Online Consulting
Provide expert advice to businesses in your area of expertise via video calls.
Overview
If you have deep expertise in a specific field, online consulting allows you to charge premium rates for your knowledge. Businesses and individuals will pay well for expert advice that saves them time and money.
How to Get Started
- 1Define your consulting niche based on your expertise
- 2Build a professional website and LinkedIn presence
- 3Offer free initial strategy sessions to attract clients
- 4Create clear service packages and pricing
- 5Ask for testimonials and referrals from satisfied clients
Pros
- Very high hourly rates
- Leverage existing expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Build long-term relationships
Cons
- Need established expertise
- Sales and marketing required
- Income tied to hours
- Client expectations management
Recommended Tools & Platforms
Pro Tip
Package your consulting into productized services (e.g., 'Marketing Audit + Strategy - $3,000') rather than open-ended hourly consulting. This scales better and provides clearer value.
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