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Explore proven consulting strategies to grow your independent business. From setting rates to finding clients and managing contracts, these expert tips help solo consultants succeed. Learn practical, real-world approaches to build a thriving consulting practice with confidence.
Interviewing Clients Consulting Guide for IT Pros 2025
Master interviewing clients consulting for IT professionals in Canada and USA. Learn effective techniques for better client relationships and project success.
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jul 29, 20259 min read
What’s the Best Business Bank Account for Canadian Consultants?
When you’re starting a consulting business in Canada, it’s easy to focus on branding, client outreach, and service delivery. However,...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jul 29, 20257 min read
Sole Proprietor or Corporation? How to Structure Your Consulting Business in Canada
Starting a consulting business in Canada involves more than just identifying your services and finding clients. One of the first and most...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jul 29, 20257 min read
Exploring the Independent Consulting Landscape for IT Professionals
Table of Contents Quick Summary Defining Independent Consultant Meaning in IT The Professional Independence Model Expertise and Value...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 28, 20257 min read
5 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO SECURE YOUR FIRST SOLO CONSULTING CONTRACT IN THE USA OR CANADA
Want Your First Consulting Client in the USA or Canada? Here's the Real 5-Step Strategy You’re thinking about becoming an independent...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Surviving on One Income in 2025: Why Consulting Is Your Financial Lifeline. What if your household suddenly had to rely on just one income?
In 2025, this scenario is becoming increasingly common as layoffs, budget cuts, and economic uncertainty affect many families. With...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 7, 20253 min read
Workplace Watch: The Slow Fade of Remote Work in Canada
Trend Alert: Remote Work on the Retreat Across Canadian Business Consulting After years of remote and hybrid work becoming the new...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
Jun 2, 20255 min read
The Hidden Job Market Has Shifted to IT, AI, and Business Consulting
By Carlos E. Perez Alviarez, Author of Becoming a Solo Consultant – The Consultant’s Compass. Cyclex Consulting Inc. Carlos P. The...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 30, 20253 min read
Transforming Uncertainty into Consulting Success: Uncovering the Hidden Gold in Challenges
In today’s fast-paced world, uncertainty is everywhere. From economic shifts to quick changes in consumer preferences, it has become a...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 26, 20253 min read
Why Becoming a Solo Consultant - The Consultant’s Compass Belongs on Every Canadian Consultant’s Shelf
If you're searching for the best books about management consulting in Canada , you're likely on a path of transformation, from...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 26, 20253 min read
From Strategy to Execution: How Independent Consultants Drive Transformation
70% of digital transformations fail , not because of poor strategy, but because execution falters. Enter the independent consultant....
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 23, 20253 min read
Becoming a Solo Consultant
Introduction Have you thought about using your expertise to help others and build a successful business? Consulting can be a rewarding...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 6, 20257 min read
I Wish I Had Become an Independent Consultant Sooner: Learn from My Mistake
Discover why delaying my transition to independent consulting was my biggest career regret. Learn how you can avoid my mistakes, start...
Carlos Perez Alviarez
May 4, 20255 min read
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