Ever worked with a client that seems all gung ho when you start the project … but as time goes on they seem to become increasingly unresponsive? They don’t reply to your email. You figure their busy so you hold off for a week and then email them again. Figuring something must be going on, …
Read MoreEmail Marketing for Consultants
In my last post, Consulting Newsletters, I shared with you the story of how using email newsletters has landed me some big clients. Today I’m going to share how to set up and use these newsletters effectively. Select an Email Newsletter Service The first step is to select your email newsletter service. There are 3 …
Read MoreHow to Become a Consultant – Part 4: Project Planning
This is one of the most overlooked areas for new consultants. They focus on creating a website and logo, they get business cards printed, they set up their office space and they give themselves a catchy name. Then they go out and find clients. But there’s one big gap in this plan. Don’t Follow My …
Read MoreConsulting Retainer – May be the Best Way to Go
I guess the title is a bit misleading, a consulting retainer agreement with your client may or may not be the best way to go. It depends on many factors. But that’s what I’m going to explain… One of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a consultant, especially in the early days, is making your …
Read MoreRethinking Market Launches for Consultants
Today’s guest post is written by veteran consultant, Rebel Brown of People Who Know. This is her first post in an exciting series all about doing proper Market Launches. Rebel has just released her most recent Ebook called “Rolling Thunder” and it’s available for FREE download for you! Details at the end of this post, …
Read MoreGood Business Consultants use GAP Analysis
While it’s easy to identify the problems within some businesses, uncovering others remains a bit of a challenge. Regardless of how many years you attended school or how skilled you are at your job, business consultants know that the process is not always a piece of cake. If you have been called in by a …
Read MoreThe Prep Work Behind Business Consulting Solutions
Clients may be in need of business consulting solutions for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, when business owners put their own theories on the line, they are not always correct. This is where you come in. Business consultants help companies get back on track when there are problems, or provide their expertise before issues develop. …
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