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BUILD YOUR CONSULTING EMPIRE WITH TIME-TESTED STRATEGIES AND AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS

Learn how to solve problems, win clients, and grow your business from scratch.
50+ Skills That Change Consultants Into The Top 5%
9 Frameworks That Solve 99% Of Consulting Challenges
6 Models To Ensure You’re Never Underpaid Again
Checklists That Make Client Contracts Bulletproof
10 AI Use Cases Every Consultant Needs To Know
4 In-Depth ERP Case Studies (Including Amazon And Sun Pharma)
Behind The Scenes Of Major Consulting Successes - 15+ Case Studies, Including Amazon And Sun Pharma
Deep Dives Into 8 Crucial Industries—From Manufacturing To Marketing—And The Consulting Trends Shaping Them
The A to Z Of Building A Business: From Setting Up Your Legal Structure To Personal Branding
100 Things Top Consultants Always Do—And 48 Traps They Never Fall Into

To be Amongst the Top 5% Consultant

You need rock-solid answers to these 5 fundamental questions
What Exactly Is Consulting?
How Do Consultants Make Sense of Data?
How Do You Find, Keep, and Delight Clients While Pricing Right?
How Do You Build a Successful Consulting Business?
Which Technologies Must Consultants Master to Stay Relevant?
The Consulting Way holds your hand from step 0 to the final destination.

DID YOU KNOW: AN ERP CONSULTANT WITH 5-YEARS EXPERIENCE CAN EARN 25L+ PER ANNUM IN INDIA?

Top ERP Systems
How SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, and Salesforce work
Cloud or On-Premises?
When to go cloud and when to stay traditional
Key Modules
Finance, HR, supply chain, CRM—what you need to know
Tailoring Systems
Best practices for customizing ERP solutions
Data Moves
Smoothly migrate and integrate complex data
Real Stories
See how Amazon and Starbucks nailed ERP success

THIS IS NOT A TEXTBOOK.

THIS IS A 485-PAGE JOURNEY.

On the way, you will learn about:
100 things top consultants always do—48 they avoid
9 frameworks that solve 99% of consulting problems
The 7 must-have elements of every client contract
The 3 traps (AC, PC, and CC) that can derail your consulting career
How would you handle implementing SAP ERP at Amazon?
The 5 stages of AI evolution and what to prepare for next
4 business structures to choose from for your consulting practice
3 ways to say no professionally and maintain relationships
and dozens of similar questions.
CHAPTER 1: WHY CONSULTING?
1.1 What is Consulting?
1.2 What Do Consultants Do?
1.3 Data Organization
1.4 Defining Problems and Scope
1.5 Consulting Skills Must-Haves
CHAPTER 2: CONSULTING FRAMEWORKS
2.1 Why Use Consulting Frameworks?
2.2 World Class Frameworks
2.3 When to Use and When Not to Use Frameworks
2.4 Getting Started with Frameworks
2.5 Applying Consulting Frameworks Effectively
CHAPTER 3: USING SPREADSHEETS IN CONSULTING
3.1 Introduction & Importance
3.2 Basic Functions and Formulae for Consultants
3.3 Automation and Macros
3.4 Case Studies and Applications of Spreadsheets
CHAPTER 4: ANALYTICS
4.1 Introduction & Importance of Analytics in Consulting
4.2 Integration of Analytics into Consulting Projects
4.3 Client/Operations/People/
Accounting/Business Analytics
CHAPTER 5: CLIENT SCENARIOS
5.1 Manufacturing Industry Overview and Trends
5.2 HR Trends and Challenges in Business
5.3 Technology Trends & Disruptions
5.4 Strategy and Operations: Strategic Planning and Development
5.5 Supply Chain Challenges and Global Opportunities
5.6 Finance: Financial Management and Planning
5.7 Marketing Trends and Consumer Behavior
5.8 Education: Trends and Challenges
CHAPTER 6: PRICING MODELS
6.1 Fixed Price
6.2 Time and Material
6.3 Capped Time and Material
6.4 Outcome-Based
6.5 Staffing Fundas
CHAPTER 7: CLIENT CONTRACTS
7.1 Contract Essentials
7.2 Drafting and Reviewing Contracts
7.3 Managing Contractual Relationships
7.4 Termination Clauses: Navigating Exits Professionally
CHAPTER 8: REALITY BYTES
8.1 Client Behavior
8.2 Client Politics
8.3 Scope Creep
8.4 Nice Guy or Bad Guy
8.5 Good Client vs. Bad Client
8.6 Stay or Exit Options
CHAPTER 9: SETTING UP A CONSULTING BUSINESS
9.1 Legal Considerations: Choosing the Right Legal Structure
9.2 Financial Planning and Budgeting
9.3 Choosing the Right Business Structure
9.4 Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition
9.5 Identifying Your Strengths and Differentiators
9.6 Defining Your Service Offerings
9.7 Pricing Strategies
9.8 Marketing/Branding/Distribution for Consultants
9.9 Personal Branding
9.10 Marketing Channels and Strategies
CHAPTER 10: AN INTRODUCTION TO ERP
10.1 Understanding ERP Systems
10.2 ERP Selection and Implementation
10.3 ERP Customisation and Configuration
10.4 Data Migration and Integration
10.5 Change Management & Training
10.6 ERP Optimisation and Continuous Improvement
10.7 ERP Security and Data Protection
10.8 Case Studies
CHAPTER 11: AI IN CONSULTING
11.1 Introduction to AI in Consulting
11.2 AI Tools and Technologies for Consultants
11.3 Automation and Process Optimisation
11.4 Data-Driven Insights and Decision Making
11.5 AI in Strategy Formulation and Implementation
11.6 Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
11.7 Future Trends and Emerging Technologies
11.8 Successful Implementations of AI in Consulting
CURRICULUM
This is the Complete Curriculum
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1: WHY CONSULTING?
What is Consulting?
What do Consultants Do?
Data Organisation
Defining Problems and Scope
Consulting Skills Must-Haves

