Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Figure out your market rate. This is your market rate. I said I could do an assessment, strategy, and plan in three to four weeks and my rate was $225 an hour. It’s a matter of what they’re used to and their operating margins. Or do they need someone to assess, submit recommendations, and/or create the strategy?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Your business just launched a new product and needs to market it. Market trends have changed, and you want to make sure the product will reach the correct target customer. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 26, 2024

Market share has traditionally correlated strongly with profitability because of efficiency, market efficiency, and customer perception effects. But digital can also amplify market share effects for large firms focusing digital investments on customer-facing processes and for large firms that create digital platforms.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2024

The root problem is the disconnect between strategy and innovation. Priorities might include developing new products, expanding into new markets, enhancing the customer experience, increasing operational efficiency, or embracing sustainability.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

Norway, and other Scandinavian nations were early adopters of EVs, and Germany and Japan have long been automotive powerhouses, their EV markets have lagged in mass market adoption compared to China. While the U.S., How did China get to this point? What can companies looking to scale up their innovations learn from their approach?

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

A marketing tagline is short phrase that helps people remember you in a certain way. Remember, clients want to hire The Expert, so be sure to market yourself as one! [1] When you are perceived as an expert, you’ll get more referrals and win more work. You get the idea. Insert your keywords, then add words that tee up the result (e.g.,

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Business Consulting Agency

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The marketing landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 will be no exception. As businesses strive to capture attention in a highly competitive market, innovative strategies will be essential for driving engagement and achieving measurable results. Here are the top marketing strategies that will work in 2025.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For companies eyeing expansion into the dynamic landscape of the United States market, the path to success often hinges on understanding the nuances of local business practices, consumer behavior, and regulatory frameworks. Entering the US market with expert help for better results.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. To do that, executives need to rediscover the concept of economic profit (EP) — that is, revenue minus not just operating and administrative costs, but also the cost of the capital needed to produce that revenue.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 8, 2022

I initially started out my career in management consulting, exited to an internal strategy team in industry, and pivoted back to consulting. This two part article series will provide valuable perspective for those who are considering internal strategy teams as their next career option as I unveil my personal thoughts and experiences.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy. Pricing strategy is not one-size-fits-all. On one end of the spectrum, the market might be perfectly competitive.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

I’m not a strict operator. The majority of my successes in my career have been in getting those two groups to kind of talk together and to take the engineering vision, and kind of bound it with the operational limitation, and make sure everybody is on the same page. Sometimes it’s not operational capacity.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Hedge funds have gained increased attention over the years, with their involvement in financial markets drawing interest from investors, media, and the general public. However, many people still struggle to grasp what exactly hedge funds are and how they operate. Directional Strategies 1.1

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

Business Strategy : The organization’s formula for winning (e.g., Organization Strategy : The placement of power and authority (e.g., Organization Strategy : The placement of power and authority (e.g., I'll be going over what's in this visual to give you a better sense of the true complexity of an organization.

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Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 2, 2018

You need to consider the real and perceived value of your services, expertise, and experience, as well as geography and market conditions. Field of expertise — Consultants who can diagnose problems and create sound strategies and actionable plans can charge more than those who focus on more tactical work like project management.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Some people also call consulting a ‘talk-job’ – you go to the clients, you talk about what the ideal world scenario would be for a particular project, product or market, and your billable hours are sorted. Operations Consultants: Operations consultants are consultants who help clients improve the performance of their operations.

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Asamby Consulting

JULY 25, 2022

What does a good strategy execution require If you have the right strategy and execute it well, your business will thrive. But given your strategy is smart, what's required to execute well on your strategy? This article outlines a simple framework to execute your strategy. It's that simple.

