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. For example, if you do change management work on big system implementations, you may lose $50,000 or more.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Anne Sugar definitely went through all those emotions when she made the decision to leave the corporate world to start her own coaching and consulting firm, advising top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, GM, Evidence-Based Coaching: Creating Systems To Exceed Your Goals With Anne Sugar: Podcast #172 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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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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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

You may be thinking right now, “What does this have to do with consulting to change?” Any change in one part of the system, effects the others. If you don't adjust the system, your change effort will for certain fail. If you don't adjust the system, your change effort will for certain fail.

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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. Accelerate the money coming in 2.

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Consulting Success

MAY 1, 2019

How do you get new consulting clients? Do you have a system in place for winning consulting projects? If you’re a consultant, you’re in the business of marketing. To get consulting clients, you need to generate conversations with the right prospects. Without marketing, you don’t have a consulting business.

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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

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Are you having trouble building a consulting marketing strategy that helps you get clients consistently? According to our How To Start A Consulting Business Study, marketing is the BIGGEST challenge for consultants. 5-Step Consulting Marketing Strategy To Get Clients Consistently is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

Check integration opportunities You may need to integrate the capacity management tool with other software you’re using, e.g., a project management solution, human resource management system, calendars, productivity tools, etc. The solution serves agencies, consultants, IT teams, construction and engineering industries.

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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. For one of my clients, I requested to get on their instant messenger system.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Michael was recently featured on Sales Growth Systems Podcast. How can you use email to build relationships and attract new consulting. Michael Zipursky on Sales Growth Systems is a post from: Consulting Success. You can listen to it here: How and Why Service Professionals Should Gently Sell Within An Email Email.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Many business owners and entrepreneurs often can’t be bothered to put in a system. David is a systems devotee who went on to found systemHUB.com and started a movement called SYSTEMology. This is a mistake, David Jenyns believes, and in this episode, he discusses why you need to start systematizing your business. Today, he joins.

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Consulting Success

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Are you looking to scale your consulting business? Today, Kenny Goldman, the co-founder and CEO of Kicksaw, discusses how consulting businesses can elevate their practice through the Fractional Services Model. Kenny also brings insights on strategically determining optimal time and innovative technology and systems.

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Consulting Success

APRIL 1, 2024

. – Utilize mentors to elevate and expand your consulting empire. – Cultivate a thriving referral system from your existing customer base. The Strategic Advantage Of Solo Consultants & Small Firms With Cathy Gillespie: Podcast #324 is a post from: Consulting Success

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Clarity Consultants

MAY 19, 2024

Mastering the art of Learning Management System (LMS) optimization is essential for any organization striving for efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing from over two decades of experience and numerous consulting projects for high-profile clients, I present a broad yet practical guide to LMS optimization. Contact us today !

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David A Fields

JUNE 2, 2020

Today’s an excellent day to briefly remind you of the good your consulting firm does, and the importance of understanding the “Why” behind your consulting firm’s engagements. In all likelihood, your consulting firm doesn’t directly address widespread injustice, relieve oppression, or combat systemic prejudice.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I am confident that you get how important networking is to your marketing system. I put together this 10-minute mini-training on "How to Turn Networking Contacts into Consulting Contracts" to give you some instant ideas on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. The question is: Are you making the most of these events?

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Effective Managers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Recognition and Reward Systems : Establishing systems that recognize and reward accountability and results can reinforce the desired behaviors across all leadership styles. Regular Feedback and Reviews : Implementing regular feedback mechanisms helps maintain focus on accountability.

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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. For example: not “ Management Consultant ” but “ Leadership for Companies in Transition. ” These brands represent certain values. In our field this is called personal branding. Just do it! Pun intended.)

