Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 28, 2023

In this two-part article series, we’ll take a look at some of the worst referral strategies out there. Just Ask If you go out looking for referral-generating help, the first and worst piece of advice that you’ll hear is this: “Just ask.” It means you’re in all the places, at all the times.” Which brings us to… 2.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 28, 2024

For companies struggling to actually see results from their data program, it might be time to make a fresh start. 2) Many companies try to tackle issues that are too difficult straight out of the gate. 2) Many companies try to tackle issues that are too difficult straight out of the gate.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 4, 2022

You need to be able to pay your bills in good times and bad, and to have at least four months of savings when you start your business. Either way, you’ll have to make estimated tax payments four times a year. This means figuring out how much to pay and having fairly large amounts of money available to make the payments.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2017

being paid on a 1099 tax basis as a business instead of on a W-2 tax basis like a temp worker makes a huge difference to your profitability for two key reasons: You pay less tax. Here’s how I figured this out. In other words, I had received 1099 tax statements from my clients for that tax year; I did not have any W-2 tax statements.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 7, 2024

But I have only had a podcast for a little over 2 and go figure, it’s turned into one of the favorite things I do with my business. So next time when your learning curve overwhelm threatens the achievement of your goals, hear my voice saying to you – you got this! And right now!

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Successful Independent Consulting

JUNE 17, 2021

Even if you’ve been self-employed for years, dry spells between projects can still happen, and if you’re just starting out it’s especially difficult to find your own work. Pros: If you’re just starting out as an independent consultant, this is the fastest way to get work while building your own business. More info here.)

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Successful Independent Consulting

JULY 28, 2022

Cash flow will be erratic, and it takes time (sometimes years) before you feel confident about making a living as a solopreneur. Knowing this and knowing that I had to make big tax payments four times a year, I set up a "sweep account" with an online bank, not my day-to-day bank. Out of sight, out of mind.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Inflation, which refers to a general increase in the price of goods and services, results in a reduction in the purchasing power of money over time. remained stable, at or below the Fed’s 2% target. This is significantly above the Fed’s 2% target rate of inflation. Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. in 2020.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This technology development could not have come at a better time for the industry. State-of-the-art software even allows swift reconfiguration of parts, finally making automation attractive to high-mix, low-volume manufacturers. Take the talent crunch. Manufacturing especially is having huge problems recruiting and retaining employees.

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 11, 2024

Example: "In this episode, Tom Buck joins the crew to discuss Amazon's recent acquisitions, Facebook's new social audio features, and going from a 9-to-5 career to being a full-time YouTuber." Template #2. Podcast show notes services Don't have time to add one more thing to your workflow?

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Markovitz Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2018

It’s time to admit that one of my consulting approaches has failed. I’m a huge fan of Paul Akers’ 2 Second Lean philosophy. Figure out how to do your job two seconds faster each day.” 2 Second Lean didn’t hurt them, but they didn’t reap the rewards that they wanted, and that I promised. And I failed. But it’s not easy.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 30, 2023

The sheer intensity of the industry is a big reason why many consultants end up burning out within 2 years, opting to exit into more relaxed roles such as head of strategy at a startup, or venture capital. Self-care doesn’t have to be as time-consuming as you might imagine. Try out stand-up comedy! Go to a pottery class!

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Tom Spencer

JULY 7, 2023

Unlike their undergrad-sourced peers, most grad school-sourced consultants start thinking about their career next steps on an accelerated timeline, around the 2-year mark. In this article, I want to spell out the career planning considerations that are common with this group. For some, it is about having the time to date.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Stage 2: Authoritarian Leadership. Leaders in stages 1 and 2 use the "Power Over" approach, leaders in stages 3 and 4 use the "Power With and Within" approach. As Marshall Goldsmith brilliantly pointed out that what got you here won't get you there but you know and trust what got you here. They have a purpose beyond themselves.

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The Fearless Marketer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I believe people won’t be interested in what I’m offering, so I spend forever fine-tuning my program and avoid putting it out there until it is perfect. So what I might try instead is to put out what I have to a limited number of people and see if I can generate some interest. Stage 2 is called coaching. Time to get real.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s your job to not only support your burned-out leaders, but also to keep burnout at bay going forward. As a leader of leaders, you “create the weather” for your team.

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Makarios Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If you can honestly say that the person gets it, wants it, and has the capacity to do it, then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. But before you engage with the person, take time to engage with yourself. We all make assumptions from time to time that trip us up. Are they trying to wait you out?

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Jerry Fletcher

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

I don’t have that kind of time. Here’s how I stay connected and still manage to keep my business thriving: I plan my weeks to assure blocks of time for clients. Her ability to do the research necessary to find data on upcoming venues has freed up days of time for me. Does it straight out come at things from a Different Slant ?

