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Resolving Internal Challenges that stifle SME Business Growth
According to World Economic Forum, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) represent around 90% of all firms globally, contributing to roughly 70% of employment. SMEs are pivotal to economic progress, yet many SME owners inadvertently hinder their growth by not leveraging available support services. If you’re an SME owner, chances are you’ll relate to at least […]
Read More »An Insider View on the Freelancing Career
A Sneak-Peek into the life and times of Freelance professionals The key challenges for Freelancers usually revolve around accessing clients and winning work, correctly determining one’s pricing strategy, ways to remain relevant in one’s industry, building networks whilst outside a corporate environment, and last but not the least, managing one’s time efficiently and not becoming […]
Read More »Embracing Flexibility: Is Professional Gig Economy the Future of Work?
As traditional employment models continue to shift, more and more professionals are embracing the flexibility and freedom that comes with the professional gig economy. From freelancers and independent consultants to specialised talent seeking project-by-project opportunities, the rise of digital platforms has created an ecosystem where organisations and professionals connect such as IndusGuru. But is the […]
Read More »Powering your growth ambitions as an MSME
The future and dynamics of work in India are evolving, with more professionals opting to work as freelancers or independent consultants rather than being in traditional full-time employment. This trend helped in the emergence of a unique opportunity for MSMEs in India by providing them access to a pool of skilled and experienced professionals for […]
Read More »Enabling Agile and Cost-effective Growth for SME Businesses
Entrepreneur-led Small and Medium Businesses have always had unique challenges – the ambition to grow has to be matched with the resources available to scale-up. One of the most critical resources to drive growth – is professional expert talent. Fortunately, a recent emerging trend – the Shared CXO model is now available to SMEs – […]
Read More »How to Grow Your Career in the Professional Gig Economy
Working in the gig economy doesn’t have to be a temporary solution.Many experts see the growing number of independent contractors as a sign of a structural shift in the workforce towards more permanent freelance work. So if you’re looking to grow your career in the gig economy, here are four tips to help you get […]
Read More »How to Become A Better Independent Consultant?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a successful independent consultant? In this article, we will explore the most important things you need to know to start and grow your business. Why do you want to be a consultant?This question is to see if you want to be a consultant. Consulting is not […]
Read More »Freelancers and the Future of Work
Two hundred years ago – around 1819 – the word ‘free lance’ described paid army officers! From two distinct words in the 1800s to the hyphenated ‘free-lance’ in the 1920s, finally emerged the word ‘freelance’ as we know it now. Akin, to how freelancers are now a core part of an ever-increasing part of many […]
Read More »How to effectively position oneself as an Independent Consultant: To win more clients what must one do?
This is a special edition for our consultants who have just taken the big leap into the independent consulting world By Sonesh Prakash (A consultant with IndusGuru) Congratulations!!! So, you have taken the leap of faith and started an independent consulting career. You have left that cushy job behind you and taken the path of […]
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