Finding new business in any field can be tricky, and sometimes even more so when consulting services are concerned. As a consultant, you are not selling a product as such. You are selling your knowledge. You don’t have anything tangible to present, so how do you go about approaching new clients about your consulting firm? …
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How much consulting work and business is really out there? A combination of the tough economic situation, and the associated move by companies to outsource many tasks, rather than employ full time staff to accomplish these tasks. This means that there is a lot of potential work for consultants out there in the market, and …
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To an outsider, there are many half-truths and whole lies about consulting businesses that may seem plausible, even credible. This article looks at a few of those myths in the cold clear light of day, and identifies the truth behind the rumors. Being a Consultant is Easy Sure, it looks great to outsiders: standing around, …
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With all the bad press the industry and consulting businesses have got over the years, and being the butt of jokes, you may be wondering why you would want to venture out on your own as a consultant. Well, there are numerous reasons, and a few are listed here. Being your own boss Ask anyone, …
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