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Succeed as consultant > Consulting Tools & Best practices
Top Habits Every Consultant Should Develop
Isn’t it incredible that when we hear the word “habits” associated with success or effectiveness, we immediately think of Steven Covey and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? One book, written more than thirty years ago, has added new ...
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Succeed as consultant > Becoming an independent consultant
6-Step Guide to Launch Your Independent Consulting Career
How do you decide between branching out and starting your own independent consulting business based solely on your own merits or sticking to working at a traditional consulting firm? It is easy to get stuck in a job position with ...
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Succeed as consultant > Consulting Tools & Best practices
Consulting Resources and Tips for the Ones Branching Out
Yes, working hard is an essential key to success. However, it is also important to work smart. We live in an age of information sharing, so there are plenty of consulting tips, tricks, software, and tools out there on the ...
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Succeed as consultant > Becoming an independent consultant
How to Handle Contracts, Pricing & Payment as a Freelance Consultant
A few decades ago, the term “freelancing” was not used much often. In fact, most people wouldn’t even consider it as a viable career choice. Fast forward to the present day, the gig economy is booming, and more and more ...
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Succeed as consultant > Consulting Tools & Best practices
The Five Noteworthy Habits of Successful Consultants
To be ahead of the game as a professional, it’s worth analyzing the habits of successful people. As a matter of fact, what one does repeatedly ultimately defines one as a person. Even in the consulting industry, it pays to ...
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Project Management
What are the top 5 skills you want to see in a Project Manager?
No matter what business you are in, you will be in projects from time to time. You may have internal staff who have the skills of project managers. They might also have the tools, and the ability to take on ...
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Project Management
Superior Skills for Project Manager Success
When working for a company, those in charge are bound to set specific tasks and projects. These projects, if completed successfully, contribute to the overall success of the organization. Companies need project managers for successful completion and effective conclusion of ...
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Succeed as consultant > Becoming an independent consultant
How to Become a Consultant Who Gets High-Paying Projects
When you become a consultant who works independently, you have a lot of freedom and flexibility in your career. Also, you could earn way more money than you did at your day job if you know what you’re doing. However, ...
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Succeed as consultant > Becoming an independent consultant
Independent Consultant 101: How to Find your Prospecting Clients
As a consultant employed by a consulting firm, you wouldn’t need to worry about prospecting or closing sales. But when you’re an independent consultant, the work of prospecting and onboarding new clients is on you. And, as you may already ...
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