What is consulting?

Consulting is the activity of providing consulting services to legal entities and individuals in various fields: economics, legal support, management, ecology, etc. It also includes conducting marketing research, analyzing the financial situation at enterprises with subsequent recommendations for improving it. Consulting services are offered in various forms: consultations, business seminars, trainings.

Instruction manual

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Since the range of problems solved by consulting is very wide, determine the area of ​​activity in which you want to work. At the same time, take into account the education received.

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Start by creating a one-day training workshop program. Indicate in it for whom the consulting services are intended, how the knowledge gained during the seminar will help increase profits or reduce customer costs. Offer this program to several companies involved in training and seminars on short-term educational programs.

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Make a detailed resume for the leaders of these companies with an indication of their education, achievements, personal qualities, positive recommendations.

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With a successful program and an interesting resume, you will most likely be invited to one of the companies for a training or seminar. Choose a fixed fee for an academic hour. Do not immediately demand a large payment. The "value" of such seminars is for you in the opportunity to find potential customers, and it will only depend on your persuasiveness whether you will be invited to the position of a consulting consultant.

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To successfully conduct individual consulting practice, work on improving your rating: publish several works, present your experience at conferences, and join professional associations. Advertise your services, including on the Internet. Create a personal website.

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Do not refuse to work on a project basis. It will allow you to gain experience, establish contacts and connections with potential customers. Before participating in the project, carry out its diagnostics: how beneficial is it for you to work individually or because of the complexity of the task it is better to invite partners.