Emily Slayton

As companies shift focus from triaging operations to long-term strategy, here are the top trends and opportunities to watch in the pandemic recovery phase.

Visibility is key for independent consultants. Try these tips to increase your online presence and help companies find you when they need your skills.

Networking is key for independent consultants who rely on their connections for project opportunities. Try these steps to build your network and deepen your existing connections.

By strategically sharing your insights and expertise, you can become a thought leader and gain a serious competitive advantage for your consulting business.

What's the first step in how to market a consulting business? Building a brand that keeps you top-of-mind with past and potential new clients. Here's how.

In order to come out of this crisis poised for success in the “new normal,” companies must prioritize their digital transformation now. Here’s how.

Coronavirus is slowing global supply chains. Independent supply chain specialist Rosemary Coates explains how to build robust backup plans.

A look at the services that independent and big-firm consultants provide—and which projects are best suited to each.

How do different types of consulting firms diverge from one another - and how do independent consultants differ from Big 3 and Big 4 firms?

While thousands of associates have moved “up” in big consulting firms, hundreds of thousands more have moved “out” to become independent consultants. Why?

Trying to build the business case for hiring independent consultants? We unpack the most common misconceptions and myths about the high-end gig economy.

During periods of transition, an interim CFO can help maintain continuity and provide specialized guidance and expertise when assessing new opportunities.

Here's why the growing shift towards independent employment is forcing organizations to embrace a new definition of talent strategy.

When you’re looking to grow, a merger or acquisition deal can be an attractive proposition. But the unfortunate truth is that most mergers and acquisitions fail—anywhere between 70% and 90%,...

The independent workforce has significantly outpaced traditional employment growth over the last seven years, at 31% vs. 14%, respectively. This alone says a great deal about how the business...

As organizations grow, new roles emerge, new processes evolve, and strategies become more complex. During this shift, it’s easy for gaps and inefficiencies to develop, and—especially when the...

By now, it’s clear that technology is a major driver for the growing gig economy, both as a tool and as a potential disruptor. At its most basic, technology has helped independent workers connect...

Disrupting long-stable industries can be invigorating, but for many of those industries’ incumbent organizations, it’s also a sudden wake-up call. Businesses that are bigger and better-established...

When most people think of the “gig economy,” the gigs that immediately come to mind are often the ones we associate with our everyday lives—the ones that are within a few taps’ reach. Need...