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Why You Should Not Hire a Management Consulting Firm...at least not yet.
There are many strategic management consulting companies in the United States and around the world. For organizations that are looking for strategic consulting help in their business, there are so many options available to them that making a decision on the right consulting firm becomes daunting. Even with all of the available expertise, many companies never seek the outside help. Maybe that is the best for all concerned. Bringing in outside consulting help is not for everyone. When consulting companies come in to help with strategy or to solve complex business challenges, it is often an exercise that forces executives to check their egos at the door and confront their own organization’s issues and baggage. Not all companies are up for that. Are you ready?

10 ways to get business when bootstrapping
When bootstrapping a business - resources are usually limited. So here's a 10-point guide on stuff that's worked for me, and might just work for you as well.
Downsize your boss-is it possible?
In today's economy many people are tired of working hard for others with little to no control over their lives. 'Hidden' entrepreneurs often come to the surface in difficult times. Their potential has been waiting for an opening and often the state of the economy is that necessary nudge they have been awaiting. This article explores the idea of becoming your own boss through a franchise opportunity. This is the beginning of a series relating to franchise opportunities and how they may fit the bill for you to take charge of your destiny.

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BRAND YOUR CONSULTING BRILLIANCE
Today’s competitive marketplace for consulting services is no longer responsive to the marketing strategies that worked in the past. The services you provide should speak volumes about your consulting business. Think about what happens when you hear phrases such as “the ultimate driving machine,” “Don’t leave home without it,” and “Just do it.” Chances are good that you can immediately associate them with BMW, American Express, and Nike. These companies have mastered “brand brilliance.” Brand your consulting brilliance because the future of your business depends on it.
The Coaching Fallacy What it is and what it isnt
There is much confusion about what Coaching is- and isn’t. Many consulting firms have simply gone through their marketing materials and changed the word “consulting” to “coaching.” For many in the business world, that sums up what they perceive Coaching to be, a new word for consulting. Nothing could be farther from the truth!
Prospecting
Every one has to do it, no one likes it. Without new sales businesses fail, it happens every day, in every industry. Why are some companies more successful at doing this then others? Based on my consulting with companies I have found that the ones who take a disciplined approach, follow time management skills, and have the proper tools succeed. Start with how you approach prospecting. How much of your time do you spend, are you seeing the results you expect? My guess is you may not be.

Performance Consulting
Performance consulting is consulting with a direct impact. It is consulting that is typically divided into three sub-specialties including organizational development specialists, professional development specialists and personal coaches.
So You Want to be a Consultant?
I've been consulting successfully for over 20 years now. That makes me an old-timer in many folks' perceptions. Friends and associates often come to me for advice on how to start their own consulting business - mostly around how to position themselves as an expert in the market. Here are the thoughts I share.

Why You Should Not Hire a Management Consulting Firm...at least not yet.
There are many strategic management consulting companies in the United States and around the world. For organizations that are looking for strategic consulting help in their business, there are so many options available to them that making a decision on the right consulting firm becomes daunting. Even with all of the available expertise, many companies never seek the outside help. Maybe that is the best for all concerned. Bringing in outside consulting help is not for everyone. When consulting companies come in to help with strategy or to solve complex business challenges, it is often an exercise that forces executives to check their egos at the door and confront their own organization’s issues and baggage. Not all companies are up for that. Are you ready?

Execution All-Stars: Five Famous Companies That Bridged the Execution Gap (and How They Did It)
Ever wonder why some companies consistently meet their goals and others don’t? So did I. And when my consulting firm conducted a study of 400 companies, we found some answers. We discovered that there are five factors that set apart the organizations with the best performance results and those more effective at execution. I think of them as ‘The Five Bridges’ because they help companies close the gap between strategy and execution.” To see what the bridges look like in action, let’s look at a handful of well-known companies that execute exceptionally well.

Hourly Consulting Model for SEO Services – How Does It Work?
One of the most common questions a consulting client asks before hiring a SEO consultant: How much should I pay for hourly consulting? Here are some tips..
5 Ways to Find Clients for Your Consulting Business
Starting your own consulting business is just like any other business; you need to have an assortment of skills in order to succeed. One of the biggest mistakes that someone makes when starting a consulting business is thinking that the only skill they need is the one they will be consulting in. Wrong......very wrong.
How To Reduce Channel Conflict - Understanding Industry Best Practices
Implementing a best practices strategy is an excellent way for a company to examine and continuously improve itself. Nearly all companies today have some benchmarking or best practices initiatives in place. Looking "outside" the organization, companies get ideas through trade associations, outside consulting companies and general industry standards. But, importantly, the company can also look "internally" for best practices that can be leveraged across the organization.
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