by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 16, 2017 | Consulting Clients, Tips on Consultng
When you first start your independent consulting business, and there seems to be so much to do and so little time, it’s reasonable to question if marketing-tasks like designing and publishing email-newsletters are really worth all the effort. The great thing...
by Rob O'Byrne | Feb 14, 2017 | Featured, Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
Some time ago I wrote a post about the importance of active listening as a management consulting skill. In this, my latest post, I’ll expand on that with some more specific guidance, focusing on the power of reflection, a key technique in active listening....
by Rob O'Byrne | Nov 11, 2016 | Start Consulting
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know how strongly I advocate the need for marketing skills if you want to be a successful independent consultant. That doesn’t just mean you need to sell your brand well; you also need to know and utilise a...
by Rob O'Byrne | Oct 4, 2016 | Finance and Insurance, Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Taking care of tax and accounting is a necessary evil once you’ve launched your business as an independent consultant. The first thing you will need to do is let the tax office know that you are in business. From then on, you will need to keep your accounts in...
by Rob O'Byrne | Sep 19, 2016 | Featured, Tips on Consultng
As an independent consultant, you will often find yourself helping client companies manage change. It makes sense then, to ensure you know something about change management and especially how to help clients face and embrace change resistance (which should be...
