{"product_id":"the-new-business-of-consulting-the-basics-and-beyond-hardcover-1","title":"The New Business of Consulting: The Basics and Beyond - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElaine Biech\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you ever wanted to know about consulting--a practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeismic changes occurring in the workforce are leading to more and more people entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. Rapid changes in demographics and advances in technology have led companies and talent to engage in profoundly new ways and consulting is one of the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e is authentic and practical, and shares the knowledge and skills required to start and grow a successful consulting business. From how to make a smooth career transition, to how to determine a consulting fee, to how consultants inadvertently create a bad reputation, it covers everything you need to know to thrive and flourish in this competitive field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers contemporary topics, such as how to achieve success in the gig economy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscloses a reliable technique to land the clients you want\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents options to help you balance your life and your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepares you for naming your business, managing critical financial issues, and building a client relationship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how to take your income and impact beyond working as a solopreneur\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe crucial start-up days of a consulting business may be frenetic and fraught with questions. This new edition provides sanity and answers all the questions. It includes practical tools, templates, and checklists that you can download and implement immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world of work has undergone immense changes over the past decades. The digital economy, new technologies, and increased global competition have given rise to new business realities. Predictions that more than half of the U.S. workforce will have non-traditional jobs in the next few years are common. More and more people are looking for new ways to earn their living. Freelancers, contractors, free agents, gig workers, on-demand labor, and many more terms are all basically describing the same business--consulting. A lucrative $250 billion industry, consulting is growing at a phenomenal pace. Millions have taken the initiative to create their own livelihood and do what they want, when they want, and how they want. The timing couldn't be better. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsultants are more respected and in higher demand than ever before. Companies actively seek people with the expertise they need for any number of projects. Technology has empowered consultants to work from anywhere, to connect with clients, close a big deal, or build a brand from their home offices. We are all consultants to varying degrees, experts in something. \u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Basics and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e helps you transform your personal expertise into professional consulting success, sharing the practical know-how and entrepreneurial skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Elaine Biech shares the knowledge gathered over her 35 years of experience as a management consultant, trainer, and designer to guide new and aspiring consultants through every crucial stage of their business. Engagingly written chapters, beginning with relatable real-life stories from the world of consulting, present information in the same order that you will most likely need as you move into a consulting role. Practical tips and insights help to spark ideas for your specific needs, point to resources where you can search for more ideas, and give you a preview of the day-to-day life of a professional consultant. The section, \"For the Consummate Consultant,\" offers actions that go beyond the content in the chapter--\u003ci\u003ebeyond the basics.\u003c\/i\u003e A multitude of checklists, assessments, templates, financial forms, and online tools prepare you to project cash flow, plan marketing campaigns, track your time, measure your business aptitude, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing primarily on the business side of consulting, \u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e provides everything you need to start and manage a successful consulting business, including how to develop a business plan, how to market your business, how to charge for your services, how to grow the business, and how to prosper in this rewarding profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR THE NEW BUSINESS OF CONSULTING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Practical, compassionate, and a good alternative to an MBA.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Peter Block, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eFlawless Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you want to start a business--and stay in business--\u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Daniel H. Pink, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eWhen, Drive, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Free Agent Nation\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Is it time to start your own consulting business? Don't start without first reading Elaine Biech's \u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e. The book, paired with her 35 years as a successful consultant, forms a perfect guide for your success.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Marshall Goldsmith, \u003c\/b\u003e #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTriggers, Mojo, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e What Got You Here Won't Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you thinking about starting your own consulting business? More and more people are entering the world of contract, freelance, and contingency work. The days of lifetime employment, regular salary increases, generous benefits, and full pensions upon retirement are largely a thing of the past. The dream of being your own boss and charting your own path is more attainable than ever for those willing to pursue their passion and to do the work they love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Business of Consulting\u003c\/i\u003e shares the skills and knowledge required to start and grow a successful and profitable consulting business. The specifics of your consulting are entirely up to you--if you have expertise that is in demand, it is relatively inexpensive and easy to break into consulting. Wherever your expertise lies, entrepreneurial skills are essential to your success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe initial days of your new endeavor may be hectic and riddled with questions. Elaine Biech provides the answers from creating your business plan and naming your business, to managing critical financial issues, as well as building client relationships and expanding your business. This book covers everything you need to know to thrive in this competitive field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork with the people you choose, increase your sense of meaning and fulfillment in your professional life, control your time and commitments, and take charge of your own future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eELAINE BIECH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a dedicated lifelong learner who believes that excellence isn't optional. She has been consulting for more than 35 years helping global organizations and individuals reach their potential. Elaine has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal, Harvard Management Update, Investor's Business Daily, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Fortune.\u003c\/i\u003e She has published more than 85 books, including \u003ci\u003eTraining and Development For Dummies, The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post #1\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003e The Art and Science of Training.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.3 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45810975768773,"sku":"9781119556909","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/sxCLbD5Olz9781119556909_ea7581bb-2854-4774-95b7-591b57bc7c14.webp?v=1770961242","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-new-business-of-consulting-the-basics-and-beyond-hardcover-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}