Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 11, 2017

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. Independent consulting is no different. It’s vexing for a variety of reasons.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy. This is achieved by striking a balance between setting prices that attract customers while maximizing profitability from sales.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 4, 2021

Ever since I started my undergraduate degree, I was keen on securing a job in strategy consulting. A few years at a top tier consulting firm will look fantastic on your CV and can open up many career opportunities. On top of that, travelling every week is a lot less romantic than it sounds. The pay and the reputation are great.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Business development consulting is about helping businesses grow sales and profits in order to achieve their strategic objectives. Business development consultants enable companies to reach their full potential and rescue companies that are struggling to survive. We heard bad things about your company.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Recent research from the Boston Consulting Group confirms that employees can do better work when they’re liberated from much of the bureaucratic cruft that passes for daily management. Low-value travel? Peter Drucker once quipped that, “Much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to work.” Long commutes?

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Tsavo Neal

JULY 20, 2017

Podcasts make amazing listening material for commutes, travel, and listening for when you don’t feel like taking out a book. I sought to find the best podcasts for consultants: podcasts that help them provide more value for their clients, acquire new business, and expand their minds.

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Kai Davis

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Independent Consulting Manual is now 100% free. Here’s where to get The Independent Consulting Manual Download a zip file with the book in PDF, mobi, and epub formats here: [link] Watch the six expert roundtable videos here on YouTube: [link]. Read more about the Independent Consulting Manual here: [link]. All for free.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 30, 2020

So, you want to start a consulting business? Or interested in taking your consulting business the next level? Most high-achieving professionals at some point in their career dream of ditching the pressure of the 70-hour workweeks and start a consulting business. Why Smart People Start Consulting Businesses.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Multiply and protect your income streams by expanding your skills, expertise, and presence in the consulting world. She is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Dorie currently splits her time between teaching, consulting, and writing.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

I seriously considered sales & trading (in fact, I spent a summer at Credit Suisse First Boston in NY), and was tempted to continue in that line of work post-graduation. Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Having a successful career in consulting requires sustained motivation. A sensible first step towards a consulting-career would be to understand whether you have what it takes to excel in consulting. Here is a list of six skills that will make a difference in your consulting career and ensure your long-term success.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 7, 2017

Consider what’s happened with travel: With the explosion of internet travel sites in the 2000s, consumers took charge of their own travel, and travel agencies hemorrhaged business. According to the travel and leisure marketing firm MMGY, the use of travel agents increased by 50% from 2014 to 2015.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 8, 2016

This post provides you with a high level comparison of management consulting and investment banking. Management consultants assist organisations by providing advice to address specific problems and to improve organisational performance. People in the “sales and trading” division buy and sell financial products.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Howe created the IBM Consulting Group in 1992. 1992, IBM unveiled another service called IBM Consulting Group. Enjoy the ride!

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 5, 2017

This week, we bring you the Top 10 Consulting firms in New York – the power center of the world. If you are a New Yorker, just moved there with hope and zeal to conquer the consulting world, or are just looking for some world-class information on the top consulting firms in New York, here is what we have for you.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2017

First and foremost I want to address the myth that all high achieving students have about consulting, “You need talent to be a consultant!”. Curiosity drives intuition and that’s exactly what consultants thrive on – Business Intuition. of the total milkshake sales were between 7 am to 10 am on weekdays. About 67.8%

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Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Consulting. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. CONSULTING. CONSULTING HISTORY .

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 10, 2016

The consulting industry provides many services and covers many industry sectors, and so the domain knowledge and expertise that a consultant needs will vary depending on the industry focus and services that the consultant actually provides. That being said, there are some generic skills that every consultant will need to have.

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Based on our years of experience editing consulting resumes, we’ve identified the 5 universal qualities of a winning management consulting resume. When writing your resume, remember one thing: to look through the eyes of a management consultant. 5 Universal Qualities of a Winning Management Consulting Resume: 1.