SECTION 2: DEALING WITH DATA

CHAPTER 2: CONSULTING FRAMEWORKS
Why Use Consulting Frameworks?
World Class Frameworks
When to Use and When Not to Use Frameworks
Let Us Get Started on Frameworks
Applying Consulting Frameworks Effectively

CHAPTER 3: USING SPREADSHEETS IN CONSULTING
Introduction & Importance
Basic Functions and Formulae Mandatory for Consultants
Automation and Macros
Case Studies and Application of Spreadsheets

CHAPTER 4: ANALYTICS
Introduction & Importance of Analytics in Consulting
Integration of Analytics into Consulting Projects
Client/Operations/People/Accounting/Business Analytics

SECTION 3: CLIENTELE AND PRICING

CHAPTER 5: CLIENT SCENARIOS
Manufacturing Industry Overview and Trends in Manufacturing
HR Trends and Challenges in Today’s Business Environment
Technology Trends & Disruptions Impacting Businesses
Strategy and Operations: Strategic Planning and Development in Business
Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities in Global Markets
Finance: Financial Management and Planning in Modern Business
Marketing Trends and Consumer Behavior Insights
Education: Trends and Challenges in the Education Sector

CHAPTER 6: PRICING MODEL
Fixed Price
Time and Material
Capped Time and Material
Outcome-Based
Staffing Fundas

CHAPTER 7: CLIENT CONTRACTS
Contract Essentials
Drafting and Reviewing Contracts
Managing Contractual Relationships
Termination Clauses: Navigating Contract Exits with Professionalism

CHAPTER 8: REALITY BYTES
Client Behavior
Client Politics
Scope Creep
Nice Guy or Bad Guy
Good Client vs. Bad Client
Stay or Exit Options

SECTION 4: BUILDING A CONSULTING BUSINESS

CHAPTER 9: SETTING UP CONSULTING BUSINESS
Legal Considerations: Choosing the Right Legal Structure
Financial Planning and Budgeting
Choosing the Right Business Structure
Crafting Your Unique Value Proposition
Identifying Your Strengths and Differentiators
Defining Your Service Offerings
Pricing Strategies
Marketing/Branding/Distribution for Consultants
Personal Branding
Marketing Channels and Strategies

SECTION 5: TECHNOLOGY IN CONSULTING

CHAPTER 10: AN INTRODUCTION TO ERP
Understanding ERP Systems
ERP Selection and Implementation
ERP Customisation and Configuration
Data Migration and Integration with ERP
Change Management and Training Managing Organisational Change During ERP
ERP Optimisation and Continuous Improvement
ERP Security and Data Protection
Case Studies: Successful ERP Implementations in Consulting

CHAPTER 11: AI IN CONSULTING
Introduction to AI in Consulting
AI Tools and Technologies for Consultants
Automation and Process Optimisation
Data-Driven Insights and Decision Making
AI in Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
Future Trends and Emerging Technologies in AI Consulting
Successful Implementations of AI in Consulting: Real-Life Examples

INSIDE "THE CONSULTING WAY" READERS
WILL DISCOVER

MASTERING THE ART OF CONSULTING
  • Apply frameworks like SWOT, BCG Matrix, and 7Ps to real-world problems.
  • Step-by-step guides for data structuring and problem-solving.
  • Essentials: contracts, pricing strategies, and client management.
  • Real-world examples of data-driven decisions and analytics.
STRATEGIES FOR EXCELLENCE
  • Use frameworks to solve challenges in tech, finance, and healthcare.
  • Insights on AI, automation, and emerging consulting trends.
  • Master stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
  • Blend creativity and structure for impactful results.
CONSULTING IN ACTION
  • Case studies: ERP, market entries, and operational turnarounds.
  • Tailor approaches for startups, SMEs, and global firms.
  • Master pricing models, scope management, and delivery under pressure.
  • Build a consulting practice: marketing, branding, and legal setup.

