Cynthia Klug reports that the distinguished panel of Myrtle Muntz, David Shimotakahara and Denise Zeman presented their expert advice on “Choosing and Using Consultants” on September 14. The keys to successful engagements on both sides can be summarized as:

Clear, Concise, Credible, Communicate, Candid, Content, Consensual, Caring, Culture, Collaborate, Chemistry, Compensation, Contacts, Connections, Courage, Closure, and, avoid being either a Cookie Cutter or a Cut Cookie.

Here's a link to a newsletter you may find of interest.
http://www.alterra-group.com/ag-newsletter/AlterraGroupJune2009NewsletterWebVersion.htm

The Alterra Group is focused on marketing professional services and has roots in our own Ohio City. They are among the top folks I've worked with; if there is interest let's invite them to a meeting. (I cut and pasted the copy below.)

June 8, 2009

We recently concluded our survey on professional services marketing during the downturn, and have develop… Continue

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In my last post, “So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant?” I offered 5 questions to consider if you want to become a philanthropy consultant. No matter what your industry, if you want to take the consulting plunge, here are 15 practical things you should do right away:

1. Open a business checking account – This is really quite simple. If you like your current bank, walk in and explain that you’d li… Continue