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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. First, solopreneurs are experts who are good at helping clients solve problems or achieve certain goals, but they are not usually trained in sales or marketing. Therefore, don't think of it as sales!

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Biz Dev and Sales: Two Pillars of Business Success

Tom Spencer

Business development and sales are two of the most critical components of any successful business. They are closely related, with business development focusing on identifying new opportunities and building relationships, and sales being the process of actually closing deals and generating revenue.

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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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Unlocking a Career as a Marketing Consultant

Tom Spencer

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers

LSA Global

Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers: Sales 3.0 Las Vegas Nevada Last month, insights from Best of Sales Conference Keynote Speakers representing various industry groups, including CEOs, CROs, business analysts, best-selling authors, and experts in sales technology were shared at the Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa.

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B2B Sales Hunters vs Sales Farmers

LSA Global

The B2B Sales Hunters vs Farmers Sales Model The role of B2B sales hunter vs sales farmer has been discussed in business sales training workshops for decades. In general, the roles represent two different, and often related, approaches to selling with each having an important part to play in sales growth.

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Consultant Marketing Speaking Pay to Play

Jerry Fletcher

It was for a Summit here in Portland and is a live event. I sent a one sheet on my Trust speech and a link to my speaking demo not expecting a response since I was mor interested in their events in major cities across the USA. These events charge attendees. What about business development value? It has to be real.