Bill Rate vs. Market Rate:  Working With 3rd Parties

Bill Rate vs. Market Rate: Working With 3rd Parties

According to LifeSciHub research- the Life Sciences Independent Workforce Annual Survey- 48% of independent consultants list “finding work” as their biggest challenge.  Working directly with sponsors is the strong preference, however sometimes independent consultants are forced to work through third parties for contractual reasons. In this Fireside, LifeSciHub discusses the importance of knowing your “Market […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside:  Pricing, Utility and Prudent Reserves- Managing Peaks and Valleys- Recording Available for Members

LifeSciHub Fireside: Pricing, Utility and Prudent Reserves- Managing Peaks and Valleys- Recording Available for Members

Great discussion on April 5 about managing peaks and valleys- a lot of energy around this topic!  Recording available for members, here:  https://lifescihub1.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/LifeSciHubExpertProviderCommunity/ETVK3qMWT1ZBnapzvb28sy0BZ1F8DEITaZPqMvxNrAlY-g?e=brWrij   According to our research, the  Annual LifeSciHub Life Sciences Independent Workforce Survey, managing the peaks and valleys was the third most cited challenge of independent consulting:  “The most heavily weighted challenges […]

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Monique Garrett, Prismworks Tells Us About

Monique Garrett, Prismworks Tells Us About “Packaging” as Part of Your Brand

  Monique Garrett is an accomplished Life Sciences vendor ecosystem Marketeer!  Also, an independent consultant herself so she knows a thing or two about Branding.  In this short video she walks us through what does the term “Packaging” mean in a sales, marketing and branding capacity.  Great stuff, thank you Monique! What Monique does all […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside Chat series:  Incorporation Stories

LifeSciHub Fireside Chat series: Incorporation Stories

LifeSciHub’s “Fireside Chat” series continues on Monday February 15, 2021.  This meeting’s topic is the journey to incorporation.  What was that like for you?  How did you achieve it?  Independent consultants will compare notes, and two experiential case studies will be presented.  Register HERE Download QR

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Expand Your Brand on Social

Expand Your Brand on Social

SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR Expand Your Brand on Social Social Media That Sells founder Kia Young on growing followers – and revenue. April 7, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM EDT WHAT TO EXPECT Live Q&A session – preference will be given to the most frequently asked questions Strategies and tools to help your business thrive Don’t worry, […]

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Taxes: What You Need to Know

Taxes: What You Need to Know

SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR Taxes: What You Need to Know Filing your 2020 business taxes, with financial experts Megan Gorman and Laura Yamanaka. February 24, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST WHAT TO EXPECT Live Q&A session – preference will be given to the most frequently asked questions Strategies and tools to help your business thrive Don’t […]

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Craft Your Winning Story

Craft Your Winning Story

SMALL BUSINESS WEBINAR Craft Your Winning Story Essential storytelling strategies for your business from executive coach Charmaine McClarie. February 10, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM EST WHAT TO EXPECT Live Q&A session – preference will be given to the most frequently asked questions Strategies and tools to help your business thrive Don’t worry, a recording of […]

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Is Independent Consulting the Right Path for Me?

Is Independent Consulting the Right Path for Me?

About the Session:   Anyone who has thought about becoming a consultant, or anyone who has already decided to “make the leap” to independent consulting should attend this workshop. We’ll discuss the key factors to consider, as well as the important questions to ask yourself to see if independent consulting is right for you. Whether you […]

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6 Keys to Solopreneur Success

6 Keys to Solopreneur Success

About the Session:   Many people think that independent consulting is as simple as updating their LinkedIn profile and calling former colleagues. But the reality is quite different. Join PICA’s Chief Advocate to learn what REALLY makes independent consultants successful. Over the last 15 years, Liz has helped hundreds of people launch, run and grow their […]

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HBS Report:  Building the On Demand Workforce

