by Rob O'Byrne | Dec 20, 2019 | Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
This is another question I get asked a lot. And most people don’t appreciate that the two are quite different. In very simple terms, let me explain it this way. A Contractor, is basically just like an employee. A hired hand to do a specific job or...
by Rob O'Byrne | Dec 13, 2019 | Mentoring, Tips on Consultng
Having been a consultant now since 1994, and now owning 3 consulting businesses (at the last count) I get asked this question a lot. That is the reason I put together this site with lots of free information about how to get ‘into’ consulting. It is...
by Rob O'Byrne | Feb 27, 2018 | Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
There’s nothing quite like the rush of excitement that comes from finally launching your own consulting business, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a client project ready to go at the time of launch. However, the thrill can soon start to pale when you’re...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jan 8, 2018 | Featured, New Businesses, Start Consulting, Tips on Consultng
Before you decide to go ahead and quit your corporate job to become an independent consultant, you should be sure it’s absolutely the right thing to do. Like any form of business ownership, there are certain pros and cons to independent consulting, as there are...
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...
