Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 5, 2017

This article summarizes the pros and cons of these options, gives you questions for starting your research, and introduces you to some of the better-known consulting agencies. Pros and Cons of Working Through an Agency Each agency is different, but in general here are the tradeoffs for you as an independent consultant.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 13, 2021

What do you appreciate about your office culture? I know of people who arrange retirement/transition lunches. They even have a name: “niceties.” Read It’s not their job to buy you cake.). There's a big problem: niceties don't get you credit. They don't help you find your next opportunity.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 29, 2018

In this episode, we talk about how Ron shifted from working in an organization to working for the best ones, the ideal size of a successful consulting firm, and the effective ways to implement changes in your work so that you are attracting only the most ideal clients. I’m very excited to have Ron Carucci joining us. Ron, welcome.

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Jacq Hackett Consulting

JUNE 11, 2017

Why you should become a consultant. I speak to a lot of people who think about becoming a consultant. There’s a lot to consider; a lot to give up; and for every person cheering you on there are three telling you how hard it’s going to be. You get to choose projects that interest you. Flexibility.

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Martinka Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

What I found scared the heck out of me as numerous (respected) sites had information saying there’s an 18-month recovery from surgery, no driving for a few weeks, and even office work is off limits for 2-3 weeks. Another one, actually paying attention to insights from people who have never done a deal. Humorist) Irvin.

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Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 18, 2021

As per the reports, the election board is filled with people who have been there way too long, has (political) cronyism, and nepotism, which makes for a culture none of us would want in our companies. As it relates to small business: Nepotism – and it’s not always bad to have family members in the business but look at this situation.

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Martinka Consulting

JULY 17, 2021

And the owner of a painting company told me he could do twice as much work if he had more (good) employees. Owners of electrical contracting businesses, hospitality, manufacturing, and other owners have said the same thing. Retirements escalated during covid and those people are not un-retiring (WSJ, June 17).

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

But, with his company recently sold, Simon was considering retirement. Like many CEOs, he had had no time to plan his retirement — all his focus had been on running the company. Each year, over one hundred CEOs retire from the S&P 1000. Retirement was a black hole.” Few have to work for a living.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 26, 2023

What is Management Consulting A lot of people ask me, “What is management consulting exactly?”It’s Let’s say a company is looking to relocate to a new market. Defining the Problem Anyone experienced in management consulting will tell you how important it is to clearly define a problem.

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The Fearless Marketer

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Do you remember the stock market crash of 2008? Everyone on the news was saying very clearly, “If the bank bailout bill doesn’t go through, the stock market will probably crash.”. I took my retirement cash and invested in 4 rental properties and other more stable investments. I have absolutely no idea. So far, so good.

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Peter Stark

APRIL 20, 2020

When the going gets tough, it’s hard not to wonder, how do you stay positive in a world that seems to be in total chaos? I have recently had the opportunity to help some people who have run into tough times. Here are a few tips that help me to stay positive even in the toughest situations. Make a plan.

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MishTalk

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

If you get a heart attack, you cannot wait until open enrollment. You need treatment now. And the hospital will send you a bill for $92,000. So if you are without insurance, you''re in big trouble. And it is not just the young who will opt out. Nearly Retired? Here''s the Math; Obamashock!

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The Clever Consultant

JULY 8, 2013

I have a love-hate relationship with holidays. That’s just who I am. You’ve got projects to work on, clients to keep happy, proposals to write, and emails to respond to. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and, there’s only so much you can do. Notice I didn’t say “productive”. That’s enough for me.

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Martinka Consulting

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The first and most common set of questions having to do with the owner’s readiness to sell his or her business tend to be about the owner. What will you be doing after the sale? If this means retirement does your spouse want you around 24/7? Pretty straightforward, right? But what about the business, not the owner?

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Rod Burkert

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In case you missed last week: Are you outsourcing? If not, should you be looking into it? I believe the answer is yes … especially if you are in a small firm that has not built a protective moat (Warren Buffet speak) around a specific practice area or industry niche. And if you’re new here, welcome aboard. Outsourcing.

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Peter Stark

MAY 3, 2021

Intentions are great when they inspire and motivate you to take positive actions to better yourself, or the condition of your team, family, house, etc. A manager I’m coaching told me emphatically, “I’m angry. My boss asked me to work with you, but I honestly think you should be working with him.”

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2013

Just got off the phone with McKinsey and have been offered an Associate position!!!!!! I have absolutely no doubt that I couldn’t have done this without you. Thank you so much for working with me over the past few weeks! Jenny Rae: Hi Andy, how are you? Andy: I’m fine, Jenny, how are you?

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Consultant Journal

APRIL 26, 2019

All those selfies got you down? Here at Consultant Journal, many of the people who request our tips on building expert status say they feel overwhelmed and need direction. Here at Consultant Journal, many of the people who request our tips on building expert status say they feel overwhelmed and need direction.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Later that evening, Davis announced his retirement on social media , saying “today on the field, reality hit me hard and fast: I shouldn’t be out there anymore.” ” But some disagreed, saying Davis was “ a goddamn working class hero.” How Good Are You at Quitting?