HBS Report: Building the On Demand Workforce

Fascinating research from Harvard Business School and BCG on how organizations are evaluating and integrating the on demand workforce.  Published in Nov 2020, the research describes a “quixotic dichotomy” at the enterprise level.  Significant use of freelancers of various stripes, widespread acknowledgement that reliance on flexible talent is critical to future competitive fitness, and yet […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside:  Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

LifeSciHub Fireside: Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

The LifeSciHub marketplace platform enables Independent consultants to “Connect” drug sponsors with other excellent independent consultants without having to incur the considerable headaches of becoming a  fully fledged “firm”.  In this way, LifeSciHub members can expand revenue generation beyond the constraint of their own, finite, billable hours, cultivate multiple streams of income, and keep business […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside Chat:  Drop in Independent Consultant Networking

LifeSciHub Fireside Chat: Drop in Independent Consultant Networking

This LifeSciHub Fireside chat brings together independent consultants who have chosen to break from their corporate parents and “go it alone”.  That said, it can be helpful and rewarding to compare notes with other mavericks of life sciences R&D.  Come share your experiences, ask questions, and make new friends and connections. Register HERE Download QR

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LifeSciHub Fireside Chat:  Your Brand, Your Business

LifeSciHub Fireside Chat: Your Brand, Your Business

In a world drowning in content, the ability to meaningfully define and communicate one’s brand is the difference between business development and…not as much development as could be preferred.  This LifeSciHub Fireside Chat explore the concept of branding, and tools to promote one’s brand. Register HERE Download QR

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LifeSciHub Fireside Chat:  Bookkeeping Q&A

LifeSciHub Fireside Chat: Bookkeeping Q&A

Analysis plans, quality metrics, randomized controlled clinical trials, PhDs, MDs, patient data and… …debits and credits? Some people take easily to bookkeeping.  Others find it confounding.  One thing is certain, a business needs bookkeeping like people need air to breathe, and the more one understands it, the healthier the business will be. This Fireside Chat […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside:  Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

LifeSciHub Fireside: Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

The LifeSciHub marketplace platform enables Independent consultants to “Connect” drug sponsors with other excellent independent consultants without having to incur the considerable headaches of becoming a  fully fledged “firm”.  In this way, LifeSciHub members can expand revenue generation beyond the constraint of their own, finite, billable hours, cultivate multiple streams of income, and keep business […]

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Managing IT Support as an Independent Consultant

Managing IT Support as an Independent Consultant

One thing almost every independent consultant truly misses about working full time for a corporation is having access to an IT department.  This Fireside Chat is meant to bring independent consultants together to share their strategies, tips and tricks for having to manage their own IT support. Register HERE Download QR

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LifeSciHub Fireside:  Business Plan Workshop

LifeSciHub Fireside: Business Plan Workshop

Every business needs a business plan, even a business of one.  This is what LifeSciHub considers to be Basic Business Best Practices.   In this workshop, LifeSciHub discussed the basic elements of the business plan.  Two simple, one page business plans were referenced.  Templates here: Lean Canvas Template One Page Business Plan Template Any questions or […]

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LifeSciHub Fireside:  Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

LifeSciHub Fireside: Monetize Network Assets- LifeSciHub Connector Model

The LifeSciHub marketplace platform enables Independent consultants to “Connect” drug sponsors with other excellent independent consultants without having to incur the considerable headaches of becoming a  fully fledged “firm”.  In this way, LifeSciHub members can expand revenue generation beyond the constraint of their own, finite, billable hours, cultivate multiple streams of income, and keep business […]

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Send Emails that Grow Your Business

Send Emails that Grow Your Business

WHAT TO EXPECT Live Q&A session – preference will be given to the most frequently asked questions Strategies and tools to help your business thrive Don’t worry, a recording of the webinar will shared after so you can re-watch REGISTER NOW Download QR

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Build a Website Like the Pros

Build a Website Like the Pros

WHAT TO EXPECT Live Q&A session – preference will be given to the most frequently asked questions Strategies and tools to help your business thrive Don’t worry, a recording of the webinar will shared after so you can re-watch REGISTER NOW Download QR

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