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Consulting Blog
August, 31 2009
One of my favorite projects at MBO Partners is planning our consulting seminars. Each month I am challenged to present content that is practical, accessible, and relevant for independent consultants, independent contractors, and freelancers in a recession. While our recent events have been topical (check our Vimeo page for videos on Calculating Your Bill Rate or Consulting Contracts 101), this month we wanted to offer up some real world insight. Our next seminar will be Secrets of Consulting Success. It has been said that a mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight . . .
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June, 24 2009
Every so often, a contract that comes across your desk may seem like the perfect opportunity… if only. If only you knew how to [insert specific skill here]. If only you had a few more hours in the day. If only you had someone else to collaborate with. But you’re an independent consultant! You don’t have “colleagues,” right? Why not? Have you ever considered...
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June, 19 2009
The independent consulting world is rapidly changing to keep up with the needs of clients. The “teams” model has become increasingly popular for independent consultants who realize that they can win big contracts and gain more agility by teaming up with other talented people. In this interview, Bill James...
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June, 11 2009
Becoming an independent consultant seems to be the wave of the future according to Lane Cooper, featured guest at MBO Partners’ online business seminar, “How to Leverage Thought Leadership to Build Your Consulting Business.” In our last post, Gene Zaino...
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June, 8 2009
After our successful seminar for independent consultants, "How to Leverage Thought Leadship to Build your Consulting Business," Gene Zaino, President and CEO of MBO Partners, sat down with guest speaker Lane Cooper to discuss becoming an independent consultant, and how Lane...
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May, 29 2009
In the not-so-distant past, executives anxiously awaited the day when they could collect their gold watch and move to the beach for a worry-free, pension-supported retirement. But those days are gone, replaced by...
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May, 21 2009
Pay Day is one thing full-time employees take for granted, but when becoming an Independent Consultant the situation changes starkly. Waking up to find a reliable direct deposit paycheck waiting for you in your bank account becomes a thing of the past. It sometimes becomes a battle of wills between...
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May, 14 2009
I can remember back to the early days of our consulting business; We were one of the very first people to get a laser printer. (I know – it was a long time ago!) It made the documents we printed look so nice. Our proposals looked far more professional, and it made our small consulting company look like a big player. This professional image made a big...
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May, 8 2009
I live for adventure. I’ve spent time scuba diving in the Caribbean, climbing Mt. Rainer in Washington, sailing around the Gulf of Mexico, and hitting the slopes of the Rockies. Some may say I’m a little crazy, but I disagree. What I can tell you is that succeeding in these endeavors is dependent upon preparation...
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May, 5 2009
Coworking may just be the wave of the future for independent consultants and freelancers. So, what is it, anyway? One blogger at Coworking Omaha describes it this way: “Coworking brings together like-minded individuals who have small, independent companies. A coworking space gives these independent companies that would usually work out of their home, to cut out overhead, a place to call their office.” Still sound a little confusing? Picture this: It’s an...
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