The Best Consultancy Fields to Venture Into Now
By
Theodore Henderson
The Wisdom Man
The job market might be tight right now, but it’s lenient enough to allow some space for people to make their entrepreneur opportunities. Independent consulting happens to be one of those entrepreneur opportunities as it will enable people to apply their knowledge and experience to help others with their projects minus the overbearing nature of being in a typical workplace.
However, if you want to make the most out of your decision to venture into independent consulting in the gig economy, you should know where consultants are most in-demand. Below are some industries where opportunities to render your services are quite numerous.
Computer and Information Technology
The appeal of this field is obvious enough. Being one of the most dynamic industries right now, computer and information technology feature a breakneck pace of change especially in the areas of cyber security, networking, and data management.
Due to how fast things can change here, consultants here have to be young and well-versed with modern technologies. If that is not possible, then a consultant must have in-depth knowledge with programming code and recent technological innovations.
Management
Whether it is dealing with customer service issues, optimizing their different systems, or identifying and avoiding potential problems in the market, the work of an independent consultant can be valuable for many executives. The work of a consultant is even more in-demand in certain businesses where factors like data protection, high worker turnovers, and workspace hazards are quite numerous. This is why those who decide to become an independent consultant in healthcare, therapy, and other fields often find no shortage of work there.
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Environmental Protection
Issues like energy conservation, solid waste management, disaster risk reduction, and environmental impact assessments are significant issues currently plaguing this field. Also, there is the fact that new laws regarding environmental protection are being introduced every, compelling every organization to comply,
An entrepreneur who wants to be an independent consultant will find no shortage of job opportunities in the sector provided that they specialize in at least one of several environmental fields. Also, work can come from both the private sector and the government at all levels.
Accounting and Finance
Whether from the fact that they don’t qualify for it or due to the overwhelming volume of paperwork, many business executives often hesitate when it comes to dealing with the finances of their business. This is why accountancy, taxation, and financing are one of the most common jobs in the top consultant fields.
Furthermore, businesses often have to comply with ever-changing tax laws while also seeking ways to cut down on their tax costs. Due to this, a certified public accountant with the most up-to-date knowledge of local taxation laws can easily double as financial consultants to businesses in their free time.
Healthcare
This is one of my favorites when it comes to helping clients with some healthcare experience set themselves up as entrepreneurs via consulting. The area of Healthcare Consulting offers an array of quality job opportunities for people who want to leverage their knowledge and expertise in the healthcare arena. What makes it a good choice is that you don’t have to work for a healthcare provider but instead have the option of working in an industry that serves healthcare in some way. For example, these industries include risk management, nonprofit and human services, medical facilities, health insurance, wellness, pharmaceuticals, and physical fitness, and others. In a general sense A good number of healthcare consulting jobs seek people who have expertise not only in healthcare but also in another area, like finance, technology, or management.
In a Nutshell
All in all, it’s safe to say that there is always an opportunity for an entrepreneur to become a consultant in any field. So as long as you can claim to be an expert on a particular subject matter, have the credentials to back it up, and understand how to set yourself up in business to attract clients. If you don’t how to set up your business and attract clients that when coaches like me are for! Don’t procrastinate you can start on your independent consulting career as soon as you want to.
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About The Author
Theodore Henderson works with business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals. He is an Amazon best-selling author, a Certified Career Coach, a Certified Leadership Coach, and a Certified Social Media Security Professional Powered by CompTIA. In addition he is the author of the business program “Launching Your Great Business Idea,” as well as the author of the following books; “The Wisdom Compass: Your 31-Day Journey to Wisdom-Filled Living
”, “9 Simple Strategies to Becoming a Strong Leader
” and the Security eBook “30 Smart Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals
” aimed at owners of Smartphones, Mobile Devices, and also those who have significant online activities including Social Media, financial services, etc. He is available for keynotes, seminars, and workshops. He may be reached through www.TheodoreHenderson.com.