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 18, 2019

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a tool that your company can use to deploy eLearning courses to your employees, track employee engagement, and measure course effectiveness. This article describes five of this year’s most popular LMS systems, to help you evaluate the benefits of incorporating an LMS into your company’s L&D program.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 5, 2021

This consulting process is what I call the “Consulting Engagement Cycle.” There are 5 steps in the Consulting Engagement Cycle: Step 1: Establish Winning Partnerships. There are 5 steps in the Consulting Engagement Cycle: Step 1: Establish Winning Partnerships. to solve organizational issues.

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Consulting Success

MAY 11, 2020

In this episode, Michael Zipursky interviews Abhijit Verekar, President and CEO of Avèro Advisors—an end-to-end information technology advisory firm that works with local governments all around the US to implement new IT infrastructures and systems.

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Consulting Success

MAY 5, 2023

For a solopreneur consultant looking to grow, the dilemma often is what comes first: scale or structure? Do you grow to a certain size first and then develop systems and processes — or is it the reverse? The answer lies somewhere in between. In this article, I’ll share how you can do both by creating.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The cold, hard facts about the consulting profession is that most change efforts fail. If you want to make a greater difference with your consulting, it begins with shifting your perspective on what your role is ultimately about. While you want a long-term client engagement, you have to go into a client system with a planned exit.

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Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Want to learn how to create winning consulting strategies? Roger Martin, a trusted strategy advisor to CEOs worldwide, shares his journey and tips on navigating various scenarios and personalities to achieve a successful outcome for your consulting strategy. Then this episode is for you!

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 9, 2020

These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. Your ideas. Your expertise. Let me share with you 5 other ways you might be playing small.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 13, 2020

If you into being a consultant and advisor, you need to know how to provide services to your clients. Our guest for today is business owner and consultant David Jenyns. David started his SEO business fourteen years ago providing done-for-you services to clients in the areas of video production, SEO services, and systems and processes.

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Consulting Success

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In this episode, Bob Burg, author of Endless Referrals, shares his secrets to unlock endless consulting referrals. Secrets To Unlock Endless Consulting Referrals With Bob Burg: Podcast #255 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I am confident that you get how important networking is to your marketing system. I put together this 10-minute mini-training on "How to Turn Networking Contacts into Consulting Contracts" to give you some instant ideas on how to make the most of your networking opportunities. The question is: Are you making the most of these events?

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

An empath is someone with an extremely reactive neurological system which causes them to absorb both the positive and stressful energies around them. You have a superpower because of how well you understand the hearts and minds of everyone in your client system which can also be your Achilles heel. Related: Consulting vs. Leading.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 16, 2018

If you’re a high-achiever SURELY, you’ve considered starting your own consulting business by now (if you haven’t already.) But the reality is… …Growing a consulting business is unlike any other business! There are lots of reasons you might want to be a consultant. No cap to your earning potential.

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Consulting Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is an effect, something that happens that a lot of consultants find themselves in, and it looks like this. When you do that, as you’re having this very consistent system and process in place, what happens is you start to build a pipeline. Transcript: Hey, it’s Michael Zipursky from ConsultingSuccess.com.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 16, 2020

A couple of days ago I wrote an article that differentiates between consultants and coaches and the respective business models. Quick Recap on the Difference Between Consultants and Coaches. Consultants and coaches are both executive advisors. The difference between the two is the way that they advise their clients.

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Consulting Success

MAY 24, 2021

However, from a business standpoint, it is a practice that consulting businesses should be well aware of. Michael Zipursky is joined by Chris Filipiak, a sales consultant and coach who runs. The Truth about Sales & Selling in Consulting with Chris Filipiak: Podcast #188 is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

If you refer to yourself as a freelancer or consultant, what does that imply? There’s a lot of confusion over the terms used for workers who aren't full-time employees: Gig worker Temp Freelancer Contractor Consultant Solopreneur For professional independent consultants, wading through the confusion is critical.

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Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

Probably the most common definition out there is that management consultants are like doctors for companies (instead of doctors for people). However, in the spirit of consulting analogies used by guru David Maister, there are probably sub-analogies. There may also be management consultants that operate more like pharmacists.

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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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