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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Or did you learn on the job as an internal resource with a company, and if so, did you have access to formal training? For example, shift from an hourly rate to a fixed fee so you’re compensated for your intellectual property. Reassess your pricing strategy as your experience and confidence increase.

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Your Complete Guide to Subcontracting as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Intellectual Property Rights Who owns the materials you create while working as a subcontractor? Non-Compete Clauses After you stop working as a subcontractor, how long are you restricted from working with the end client directly? Are there restrictions on working with the clients competitors and, if so, for how long?

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From Consulting and Coaching to IP: How to Create, Protect, and Monetize Your Unique Body of Work with Erin Austin

Consulting Matters

Have you ever wondered about the untapped potential of your intellectual property? Get ready to explore this goldmine with our special guest, Erin Austin, an attorney, business strategist, and expert in helping entrepreneurs create, protect, and monetize their intellectual property.

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Tailoring the ISO 20700 Checklist to Your Consulting Projects

Effective Managers

In addition, the standard provides twelve policies that are a resource for the consultant to use as a template for the development of clarifying documents. It also includes the development of a project plan that outlines the methodology, resources, and evaluation criteria to be used throughout the consultancy engagement.

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5 Effective Content Marketing Tips for Consultants

Consulting Matters

it's one thing to have a repository of intellectual property (IP). This funnel includes: Free Resources : These are items to give prospects a taste of who you are and what you have to offer. This funnel includes: Free Resources : These are items to give prospects a taste of who you are and what you have to offer.

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What / Who Is a Professional Independent Consultant?

Successful Independent Consulting

Some of us have respected industry certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). During an engagement, our activities may include a wide variety of activities – from system analysis and design to coaching executives, technical assistance, and producing intellectual property.

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5 Rookie Consulting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Consulting Matters

I want to share with you my top 5 mistakes so you can sidestep the agony of wasted time and resources. I have given away my time and intellectual property for free to people who asked me for coffee but really wanted to pick my brain for free solutions. MISTAKE #1: WASTING MONEY ON A BROCHURE WEBSITE.