The New Business of Consulting: The Basics and Beyond - Hardcover

Biech, Elaine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1119556902 ISBN 13: 9781119556909

Publisher: Wiley, 2019

Synopsis

Everything you ever wanted to know about consulting--a practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs Seismic changes occurring in the workforce are leading to more and more people entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. Rapid changes in demographics and advances in technology have led companies and talent to engage in profoundly new ways and consulting is one of the keys to success. The New Business of Consulting is authentic and practical, and shares the knowledge and skills required to start and grow a successful consulting business. From how to make a smooth career transition, to how to determine a consulting fee, to how consultants inadvertently create a bad reputation, it covers everything you need to know to thrive and flourish in this competitive field. Covers contemporary topics, such as how to achieve success in the gig economy Discloses a reliable technique to land the clients you want Presents options to help you balance your life and your business Prepares you for naming your business, managing critical financial issues, and building a client relationship Shows you how to take your income and impact beyond working as a solopreneur The crucial start-up days of a consulting business may be frenetic and fraught with questions. This new edition provides sanity and answers all the questions. It includes practical tools, templates, and checklists that you can download and implement immediately.

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From the Back Cover:

PRAISE FOR THE NEW BUSINESS OF CONSULTING

"Practical, compassionate, and a good alternative to an MBA."
--Peter Block, author of Flawless Consulting

"If you want to start a business--and stay in business--The New Business of Consulting is an essential read."
--Daniel H. Pink, author of When, Drive, and Free Agent Nation

"Is it time to start your own consulting business? Don't start without first reading Elaine Biech's The New Business of Consulting. The book, paired with her 35 years as a successful consultant, forms a perfect guide for your success."
--Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

Are you thinking about starting your own consulting business? More and more people are entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. The days of lifetime employment, regular salary increases, generous benefits, and full pensions upon retirement are largely a thing of the past. The dream of being your own boss and charting your own path is more attainable than ever for those willing to pursue their passion and to do the work they love.

The New Business of Consulting shares the skills and knowledge required to start and grow a successful and profitable consulting business. The specifics of your consulting are entirely up to you--if you have expertise that is in demand, it is relatively inexpensive and easy to break into consulting. Wherever your expertise lies, entrepreneurial skills are essential to your success.

The initial days of your new endeavor may be hectic and riddled with questions. Elaine Biech provides the answers from creating your business plan and naming your business, to managing critical financial issues, as well as building client relationships and expanding your business. This book covers everything you need to know to thrive in this competitive field.

Work with the people you choose, increase your sense of meaning and fulfillment in your professional life, control your time and commitments, and take charge of your own future.

About the Author:

ELAINE BIECH is a dedicated lifelong learner who believes that excellence isn't optional. She has been consulting for more than 35 years helping global organizations and individuals reach their potential. Elaine has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Management Update, Investor's Business Daily, and Fortune. She has published more than 85 books, including Training and Development For Dummies, The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide, and the Washington Post #1 bestseller, The Art and Science of Training.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1119556902
• ISBN 13: 9781119556909
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368