Consulting giants like BCG and Accenture are shifting from fixed rates to outcome-based fees as clients push them to share ...

Owners of IT consulting businesses usually have very valuable technical skills. Yet these same IT consultants often fall short when it comes to business know-how, and specifically how to attract ...

With corporate layoffs on the rise, a growing number of professionals are launching their own consulting startups. But competition is fierce and finding that first client can be a challenge. One of ...

I often get asked how I started my consulting business, which I launched five years ago. It’s evolved from what I described as being a “Jaquelyn of All Trades” – in which I took on a wide range of ...

The company created a new model for procurement teams to source IT.

For several decades, Peter Block has been the go-to expert on consulting—both internal and external. His classic book Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used has been the bible for ...

Businesses in the U.S. are spending over $120 billion on management consultants each year, and six times that amount on other consultants and advisors. The high earnings potential is certainly there, ...

Whether you are a consultant or planning on taking one on to help you grow your business, solid communication is key. It's vital for both sides to have an understanding of the client's goals and ...

Property acquisitions and building renovations create a vast landscape filled with diverse challenges, from soil contamination and unsafe water to hazardous structures and other environmental risks.

The Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit specializes in projects related to social and environmental impact and sustainability initiatives. We have worked on projects in many ...

Although the term "audit" can elicit a shudder in a business owner, it is actually a useful and beneficial process that every business should undergo on a regular basis. Audits typically are performed ...