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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Solopreneurs who come from “name” firms like PwC or McKinsey can charge more than those who come from industry. For example, shift from an hourly rate to a fixed fee so you’re compensated for your intellectual property. If the search doesn’t return hourly rates, convert the salary data using the method above.

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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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Ethics Lapses Rears Its Ugly Head, Yet Again…

The Consultants Peer Group

The scheme involved creating subsidiaries that licensed Microsoft’s intellectual property rights to other subsidiaries, and charging high fees that reduced the taxable income in the U.S. to low-tax jurisdictions such as Puerto Rico. and increased it in the low-tax countries. The report prompted a group of U.S. What about it?

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Companies Entering US Market Get Aid

Business Consulting Agency

Business consultants help clients understand and adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring compliance in areas such as taxation, immigration, and intellectual property rights. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Support Navigating the complex web of U.S. an average of $83,019 annually.

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Business Book Review: Lords of Strategy

Management Consulted

This book covers the consulting industry from the 1930s through 2009. You will be introduced to the founders of the consulting industry (Bruce Doolin Henderson, Bill Bain, James McKinsey, Marvin Bower, Michael Porter, Tom Peters, etc.) and key consulting companies (BCG, Bain & Co, McKinsey, A.T. Quick overview.

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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. They have extensive networks and industry knowledge that can facilitate introductions to potential partners, distributors, and suppliers.

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Keys to Topline Revenue Growth

LSA Global

According to McKinsey, only one in eight companies recorded growth rates of more than 10 percent per year in the last ten years that preceded COVID. . The remaining 20% comes from expanding into adjacent industries, offerings, and geographies. But consistent and profitable revenue growth is not easy to achieve.