2024 Community Predictions
As we look towards 2024, the landscape of Digital Community is poised for transformative changes. Driven by rapid technological...
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Featuring the voices of consultants who are active members of the Collective
Deb Schell
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
Navigating Partnerships: A Consultant's Roadmap to Success with Platform Providers
Navigating Partnerships: A Consultant's Roadmap to Success with Platform Providers
Deb Schell
- Oct 16, 2023
- 4 min
A look back at 2023: Community Highlights and Member Spotlights
A look back at 2023: Community Highlights and Member Spotlights The Community Consultants Collective has grown significantly since the...
Deb Schell
- Sep 25, 2023
- 1 min
Submit your expertise to be listed in our directory today!
The Community Consultants Collective is a mix of individuals from different experiences, companies, and organizations with diverse...
Deb Schell
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
How consultants can build partnerships with community platforms
Most consultants rely on their existing network, colleagues, and companies that they've worked with to kickstart their business. Another...
Deb Schell
- Sep 14, 2023
- 3 min
Proposal Writing Tips for Consultants
Navigating the RFP (Request for Proposal) landscape can be daunting, but with the right approach, it's an opportunity to showcase your exper
Deb Schell
- Aug 29, 2023
- 2 min
Open Discussion: Proposal Best Practices & Submitting an RFP
For some community consultants, participating in an RFP is familiar. For others, it’s completely new. Wherever you land on that spectrum...
Carolyn Zick
- Aug 18, 2023
- 2 min
Responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP)
Join us in our next general meeting on September 6th to learn more best practices for submitting proposals on RFPs as a community consultant
Deb Schell
- Aug 15, 2023
- 4 min
What you need to know before you launch a consulting business
Thinking about becoming a community consultant? Here are a few tips from one of the Community Consultants Collective members. Jenny...
Deb Schell
- Aug 8, 2023
- 5 min
What you need to know before you hire a community manager
In this challenging economy, there has been a shift in the way online communities are being managed, led, and operationalized. The Community
Deb Schell
- Jul 31, 2023
- 2 min
Develop a community team (even before you hire them)
During the next Community Consultant Collective, we will discuss community roles, and how consultants can help a business owner decide when
Deb Schell
- Jul 25, 2023
- 6 min
Building a successful community strategy
Consultants offer leadership guidance to building a successful community strategy. When leaders are looking for ways to grow customers,...
Deb Schell
- Jul 17, 2023
- 3 min
7 Tips to Avoid Scope Creep in your Consulting Business
Do you know that scope creep is a real thing that can take a consulting project from manageable to chaos? That’s what the Community...
Todd Nilson
- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
Taming Scope Creep in Community Consulting: Your Essential Guide
The Reality of Scope Creep in Community Consulting Is scope creep real? Absolutely! When a consultant begins a project, they deliver a...
Deb Schell
- Jun 16, 2023
- 4 min
From a Freelancer to a Consultant, the CCC shares tips on finding your niche next month; scope
The difference between consulting and freelancing is having specific expertise in one area; a freelancer usually has several areas of...
Deb Schell
- May 29, 2023
- 3 min
Live Discussion: When to Hire a community consultant
Live Discussion: When to Hire a community consultant - Launching an online community might feel overwhelming, so many companies and organiza
Deb Schell
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
How to Find Your Niche as a Consultant
If you’ve been thinking about launching your own business or want to start working with clients, it’s great to figure out how you will...
Matt Jensen
- May 16, 2023
- 2 min
Freelancer, Contractor, or Consultant?
Are you a freelancer, a contractor, or perhaps a consultant? There are nuanced differences that set them apart.
Deb Schell
- May 5, 2023
- 5 min
Maximizing Profit and Success
Maximizing Profit and Success with Effective Pricing and Business Strategies for Community Consulting Maximizing Profit and Success: Many...
Todd Nilson
- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
Building Social Proof as a New Community Consultant: It's More than Just Case Studies
As a community consultant, establishing social proof is crucial in gaining the trust and confidence of potential clients. While case...
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