Here are our tips on how to set up your own consulting practise-
Know your niche- Identify your talents, the service you want to provide and your USP. What makes you special? Once you understand these, it will be easier to market to a specific audience and make the best use of your skills.
Build credibility- Work on a few projects for free or at discounted rates so as to build showcase projects.
Online presence- Have a website, update your LinkedIn and create profiles on industry specific online platforms to increase visibility. Mention in detail what you can offer and why they would need it. Make sure you include a contact number or email address so that potential clients can reach you.
Network- Write articles, attend conferences and talk, and go to events where you would meet potential clients. Out yourself out there- be visible, network and build relationships with potential clients.
Build your team- Identify people and skill sets you admire and want to work with in the future. Keep these people in mind and bring them on to handle higher volume of work as you scale.
Here are our tips on how to set up your own consulting practise-
Know your niche- Identify your talents, the service you want to provide and your USP. What makes you special? Once you understand these, it will be easier to market to a specific audience and make the best use of your skills.
Build credibility- Work on a few projects for free or at discounted rates so as to build showcase projects.
Online presence- Have a website, update your LinkedIn and create profiles on industry specific online platforms to increase visibility. Mention in detail what you can offer and why they would need it. Make sure you include a contact number or email address so that potential clients can reach you.
Network- Write articles, attend conferences and talk, and go to events where you would meet potential clients. Out yourself out there- be visible, network and build relationships with potential clients.
Build your team- Identify people and skill sets you admire and want to work with in the future. Keep these people in mind and bring them on to handle higher volume of work as you scale.