DON’T JUST KNOW.
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT GO BEYOND THEORY

REAL-WORLD
CONNECTIONS

Apply what you learn through real-world examples, case studies, and use cases, including:
15+ CASE STUDIES
that show consulting in action
10 AI USE CASES
for Consultants to stay ahead of technological trends
REAL COMPANY SCENARIOS
like ERP at Amazon and using AI for Demand Forecasting in FMCG

AI IN CONSULTING:
BE AMONG THE ELITE 1%

EVERYONE IS EXCITED ABOUT AI, BUT ONLY 1% CAN ANSWER THE TOUGHEST QUESTIONS,LIKE:
What is the difference between NLP and deep learning?
What is the difference between NLP and deep learning?
What is the difference between NLP and deep learning?
READ THIS BOOK AND BECOME PART OF THAT 1%. YOU'LL GAIN:
10 USE CASES
Demonstrating AI’s power
in consulting
6 MINI CASE STUDIES
Showing AI in real-world action
ETHICAL DILEMMAS
Introduction for every AI consultant

WHAT BUSINESS PAYS A CONSULTANT FOR?

Become A Master At This By Developing Expertise In Three Main Areas:
CONSULTING FRAMEWORKS
MICROSOFT EXCEL
BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Master The 9 Core Frameworks Relied Upon By Top Consultants At Big Four Firms.

SWOT ANALYSIS
BCG MATRIX
PORTER'S FIVE FORCES
REVENUE VS. COST ANALYSIS
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
MCKINSEY 7S MODEL
4P/7P MARKETING MIX
3C’S FRAMEWORK
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ANALYSIS MODEL
For Every Framework, You'll Learn When To Use It, When
To Avoid It, And How To Apply It.

MAKE EXCEL YOUR BEST FRIEND

Master These Six Functions And Formulas And You'll Never Have To Look For Help On Excel Again
Cell Reference & Basic Arithmetic
Logical Functions & Text Functions
Lookup Functions (e.g., VLOOKUP)
Array Formulas & Advanced Functions
Conditional Formatting & Automation through Macros
Data Cleanup & Mail Merge Tools
Become The Go-To Consultant For Data-Driven Decisions.

OPPORTUNITIES

DON’T WAIT.

BUILD YOUR CONSULTING BUSINESS TODAY
OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL.

You Have 8 Big Milestones To Achieve, And This Book Guides You From Zero To Mastery:
Choose the Right Legal Structure
Decide between sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, or corporation.
Complete Business Registration
Handle licences and permits to establish your business legally.
Plan and Budget Smartly
Create a financial roadmap while keeping expenses low.
Identify and Communicate Your USP and Niche
Stand out with a compelling unique selling point.
Prioritize with the Impact vs. Effort Matrix
Focus on tasks that maximize your ROI.
Match Your Offerings to Client Needs
Tailor your services to align with market demands.
Master Marketing, Branding, and Distribution
Build your presence and attract clients effectively.
Develop Your Personal Brand
Establish a reputation that sets you apart in the consulting world.

READY TO FIND YOUR NICHE IN THE BIGGEST MARKET FOR YOUNG CONSULTANTS?

GAIN ACCESS TO TOOLS AND GUIDES THAT YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY IN YOUR CONSULTING PRACTICE

30 questions
to assess your readiness for consulting.
6 Models
Pricing to optimize your earnings.
100 Actions
Successful consultants take, and 48 pitfalls they avoid.
9 Core Framework
Including BCG Matrix and Porter's Five Forces.
CHECKLIST
to streamline complex processes
The A to Z framework
to setting up a consultancy business from scratch
WE'RE MAKING IT EASY FOR YOU
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Don't let another opportunity pass by while others master essential consulting skills.
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We understand—it’s a thoughtful decision. Here’s what makes this book worth it: It’s not just a book; it’s a comprehensive toolkit. You’ll find checklists, case studies, frameworks, industry insights, and more. Think of it as a complete guide to transforming your career, priced less than a single client consultation you’ll lead with confidence after reading. If investing in yourself means unlocking better fees and higher client satisfaction, isn’t it worth it?

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Not at all. This book breaks down complex consulting concepts into simple, digestible steps. It guides you from foundational principles to advanced strategies, making it accessible even if you’re starting from scratch. By the end, you’ll gain the confidence and practical skills to apply what you’ve learned, regardless of your starting point.

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