Alan Weiss, Ph.D., is the founder and president of Summit Consulting Group, Inc., a global firm specializing in management and organizational development. Known as “The Rock Star of Consulting,” he has written 32 books that have been translated into 9 languages, and is the only nonjournalist in the 60-year history of the American Press Institute to be awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a member of the Professional Speakers Association Hall of Fame. Alan lives in East Greenwich, RI, with his wife, Maria. Learn more about the author at summitconsulting.com and contrarianconsulting.com

The Long-Awaited Update for Building a Thriving Consultancy

Completely updated for today’s busier-than-ever consultants, this classic guide covers the ins and outs for competing and winning in this ultracompetitive field. You’ll find step-by-step advice on how to raise capital, attract clients, create a marketing plan, and grow your business into a $1 million-per-year firm, plus brand-new material on:

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* Delegating labor

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* Retainer business

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