How to be a successful Consultant
THRIVE!

3 Tuesday Evenings: Feb 6, 13, & 20

Intended Audience:   Want to get paid for what you do and the ideas you offer?  Want to set yourself apart from the competition.  Want to better define your value proposition?  The workshop is for new entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors wanting to start or strengthen their own practice.   It is a continuation of the Hale Center's webinars and writings on Consulting.

Benefits:  The benefits to you are:

• Confidence in your value proposition
• A proven road map to avoid time and money wasters
• Comfort knowing you have your bases covered
• Access to knowledgeable and proven mentors
• CEUs and PDUs for your CPT and PMP

What past participant say about the program: 

The Thrive workshop and Nancy’s coaching has helped me grow my business. I gained too many tools to name just a few.  I would recommend THRIVE to anyone thinking of starting a business or who owns a business. The skills & tools I learned have helped me to promote my business AND I’ve been able to apply some tools to my aid my clients. Thank you Nancy (Crain Burns and Associates) and Judy Hale (Hale Associates Center)!

                                                             Rhonda Anderson.  Owner Silver Cricket Designs

All the information, stories, examples, and group members were very beneficial and insightful. The time at the sessions and the workbook materials helped renew my excitement for why I started my own business and help me see with fresh eyes what I offer my clients and prospective clients.   Rhonda Anderson, Silver Cricket Designs

If you're starting a consulting/contracting business or simply want to ensure your enterprise is on the right path, the Thrive webinar is a very worthy experience. It gives the necessary foundation and enhancements to being successful as an entrepreneur, pretty much in any industry.  Bob Mansur, Managing Partner, Credit Employee Performance Solutions 

This course is relevant to ANYONE interested in starting your own firm. I found value, not coming from a business background....Judy and Nancy bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and are wonderful leaders.  Laura Braeunig

The goals of the program are to help you in your journey into the Gig Economy by learning how to:

• Stand out from your competition
• Define the value you bring to client engagements
• Get a competitive edge
• Better manage your business practices
• Build your administrative processes
• Create a support network

1. You’ll learn how to define your services in ways that distinguish you in the marketplace.
2. You will find out how to build a workable and effective marketing plan that includes your messages and distribution channels.   
3. You will gain tips and techniques for negotiating contracts, defining your terms, and pricing your services.
4. You will learn how insurance and contracts work; how to make smart use of brokers and lawyers.
5. You will receive a digital Toolkit that includes job aids, rules, and worksheets to guide you in your journey.

How the program works:

This 12-hour online workshop is delivered in three 4-hour segments that occur on three consecutive Mondays starting on Monday March 20^th at 4:30PM central time.   There ae optional personal coaching sessions.   The sessions are scheduled from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM central time.