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Combining our experience and the feedback we get from members, here are the key steps and issues you need to be aware before you tender for business.
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Although technology has made it easy to communicate, sometimes there's no substitute for face to face meetings or local knowledge. If you need a business advisor or specialist consultant and want to work with someone local then Skillfair's map of consultants is what you need.
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The Adviser's Edge is a unique resource for consultants, advisers and coaches working with small businesses and startups. There is a free trial option available and Skillfair members benefit from a 10% discount if they purchase an annual subscription.
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As a small business owner it sometimes feels as though every man and his dog is queueing up to give you advice on how to run your business. So how do you work out who to listen to?
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Skillfair provides the tender and opportunity alert service for IBC members - this service is available to IBC members for £20 off the normal Skillfair price.
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The reasons people become self-employed vary hugely - some have always planned to work for themselves, others fall into it or are pushed by circumstances or redundancy. Whatever the reasons, the key issues are the same and it's worth spending time thinking strategically about your consulting career before you take the plunge.
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If it hadn’t been for Skillfair, I would probably have given up self-employment by now!, Sonia Job, Marketing in Practice
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Clients sometimes abandon all the normal recruitment disciplines when they hire consultants - a reminder here of the steps you should take to make sure you get the best possible advice.
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Businesses often put off bringing external expertise because they're too busy or are worried about being ripped off. Setting out with a clear idea of what you want achieve takes the worry out of outsourcing and will ensure you get good value for money.
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