which is what we’ll be covering in this article.

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PPP in India: Developing a Resilient Health Infrastructure

Tom Spencer

India, a developing country, has its challenges in delivering excellent public health infrastructure. A PPP project may involve revamping infrastructure, training staff, developing new technologies, or building resources. Yet, there is opportunity in every crisis. Creating meaningful healthcare solutions may require lateral thinking.