Successful Independent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2025

This article was written by Gabrielle Fontaine , PB, ASBC, and the founder of BookkeepingDirect, an accounting and business consulting firm for small businesses. Founded in 2003, BookkeepingDirect helps small consulting firms achieve freedom from financial stress so they can do their best work. Top Ten Cash Flow Boosters 1.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With over 30 years of experience in the Learning and Development (L&D) field, we have seen the challenges and opportunities involved in delivering effective online training. Key Strategies for Effective Online Training 1. Set Clear Objectives and Outcomes Successful virtual training begins with well-defined learning objectives.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Let’s walk through the key strategies that can help you navigate challenging times effectively. Flexibility allows you to adjust strategies as new information and circumstances arise. Developing a recovery plan early on helps ensure that you’re not just reacting to the crisis but also laying the groundwork for sustained recovery.

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Consulting Success

JULY 18, 2022

Are your strategies delivering excellent outcomes that lead to generating revenue? Listen to your host Michael Zipursky as he talks with Bob Wiesner about identifying ROI and profitability for business development and success. Bob is the Managing Partner at The Artemis Partnership in the America South-Western hemisphere.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Subcontracting Basically, subcontracting is about working through intermediaries such as agencies, consulting firms, or online platforms to connect you with client projects. Agencies (and boutique consulting firms) typically involve human intermediaries who actively match consultants with projects.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 3, 2025

CAMPBELL, CA – March 27, 2025 Training Industry today announced that Clarity Consultants was named to the 2025 Training Industry Watch List for the Company Custom Content Development sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Market presence, innovation, and overall impact.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 26, 2021

Starting your own consulting business can be challenging, but the decision to leave your job and try to make it on your own is always a process. Aga Bajer is the Founder and CEO of a culture strategy firm called Aga Bajer & Associates. He worked with well-known brands like Toyota, Porsche, Citibank, PwC, and many.

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Clarity Consultants

APRIL 18, 2025

Yet many organizations still struggle to develop these skills at scale, especially in remote or hybrid environments. Unlike hard skills, soft skills development relies on interaction, feedback, and emotional nuance, which are harder to replicate virtually. Soft skills separate a competent employee from a great one.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Today, professional learning and development is increasingly virtual. Along with enhancing safety during the pandemic, eLearning approaches can be more effective than some classroom-based strategies. Here’s a look at some best practices for developing virtual leadership training. Include Interactive Elements. Contact us today.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Strategies for Building and Maintaining Strong Client Relationships Effective client relationship management is crucial for the long-term success of any business. This blog outlines key strategies for building and maintaining strong client relationships. Key Strategies for Building Strong Client Relationships 1.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 18, 2025

Enter instructional design consulting. The right instructional design consultant helps companies revitalize their L&D strategies. A seasoned instructional design consultant can be your catalyst for change. Let’s explore how consultants enhance the learning experience.

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Consulting Success

JUNE 19, 2023

IIt requires a great strategy to provide a great customer experience to generate leads for your consulting firm. Dave Norton, the visionary founder of Stone Mantel, reveals his insights on customer experience strategy to gain a competitive edge in your consulting business.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

Employing a team of strong workers can help you get through these unknown times, which is why investing in employee development is crucial. Learning new skills and competencies is the bread and butter of a learning and development program. Providing learning and development opportunities does just that.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 9, 2020

The two most popular paths high achievers take when they leave corporate is to either start their own consulting business or start their own coaching business. The Difference Between the Role of a Consultant and a Coach. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors.

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. However, the actual value of these learning and development programs lies not just in their immediate impact but in their long-term effects on business performance driven by employee learning.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Starting a consulting business—or a coaching practice—while raising young kids is no small feat, but it can be done—and done well. If you're wondering how to start a consulting business or coaching practice while being a fully present parent, let me show you how it’s not only possible but deeply rewarding.

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Clarity Consultants

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These initiatives are more than development tools; they are wise investments to build outstanding leadership skills. It’s about customizing the learning experience to meet individual needs and providing leaders with insights and strategies to navigate complex business environments successfully.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this blog, we will explore key strategies for navigating organizational politics, drawn from the expertise available on Effective Managers. Here are some strategies: Networking: Actively engage in networking opportunities within your organization. Take note of their strategies and adapt them to your style.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Strategies for Reopening Safely: Effective Ways the Travel, Leisure and Transportation Industries Are Utilizing eLearning appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development. While that isn’t the case with transportation, many employees do have a lot of contact with other people, a situation.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2020

As independent consultants, we’ve all worked remotely to some extent but now we are working virtually 100%. Or worse, they may still have the mindset that if they can’t see the consultant doing the work, they might think they’re overpaying. Q: Any final thoughts on how to be a terrific consultant in a virtual world?