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Business Consulting Agency

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There is also help available through business consulting services. Working with a business consultant can quickly shed light onto options, opportunities, and more. Speaking with a business consultant through consulting services can be very beneficial. Local Business Consulting. Commission-Only Sales Business.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2023

This means being kind to yourself and acknowledging that burnout is a real issue that affects many consultants, coaches, and business owners – and high-achievers in general. Achievement stressors: Are excessive work hours, heavy travel, scope of the job, and 24/7 accessibility too much? They need the words – fast!

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 3, 2018

A little patience and a lot of value are all it takes to prove your high-dollar consulting worth. The Secret to Landing Six-Figure Consulting Projects with Dauwn Parker. I’m really excited to have you come on here, Dauwn, and just share with us your journey and experience along the consulting path. Dauwn, welcome.

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Management Consulted

MAY 25, 2014

GALLUP CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND CULTURE. With a name that evokes the Wild Wild West, Gallup Consulting just sounds like a fun place to work. Enjoy reading about the dynamic history and impressive practices of Gallup Consulting. KEY STATS FOR GALLUP CONSULTING. Gallup Consulting Website. GALLUP CONSULTING HISTORY.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 17, 2017

Most executives recognize a need for their sales team to act as consultants and sell “solutions.” ” But many CEOs would be shocked at how poorly their sales teams execute on the strategy of consultative selling. I’ve sat through many sales calls like this, and trust me it isn’t pretty.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 29, 2018

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. But, like any sales pitch, there’s a degree of exaggeration behind the polished smiles. In larger offices that have consistent streams of work in many industries, new consultants may be pigeon-holed to particular industries (e.g.

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Women in Consulting

MAY 17, 2016

There are many ways of marketing your consulting services. How could you choose your choice of travel, and what to do once there, without knowing where you are going ? You might manage a marketing automation system, but you are helping your clients engage and move prospects through the sales funnel. By: Deborah Henken.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Having a successful career in consulting requires sustained motivation. A sensible first step towards a consulting-career would be to understand whether you have what it takes to excel in consulting. Here is a list of six skills that will make a difference in your consulting career and ensure your long-term success.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 27, 2016

Consultants work on projects of varying lengths, and are often required to travel to work on site with the client. The specific tasks that a consultant undertakes will depend on which firm she works for, the project requirements, as well as her level of seniority and experience. (Source: Flickr ). Research and Analysis.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Description: I’m joined today by the CEO of Signorelli Consulting Group, Tony Signorelli. His consulting group focuses mainly on sales enablement and marketing, and they have been in the business since 1995. You won’t want to miss the stories he tells in this episode of The Consulting Success Podcast.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 1, 2022

If the aviation industry continues down the path of high CO 2 emissions, what will happen when new aerospace markets open: sub-orbital travel, supersonic flight, and space hotels? Sub-orbital travel, popularized in 2021 by Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elon Musk, is projected to become a $3.5 Billion industry by 2027.

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Consultant Journal

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s a question on the minds of many entrepreneurs, as Fortune 500 companies announce new protocols for travel, meetings and even use of coffee cups. At Consultant Journal, we know many entrepreneurs, small business owners and consultants wonder about the business impact. Keep washrooms well-stocked with paper towels and soap.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2015

Consulting. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. This will be of particular interest for students and recent graduates who are looking to pursue a career in the management consulting industry.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 14, 2017

But if the new parent’s return involves business travel, and that parent has chosen to nurse, it’s even more complicated. While it’s common for new parents to feel stressed about juggling life at work and home, for a pumping, traveling parent the stress can be heightened. Become a Travel-Logistics Master.

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IMC USA

MARCH 15, 2017

Register Today for the 2017 IMC USA Consulting Conference! I am pleased to announce the IMC USA 2017 Annual Consulting Conference: Building Your Practice and Adding Value for Clients. And register now for the conference to get the best rate and start planning your travel. Connect, Learn, Grow at IMC USA Conference 2017!

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Today’s emphasis is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the USA) – a premier boutique firm focused on sales force and marketing optimization. Upon realizing that their findings were highly applicable to the problems of sales force sizing and resource allocation, they decided to investigate further. sales force teams.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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