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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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Research = Opportunity! 8 Lessons From the Some of the World’s Biggest Sports Brands…

Wakeman Consulting Group: Dave's Blog

In the last 18 months working with some of the world’s biggest sports brands, I’ve done research that has taught me the importance of market research to build strong brands and grow sales. I’ve put together 8 key lessons that will help you do a better job researching your market so you can make more sales. There’s no order.

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How to Find the Grit Passion for Winning at Business and Life: Interview with Dave Saliaris

Consulting Matters

I worked in a company for a long period of time, over 30 years, in various roles so it was like I had moved through various different jobs; traveled all over the world at a very high level position of a global vice president role; 250 people globally working for me, those kind of things. Dave Saliaris : Yeah, pretty interesting.

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How to Find the Grit Passion for Winning at Business and Life: Interview with Dave Saliaris

Consulting Matters

I worked in a company for a long period of time, over 30 years, in various roles so it was like I had moved through various different jobs; traveled all over the world at a very high level position of a global vice president role; 250 people globally working for me, those kind of things. Dave Saliaris : Yeah, pretty interesting.

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Virtual and Augmented Reality Will Reshape Retail

Harvard Business

And neither of you is anywhere near a sporting goods store. One customer might try on shirts without having to travel to the store. Retailers looking to develop a virtual commerce strategy should consider breaking it down along the following dimensions. Your buddy is in Houston. VR immerses the consumer in a simulated world.

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To Grow Your Business Abroad, Partner with Local Influencers

Harvard Business

And they can be very expensive — in addition to overseas business travel, local distribution partner relationships require significant up-front investment to get started and to manage effectively. They spend their days developing new content — videos, photos, blog posts, and podcasts — and engaging their followers.

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What Should an Apple Car Be?

Harvard Business

Apple is so great at connectivity, aesthetics, and entertainment that any vehicle they develop will incorporate these as table stakes. Perhaps even more critical to its success was the the billions of dollars of subsidy provided by the telecom companies to drive the sales of iPhones. To me, the minivan is the guiding light.

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