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 a few naming projects I thought I’d weigh in on this...

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. The Problem with RFP’s While in theory this...

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 available at the click of a button, making...

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 part – finding your first gig or wedding consultant job. There...

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 minute. You’ve probably faced this question too at one time or another. Part...

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 organizations carries a certain...

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 guns” engaged by a politician proclaiming...

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 plan when they really don’t. They...

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 be tailored to best solve that particular problem. Here...

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, it is near-impossible for those outside of the industry...

Listening to the news or to talk shows can be mind-boggling these days, not to mention terrifying. There are so many forces driving our economy that pundits are desperately seeking someone to blame it on. Time Magazine recently came out with a story titled “25 People to Blame for the Financial Crisis,”...

As you are probably well aware, the strategic business game these days is all about relationships. The market is tougher, competition more prevalent, and we all need to make sure that we build and nurture relationships. One of the indicators of this is the growing popularity of networking, online and...

If you are offering any form of SEO consulting services or you’re a company searching for search engine optimization services then you should have already figured out that ranking well in the search engines is all about LINKS. I have mentioned it before and I’ll mention it again. To get to the top...

Let’s face the facts. No doubt, very few of us spent our childhoods dreaming of becoming a business consultant. However, if you are already involved in the world of business or find yourself intrigued by the latest developments in the field, you may be on your way to a new career. Size doesn’t matter...

Allying yourself and your firm to complimentary consulting businesses, or even other professional services, can greatly increase your potential client base, thanks to reciprocal referrals. For instance, if you are a pr consultant, you could build relationships with legal consultants, and financial consultants,...