Starting Your Own Consulting Firm
Starting Your Own Consulting Firm
Week 1 - Discovering Your Unique Value Proposition, Skills, and Services for Your Consulting Firm Introduction Embarking on the journey of starting your own consulting…...
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Choosing The Right Business Structure
Choosing The Right Business Structure
Recap of Module 1 In Module 1, we explored the essential steps of discovering your Unique Value Proposition, identifying your skills and expertise, and determining the…...
Finding Your First Client for Your Consulting Firm
Finding Your First Client for Your Consulting Firm
Overview In Module 2, we discussed the various business structures available in Ontario, Canada, and analyzed the benefits and disadvantages of each option to help you…...
SR&ED Funding for Software/IT Consulting Companies
SR&ED Funding for Software/IT Consulting Companies
Overview Imagine a government program that rewards your company's innovation not just with recognition, but with a substantial financial benefit. Welcome to the world of…...
Simplify Your SR&ED Claims with SystemX Tracking Software
Simplify Your SR&ED Claims with SystemX Tracking Software
Introduction In our previous blog post, we introduced the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit program and its benefits for software/IT consulting companies.…...
Module 4 – Creating Your First Quote and Getting It Approved
Module 4 – Creating Your First Quote and Getting It Approved
Introduction: In Module 3, we covered various strategies to find your first client, from leveraging referrals and cold outreach to creating content and networking. With…...
Module 5 – Executing the Quote and Managing the Contract
Module 5 – Executing the Quote and Managing the Contract
Introduction In Module 4, we covered the process of generating a quote for your client and getting it approved. We discussed the essential components of…...
Module 6 – Mastering the Art of Invoicing and Ensuring Timely Payments
Module 6 – Mastering the Art of Invoicing and Ensuring Timely Payments
Introduction In the previous module, we explored the essential steps in executing a project and managing a contract. From initiating the project, managing the scope…...
Module 7: Cultivating Client Relationships: Gathering Feedback and Nurturing Referrals
Module 7: Cultivating Client Relationships: Gathering Feedback and Nurturing Referrals
Last week, in Module 6, we navigated the essential steps for invoicing and collecting payment. We learned how to create an effective invoice, the importance…...
Module 8: Strategies for Expanding Your Consulting Business
Module 8: Strategies for Expanding Your Consulting Business
In our last module, we discussed cultivating client relationships, gathering feedback, nurturing referrals, and pitching new services based on the needs of your clients. Now,…...
Module 9: Embracing Setbacks and Learning from Them
Module 9: Embracing Setbacks and Learning from Them
In our previous module, we journeyed through the realm of business expansion, touching upon pivotal elements such as establishing a formidable client base, refining your service…...
Module 10: Leveraging Technology in Your Consulting Business
Module 10: Leveraging Technology in Your Consulting Business
Navigating the modern business environment, there's one factor that has become increasingly prominent and indispensable - technology. It has transformed industries across the globe, and…...