by Rob O'Byrne | Nov 20, 2017 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
It’s always good to know what challenges await you in a new career, and as rewarding as independent consulting is, you will face your share of challenges once your new business gets under way. In this post, I’d like to help you prepare for just one of...
by Rob O'Byrne | Oct 11, 2017 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Should You go Independent or Join a Consulting Firm? While this website is intended primarily to help you learn about independent consulting, I’m always happy to share insights with anyone keen to get into the management consulting profession, whether they want...
by Rob O'Byrne | Apr 13, 2017 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Many consultants I know (and I’ve met a few in my career) wish they’d never have to write another consulting proposal. With the exception of those on the verge of retirement though, it’s a pretty vain wish, since few are the prospective clients who...
by Rob O'Byrne | Nov 11, 2016 | Start Consulting
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know how strongly I advocate the need for marketing skills if you want to be a successful independent consultant. That doesn’t just mean you need to sell your brand well; you also need to know and utilise a...
by Rob O'Byrne | Oct 4, 2016 | Finance and Insurance, Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Taking care of tax and accounting is a necessary evil once you’ve launched your business as an independent consultant. The first thing you will need to do is let the tax office know that you are in business. From then on, you will need to keep your accounts in...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jun 14, 2016 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
If you’re leaving your corporate job for a new career as an independent consultant, you may never have had to write a business plan. This is rarely a task that falls upon employees, so unless you have previously owned a business of your own, there’s no...
