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Should You Travel to a Prospect on Your Own Dime?

David A Fields

They’re halfway across the country, so travel expenses would definitely be involved. They’ve told me they are also looking at other companies and hinted that they’ll want me to come in to meet with them and go through my approach. Should I ask them to cover these or should I pay out of pocket? […].

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Tips for Undergrads Pursuing the Consulting Track

Tom Spencer

That being said, it definitely doesn’t hurt to join a few business organizations if your school offers them because it’s a great way to figure out if consulting is for you. It definitely makes me feel more well-rounded as a person, and allows me to speak more intelligibly on a wider variety of topics. Read Widely . Network Early.

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The Perils of Internal Disruption (Part 4)

Markovitz Consulting

If something is “disruptive,” then it must by definition be good. It made no sense for consultants traveling all the way from Japan to the United States to work with a company for just a half-day or a full day. “Disruption” has become another business buzzword that obviates the need for prudent, careful thought and consideration.

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A new normal

Seth Godin Blog

Time travelers should prepare for tough sledding. There is no “ the new normal” Because that’s definitive. If you went back to 1820 or even 1920, all the sudden changes would discombobulate you. And the same is true for someone who came forward to today. But this, this moment of ours is now normal. A new normal.

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Teams Need to See Each Other—Eventually

Johanna Rothman

” And, the Wall Street Journal has this article, Business Travel Won’t Be Taking Off Soon Amid Coronavirus (you might need to subscribe to see the article). (I And, that balance definitely depends on the work and the changes the work requires. Work from home, as long as you want.”

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5 Tips on How to Spend Your Summer Before You Start Your Consulting Job

Tom Spencer

Post-graduation start-dates generally range from starting almost immediately (June) to what has colloquially been referred to as the “travel around the world” start date (early in the next calendar year). Combine Global Travel with Learning Opportunities.

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Want to Create an Online Course? Three Types of Profitable Consulting Courses

Consulting Matters

She's not limited to where she can get to from a drive standpoint or how she can travel. ” If so, then definitely get started on a course. If you definitely want to go forward with the course, I love creating courses well, you know, I love creating content because you have seen my website.

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