The Consultants Practice Specialty (CPS) has helped contribute to the profession by providing technical assistance in a variety of areas, both as external consultants to their clients and as internal consultants to their organizations. CPS strives to serve its members by keeping them abreast on technical information and providing information about the unique demands of running a business (i.e., marketing, accounting, insurance, etc.).
Announcements
The Consultants Practice Specialty is sponsoring several sessions at Safety 2017. Click here to see the complete list. Be sure to put them on your calendar.
If you missed the Open Call on February 22nd about what's going on in the Consultants Practice Specialty, you can watch the video. You can also download copies of Brian Hitt's slides here.
Consultants PS Mentoring Program
The goal of the CPS mentoring program is to connect mentors with mentees, resulting in learning and growth for both partners. This pairing is designed to assist CPS members gain knowledge and skills in business acumen and consulting skills. Click here for more information.
ASSE Members, join today for just $20!
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Network via social media, conference calls and annual meetings
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Connect with top industry professionals
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Access digital technical publications
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Request advisory committee guidance and advice
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Review conference speaking proposals
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Share or seek knowledge through mentoring services
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Enhance your resume through volunteer opportunities
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Publish your knowledge to earn recertification points
Consultants Business Development Guide
Although becoming a professional safety consultant may seem, at first glance, to be an ideal job, the reality can be quite different, and a lot more work than you originally imagined. The Consultants Business Development Guide will help you plan out and set up your consulting business, from what type of business you want to be (sole proprietor, partnership, or head of your own company), to how to evaluate your consulting business after the first year (and thereafter). Read more
Sample Article
Dealing With A Slow Income Stream
I am the same person, it is not the same business and it is definitely not the same economy.
Committee
Volunteer Advisory Committee
Administrator: Brian Hitt
Assistant Administrator: Carol Keyes
Content Coordinator: Kim Lyons
Secretary: Andy Johnson
Membership Chair: Greg Zigulis
Awards & Honors: Debby Shewitz and Deb Roy
Professional Development Chair: Abby Ferri
Body of Knowledge Chair: Dan Snyder
Website/Social Media Chair: Alexis Westin
Consultants Directory Taskforce: Debby Shewitz, Carol Robinson, Terry Grisim & David Smith
Nominations Committee: Terry Grisim
Mentoring Committee: Carol Robinson, Chris Ross and Dave Smith
Technical Question Coordinator: Carol Keyes
Other Technical Resources
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