{"id":94893,"date":"2024-04-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook-blog.site.strattic.io\/?p=94893"},"modified":"2024-05-01T09:49:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T16:49:12","slug":"start-your-consulting-business-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/start-your-consulting-business-today","title":{"rendered":"Why now is the best time to start your consulting business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><em>Put the doom and gloom news narrative about the big tech layoffs on mute. There\u2019s another more optimistic trend that is reshaping work, business, and the economy, and driving a new wave of entrepreneurship that could bring a surge in innovation and economic growth.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP-1024x793.png\" alt=\"Future marketing consulting \" class=\"wp-image-94895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP-1024x793.png 1024w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP-1536x1189.png 1536w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Future-MSP.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While large-scale layoffs have become a familiar theme in the tech industry since the onset of the pandemic, the trend continues with over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/03\/15\/laid-off-techies-struggle-to-find-jobs-with-cuts-at-highest-since-2001.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50,000 tech workers<\/a> losing their jobs since the beginning of the year, following the 260,000 lost jobs in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the news may be disconcerting, there is room for optimism. Highly skilled workers faced with this predicament have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Re-enter the corporate world; or&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Turn their skills into their own independent business, particularly in consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proficient and experienced, these former full-time employees have robust professional and personal networks. Combined with their skillset, they may find this the perfect time to take the entrepreneurial leap, particularly in consulting, especially if it\u2019s an option they\u2019ve entertained in the past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jump to: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#wave\">The new wave of entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#starting\">Starting your consulting business is easier than ever<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Success\">Success starts with great client relationships&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Seize\">Seize the day: Why HoneyBook is the best platform for consultants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? The democratization of powerful digital tools. Once exclusive to large companies, these platforms now empower independent professionals to run their businesses efficiently and deliver exceptional service to clients. Today, it takes just a few minutes to build a website and start marketing one\u2019s talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the entrepreneurial plunge isn&#8217;t new. The economic upheaval in 2020 spurred a surge in independent business starts. New business applications skyrocketed, with over 5 million applications filed each in 2021 and 2022, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/econ\/currentdata\/?programCode=BFS&amp;startYear=2018&amp;endYear=2024&amp;categories[]=TOTAL&amp;dataType=BA_BA&amp;geoLevel=US&amp;adjusted=1&amp;notAdjusted=0&amp;errorData=0#table-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Census Bureau<\/a>. The trend only accelerated in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/small-business\/new-business-applications-a-state-by-state-view#:~:text=The%20trend%20only%20accelerated%20in%202023%2C%20with%20a%20record%2Dbreaking%205.5%20million%20new%20business%20applications%20filed.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023<\/a>, with a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many unemployed professionals leveraged their corporate experience into consulting roles, while others transformed their side hustles into full-time endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, as now, a career challenge presented an entrepreneurial opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"94963\" class=\"elementor elementor-94963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af8975c e-con-full cta_click e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af8975c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21be99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d21be99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc2a58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bbc2a58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-leads-banner-yellow.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-88449\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-leads-banner-yellow.png 446w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-leads-banner-yellow-204x300.png 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a747e99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a747e99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55b379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d55b379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Look like a pro from the get-go<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932f46b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"932f46b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impress clients at every turn with professional proposals, contracts, payments, and more.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-771d280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"771d280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start free trial<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<span id=\"wave\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wave\"><strong>The new wave of entrepreneurship&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing economic conditions in 2024 are driving the latest wave of entrepreneurship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with inflation at half of what it was this time last year and consumer confidence on the rise, the question arises: why are tech companies undergoing another round of layoffs? What factors are behind today&#8217;s downsizing trend? Companies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forrester.com\/blogs\/tier-tech-layoffs-are-signaling-something-much-more-than-a-downturn\/#:~:text=Companies%20that%20once%20focused%20single%2Dmindedly%20on%20growth%20(even%20through%20the%20financial%20crisis)%20now%20must%20seek%20profitability%20for%20the%20first%20time%20due%20to%20shareholder%20pressures.\">reassessing their priorities <\/a>and directing resources toward specific areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/02\/24\/why-widespread-tech-layoffs-keep-happening-despite-strong-us-economy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI <\/a>is frequently mentioned as a driving force behind this shift in company strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, we\u2019re seeing a shift towards more flexible and independent forms of work and a revitalization of entrepreneurial spirit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/news\/startup-success-laid-off-tech-workers-are-becoming-their-own-bosses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clarity Capital\u2019s survey<\/a> of 4,188 tech employees laid off during the pandemic finds that 1,007 reported starting their own independent business post-layoff. The top motivations for doing so were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional growth (58%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More money (52%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunity to create something new (49%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey also found that most respondents made the decision within a year of being laid off and that the ideas they chose to pursue were most often closely related to roles they had at their former companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most revealing from the survey is that 58% of tech workers who started an independent business after a layoff feel better about their new job security. In addition, 56% reported having a better work-life balance when compared to their previous full-time position and 53% reported better mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/independent-business-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HoneyBook study<\/a> conducted by The Harris Poll surveyed independent business