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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company? Reassess your pricing strategy as your experience and confidence increase.

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What / Who Is a Professional Independent Consultant?

Successful Independent Consulting

Some of us began our careers at consulting firms such as McKinsey or Deloitte. Some of us have respected industry certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Many of us have one (or more) advanced degrees or professional licenses, such as an MBA, J.D.

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An Insight into Special Services: Transfer Pricing

Tom Spencer

Tax advisory is primarily the province of the Big Four: Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG. A showcase example are royalties paid for patents and other intellectual property. Most of Apple’s intellectual property and patents are owned by a subsidiary located in Ireland, where the corporate tax rate is only 12.5%.

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Conquering the US Market With Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

They assist with licensing requirements, intellectual property protection, tax obligations, and other legal considerations. According to a report by Deloitte, companies that form strategic alliances are 3x more likely to achieve significant revenue growth.

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Kalypso Interviews & Culture

Management Consulted

Co-founded in 2004 by ex-Deloitte partners George Young and Bill Poston, and (randomly) headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Kalypso’s main mandate is to help firms expand their innovation capabilities. Intellectual Property (IP) Management. Portfolio and Pipeline Management (P&PM). Value Management.

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Blockchain Startup 101: A blue print for launching a successful blockchain-based startup

Tom Spencer

According to Deloitte, 92% of the 26,000 blockchain-based projects created since 2016 are now dead. Before scaling, you should make sure that all of your intellectual property is protected. Mudassar Shaikh is an engineer at heart, management consultant by profession, entrepreneur by spirit, and student by essence.

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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Intellectual property. Records management. Either a Global Practice Leader, Co-leader, Senior Managing Director or Global CEO lead each of these practices. Interim Management. Intellectual Property. Securities Litigation & Risk Management. Intellectual Property. Latin America.