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 17, 2020

You also don’t need to become some marketing guru to land work with the C-Suite. Understands business drivers, challenges, competition, goals and strategies. Understands how the culture and power networks operate within the client system. HINT: This trait might be key to understanding your unique and marketable expertise.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 15, 2020

You can set it up to act as your 24/7 marketing machine. So this quick win is all around how you can begin to either start with your website strategy or refine your website strategy so it is set up to attract and impress your perfect ideal client. Consulting Website Strategy. So let's talk about the strategy.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 15, 2022

This article continues on from Part 1 , in which I shared some of my experiences of working with an internal strategy team at a large financial institution, and some of the main projects and activities I undertook. In this article, we will explore the 7 main differences between internal strategy and management consulting. Flexibility.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 24, 2024

Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams. Although it is fairly common for a successful business to generate 80% of its profits from 20% of its products, relying heavily on a small number of products, services, or markets exposes a business to significant risk.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Still other people market themselves as consultants when they take on projects between (or in addition to) full-time jobs. Rather we operate solo- or micro- businesses. Consultants: We provide strategy and advice to people in corporations in order to solve a problem, improve a situation, or make something happen.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mistake #4: Not Investing in the Right Skills and Strategies When I decided to expand my business to include mentoring and courses, I didn’t realize the significant shift it represented. How to Avoid This: Equip yourself with the right strategies, skills, and tools at every pivot point. I wasted over $100K.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Impact of CEOs on Strategy: Driving Vision and Execution Stakes are high for CEOs; almost 25% of Fortune 500 CEOs are dismissed each year. We know from leadership simulation assessment data that the impact of CEOs on strategy matters. Can your CEO drive cohesion and a sense shared sense of purpose?

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Consultants conduct market research, competitor analysis, and feasibility studies to assess market opportunities, target audience needs, and competitive landscapes. They help define clear business objectives, value propositions, revenue models, and growth strategies that align with market trends and investor expectations.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns. Marketing consultants may work as freelancers, or as part of a digital agency (such as Slalom ), marketing agency (such as Ogilvy ), or larger firm that has digital and marketing capabilities (such as McKinsey Digital or BCG X ).

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David A Fields

MAY 6, 2015

Raymond, a 38 year-old operations efficiency consultant on the West Coast wanted to snag some strategy projects. Weary of solving operations issues for 15 years, he agonized over the wording of his new, strategic offering then revamped his website and cards to reflect the revised thrust of his consultancy.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. However, without a data strategy , the likelihood of achieving successful outcomes is greatly diminished.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2019

The breakthrough solution to this challenge came in the middle of a 2-day strategy session. The team was poring over the guest research when the most senior operations and creative executives looked at each other across the table and said at the same time, “You know what – we need to be a DISNEY theme park.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 13, 2024

Expanding into the US business market presents both significant opportunities and unique challenges for foreign companies. Here’s a detailed look at the advantages of working with local business consultants for companies entering or managing US markets. Working with US market business experts delivers better results.

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Business Consulting Agency

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In todays competitive business landscape, effective marketing is essential for driving growth and connecting with customers. However, crafting strategies that deliver consistent results requires expertise, creativity, and a deep understanding of ever-changing trends. Heres how working with marketing experts leads to improved outcomes.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

How to build your business by operating in joyful work. My mission is to support heart-centered entrepreneurs to build and market beautiful online businesses and launch them worldwide. Links: Download my free guide on how to clarify and own your unique position in the crowded consulting and coaching market: [link].

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Consulting Matters

JANUARY 29, 2020

The presence of money fears can be good if they act as alerts to be strategic about investments and with marketing and sales. In the past you operated in a compensation model where you do work and then get paid. Here's the cold hard truth - networking to find other more successful consultants and coaches IS marketing.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Expanding into the US market is a significant step for many foreign companies. However, managing operations in a new country can be challenging, especially when done remotely. US market consulting services help foreign companies navigate these challenges, offering expertise, support, and on-the-ground insight.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to gain a competitive edge and streamline their operations. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing decision-making processes, AI is reshaping the way businesses operate and opening up new possibilities for growth.

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Markovitz Consulting

AUGUST 19, 2020

Peter Golder and Gerard Tellis’s seminal study of 500 brands in 50 product categories reveals that almost half of market pioneers fail. In fact, the greatest long-term success belongs to companies that enter a market and become leaders about 13 years after these first movers. Problem: lack of clarity around strategy.

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Business Consulting Agency

JUNE 25, 2024

For companies outside the United States aiming to establish or expand their presence in the lucrative US market, navigating the complexities of a new business environment can be challenging. The US market offers immense opportunities but also comes with its own set of regulations, competitive pressures, and cultural nuances.

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