Consultancy projects are essentially all about finding answers and solutions. But before you dive right in, make sure you have clarity about the questions.
Running a business as a solo consultant can be daunting in the early days. And even when you’ve been at it for a while, there are times when things threaten to go south, and you start to feel overwhelmed.
But there are a few basic, practical things you can put in place that will help.
Self-doubt is common when you make such a bold move as starting your own consulting business. But don’t let it take hold and prevent you from making what could be the best career decision you’ve ever made.
When you first start out, how can you let people know you’re available for consulting without being that terrible cliché of a salesperson? Well it’s all about making connections with others and in this article I outline a few really good places to start.
As a consultant your reputation will rest to a large extent on the quality of your writing. Be prepared to leave behind some habits you may have developed as an employee.
Having a professional brand will go a long way to creating a good first impression with prospective and existing clients. And the good news is, it’s pretty straightforward, and won’t cost you the earth.
Being a solo consultant doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. In fact, you shouldn’t.
Managing project scope is one of those tricky issues that tends to keep consultants up at night.
Here are five tips to manage your client’s expectations about project scope.
Jacq’s book Consult invites you into the often closed shop of the consulting world. You’ll learn what you need to know to get you started on the right track, as well as practical tips and simple steps for developing your consulting expertise over time.