Growing My Business

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How to Get My Consulting Business Past the Start Up Phase

By MBO Partners

Going through a startup phase is something all small businesses experience. The startup phase is an important point in business growth. It gives you the chance to develop an idea or passion into a functioning and viable career. There will come a point, however, when you outgrow this phase and long-term success means moving on…

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5 Business Management Strategies for Small Business Owners

By MBO Partners

As a small business owner, creating and implementing successful business management strategies are key to sustainable growth. There are many aspects to managing your own business, from back-office tasks like handling finances, paying the right taxes, and writing contracts, to staying organized and delivering quality work.  If there’s a particular aspect of management that you…

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10 Low Cost Small Business Marketing Strategies that Work

By MBO Partners

Even the most well-run company with outstanding services doesn’t count for much if people don’t have a way to find out about it. As an independent contractor, marketing your business can be a tough road. You’re working with limited time and resources and competition with bigger companies can be intimidating. But you don’t need a…

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Why Consultants Should Network with Peers

By MBO Partners

Networking is an important part of your job as an independent professional. When you run your own business and are responsible for securing your own work, the more high-quality connections you can establish the better.  When thinking about how to build out your network, your first inclination might be to reach out to people in…

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How to Get Your First Consulting Client (Guide)

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How to Get Your First Consulting Client (Guide)

By MBO Partners

Discover the steps you can take to land your first consulting client.

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9 Effective Marketing Strategies for Consultants and Self Employed

By MBO Partners

Effectively marketing a consulting business is a challenge that can be overcome by implementing specific strategies that boost your visibility and credibility. With a bit of thought, effort, and dedication you’ll be on your way to cultivating a distinctive and respectable brand. Here are eight effective ways to market a consulting business: 1. Create a…

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3 Billing Challenges Consultants Face and How to Overcome Them

By MBO Partners

Billing clients is an important part of your job as an independent professional. Without a good system in place to track your hours and bill your clients, the financial side of your business can quickly get messy and stressful. If you’re just starting out, you’ll want to ensure you are charging the right amount for…

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5 Customer Experience Tips for Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Independent contractors are more in demand than ever. But being sought after for your expertise is just one side of the coin. You also must deliver quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations. Providing fantastic customer experience is a key component to maintaining a steady stream of work.  At its core, customer experience is…

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5 Benefits of Positive Client Engagement

By MBO Partners

Client engagement is an important step in building your business. You may be an expert in your field and great at what you do, but you need clients to keep the doors open. Investing in client engagement not only helps increase sales, build your brand, and strengthen your reputation, it also helps you develop a roster of people…

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5 Ways to Keep Your Skills Relevant as a Consultant

By MBO Partners

As a full-time employee you often have access to classes, coaches, seminars, or learning and development tools from HR to help build skills and credentials. But as an independent contractor, your career development is up to you.   When you’re juggling the roles of CEO, CFO, marketing manager, and HR director, it can be easy to…

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