Start Your Own Consulting Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success

by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Terry Rice

Overview

Use What You Know and the Profits Will Flow

Whether you’re a graphic designer, an accounting expert, or an advertising guru, your special skills are in high demand. Let the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to capitalize on your talents and help others achieve their business goals.

With new and revised chapters, consulting and coaching expert Terry Rice presents his tested, repeatable framework to creating a steady stream of referrals—and so much more. Dive in and learn how to:

• Craft a business name and brand that stands out
• Find the right niche that fits your business model
• Set the right price for your services and prove you deserve it
• Set up your business with minimal startup investment
• Ask for referrals, the right way and at the right time
• Hire team members that support you and your business

No matter what your area of expertise, this hands-on guide will tell you everything you need to know to start your own successful consulting business.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613084229
Publisher:	Entrepreneur Press
Publication date:	02/23/2021
Series:	StartUp
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	180
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur Media, Inc. has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We’ll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
Terry Rice is a digital marketing trainer and business coach based in Brooklyn. As the founder of Terry Rice Consulting, he helps clients identify the audiences, platforms, and tactics aligned with efficiently reaching their desired campaign and growth goals. With a heavy focus on Social and Optimization, he also provides guidance on best practices for Content Marketing. Terry has been in the Digital Marketing field since 2007 – most notably, helping clients achieve their marketing goals while working at Adobe and Facebook. In addition to working with established businesses, he also serves as a startup mentor at organizations including TechStars and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. Beyond that, he’s a Digital Marketing Instructor at General Assembly and NYU. During his career, he’s consulted hundreds of organizations including Walmart, Bonobos, Warby Parker, Revlon, and BarkBox. Additionally, he’s been a featured speaker at industry events including Social Media Week and SXSW.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Coaching and Consulting Mindset
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Audience and the Problems You’ll Solve
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Consulting Service
Chapter 4: Increasing Your Credibility
Chapter 5: Business Planning and Goal Setting
Chapter 6: Positioning, Pricing and Proposals
Chapter 7: Launching your Website&Social Channels
Chapter 8: Activating and Growing Your Network
Chapter 9: Getting in Front of your Target Audience
Chapter 10: Your First Client and Commitment to Excellence
Chapter 11: Taxes&Finance Considerations
Chapter 12: Workflow Optimization
Chapter 13: Self-Care and Time Off
Chapter 14: Scaling Success and Managing Employees
Chapter 15: Additional Revenue Streams
Chapter 16: From Goals to Vision
Appendix

Editorial Reviews

This guide describes the process of developing an independent consulting business as a full-time job or for supplemental income. The introduction describes briefly the top 20 types of consulting businesses. Coverage includes finding your specialty, finding and keeping clients, prices, contracts, writing reports, and hiring help. The volume does not contain bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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