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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Traditional Agencies Business Talent Group (BTG) : Known for high-impact, strategic projects that often require senior-level expertise (e.g., strategy development, market research, transformation initiatives). Based on their input, heres a list of agencies and platforms for you to consider. Here are some to consider.

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How One Insurance Firm Learned to Create an Innovation Culture

Harvard Business

One company that’s making headway on that goal is CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), one of the insurance companies affiliated with the 55 million-member American Automobile Association (AAA). With almost 4,000 employees, CSAA IG has embarked on a systemic approach to create a pervasive culture of innovation.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

Now I run a national talent agency for HR consultants as well as the Professional Independent Consultants of America, both organizations that help independent consultants be successful. Getting new projects – Business development is a common challenge for most independent consultants and solopreneurs.

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Supplement Your Consulting Pipeline by Subcontracting

Successful Independent Consulting

They do the contracting paperwork, carry the insurance, do the invoicing and collections, and even handle your income tax payments so you can focus on doing the work. Some companies provide access to group health insurance so it may be worth subcontracting just to get access to a better/cheaper health plan.

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How Leading Companies Build the Workforces They Need to Stay Ahead

Harvard Business

And companies will be forced to rethink the talent they will need to play these business-critical roles in the future. Take insurance, for example. In years past, an important source of competitive advantage for insurers was the ability to price risk better than rivals. In the future, much of this work will be done by machines.

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Supplementing Your Pipeline with Consulting Agencies

Successful Independent Consulting

While nurturing your own network is usually the best way to find work ( see tips in my article ), many consultants also supplement their business development efforts by affiliating with agencies and, increasingly, online platforms or marketplaces. Some agencies provide access to group health insurance plans, a plus in the U.S.

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You Can’t Delegate Talent Management to the HR Department

Harvard Business

Successfully identifying, developing, and retaining leadership talent is critical for any organization’s long-term success. That’s why many of them, particularly the largest ones, rely on full-time “talent management” professionals, who work in coordination with other parts of HR.

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