September, 2008

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Consultant Ninja: Classic Consulting Quotes (Chapter 4, Part III.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Thursday, September 18, 2008. Classic Consulting Quotes (Chapter 4, Part III). [Scene: Open workspace at the firms* office.] The Following Tuesday.

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New Blog Launch – www.RabbiDenker.com

Chad Barr

In anticipation of the upcoming Jewish High holidays, I am honored to have my firm work on the new blog we’ve just launched for Rabbi Steven Denker of Temple Emanu El in Cleveland, Ohio. The focus of Rabbi Denker’s blog is: To share his “take” on the affairs of the Jewish people and all humanity through the lens of Jewish Tradition and from his vantage point as an American congregational rabbi.

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Question: Seeking merger funds

The Nonprofit Consultant

From my email: There are two nonprofits in my community that are considering a merger/acquisition scenario. I have advised them to bring in a consultant, which they will consider. Do you know of any capacity-building or other grants available that could help with the consultant and other costs of this major strategic move? Redmond, Oregon From my reply: Usually funds for something like that are best sought locally.

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Word of the Day

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Monday, September 22, 2008. Word of the Day. Demoable Pronunciation: dem-o-ah-bull Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): demoed; demo·ing Etymology: ERP Implementation Date: 2008 1 a: the ability to display or present for a show or an audience. "The product is demoable." 2 a: the ability to show in a social setting.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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Consultant Ninja: Classic Consulting Quotes (Chapter 4, Part II.

Consultant Ninja

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Consultant Ninja. Management Consultant | Excel Jockey | Slide Monkey | Corporate Insurgent | One-Eyed Man in the Valley of the Blind Mckinsey | Bain | BCG | Booz | Oliver Wyman. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Classic Consulting Quotes (Chapter 4, Part II). [Scene: Open workspace at the firms* office.] Friday. Timmy, the 21-year old analyst from Carnegie Mellon, has nearly exhausted his list of resumes to call.

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How To Generate Leads

Chad Barr

Here are ways to develop interest in your organization and have your target customers contact you: 1. Start speaking professionally, deliver your expertise and talk about how to improve your clients business with web strategies. 2. Add testimonials and clients list to your web site. 3. Start a monthly electronic newsletter and deliver genuine value to your target audience. 4.

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Top 7 Effective Marketing Methods

Chad Barr

Although it depends on your industry, below are my top seven effective marketing choices: 1. Public speaking and/or speaking in webinars. 2. Publish your intellectual property in print and the web and often. 3. Search Engine Optimization and Paid advertising. 4. Leverage social networking especially online communities. 5. Blog and comment on others’ blog. 6.

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The Blah Factor

Chad Barr

The blah factor is my fancy technical term to describe web sites (not blogs) that have way too much text on their home page. I came across the site below and am depicting it as an illustration of the ubiquitous nature of this problem on the web. During my speaking engagements I often compare and show effective home pages to highway billboards and/or the front cover of most effective books.

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Selling Online – Why Should You?

Chad Barr

1. It provides another serious and viable option to traditional marketing, which is already and successfully being utilized by the vast majority of organizations. 2. It enables individuals (Customers, suppliers, your staff) to interact with each other, share their experiences of using the products and services, create additional exposure and buzz. 3.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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How to Develop Profitable Ideas for the Web

Chad Barr

To develop fresh ideas I would recommend the following: 1. Read the Wall Street Journal, Business Week and such publications and pay attention to what is reported and discussed both in print, online blogs and online forums. 2. Read books on the topic of innovation, Internet marketing and such. 3. Attend workshops / seminars. 4. Follow blogs of successful thought leaders. 5.

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New Site – www.Nuno-ID.com

Chad Barr

I am truly delighted to announce the launch of the new site of Marie-Josée Loiselle, the president of Nuno ID, located in Dorion, QC, Canada. She has been involved in economic development since 1996 and has developed investment attraction strategies for the US and Europe, presented business opportunities to Fortune 500, helped new ventures establish in Montreal and, headed economic missions in Canada, the US and Europe.

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How to Market Your Online Forum (Community)

Chad Barr

Unless you have good, interesting and valuable starting content on your forum why would anyone spend time there or consider joining? They are not going to. I would suggest you create a repository of intellectual property (IP) that is available to forum members only and is uniquely position with how-to information. Market to all of your current and previous clients, prospects and anyone you know and share with them the exciting new place / community you have created (after you built the initial c

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants: Consulting Fashion

The Crazy Lives of Consultants

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Consulting Fashion. Another friendly fashion reminder from your Consulting SME: Labor Day has passed, so please remove the following from your wardrobe: 1) white patent leather shoes 2) white patent leather belts 3) white pants / skirts / dresses / suits 4) anything made from seersucker fabric 5) big floppy hats with flowers in them 6) those capris pants with drawstrings at the bottm 7) all capris pants 8) those shorts that look like b

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Giuliani Makes the Choice Clear for Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Consultant

I'm watching the Republican National Convention right now, with former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani giving his speech. Let me recount a bit of dialogue I just heard. He was talking about the Democratic Candidate, Barack Obama, and critiquing his resume. GIULIANI: "He worked as a. community organizer?" (Rudy makes strange face) (audience laughs) "Yeah, he worked as a community organizer!