New Business Consulting

Seismic 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.

For more than 40 years, The Boston Consulting Group has been shaping strategic thinking in business. The Boston Consulting Group on Strategy offers a broad and up-to-date selection of the firm's best ideas on strategy with fresh ideas, insights, and practical lessons for managers, executives, and entrepreneurs in every industry. Here's a sampling of the provocative thinking you'll find inside.

Because if you’re reading this now, you’ve probably been dying for a reason to strike out on your own. To build out that side hustle that you’ve been too busy to grow. To turn that business idea you’ve been dreaming about into a full-time money-making reality.

If you have experience, expertise, and extensive knowledge in a field and you're looking for a way to be self-employed, consultancy might just be the business for you. Consultants offer their advice and services in different business niches and often get paid generously for them. As a consultant, you will have to do a lot of study, research, and planning if you want to prove to companies that you can offer them valuable service. The most important part of starting a consulting business is being fully equipped to provide services that make other companies succeed. In this guide, we will be ...

Starting An Etsy Business: A How-To Guide is the definitive guide to getting a new Etsy business up and running. Whether you create your own items, or curate vintage or digital items, this book has what you need. From setting up shop to extensive photography tips to choosing what inventory to carry, this book guides you through the steps that lead to success.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An explosive, deeply reported exposé of McKinsey & Company, the international consulting firm that advises corporations and governments, that highlights the often drastic impact of its work on employees and citizens around the world "Meticulously reported, and...

Skillfully redefine problems. Make an immediate connection with anyone. Rapidly determine if a client is ready to buy. Access the deepest dreams of others. Power Questions sets out a series of strategic questions that will help you win new business and dramatically deepen your professional and personal relationships. The audiobook showcases 35 riveting, real conversations with CEOs, billionaires, clients, colleagues, and friends.

Before you listen to the book, have an open mind - do not doubt yourself in advance. Remember, the very first thing you need in this field is confidence, then you need some expertise on the subject. But confidence is what can make or break you. Looking back at my own life, I never thought I could be a marketing consultant; I don't have the education nor do I have the skills for it. But he taught me it is not the education that makes you a great consultant.

“Innovation” is the hottest buzzword in business. But what if our obsession with finding the next big thing has distracted us from the work that matters most? “The most important book I’ve read in a long time . . . It explains so much about what is wrong with our technology, our...

Si sueñas con ser tu propio jefe, has venido al lugar correcto: estas a punto de descubrir como puedes convertir tu potencial y conocimientos en un modelo exitoso para hacer dinero en tan solo 7 sencillos pasos!

Learn how to be more successful as a solopreneur by exploring the lives and challenges of seven individuals—each with unique backstories, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to succeed. What No One Tells You About Working for Yourself Being a solopreneur is tough. Not just because of the logistics—finding clients, setting prices, doing your own marketing—but because it requires you to build structure from scratch. No one tells you what to do next. There’s no onboarding. No roadmap. Just a calendar, a to-do list, and a growing sense that maybe this was more complicated than you ...

You’re already working hard, but there’s too much to do, never enough time, and sometimes you’re not even sure where to begin when it comes to getting in front of the right prospects. You want to sell smarter to today’s buyers, who value empathy, relevance, and intimacy over sales pitches, sales hype, and sales nonsense.

Stand aside, we’re coming through! That’s the cry of a new generation of technology vendors. They have a new approach to enabling success for their customers. And they’re thriving as a result. These vendors all have subscription pricing at the heart of their business. Each has learned that if customers don’t feel they’ve had success, recurring revenue doesn’t grow, and may even decline. What makes them different? They have absolute clarity about what the customer considers success to be. And they’ve built their business around enabling that success.

An essential handbook for professionals and small business owners. This best seller has become a standard resource for those people looking for guidance on the actual words to use in a persuasive presentation.

The Enterprise Selling Handbook is a field guide to selling to the largest businesses - enterprises. If you're new to enterprise selling, or find the additional complexity of enterprise deals intimidating, this book is for you! In this audiobook, you'll learn how enterprise businesses buy differently from other business types, and how to make that work to your advantage. All of the key details are covered, from how to present your offering to a step-by-step explanation of what to do (and expect!) at each stage of the deal.

Many security consultants have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft while working at the behest of someone else. They are Subject Matter Experts in Risk Assessments, Threat Analysis, or a myriad of other security topics. But when it comes to running a business, they feel they don’t “have what it takes”. Malarky! There has never been a better time to step into the world of running a security consulting business. You don’t need a business degree, a nest egg of savings, or a long list of existing clients.

Transform Your Single-Service Business Into a Profitable Multi-Service Solution That Customers Actually Want Most business owners dream of expanding beyond their current offerings but don't know how to do it safely without risking everything they've built. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to add new products and services that strengthen your business while avoiding the costly mistakes that cause most expansion efforts to fail. Why This Book Is Different: Unlike theoretical business guides, this book provides a proven system used by thousands of successful businesses across ...

Do you possess in-depth industry knowledge and a desire to help other businesses succeed? 'How to Start a Business Consulting Business' is your definitive guide to establishing a successful consulting practice. Whether you're new to consulting or an experienced professional looking to formalize your operations, this book provides the tools and insights you need to start, manage, and grow your consulting business. With actionable strategies, specialized advice, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to create value for your clients and build a sustainable consulting practice.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ve come to the right place. In Million Dollar Launch, bestselling author and superstar consultant Alan Weiss shows you how to get your business up and running—fast! Step by step, Weiss reveals how to create a revenue-producing practice quickly and successfully—while funds last and while support systems remain passionate. This is an indispensable guide to those critical first 90 days.

Widely acclaimed for its engaging style and provocative perspective, this book has helped thousands transform their working lives -- Now including a 30-page resource guide that explains the basics of working for oneself. It's about fulfillment. A revolution is sweeping America. On its front...