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Three-Word Tricks to Boost Your Impact as a Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

For example, Decrease product returns by moving the quality checks upstream in the process. For example: As a consultant, its my job to point out things that are holding you back from achieving the goal. For example: As a consultant, I notice things that slow progress. getting in the way of the teams effectiveness.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Use these sites even if you just left your corporate job because it’s possible your cost-of-living increases didn’t keep up with the market price for your expertise. Local market conditions: Professionals in New York and San Francisco get paid more than those in Cincinnati or Boise—by some estimates, up to 25 percent more.

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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

For example, if you do change management work on big system implementations, you may lose $50,000 or more. strategy development, market research, transformation initiatives). Here's how to tap into this market: Find the Right Firms Start with internet searches that combine your area of expertise and location (e.g.,

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5 Effective Content Marketing Tips for Consultants

Consulting Matters

Content marketing is not some marketing fad. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. If you're not implementing a content marketing strategy, you are leaving money (and credibility) on the table. it's one thing to have a repository of intellectual property (IP).

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Win the Work with Samples

Successful Independent Consulting

Examples include a PowerPoint deck, a coaching plan, a sample work plan, a graphical timeline, an assessment summary, project communications, work instructions, etc. Using work samples and deliverables to show prospects how you do what you do will go a long way toward eliminating their skepticism. Always have your samples ready. Be prepared.

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Breaking Down Case Interview Frameworks – M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Management Consulted

Check out our breakdowns on Profitability , Market Sizing , and Market Study to become a complete expert on any kind of framework you’ll need in your case interview. This comes down to 4 key areas: – The Market. Most investors do not want to buy a company that is in an unattractive market. Have no fear!

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Use Work Samples to Seal the Deal

Successful Independent Consulting

For example, a PowerPoint deck, a sample work plan, a graphical timeline, an assessment summary, project communications, work instructions, project branding and logos, a coaching plan, etc. Avoid leaving them with the client because it’s your intellectual property. I can’t think of a time when this tactic didn’t work.