by Rob O'Byrne | Aug 6, 2024 | article, Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Starting a consulting business can be extremely daunting, especially when you are trying to figure out things like your niche, target customers, and what services to offer. So, in this post, I’m diving into the three critical areas you need to focus on before...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jan 8, 2024 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
It can be a Tough Transition to Consulting For those coming from a corporate role into starting their own consulting business, the lack of a regular and consistent income can be a major hurdle! Gone are the days of the regular paycheck. You’re now the...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jan 6, 2024 | article, Consulting Clients, Sales, Tips on Consultng
Know, Like and Trust in Management Consulting This came up in conversation recently and in fact there was a comment about it on this blog too. Do your management consulting clients actually need to like you? In my view, Yes. Here’s why. Trust is...
by Rob O'Byrne | Aug 4, 2021 | article, Tips on Consultng
Self-confidence, or rather, the lack of it, can be a considerable hurdle for anyone wishing to set up shop as an independent consultant. However, confidence is a trait that you can build. In the paragraphs that follow, I’ll provide you with some...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jun 16, 2021 | article, business, New Businesses, Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
A few months ago, a visitor to my blog asked me, in a comment, about the value of having a website in the early stages of a consulting business. Specifically, the reader asked if a new independent consultant would be disadvantaged by starting up without the immediate...
by Rob O'Byrne | Oct 6, 2020 | article, business, Consulting Clients, Marketing, technology, Tips on Consultng
Article summary I have been in the consulting business for more than 20 years and have learned a lot along the way, largely through trial and error. For a while, I have being pondering the best way to impart this knowledge to others in the field so that they...