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Is a productized consulting model right for you? Exploring the potential benefits
You’ve worked hard, invested in your professional growth and repeatedly contributed to successful project outcomes. All of this effort has finally paid off: you’re now…
The rise of remote consultancy: Steps to build a thriving global practice
How to start a remote consulting business Consulting is one of the fastest growing professions and is one of the few sectors that managed to…
Unveiling the secrets: What sets high-earning freelancers apart?
The onset of the pandemic and the ensuing shift in the way in which companies have been forced to operate, with many of their staff…
How I Made It – Amal Dua
Tell us a little bit about why you decided to embark on a freelance career! It’s not something I planned for, it happened quite naturally….
When projects go awry: How to address scope creep as a freelance consultant
Let’s face it; we’ve all been there at some point. Caught up in the whirlwind of a disintegrating project. It unfolds in pretty much the…
Mastering start-up client interviews: Expert insights from a start-up founder
Advice from a start-up founder In the new talent economy, many independents go back and forth between permanent jobs and contracting. Whatever your situation is,…
Guide to hiring independent talent – Part 2: Role scoping
Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”…
The freelancer’s guide to getting the most out of online community platforms
The power of community Psychologically, being part of a community is a vital part of the human experience. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the…
How to nurture mental health in the freelancing world
On June 7, 2022, Outsized CEO Johann van Niekerk hosted a webinar about the importance of mental wellbeing for freelance professionals. In this webinar, co-host…
Strategies for scaling your independent consulting practice: A guide to growth
The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and the way that companies do business. Three years ago, it would have been impossible to…