Million Dollar Consulting

The Long-Awaited Update for Building a Thriving Consultancy Completely updated for today’s busier-than-ever consultants, this classic guide covers the ins and outs for competing and winning in this ultracompetitive field. You’ll find step-by-step advice on how to raise capital, attract clients, create a marketing plan, and grow your business into a $1 million-per-year firm, plus brand-new material on: Blogging and social networking Global consulting Delegating labor Profiting in a troubled market Retainer business Internet marketing Praise for the previous editions of Million Dollar Consulting: “If you’re interested in becoming a rich consultant, this book is a must read.” Robert F. Mager, founder and president, Mager Associates, and member of the Training & Development Hall of Fame “Blast out of the per diem trap and into value billing.” Jim Kennedy, founder, publisher, and editor, Consultants News “The advice on developing price structure alone is worth a hundred times the price of the book.” William C. Byham, Ph.D., author of Zapp! “Must reading for those who are beginning a practice or seeking to upgrade an existing practice.” Victor H. Vroom, John G. Searle Professor, School of Management, Yale University

Bestselling author of Million Dollar Consulting sharesthe secrets of writing winning proposals Intended for consultants, speakers, and other professionalservices providers, Million Dollar Consulting®Proposals ends forever the time-consuming and often frustratingprocess of writing a consulting proposal. It begins with thebasics—defining these proposals and why they arenecessary—and coaches you through the entire proposalprocess. In this book, you'll learn how to establish outcome-basedbusiness objectives and maximize your success and commensuratefees. From bestselling author Alan Weiss, Million Dollar ConsultingProposals delivers step-by-step guidance on the essentialelement in creating a million dollar consultancy. Outlines the nine key components to a Million Dollar Consultingproposal structure Presents a dozen Golden Rules for presenting proposals Offers online samples, forms, and templates to maximize theeffectiveness of these tools The New York Post calls bestselling author Alan Weiss"one of the most highly regarded independent consultants inAmerica." Alan Weiss's expert guidance can lead your consulting businessto unprecedented success, and it all starts with a million dollarproposal.

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Build a thriving 21st-century consultancy with an all-new edition of the classic bestseller In a world of rapidly evolving technologies and business paradigms, your consulting business needs to radically adapt its techniques and models. Taking full measure of these changes, Alan Weiss, the “Rock Star of Consulting,” will guide you through the process with a revised and completely updated sixth edition of his authoritative guide to consulting success. Weiss updates his time-tested model for creating a flourishing consulting business, while showing you the many dynamic changes in solo and boutique consulting, coaching, and entrepreneurship. In addition, he offers you invaluable guidance on raising capital, attracting clients, and creating an airtight marketing strategy. This new edition is packed with step-by-step advice on how to: Use volatility and disruption as offensive weapons Maximize fees by adopting a “value mindset” Build a successful model for marketing remotely Master cutting-edge technology to reach the broadest audience Form powerful alliances to increase reach and impact Think branding—and think global Generate six-figure projects, six-figure retainers, and seven-figure incomes Million Dollar Consulting has been the go-to classic for consultants for nearly 25 years. With cutting-edge new content, Alan Weiss will show you how to grow your business into a seven-figure firm today.

The practical toolbox for readers of Million DollarConsulting This useful guide provides specific checklists, guidelines,templates, and actual examples for every step of the consultingprocess. It covers marketing, sales, meetings, implementation,follow-up, invoicing, practice management, insurance, equipment,subcontracting, and scores of other elements. Thousands of peoplehave bought Weiss's Million Dollar Consulting and started their ownconsultancy. Now, this handy resource goes hand-in-hand to provideall the tools new consultants need to enact all the recommendationsand ideas in Million Dollar Consulting. Alan Weiss, PhD (East Greenwich, RI), has consulted for hundreds oforganizations around the world, including Mercedes-Benz,Hewlett-Packard, Merck, Chase, American Press Institute, and theTimes-Mirror Group. He is the author of 12 books, including GettingStarted in Consulting (0-471-47969-1) and Organizational Consulting(0-471-26378-8).

“[Weiss is] one of the most highly respected independent consultants in the country.” —New York Post If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ve come to the right place. In Million Dollar Launch, bestselling author and superstar consultant Alan Weiss shows you how to get your business up and running—fast! Step by step, Weiss reveals how to create a revenue-producing practice quickly and successfully—while funds last and while support systems remain passionate. This is an indispensable guide to those critical first 90 days. Alan Weiss is the bestselling author of Million Dollar Consulting. He belongs to the Professional Speaker Hall of Fame and is the recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award for Excellence, representing the top 1 percent of professional speakers in the world.

The acclaimed Million Dollar Consulting gives consultants the tools and advice they need to grow a firm that rakes in at least $1 million per year. Alan Weiss, "the consultant's consultant," shows step-by-step how to raise capital, reel in new clients, set fees, accelerate growth, and more. This updated and expanded edition will appeal to both Weiss's many current fans and a whole new generation of readers looking for the best advice available for anyone who wants to build a million-dollar consulting/speaking career.

Build a million-dollar business out of untapped referrals! Alan Weiss has taught thousands of people how to put their expertise to work through consulting, speaking, and coaching. Now, in Million Dollar Referrals, he takes it to the next level, giving you the tools to leverage relationships with current clients—and grow your business exponentially. Million Dollar Referrals reveals Alan Weiss’s powerful system for cultivating relationships and generating more business than you ever thought possible. Learn how to: Build sincere, trusting relationships with current and past clients Tailor your referral requests to the personality of the client Identify opportunities to communicate the value of your services Stay in touch throughout the year—with everyone Build a repository of references, testimonials, and other referrals in writing (or on video)