owners in the U.S. as well as employed U.S. adults who are not currently independent business owners. It found similar views regarding the positive aspects of starting one&#8217;s own business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>72% of independent business owners say they did not initially aspire to become independent business owners; however, the benefits won them over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>68% of employed adults believe they would earn more money by working for themselves than they currently do in their jobs, while 66% think their overall quality of life would improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the study suggests that many individuals see entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial and lifestyle improvements compared to their current jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"starting\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starting\">Starting your consulting business is easier than ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leverage the wealth of experience, expertise, and skills you&#8217;ve honed in your corporate role\u2014whether in PR, social media, digital marketing, brand consulting, or content creation, for example\u2014along with the robust network you\u2019ve cultivated over the years, into a successful independent business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to support your path to independent business success is access to the tools that can help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish your digital presence \u2013 to market your skills and attract your ideal clients&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop your business processes \u2013 to build efficient workflows that lead to high-quality client experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Success\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Success\"><strong>Success starts with great client relationships&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Client relationships are the foundation of all successful independent service-based businesses, especially those in consulting fields like marketing and branding. In these fields, services are often highly customized to meet the unique needs of each client. Building strong customer relationships requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Communicating clearly and frequently<\/strong> with clients on project updates, challenges, and results, utilizing communication formats that facilitate feedback and prompt, professional responses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Managing expectations<\/strong> by setting clear parameters from the outset and maintaining agility and adaptability as projects evolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delivering value and quality<\/strong> in every aspect of the project, from research and analysis to presentation and implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensuring organized and professional project delivery<\/strong> from start to finish, employing tools such as project proposals, contracts, statements of work, client reports, and professional invoices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalizing and enhancing customer experience<\/strong> by utilizing data and appropriate tools, including personalized emails, opt-in forms, thank-you pages, and personalized sales follow-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Seize\"><\/span>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Seize\">Seize the day: Why HoneyBook is the best platform for consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/honeybook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HoneyBook<\/a> is an end-to-end clientflow management platform that empowers independent professionals to quickly start, scale, and nurture strong client relationships\u2014all in one place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Providing end-to-end clientflow management:<\/strong> Bringing all of the tools you need to manage your clients and projects into one centralized platform. From communication and inquiry management to contracts, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"invoicing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"559\">invoicing<\/a>, processing payments, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supporting a professional presentation at every stage and every customer touchpoint<\/strong> via customizable templates, attorney-reviewed contracts, and tools like the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/honeybook-ai-features#ai-composer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Composer<\/a> that allow you to respond instantly to inquiries and client emails in your authentic tone of voice.&nbsp; Your brand is also front and center in all documents and communications so that you look polished in every interaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating a frictionless client experience:<\/strong> From the moment of inquiry to booking, project management, and offboarding, HoneyBook offers automations, integrations, e-signing, and online <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/payment-processing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"payment processing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"560\">payment processing<\/a> that seamlessly support clients throughout the working relationship. In particular, the client portal offers an efficient and effective way to stay connected with your clients at every step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerating new and recurring growth:<\/strong> With tools that enable you to respond instantly to inquiries in a personalized and professional manner, you\u2019ll close more sales opportunities, build customer trust, and create recurring revenue opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the challenges and setbacks presented by the tech layoffs, there emerges a narrative of resilience and optimism propelled by a new wave of entrepreneurship. Skilled former employees, as well as those currently employed seeking greater career autonomy, now have the opportunity to harness their experience and utilize powerful digital tools like HoneyBook to establish thriving consulting businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"94958\" class=\"elementor elementor-94958\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9da3416 e-con-full cta_click e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9da3416\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c140b17 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c140b17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88a187a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"88a187a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-general-banner-yellow.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-88421\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-general-banner-yellow.png 527w, https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cta-general-banner-yellow-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8393679 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8393679\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d74046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d74046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Grow your business with HoneyBook<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98318f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98318f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything you need to start and scale.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2608d81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2608d81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/hbbadmin.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start free trial<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Put the doom and gloom news narrative about the big tech layoffs on mute. There\u2019s another more optimistic trend that is reshaping work, business, and the economy, and driving a new wave of entrepreneurship that could bring a surge in innovation and economic growth. 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There\u2019s another more optimistic trend that is reshaping work, business, and the economy, and driving a new wave of entrepreneurship that could bring a surge in innovation and economic growth. While large-scale layoffs have become a familiar theme in the tech industry since the onset of the pandemic, the trend continues with over 50,000 tech workers losing their jobs since the beginning of the year, following the 260,000 lost jobs in 2023. Though the news may be disconcerting, there is room for optimism. 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