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Harvard Business

MAY 12, 2017

The vast majority of senior professionals don’t want to “retire.” ” They have interesting, fulfilling work that they’d like to continue — just not at the frenetic pace of top corporate jobs. Here are five things to keep in mind if you’d like to become a consultant or coach after you retire.

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Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2019

By 2016, 56% of these people had been laid off or left under such circumstances it was evident they were pushed out (forced retirement). Older, more experienced people have their experience held against them and one-third of those in their 50’s lose two or more jobs. She just didn’t have the risk tolerance.

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Claris Consulting

MARCH 23, 2020

First and foremost, I hope you are safe, healthy, and doing well with what is truly an unprecedented time in our country’s history. ” I find that compelling amidst the Coronavirus climate because leaders and their teams have two opposing ideas to keep in mind. You’ll find them below. Here’s what I mean.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As the Owner or CEO, you have a huge responsibility towards your organization. However, you can’t do everything alone. If the systems and processes you have in place are leaving something to be desired, you might not see where the problem is. This may be over-kill for you.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 5, 2017

And you may unknowingly ruin it in just two steps. Step 2: Continue working like you never left. If you’re in this camp, there is a good chance you are thinking about maintaining your own peace of mind either while you’re away (what if something crucial happens?) Step 1: Go on vacation.

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MishTalk

OCTOBER 24, 2013

NEIL CAVUTO: What do you make [of Obamacare]? Obviously, a lot of people have been focusing on the law but not really cognizant of the privacy part of the law, and how hackers could have a field day with it. There should be one website, run by the government, you go to that website and then you can click on all of the agencies.

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CaseInterview.com

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I first started recruiting for consulting jobs, an interviewer at Bain shared a story (arguably a legend at this point) about how Bain (or it might have been McKinsey) was asked to advise Motorola on whether or not they should enter the mobile phone market. But like anything overdone, it creates vulnerabilities.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The decision was easier for me than for most people. The cons of investment banking – the long hours, the repetitive and unengaging nature of the work, the lack of non-finance exit opportunities – mattered far more to me than a 6-figure salary. Let me caveat by saying THESE ARE NOT YOUR ONLY OPTIONS.

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Rod Burkert

MAY 1, 2019

Our last conversation about working for a retiring BVFLS icon got some traction from quite a few of you. Do your homework … have a sit-down with the icon … make an informed decision. Clients love options and certainty (just like you do). Find a way to give them what they want (just like what you would want).

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 21, 2019

I started asking if you actually need an agile approach in Part 1 and noted the 4 big problems I see. This post is about what you can do to create an agile culture, regardless of where you are in the organization. It's time to wrap this series. Part 2 was why we need managers in an agile transformation.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

How do you evaluate a business opportunity? These instruments play a vital role in acquisitions, new products and features, and even the new divisions of business you’d like to deploy. These instruments play a vital role in acquisitions, new products and features, and even the new divisions of business you’d like to deploy.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Once upon a time, there was an enlightened organizational leader who spoke candidly about his upcoming retirement. “I am afraid about the next phase of my life” he would say, continuing “I’m not sure what my life is or will be without my job, without my career. Having no successor or succession plan.

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Martinka Consulting

APRIL 26, 2019

The driving force is the baby boomer generation is large and highly entrepreneurial (as per an Intuit study saying this generation owns a disproportionate share of businesses. Barlow research – Two-thirds of lower middle-market business owners are expected to retire. Their average age of retirement is 67. Pretty small.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 15, 2014

City officials in Scranton Pennsylvania have ignored pleas from residents pleading for bankruptcy. As a result, taxpayer who can are fleeing the city. But in this hilly town of 76,000 in northeastern Pennsylvania, residents have a different view of Chapter 9: They want the city to declare bankruptcy. Tink''s is gone.

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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. When you subcontract through an agency or consulting firm you are usually paid about 65 percent of what you're worth. Let's say last year you made $125,000 as a subcontractor.

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MishTalk

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I have talked about this for years, but perhaps it would be interesting to hear the same thing from a CEO of a big agency. The media loves a comeback story, the White House wants to score political points and Wall Street would like you to stay in the market. There’s no other way to say this. unemployment is " The Big Lie ".

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Harvard Business

JULY 5, 2016

Ultimately, he retired early and angry, toggling between resentment and self-recrimination at failing to achieve his final goal. One VitalSmarts study of close to 1,000 managers found that 97% of us are like Rick, in that we have at least one career-limiting habit—a habit that keeps us from greater success or enjoyment in our career.

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MishTalk

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Numerous cities have filed for bankruptcy in recent years, and many more cities are on the brink. Los Angeles, California January 2010: Mayor of Los Angeles Says "Bankruptcy is Not an Option". Los Angeles, California January 2010: Mayor of Los Angeles Says "Bankruptcy is Not an Option". Sampling of Bankruptcy News.

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