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Eight Secret Weapons of the Modern Consultant

Steve Shu Consulting

Although I’ve developed a number of blog posts addressing the practice of management consulting, I have spent little time tying things together into a framework of secret weapons of the modern consultant. niche, large traditional), and has experience as both an operating manager and an advisor.

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Top 15 Capacity Planning Tools for Your Business [2024]

Epicflow

Epicflow serves companies running multiple complex projects with a shared resource pool operating in the following industries: aerospace and defense, automotive, telecommunications, software development, telecommunications, healthcare as well as government institutions.

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How to Start a Consulting Business (or Coaching Practice) While Raising Young Kids

Consulting Matters

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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7 Ways to Improve Operations Without Sacrificing Worker Safety

Harvard Business

These kinds of statements speak to a leader’s choice of values, and a failure to understand the relationships between a safe work environment and operational performance. The reality is that virtually all workplace injuries are preventable, and safety management and operational excellence are intimately linked. At Cummins, Inc.,

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses. Best of all, there is no cost to the businesses you help so the “sale” is easy.

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Tips on How to Sell Consulting Services Without Giving Away Everything During Pre-Sales

Steve Shu Consulting

A lot of consultants fear that they will give away too much in terms of advice during the pre-sales process. Here are some thoughts on how I’ve tried to keep sales processes on track: As you are engaging the client prospect, try to envision the big picture for the solution approach to the prospect’s business problem. hours each.

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How Much Does Running a Consulting/Coaching Business Cost? Here's How to Figure it Out

Consulting Matters

I asked my partner Jen Hamilton - our community Chief Operating Officer to be my guest today and share all the deets on the what you'll need and how much it all costs so that you can plan in advance for both the startup and ongoing costs. I’ve listed two types of insurance that I recommend for consulting and coaching clients.