News & Insights
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Time-Management Strategies for a Better Work-Life Balance
One of the greatest benefits of working as an independent consultant is increased flexibility and being in control of your own schedule. When time is managed well, this can lead to improved work-life balance. It is one of the main reasons consultants cite when they choose to become an independent.
Putting Yourself in a Potential Client’s Shoes
It really has never been easier to access an infinite amount of talent. Especially freelance talent. Therefore, as a consultant it is important that you can put yourself in a potential client’s shoes and ask yourself what it is they are looking for? What are they buying?
Finding your Niche in the World of Procurement Consulting and ‘Owning It’
When it comes to finding work in consulting, casting a wide net may yield some results but they might not be the most valuable to your career and personal development long term. Results can be vastly improved by identifying your niche and marketing to businesses that are aligned to your goals.
Sell Yourself: Where and What Are the Markets for Independent Procurement Consultants
Choosing to go independent as a procurement consultant can be a difficult decision. Whilst you may be ready to reap the benefits of freelance work, the fears surrounding job security are real. For many independent consultants, the biggest concern is running out of contacts.
How to Promote Your Own Wellbeing Outside of Work
Research suggests that mental wellbeing has a direct impact on motivation and productivity, so it is something that employers are actively trying to promote. They are making the effort to ensure their staff are openly discussing mental health concerns and are working to improve staff wellbeing and satisfaction as work plays such a vital role in our lives.
How Can Consultants Adapt to the New Normal?
The pandemic has left its mark across industries; forcing organisations to either adapt to flexible working regimes or even reduce their workforce. Not only that but many businesses have been pushed to rapidly digitalise their internal operations and make reactive supply chain changes.
Key Differences in Independent VS In-House Consulting
With independent consulting on the rise, in 2018, alongside Eden McCallum and London Business School, Harvard Business Review conducted an online survey of 307 independent consultants and 94 in-house consultants across the UK, Europe and North America.
How to Sell Yourself and Find Business as an Independent Procurement Consultant
Whilst this comes naturally to some people, it doesn’t to all. One of the biggest fears of anyone going independent, or anyone already independent but has found their pipeline of opportunities drying up, is how to find new clients.