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Can a productivity consultant add enough value to justify the fee
Maybe so, maybe not depending on the project scope and your own resources. This article is a guide to determine how to predict in advance if a consultant will pay for himself / herself, much less create a return in this economy. The key; what resources can you apply, considering your circumstances In this article, you will observe that I suggest that management must commit itself to receive a payback from a productivity consultant. The more management opens up, to investigation, to consideration of new ideas, to judgment of sacred cows, to re-prioritization, the more useful any consultant can be. If you are willing to commit, let’s talk. My Amazon book, Cost Reduction How to Survive, Recover, and Thrive, offers examples of practical ideas to effect real cost change.

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WHAT MAKES A MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT GREAT? Part I of III
The Consultant If asked what is a consultant? The answer can be relatively easy. A consultant is any person who applies his or her experience or knowledge to help achieve a goal. A contract consultant is an individual who typically works for himself but he also may be associated with a consulting firm.

Reduction to the Achievable
There is the classic sales technique called “reduction to the ridiculous”, whereby the cost of the item being offered for sale (or the premium above a competitor’s offering) is framed in terms of the cost of a daily cup of coffee. If we take the concept (a big thing made up of tiny pieces) and apply it to goal setting and target achievement, then it becomes a useful tool when undertaking an ambitious objective - "Reduction to the Achievable"
Starting a Cost Reduction System, a few ideas!
Putting a cost reduction strategy is always beneficial but many times difficult to start. I have listed a few steps below just to get the juices flowing and an entry into cost reduction. Put them to use and brainstorm a few more. But the most important tip I can leave behind is one the you have heard many times before...
A Case Study on a Successful ITSM Intervention
This article elaborates on a successful ITSM Intervention taken by an expert in the field during his tenure as an ITSM Consultant. The result of administering ITSM in a client organization resulted in an average improvement of over 90% in the reduction of customer calls that go unanswered.
Consultants Can Be Scary but Do They Provide Value
As a CEO before I became a consultant ten years ago I had very little time for consultants and did not have a high opinion of them. One of the things that always stuck in my craw - and still does for that matter -- is to see a consultant conduct sales training that never actually carried a bag themselves. Some have very little if any experience in the field as an outside sales person. Even more concerning is to watch a consultant give leadership or business acumen advice when that consultant never had to meet a payroll or run a company personally. Consultants can provide real value on many occasions but they can also be your worst nightmare.
Handling Price Objections Should Not Mean Price Reduction
Price objections often lead to price reduction, but with proper sales training, employees can handle them without lowering cost.
How Call Center Services Are Useful Additions to Businesses
Outsourcing any percentage of your inbound or outbound communications to a call center can have a poticive impact on your business including realizing significant cost reduction as well as improving customer service.

Should I use a consultant to create my business plan?
A consultant can help you to better define your business strategy and succinctly outline this in plan. Whilst you may believe that a consultant led planning process may deliver an improved result, is it worth the cost?
Appealing Your Property Taxes
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home's value. Sometimes getting a satisfactory reduction takes some time, but it is important to utilize the options available until you are offered a fair reduction.
Tax Deferral or Tax Reduction – Cost Segregation
Tax deferral is a key benefit of cost segregation; however, a popular misconception about cost segregation is it is just used for tax deferral, it does not reduce taxes. The tax deferral and tax reduction issue is misunderstood both by sophisticated real estate investors and tax professionals.

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