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Kai Davis

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Here’s how I approach answering that question and plotting out my projects and projections for the coming year. In addition to the habit of doing an annual review ( [link] ), I think it’s helpful to sit down and plan out what you want next year’s projects, projections, and profits to look like. How to fill out this spreadsheet.

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PM Alliance

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A queen honey bee and her court If you want your project messages to stand out in this sea of communications, consider these 9 tips to keep even the busiest stakeholders engaged. 2 – Lean into links. 2 – Lean into links. That old “project update” subject line won’t stand out in stakeholders’ inboxes.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Smalley points out, however, that in focusing on the 5-Whys in this story, we’ve missed the bigger picture—that there are actually four ways to address this problem, and we need to be skilled in of all of them. Of course, this led to significant down time. Type 2: Gap from standard. Type 4: Open-ended.

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Buzzsprout

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

All download data was delayed from about 6:45 am EST on November 2, 2023, through 11:30 pm EST on November 4, 2023. At Buzzsprout, we value transparency and communication, so we want to take the time to give our podcasters some insight into this delay, how it happened, how it was resolved, and where we stand now.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2024

Success on the GMAT requires a well-thought-out study plan and strategic preparation. Allocate more time to sections where you need improvement, but ensure a balanced approach to cover all content areas. Practice writing essays within the allotted time to enhance your critical thinking and writing skills.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 29, 2021

Getting to this score takes time, energy, and dedication. This test has more questions than the typical GMAT test, it is paper-based (meaning the questions will not be computer adaptive) and it won’t be timed. Moreover, make sure to time yourself to see how long you take for each question. Find out what works best for you.

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Buzzsprout

MARCH 28, 2024

It's an excellent time to learn how to harness this medium whether you're a podcaster selling ad space, or a brand looking to promote your product. These ads tend to generate two to three times the engagement of traditional radio advertising. Log in to your account to access the feature in your dashboard.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2023

While conflict at work is inevitable, we often have our own agency to proactively root out problems and stop them from escalating swiftly with empathy, accountability, self-awareness, and courage.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 31, 2022

Part 2 was about cycle time and using Cost of Delay to make easier decisions. 2 columns I want to write. Often for two weeks at a time.). Backlogs help the managers stay out of the team's way. I experience interruptions all the time. I knew that would reduce my intellectual capacity time.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. The employees have already gone through this process and some of them will gladly help if they have free time. Research the company’s specific case frames.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2021

One of the biggest stories coming out of the Olympics has been American gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from multiple events in Tokyo. If you see yourself only as equal to your accomplishments, then every time you perform, you’re not trying to win a medal… you’re trying to win your identity — your psychological basis for existing.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 19, 2023

Add in 6 hours of sleep every night, 14 hours for meals throughout the week, and 14 hours for weekly commuting, and there is not much time left for anything else. Although there is no right answer for when to work out, you will need to decide based on your home, work, and gym situation. But where should you put this workout?

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2022

While their lead time (from start to release) for the other projects was relatively close to Joanie's suspicions, they don't know about this project. In contrast, Team 2 started “this” project back in 2018, almost four years ago. They keep taking a long time. Team 5 blows all our assumptions out of the water.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 6, 2021

1 Priority #2 Priority #3 Priority #4 Priority #5 Priority If your #1 goal is to get promoted within a year, that goal is very clear. You devote as much time and resources as possible to that priority until you reach a point of diminishing returns. Then, you schedule your #2 priority. Unsubscribe at any time.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutes. I receive 2-3 LinkedIn messages per day asking to schedule a call so that I can share my personal experience in consulting, answer recruiting-related questions, and sometimes even review a resume on the spot. A stranger with whom you’re hoping to connect for the first time?

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Halo Psych

JANUARY 8, 2024

2 minute read This morning, I was invited on to chat with Kirsten O’Brien on Bbc Radio Berkshire Breakfast Show. It’s quite normal to feel a bit out of sorts at this time. Many of us have got out of routine, getting up later than normal, eating and drinking more or differently, cosying up and bingeing on box-sets.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 12, 2023

This seems like a simple task because formal education has forced us, at one time or another, to take notes. The world of formal education, however, is typically parsed out so an individual only needs to focus on one subject at a time. Multiple people can speak at the same time.

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PM Alliance

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

However, it’s rare that those changes significantly alter the actual review time for something as complex and expensive as the typical project budget. Your specialty contractors won’t have more flexibility or open time windows in their schedules than usual. Wind can take out power supplies no matter the season.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

As most of us spend the majority of our time working, it’s important to consider where that time is spent, how to manage your tasks and energy, and how to ultimately find fulfilment. Know where you spend your time. Managing time is no different. Now that you know how much time you have, do you know where it is being used?

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