Overview
Today’s business environment isn’t focused on 9-to-5, lifelong, static positions like it was decades ago. Our world is constantly shifting and evolving, meaning that businesses (and workers) must evolve with it. As a result of this shift, consultants have more opportunities than ever before. This course will show you how to build a business as a consultant.
Learning Outcomes
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Define the term “consultants” and explain their role in today’s business world
- Identify consulting opportunities
- Create a business strategy that includes a business plan, budget, marketing plan, fee structure, and resources
- Use social media and networking skills to grow your consulting business
- Protect your work with contracts
- Identify ways to stay on top of trends and changes
Course Outline
- 3.1: Pre-Assignment Review
- 4.1: Developing Financial Budgets and Projections
- 4.2: Setting up a Fee Structure
- 5.1: Creating a Business Plan
- 5.2: Checklist for Setting Up Your Business
- 5.3: Gathering Resources
- 6.1: Making Connections
- 6.2: What Do You Think?
- 7.1: The Marketing Cycle
- 7.2: Leveraging Social Media
- 7.3: Getting Noticed
- 8.1: Identifying Sources of Work
- 8.2: Developing Contracts and Statements of Work
- 8.3: The Tough Stuff
- 8.4: Staying Current
