Want to try something different and have more fun? And start getting paid what you deserve? Becoming a professional consultant allows you to leverage your expertise, be your own boss, and make a great income. But you need to know what to do and how to do it if you want to be successful from day one. Adrian Partridge walks you through how to pursue a career as a consultant, sharing the secrets hes learned since venturing out on his own more than twenty-five years ago. Learn how to: set up a consulting business; get the projects you want at the rates you deserve; avoid pitfalls that trip up many consultants; work on your own terms while having fun. Filled with examples of what has worked and what hasnt worked for consultants, this guide highlights how you can work for yourself, be your own boss, sell your services, and take control of your destiny. Consulting is like any other business: There are simple steps you can take to improve your chances of success. Find out what they are with Consulting Made Easy.

Whether you’re a beginner just starting up a consulting practice, or a veteran looking for ways to invigorate your existing business, An Insider’s Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice is an invaluable resource. Featuring real stories from consultants in diverse industries, the book offers simple yet powerful ways to: Identify a market and narrow your focus • Make a smooth transition from employee to independent consultant • Sell effectively even if you’ve never sold before • Establish visibility through speaking, writing, and networking • Build credibility by leveraging the credibility of others • Set prices based on value • Develop a marketing strategy and divide your time between marketing and delivering your services • Keep plenty of work in your pipeline • Adapt and thrive in any market condition • And much more Complete with the results of an original survey of 200 successful independent consultants, this handy guide provides the kind of real-life advice you need to build a thriving business.

When you hear the term "consultant," you most likely conjure up images of suits instructing high-level management on strategy. But the trade of consulting is so much more-and so much bigger-than you might imagine. In fact, the $425 billion industry is on pace to double in the near future, meaning a majority of professionals will one day be consultants instead of employees. Luckily, if you have marketable skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, you can join this booming business now and build the profitable and flexible career you've always wanted. In The Consulting Economy, Jonathan Dison, founder of Lightrock Consulting and BenchWatch.com, explores the realm of consulting, teaching both aspiring and experienced consultants, contractors, and freelancers how to find a niche within their industry, start a business, develop a clientele, maximize income, and create a career that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding. Whether you're a millennial just starting out, a midcareer worker looking to spend more time with family, or a retiree hoping to find a new vocation, The Consulting Economy will give you the tips and tools you need to successfully transition into the world of consulting, maximize your wealth and profitability, and begin enjoying the freedom and excitement of working for yourself.

“WE ARE ALL CONSULTANTS one way or another—most people just haven’t realized that yet. Anyone providing knowledgeable advice or services to others, independently of their profession, is a consultant. There are certain characteristics that we must all nurture to become better at establishing a relationship with our clients to serve them successfully.” From knowing yourself and developing common sense, to negotiating skills, client care, a professional presence, and leadership, this book covers it all. Regardless of your industry or years of experience, this book will help your career. It focuses on the consultant in you, and is aimed at generating ways to grow based on your specific circumstances, location, and culture. With hundreds of tips, checklists, and self-evaluation tools to drive the self-learning home, this book will help readers find motivation and inspiration within themselves, while maintaining a business-centric perspective. This approach will entice the reader to explore new ideas and guidelines that will improve their professional performance as consultants, while adhering to the culture of their clients and developing a solution focused perspective.

"This is the practical approach I wish I had come across much earlier in my career." Cynthia Pexton-Shaw Whether you are just starting out, considering or already working as a consultant this book is essential reading, enabling you to understand the needs of your client and to get the result they want.

Student workbook to accompany online course at FashionStylistInstitute.com - Image consulting has always been an informal passion for many men and women the world over. As a profession it was formalized in 1983 with the founding of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). Today it is a respected profession and a career choice for many since it offers relatively easy entry with minimal start-up financial investment. But, of course, like any profession, you need training. This book is one of many guides Gillian Armour has published to train aspiring image, style and fashion consultants and to provide continuing education for established consultants. This book is not a menswear guide. It is a guide to the methods of consulting with the male client and is written specifically for fashion consultants. The guidelines in this book take the consultant through the ten steps of a male image makeover. The method is based on the transformative steps I take my clients through. I have added information about male style personas to give you an understanding of the "image" and look that relates to the most popular for men. In the final chapter of this book you will find dress guidelines relating to occasion dressing (date, interview etc.) along with a guide to fashion terminology for men's clothing (pick stitching, collar bar, tie tack etc.). By the end of this book, the reader will be able to process an image consultation with a male client and provide solid fashion and style guidance to that client. She/he will also understand the variations in body shapes and style personas to better guide her clients sartorial choices. I also include a section on additional services you can provide your clients, from the art of grooming to sock, tie, and shoe shopping!