Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Getting Started in Consulting

Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Getting Started in Consulting

Alan Weiss

You can create a successful consulting business by putting time and effort into each of these steps. Then, once you've launched your business, concentrate on growing it, sharing your knowledge, and, most importantly, doing work you enjoy.

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Getting Started in Consulting is a must-have guide for new consultants. These bites cover everything you need to know, from legal issues to marketing and branding, to build and run a thriving consultancy firm.

Résumé du livre

Alan Weiss, the founder of Summit Consulting Group, is a prolific author with over 50 books to his name, which include titles such as "Getting Started in Consulting" and "Million Dollar Referrals." Renowned for his exceptional speaking skills, he belongs to the top one percent of the world's best public speakers, as recognized by the National Speaker Association. Furthermore, he has an impressive track record of consulting for numerous companies and has consistently earned a seven-figure income every year.

"Value, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder, but it’s nonetheless discussable and mutually appreciated."

"Real wealth is discretionary time. Money is simply fuel for your life. You can always make another dollar, but you can’t make another minute. Don’t let the pursuit of money erode your wealth."

"You grow based on exploiting strengths, not by acclimating to weaknesses."

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Planning and saving will help you get off to a good start as a consultant.

A good working environment is essential for starting a firm.

A key aspect of launching a business is resolving legal and organizational matters.

Client acquisition requires networking, marketing, and unpaid work.

Having a strong brand requires being active online and on other media platforms.

Perception, patience, and flexibility are essential to securing a deal.

Your fees should reflect your expertise, not the amount of work or results you put in.

After establishing your consultancy, it's time to develop yourself and the business.

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