Podcasts have gained momentum across many industries during the past decade, according to Infinite Dial 2016, a study of digital media from Edison Research and Triton Digital. Since 2013, monthly podcast listenership grew 75% with a 23% increase in the last year. One reason for the popularity of podcasts is the sheer number of options.
5 Benefits Freelance Consultants Bring to the Table
Hiring a consultant is an effective strategy for handling both short-term and long-term company needs. Whether you want specialized assistance on a project or just need an expert opinion on an office issue, there are professional consultants in virtually every industry.
When Should Your Organization Hire a Consultant?
There are consultants who specialize in all areas of business, across all industries. Here are some of the most common reasons why your organization should consider hiring a consultant. You Need… Read More
Hiring a Consultant? Don’t Make These 3 Common Recruiting Mistakes
Managing the recruitment process is a big responsibility. But certain decisions can increase the odds of finding the right candidate, saving everyone time and money. Here are three mistakes to… Read More
4 Growing Niches for Consultants
Consultants play an important role for the companies and private clients that need their services. Consultant duties vary greatly, depending on the project and consulting niche. The projected growth for the… Read More
3 Qualities Shared by Successful Consultants
Hiring consultants provides a cost effective way for companies and small businesses to gain access to special services, and consultants are more popular now than ever before. According to estimates… Read More
Great Places to Work When You’re Tired of Working from Home
This series covers several places consultants and freelancers can work productively. So far we have looked at coworking spaces and coffees shops. This last post in the series examines the… Read More
21 Management Experts Share the Biggest Mistake Companies Make When Managing Multiple Contractors and Consultants
For growing companies, sometimes one of the best business decisions it can make is to leverage the help of experienced independent contractors and consultants. The top benefits of working with… Read More
Three Lifestyle Advantages of Being a Consultant
Many people left the corporate sector each year to become consultants due to the many financial benefits associated with self-employment. There are also several lifestyle advantages to consulting. 1. Balance: Attempting… Read More
How Do Consultants Know When to Hire Help?
When you first start to build a business as a consultant, it’s possible to handle all of the administrative tasks on your own. However, as your business grows and you… Read More
Great Places to Work When You’re Tired of Working from Home: Coworking Spaces
One of the benefits of being a freelancer or consultant is having control over your work space. Work at home and you can complete tasks in your pajamas with your… Read More
3 Best Invoicing Tools for Freelancers
Freelance consultants and contractors don’t earn a regular weekly paycheck. Instead, they receive payment for each project they complete, usually for several clients at a time. Keeping up can be… Read More
50 Project Management Tools for Freelance Consultants
Freelance consultants have a lot of information, tasks, and responsibilities to juggle. Whether you work with a single client at a time or manage multiple client engagements and project simultaneously,… Read More