Building a Consulting Business
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Recommended Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required for this course.
Course Overview
Today’s business environment isn’t focused on 9-to-5, lifelong, static positions like it was decades ago. Our world is constantly shifting and evolving, meaning that businesses (and workers) must evolve with it. As a result of this shift, consultants have more opportunities than ever before. This course will show you how to build a business as a consultant.
Learning Objectives
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Define the term “consultants” and explain their role in today’s business world
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Identify consulting opportunities
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Create a business strategy that includes a business plan, budget, marketing plan, fee structure, and resources
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Use social media and networking skills to grow your consulting business
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Protect your work with contracts
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Identify ways to stay on top of trends and changes
Course Outline
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Course Overview
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What It’s All About
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Business Building Blocks
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Building Blocks
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Pre-Assignment Review
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Crunching the Numbers
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Developing Financial Budgets and Projections
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Setting up a Fee Structure
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Planning Your Business
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Creating a Business Plan
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Checklist for Setting Up Your Business
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Gathering Resources
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Test Driving
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Making Connections
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What Do You Think?
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Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy
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The Marketing Cycle
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Leveraging Social Media
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Getting Noticed
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Getting the Work Done
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Identifying Sources of Work
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Developing Contracts and Statements of Work
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The Tough Stuff
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Staying Current
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Personal Action Plan
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Recommended Reading List
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Post-Course Assessment