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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

People who market themselves as independent professionals and operate as small businesses can charge more than those who work as subcontractors. Other tips: Benchmark your rate to increase your confidence. The law of supply and demand dictates that clients will pay more when supply is limited.

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Evaluating ROI on Your Company’s Learning and Development Initiatives

Harvard Business

Leaders can use an approach called balanced benchmarking, borrowed from operations management, to conduct a needs assessment and apply training where it can be most effective. Historically, the challenge with implementing learning and development programs has been the difficulty in quantifying the impacts on organizational performance.

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A Sisyphean Struggle: Insights from BCG’s Treasury Benchmarking Survey 2016

BCG

In the two years since The Boston Consulting Group conducted its last ­Treasury Benchmarking Survey, banks have remained locked in a Sisyphean struggle. See Time for Rebalancing: Insights from BCG’s Treasury Benchmarking Survey 2014 , BCG Focus, December 2014.). Focus Thursday, November 03, 2016.

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Retail Bank Operational and Digital Leaders Reap the Rewards

BCG

BCG’s Retail-Banking Excellence benchmarking study (REBEX) profiles the operational and digital practices and performance of 20 of the world’s leading retail banks, a group of 40 institutions chosen for their size and the strength of their capabilities. At the heart of the benchmarking are core operational metrics.

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The Competitive Edge: ISO 20700 Certification for Management Consultant

Effective Managers

Setting a Global Benchmark The ISO 20700 standard establishes a global benchmark for management consultants. It’s invaluable for consultants seeking to widen their client base and operate across different countries and cultural contexts. This recognition is respected worldwide, opening doors to international opportunities.

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Business Startup Investors And Business Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

By employing rigorous valuation techniques and industry benchmarks, consultants ensure transparency, fairness, and value creation in investment transactions. Consultants offer expertise in business strategy, market positioning, product development, sales and marketing strategies, and operational excellence.

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Reach Business Success with Consultants

Business Consulting Agency

Whether navigating challenges, optimizing operations, or seizing growth opportunities, consulting services offer a myriad of benefits that contribute to client success. Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization Consultants help clients streamline operations, optimize processes, and improve efficiency across departments.