Monthly Archives: March 2009

Consulting Business Names: How to Decide What Works Best

Consulting Business Names: How to Decide What Works Best

I know some of the readers here at Business Consulting Buzz have been looking for information on how to create a great consulting business name. Since one of my previous companies was an international branding and marketing firm that did quite … (READ MORE…)

Responding to Request for Proposals (RFP’s)

Responding to Request for Proposals (RFP’s)

Before most companies decide on working with business consultants on a large scale project they’ll first ask for a round of business or marketing proposals from various consulting firms. This elimination process is called the request for proposal or RFP. … (READ MORE…)

Marketing Your Consultancy Using 3rd Parties

When it comes to Marketing your consulting practice the old saying that any publicity is good publicity is not completely true – negative publicity can have dire consequences. In this information age however, where information about literally any topic is … (READ MORE…)

Where to Find Wedding Consultant Jobs

Where to Find Wedding Consultant Jobs

You’ve decided to become a wedding consultant. You have made your business and marketing plans, picked a name for your new business, set up a website or blog, and have some stationary and business cards printed. Now for the critical … (READ MORE…)

When to Ask For Your Consulting Payment

When to Ask For Your Consulting Payment

Once consultants get past figuring out how to charge clients things tend to get jammed up as they try to decide how to best request payment for their consulting services. I’ll cover how to go about this properly in a … (READ MORE…)

Marketing and Promotion Through Industry Groups

Whatever profession you are involved in, whether it be green business consulting, architecture, legal or medical fields, or even small business, has at least one (and often more) professional associations, groups or organizations. Very often, belonging to one of these … (READ MORE…)

Become a Public Relations Consultant

Become a Public Relations Consultant

What is the first picture that comes to mind when you think of a public relations consultant? Is it the stammering spokesperson releasing a back-pedaling statement after the indiscretions of an elected official become public? Or perhaps it’s the “hired … (READ MORE…)

Is Your Business Plan Worthless?

Is Your Business Plan Worthless?

Here’s the value of the term “business plan” – absolutely nothing. I’m not pulling your chain here trying to get you all worked up – I’m being serious. Entrepreneurs, consultants and other business owners often think they have a business … (READ MORE…)

Tailoring Your Consulting Proposals

When it comes to business and marketing consulting proposals, there is no one size fits all, standardized approach that will enable you to create an outstanding proposal and win the contract. Since each problem is unique, each proposal needs to … (READ MORE…)

Becoming an IT Business Consultant

Becoming an IT Business Consultant

Information Technology (IT) is a field that shows no signs of slowing down. With so many technological advancements taking place daily, life as an IT Business Consultant is sweeter than ever. While your work may center around the latest developments, … (READ MORE…)