Author: Lynn Bruno

Networking is one of the keys to developing a steady stream of work as a consultant. And, one of the keys to networking success is to always be networking. That might require you to change the way you think about networking. It’s not just an activity that’s reserved for business events, coffee dates, or some … Continue reading Successful Consultants Do This One Thing Every Day: They Network

The key to being successful as an independent consultant is building relationships and reliably getting work done. As an outside resource, you have more control over your time than an employee. Your goal should be to become a trusted resource managers can always count on to deliver — without them having to put much effort … Continue reading 3 Skills Every Consultant Should Master

Stick around consulting long enough, and it will happen: You’ve got a solid gig and you’re cranking out great work and then all of a sudden, your manager, the person who brought you on board, tells you they’re leaving the company. Early in my career, when this happened I would get this sinking feeling in … Continue reading How to Keep Your Consulting Gig When Your Manager Leaves

One of the first questions new consultants have to settle is how much to charge for their services. Once you’ve decided on that, the next question that arises is, should I charge by the hour, the project, or set up retainers? This was the topic of a recent Consultant Forum discussion led by EM Partner … Continue reading How Consultants Can Get Paid for the Value They Bring

As employees, we’ve all had experiences with bosses with unrealistic expectations, so why should it be any different as a consultant? Clients are no less likely to dream of getting hundreds of leads for a few thousand dollars, to stick to the same aggressive sales targets for a poorly received product, or hire you for … Continue reading 5 Best Practices for Managing Client Expectations