One of the most common mistakes new consultants make is under quoting. And if you don’t get this right you’ll continue to be out of pocket on every project.
A lot of people think about making the move to consulting, but not many actually do it. But there are a lot of good reasons why you should consider it.
With a new project to start every few months and not a lot of time for orientation, solo consulting can definitely take you outside your comfort zone.
As a consultant, your working life now revolves around projects so you need to become an expert project manager if you’re going to make a success of it.
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.
Being a solo consultant doesn’t mean you have to do everything yourself. In fact, you shouldn’t.
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.
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.
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.