Product Description: Provide organized, efficient, relevant consulting with lasting value Maximizing the Value of Consulting is an indispensable, practical guide for managing, measuring, and delivering the results that make internal and external consulting a lasting value to clients and the company...read more

Product Description: How do you build a financial advisory business in today’s competitive and often-saturated markets? How can you break through the clutter, and develop strong and lasting client relationships? We believe it can be done by harnessing the power of practice management! The Power of Practice Management shows you the “how,” “why” and “what” of taking your business to the next level, introducing you to best practices and the thinking behind actions of some of the industry’s top-quartile firms...read more

Product Description: Looking to start up your own research and evaluation consultancy? For almost 20 years, Gail V. Barrington has run popular workshops to help professional researchers determine if they have what it takes to succeed as consultants. This book makes that helpful guidance, and more, available to a wider audience...read more

Product Description: “The secret for success in attracting, winning, retaining and growing client business – whether working as an independent or for a firm.” Mike Lander, CEO, Consulting Strategies Ltd    “Richard knows what clients value and provides clear, practical and experienced guidance on how to become and more importantly, be recognised and selected as the best...read more

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"Practical, compassionate, and a good alternative to an MBA." -Peter Block, author Free diskette includes sample invoices, correspondence, planning templates, and much more! Lacking a basic primer, many consultants have had to learn their jobs by trial and error. Now you can put an end to the guesswork. This how-to book gives you the actual tools and techniques you need in order to pursue a successful and profitable career in the world of consulting. This book is sure to become a consulting classic! "Here are the nuts and bolts for a successful career in consulting. A few hours with Elaine's book will save you years of trial and error." -Jerry C. Noack, vice president/group publisher, TRAINING Magazine "If I were just starting into the consulting field today, this is the one book I would choose to advise me, caution me, support me in my business, and 'professionalize' me!" -Marjorie Blanchard, chief financial officer, Blanchard International "Every consultant should apply her principled practices to guarantee satisfied customers." -John E. Gherty, president and chief executive officer, Land O'Lakes "This book is filled with real-world, practical and proven tactics that can be used to grow and build a successful consulting practice. It is a must-have resource for people who are thinking of becoming a consultant ...and for those who already are one!" -Dana Gaines Robinson, author; president, Partners in Change "Read her book. She shares all her secrets!" -Gail Hammack, regional vice president, McDonald's "The Business of Consulting will serve as my consulting practice workbook. The comprehensive coverage of the subject-along with the practical tips-make it the best tool I have." -Pam Schmidt, vice president, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) There's more to consulting than just being a good consultant. You've got to manage your business. When Elaine Biech asked Peter Block, the legendary author Biech shows you how to: Develop a business plan Market your business Charge for your services Build a client relationship Grow your consulting business Ensure your continued professional growth Make money in the profession ...and much more! The enclosed disk contains the worksheets and forms presented in The Business of Consulting. Personalize these tools as needed and print them out in order to project cash flow, track your time, tabulate your expenses, hire a subcontractor, plan your marketing campaigns, and much more! Whether you're embarking on a new career as a consultant or whether you've been a consultant for years, you'll be able to employ these resource right away. And if you're deciding whether consulting is the right profession for you, The Business of Consulting will show you just what you can expect to encounter. For years, consultants have depended on Peter Block's Flawless Consulting for advice on being an effective consultant. Now there's a source for advice on running an effective consulting business. The Business of Consulting is indispensable.

Wedding Bells Can Be Sweet Music to Your Bank Account It's the most important day in many couples' lives, and everything needs to be perfect. With weddings becoming larger, costlier and more complex, more than two-thirds of engaged couples are turning to professional wedding consultants for help. Learn how to combine your creative vision with their individual preferences to create the wedding of their dreams. Discover the newest wedding trends, such as destination weddings, tapas-style catering, disposable video cameras, wedding logos and more-and find out how to be the first to adopt new trends. Plus, learn everything else you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant business, including: How to market your services and find customers Tips from the pros for handling the unexpected What licenses and permits you need How to avoid common mistakes How to negotiate with vendors to get the best prices The most important contacts to make And more! You don't need an office or a lot of startup money. With your creativity and the tips in this book, you'll be well on your way to success!

Product Description: Based on interviews and surveys of thousands of consultants, the Guide provides the inside scoop on recent firm news, firm culture, pay, diversity initiatives, hiring process and more at more than 50 top firms, as well as Vault's exclusive rankings of the top 50 consulting firms...read more

Product Description: Challenges and Issues in Knowledge Management – the fifth volume in the Research on Management Consulting series – presents sixteen chapters that explore these various perspectives, focusing on knowledge management within the context of the management consulting industry, the dynamics associated with knowledge sharing and dissemination, methodological approaches to studying knowledge in organizations, and reflections on knowledge management and management consulting...read more

Product Description: The majority of executives in transition consider management consulting as either a component of their job search strategy or an alternative second career. Now there’s a resource just for them. Rasputin For Hire includes: * 26 important lessons consultants can learn from Rasputin * The true essence of management consulting * 7 personal prerequisites and considerations for would-be consultants * 9 steps in every consulting project or client relationship * The role and value of the consulting proposal * A client’s-eye view of consulting * Common client misunderstandings – and how to deal with them * The 5 keys to consulting success * A round-table discussion with a panel of 8 savvy consultants who share their own experiences and advic...read more

It's the most special day in many couples' lives and everything needs to be perfect. But with weddings becoming larger, costlier, and more complex, many would-be newlyweds are turning to professional wedding consultants for help. As a wedding consultant, you not only help the lucky couple create a budget and stick to it, but you also aid them in selecting a location, caterer, entertainment, cake and more. This book shows you what you need to know to start and run a successful wedding consultant service, including: What licenses and permits you need How to make important contacts in your community How to market your service and find customers Tips for handling the unexpected from the pros How to avoid common mistakes A walk-through of a day in the life of a wedding consultant And more Wedding consulting makes an ideal homebased or part-time business. You don't need an office. Start-up costs are low. And you don't need any costly special equipment. All you need is this book and a desire to succeed.

Product Description: A collection of company profiles offering an inside look at management consulting careers and the firms that shape the industry.

Product Description: This book will be helpful to anyone starting down the exciting and challenging road of consulting. Learn from best practices in the 12 case studies that analyze the success of consulting organizations.

Provides advice on starting a consulting business covering such topics as ethics, data gathering, multiple-income stream strategy, professionalism, marketing, and fee structures. (view table of contents)