
Today’s business environment isn’t focused on 9-to-5, lifelong, static positions like it were 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.
However, starting your own business, even if it’s just a part-time venture, is a big responsibility. It’s important to invest your money, time, and energy wisely.
This course will show the best way to build a business as a consultant.This course touches on the definition of a consulting business, the business building blocks, budgets, projections and expenses, the business plan, how to create a sales and marketing strategy and get the work done.
Objectives
- Understand the term “consultants” and 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
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- Anyone who wishes to start their own business as a consultant, freelancer, contractor or entrepreneur
Requirements
None/No previous knowledge required.
Estimated Course Duration
3 hours
Course Specifications
This course comes with 8 lessons consisting of text, interactive cards and quizzes.
It is a self-paced program available 24/7. Participants can learn at their own pace, anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Course Content
- Session One: Course Overview
- Session Two: What It’s All About
- Session Three: Business Building Blocks
- Session Four: Crunching the Numbers
- Session Five: Planning Your Business.
- Session Six: Test Driving
- Session Seven: Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy
- Session Eight: Getting the Work Done
Certificate
A participation certificate will be issued on completion of the course.