Consulting rate

Consulting rate – Are you wondering how to set your rates as a new consultant? It’s extremely important to set an appropriate rate for your consulting services. Why? Because not only does your rate reflect your qualifications and expertise, but it’s also your bread and butter! Use a strategy when setting your consulting rate so that you are confident in your pricing structure. Rates should also take into consideration competitors’ rates, physical location (think urban cities versus small towns) and the exclusivity of your services.

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Consultant business plan template

Consultant business plan template – Are you searching for a consultant business plan template because you’re interested in becoming a consultant?

If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Not only does Consultant Journal have excellent consultant business plan template resources, but we also have over 900 valuable articles that explain every aspect of becoming a consultant, from consultant finance to marketing your consultancy.

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Consultancy – Start your own

Consultancy – Have you always wanted to start your own consultancy? Not sure where to start? The good news is that starting a consultancy can be as easy as choosing a specialization, building your expertise, setting your rates, and finding your first client. In fact, depending on the type of consultant you are to become, there are very few rules governing most consulting industries so the time it takes to go from zero to having your own consultancy is shorter than you think.

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Four new products added to the consulting start-up course

I just finished uploading new content to my consulting start-up course, Become a Consultant: How to Make the Leap. You’ll now also find:
– Tips for Getting Started with Managing Your Online Reputation, a key part of jumpstarting your expert status (audio)
– Six Secrets for Managing Your Online Reputation(audio)
– Managing Your Online Reputation, a detailed report, along with a list of resources you can start using now
– The Three Things You *MUST* Do Before You Can Move to Solution-based Fees (audio)…

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4 things you never knew about consulting fees

I’ve done a lot of work on consulting fees, including writing Consulting Fees: A Guide for Independent Consultants and helping numerous new consultants set their consulting fees. When discussing consulting fees with clients and new consultants, I’ve noticed common misconceptions about consulting fees.

I’ve compiled these common misconceptions into this article to help set the record straight when it comes to consulting fees.

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7 terrible secrets revealed by your email address (and how to fix them)

When it comes to your personal and business brand, your email address may be undoing all your hard work. Over the years, I’ve seen a lot of email addresses – and I’ve had a chance to make observations through the eyes of hiring manager, consultant, client, volunteer and colleague. And I have spotted 7 terrible secrets revealed by email addresses.

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