By Julia Rittenberg, Kelly Main for Forbes.com Getty Table of Contents 1. Outline Your Plan 2. Register Your Consulting Business 3. Determine Services and Pricing 4. Build Your Website 5. Market Your Consulting Business Frequently Asked Questions Those with a high degree of expertise in a particular field can leverage their knowledge to build a profitable consulting business. Whether you’re in between jobs or looking to make a change, learning how to start a consulting business is the first step to making great use of your skills. In return, you can create a lucrative business and can charge upwards of $300…
How Enterprises Can Overcome the Most Common B2B Marketing Challenges
by Swapnil Mishra at talkCMO.com B2B marketers are once again left to negotiate the erratic marketing environment in the upcoming year as they get ready for 2023. Effective marketing always necessitates extensive planning, implementation, and testing phases. A/B testing, creating buyer personas, and market research are all standard practices in the sector. The face of B2B marketing has rapidly changed over the last few years. B2B marketers are once again left to negotiate the unstable marketing environment in the upcoming year as they get ready for 2023. But staying on top of these difficulties is essential to achieve higher marketing…
53 Best AI Productivity Tools of 2023
By Rachel, at RenaissanceRachel.com We all know that productivity is one of the most important things in our lives. It is the key to success. There are a few AI tools that have been created to help with productivity. They can do things like schedule meetings, write emails, and organize your inbox. For example, AI-powered voice recognition software will be able to transcribe conversations with a high level of accuracy. In this article, I will talk about some of the best AI apps and tools. These tools are sure to help you increase your productivity tenfold! What are the Best…
10 Ways to Keep Learning New Skills in a Remote Job
BYSHREEYA DESHPANDE @ makeuseof.com Readers like you help support MUO. When you make a purchase using links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More. The rise of remote work has made it possible for professionals to work from anywhere, but it has also made it more challenging to find opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Remote workers often miss out on the traditional in-person training and networking opportunities that come with an on-site job. However, with little effort, it's possible to keep learning and growing in a remote career. In this article, we'll explore effective ways…
Modern Data Challenges: 4 Key Considerations in Financial Services
by Precisely Editor @ precisely.com The financial services industry faces an array of challenges in adapting legacy technology to the rapidly evolving technology environment. Data analytics and other technologies have emerged as integral elements of most businesses. Until recently, organizations were forced to choose between the cost and disruption involved with migrating to greenfield systems versus missing the boat on cutting-edge technologies that add value for business users, customers, and shareholders. Over the past decade, however, speed, scale, and connectivity improved dramatically, opening the door to new approaches that enable companies to accelerate digital transformation while preserving their investments in…
We Tried ‘Half-Day Fridays.’ Here’s How It Went.
by Courtney Seiter at Buffer.com Friday has become somewhat of an “experiment day” at Buffer. Different areas of Buffer have tried Fridays with no Slack, have reserved Friday afternoons for personal development, and have even taken Friday afternoons off. Using Fridays to try new ways of work has become such a part of our culture that we recently tried our first full-team Friday experiment. During the month of August, everyone at Buffer was invited to work half-days on Fridays. Read on to hear how the experiment went for us! First: What’s a ‘Summer Friday?’ The concept of half-day or “summer Fridays” isn’t new.…
DEAR B2B MARKETING CONSULTANT – WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
by Lydia Vogtner @ Lydia's Marketing Consulting As a B2B marketing consultant I get asked a lot about what I do and don’t do, because the term “consultant” can mean many things. I’m sure other consultants do too; everyone has different competencies or experiences that shape what they do and don’t offer. In 2012 I broke away from ‘Corporate America’ to be a freelance virtual marketing communications consultant. My Services page gives specifics of my offer but to summarize, here’s how I roll… Why people hire me People usually hire me for my experience as a communications strategist and marketing generalist. I have…
Strategies to Encourage Employee Relationships in a Remote Workforce
originally published on avtx.com Building relationships in a remote work setting can be an incredibly difficult hurdle for teams and organizations to navigate. In an in-person environment, employees can more naturally connect and collaborate with one another. Without the physical workplace, it becomes much more challenging for employees to sustain these interpersonal activities. As a result, remote teams often become less connected. By taking the right steps, you and your staff can facilitate remote relationship building on your team, ensuring that you have a strong foundation to help achieve your business goals. ESTABLISH CALENDAR BLOCKS FOR CASUAL CHATTING Unlike in…
Should Your Small Business Accept Cryptocurrency in 2023?
By Andrew Mosteller @ business.org The rise of cryptocurrency has prompted businesses to take a deeper look into this intriguing financial technology. Many are realizing that cryptocurrencies are here to stay, with some experts theorizing it will be the future of the financial sector. With all this hype and the wild swings many cryptocurrencies have experienced this year, many small-business owners have been left wondering what to do to capitalize on this boundary-pushing technology. We’ll take a look at what some businesses are currently doing about cryptocurrency and then examine simple ways you can incorporate crypto into your business. Cryptocurrency Definition Cryptocurrency…
5 Best Business Ideas for the Future You Need to Know
By BMB Staff @ Business Management Blog Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking for the next big thing? With technology and society constantly evolving, it’s important to stay ahead of the game when it comes to business ideas. Here are 5 innovative and profitable business ideas that are poised for success in the future. Virtual event planning and coordination. With the rise of remote work and social distancing measures, virtual events have become increasingly popular. From virtual conferences to online concerts, there is a growing demand for professionals who can plan and coordinate these events. If you have experience in event…