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Managing Change Orders Without Losing Your Profit Margin

Managing Change Orders Without Losing Your Profit Margin

Scope creep is a silent assassin for consulting firms. It’s the subtle expansion of project requirements or deliverables beyond the initially agreed-upon scope, often without…...
When to Charge for “Non-Billable” Hours (and When Not To)

When to Charge for “Non-Billable” Hours (and When Not To)

Understanding how to handle "non-billable" hours can be a constant tightrope walk for consultants. Many consultants pour significant time into tasks that don't directly generate…...
Why Is Billing So Complicated in Consulting Firms?

Why Is Billing So Complicated in Consulting Firms?

Strategic insight is your product. Client success is your mission. But the silent, grinding friction in your billing process might be the biggest threat to…...
Consultants Are Ditching Hourly Rates for Value-Based Pricing

Consultants Are Ditching Hourly Rates for Value-Based Pricing

The consulting world is undergoing a quiet revolution. Hourly billing, once the gold standard for pricing expertise, is being sidelined as consultants embrace value-based pricing.…...
How to Get Leads Without Cold Calling

How to Get Leads Without Cold Calling

Modern organizations recognize that cold calling has become a relic in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Seasoned consulting professionals observe that innovative strategies—centered around building genuine…...
Biggest Time wasters for Consultants (And How to Eliminate Them)

Biggest Time wasters for Consultants (And How to Eliminate Them)

The Hidden Costs of Wasted Time Time is a consultant’s most valuable asset. Every minute spent on non-billable tasks, administrative inefficiencies, or client mismanagement is…...
Microsoft’s Consulting Hiring Freeze and Its Strategic Implications

Microsoft’s Consulting Hiring Freeze and Its Strategic Implications

In a strategic move to optimize operations and reallocate resources, Microsoft has announced a hiring freeze within its U.S. consulting division, specifically targeting the Accenture…...
How AI Is Transforming the Consulting Industry

How AI Is Transforming the Consulting Industry

The consulting industry, long revered for its ability to provide strategic insights and problem-solving expertise, is undergoing a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly…...
Why You Should Offer Multiple Client Engagement Models

Why You Should Offer Multiple Client Engagement Models

Introduction How can your consulting firm get more clients, keep them happy, and make more money—all while being different from the competition? The secret is…...
Consulting Trends Shaping the Future in 2025

Consulting Trends Shaping the Future in 2025

As we enter 2025, the consulting industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. Driven by technological advancements, shifting client expectations, and global socio-economic changes,…...
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