For those who are now consultants and for those who are hoping to create their own consulting practice, there are several steps that are critical.
First, understand what expertise, knowledge, or industry experience differentiates your offerings from other consultants. If an individual retires from the energy industry and has experience in fracking, there is a good chance that a fracking consulting practice would have some demand.
Second, a potential consultant will have to work hard to build networks and relationships. Joining appropriate industry, civic and Âprofessional organizations is a good place to start. Building relationships with individuals based on trust, respect, and real friendship is likely to ...
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