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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Money management · Cash flow – This is probably the hardest part about being self-employed, especially if you are going to work with large companies. This means that if you work 100 hours in January and bill for it on January 31st, you probably won’t see any cash until the middle of March. Do you have the cash to make ends meet?

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Nine Things to Think About Before Taking the Leap to Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Cash flow – This can be the hardest part of being self-employed. Relatedly, your cash flow will likely be erratic. See the point above about erratic cash flow.) While a severance package can ease the cash-flow crunch, being laid off can be demoralizing. Are you feeling confident?

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$550 Billion Energy Junk Bond Bubble Busts; "Whac-A-Mole" Distortions in Multiple Markets

MishTalk

The energy junk bond bubble has finally popped. Junk bonds of Energy XXI Ltd. Energy XXI Ltd. Energy production is extremely capital intense, and often accompanied by negative free cash flow. Recently I have been getting numerous cold-calls, nearly all of them energy related. cents since September.

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Oil’s Boom-and-Bust Cycle May Be Over. Here’s Why

Harvard Business

In November, United States’ crude oil production exceeded 10 million barrels per day for the first time since 1970, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The recent price swings highlight a new era of uncertainty gripping the world’s energy markets. hbr staff/bettmann/Getty Images.

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Stop Focusing on Profitability and Go for Growth

Harvard Business

See More Videos > See More Videos > To elaborate, a company’s intrinsic equity value reflects the long-term cash flows that shareholders expect to receive over time, discounted at the appropriate risk-adjusted cost of equity capital. Bain recently completed research on workforce productivity.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

However, there will be times when you have to feel the cash flow pressure and need to find clients.right now! Do you focus your energy on selling yourself, your mission or methodology OR do you position yourself as a strategic partner who is ready to help solve a clients most pressing business performance challenges.

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Need Clients Now? 5 Strategies to Quickly Get More Consulting Clients

Consulting Matters

However, there will be times when you have to feel the cash flow pressure and need to find clients.right now! Do you focus your energy on selling yourself, your mission or methodology OR do you position yourself as a strategic partner who is ready to help solve a clients most pressing business performance challenges.