Category Archives: Starting a Consulting Business

Using Online Marketplaces to Generate Income

I have no idea who created this video but if you’ve ever wondered about offering your consulting services through elance.com, guru.com, odesk.com or any other online marketplace, this video does a pretty good job at outlining the benefits. The author … (READ MORE…)

Top Reasons to Start a Consulting Business

Top Reasons to Start a Consulting Business

Choosing to start a consulting business could change your future, for several reasons. Business owners often seek the assistance of a knowledgeable professional to get their venture off the ground, improve sales, build a stronger client base, or fine-tune struggling … (READ MORE…)

3 Tips to Start a Consulting Business

In this video Josh Feinberg provides 3 tips to help you start a consulting business. This video is geared towards IT or computer consulting but the principles can be applied to any consulting field. Here’s the summary: Consulting is as … (READ MORE…)

Managing a Consulting Project

Managing a Consulting Project

So you’re embarking on a new consulting project. While securing a new client is great, the project itself can prove to be disastrous if you don’t take a few precautionary measures, particularly if you have just recently started a consulting … (READ MORE…)

When To Use Your Name As Your Consulting Firm Name

When To Use Your Name As Your Consulting Firm Name

As a follow up to my last post on ‘Consulting Business Names: How To Decide What Works Best’ I realized there is one area that many of you likely wanted an answer to yet I completely forgot to discuss. That … (READ MORE…)

Join a Business Consulting Firm or Work Independently?

You may just be starting out or actively involved in the consulting industry as a professional freelancer. You’ve recently received a great offer from a business consulting firm. However, you’re not sure whether to join an organization or to continue … (READ MORE…)

Getting into PR Consulting

Becoming a PR Consultant, or even launching your own public relations firm seems to be a profession that is open to all who have the necessary skills. There are several ways you can get involved in public relations, and here … (READ MORE…)

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…)

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…)

Is Life as a Business Consultant Right For You?

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 … (READ MORE…)