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 15, 2025

Custom eLearning development is a powerful tool that allows us to create personalized learning journeys. But how do you go from strategy to implementation? But how do you go from strategy to implementation? By answering these questions, organizations can ensure their eLearning strategy is well-aligned with their business needs.

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Effective Managers

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Strategies for Enhancing Fit to Role Comprehensive Job Analysis : Conduct detailed job analyses to understand the requirements of each role fully. Ongoing Training and Development : Implement continuous training and development programs to help employees enhance their skills and adapt to evolving job requirements.

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Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Adaptive learning strategies ensure that each employee can focus on coursework that applies to their situation. The post Who Benefits from Adaptive Learning Strategies? appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

Do you have a consulting website? For many consultants and coaches - both new and seasoned - they see their website as nothing more than an online brochure or resume. This tutorial will show you how to build a consulting website that makes you the obvious solution for your future client's most pressing problems. Transcript.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Integration 1. Understanding Work-Life Integration What is Work-Life Integration?

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Developing Emotional Intelligence in Management Practice Self-Awareness Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence. Manage Stress and Emotions Managers should develop strategies to manage their stress and emotions. Developing these skills can lead to better collaboration and teamwork.

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In this episode, Simon Bowen, Creator of The Models Method, joins Michael Zipursky as they talk about improving sales and helping businesses communicate a winning strategy by using visual thinking and models. From a career in electronics to developing models, Simon shares his journey to becoming the Models.

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Effective Managers

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance in Demanding Jobs Achieving work-life balance is more critical than ever. This blog outlines strategies to manage work-life balance effectively, even in demanding roles. Strategies for Achieving Work-Life Integration 1. Understanding Work-Life Integration What is Work-Life Integration?

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 1, 2025

It puts the learner’s journey at the center of the strategy, combining instructional design, human-centered design, and experience design to make training stick. This helps learners develop critical thinking and apply new skills in real-world scenariosoutcomes that matter in fast-paced business environments.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Whether it’s responding to a global crisis, adjusting strategies in the face of market shifts, or navigating internal organizational change, leaders must be flexible and ready to pivot when necessary. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are no longer just nice-to-have initiatives—they are central to a successful organizational strategy.

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Clarity Consultants

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

That’s where learning and development (L&D) firms come in. A learning and development firm can help create those tools, so you don’t have to stress about finding them yourself. How Do Learning Design Consultants Support Remote Companies? They allow employees to access resources from anywhere, at any time.

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Successful Independent Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Independent consultants need to think the same way. Clarify what you do and/or what makes you different from other consultants. Develop a “tagline” or one-sentence summary. For example: not “ Management Consultant ” but “ Leadership for Companies in Transition. ” These brands represent certain values. Just do it!

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

Narrowing your niche is an important step in the right direction, but you’ll also want to develop a tagline as part of your branding. After helping hundreds of solopreneurs, I’ve developed this formula: (What You Do) + (The Result) Step 1: Select the keywords that best reflect your expertise (What You Do). You get the idea.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

This is where custom eLearning development and instructional design consulting come into play – offering tailored, high-impact custom eLearning solutions that align with business objectives and drive performance. Clarity Consultants responded with a scalable workforce solution.

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Effective Managers

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Let’s explore the key strategies for successful delegation and how to overcome common challenges. Additionally, delegation provides opportunities for team members to develop new skills and take on greater responsibility, enhancing their professional growth.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 7, 2019

If you want to achieve sustainable success as a consultant - ideally you want to create a marketing system to ensure you have a consistently full pipeline of right-fit clients. Consulting is a relationship business and the things you put into place like high-quality website and content do more than attract a lead. The 5 Tactics.

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Clarity Consultants

JUNE 2, 2021

The post Experiential Learning Is Changing the Way Businesses Develop Their Teams appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development. The issue is, knowledge isn’t always the issue. Figuring out how to apply.

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