Here at Solo PR Pro, we often hear from communications consultants who are confused about what to provide prospects and clients – and when. To address these questions and more, we've produced this ultimate guide to mastering the client lifecycle. The trajectory of the...
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For PROs Only: Resources to Manage the Client Lifecycle
Many of the questions we get from members of Solo PR PRO Premium involve the “care and feeding” of prospects and clients (Do you include a full plan with your proposal? When do you send the contract? Etc.). Even those of us who are veterans, having been trained to see...
Attention Spans Are Shrinking [Infographic]
Do you have the attention span of a goldfish? According to some sources, human attention spans are shrinking at a rapid rate and topics actually hold our attention for less time than our fishy friends. As PR professionals, we know how difficult it can be to grab - and...
Thanksgiving – A Time to Reflect and Catch Up
The Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. tends to be a slow week, leading many hard-working Solo PR Pros to take advantage of the opportunity to get organized and catch-up on the stack of business reading we’ve been meaning to get to. Though we regularly preach the...
Creative New Business Development – Providing Value Through Research
An independent communications consultant’s work is never done when it comes to new business activity and generating new leads. And one of the main roots of business development is relationship building, which is formed through familiarity, reputation, credibility and...
Chat Recap: PR Plans
On the second Wednesday in November, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community (learn how to join us here). On...
Charting the Course: A Guide to PR Planning
Strategic planning forms the cornerstone of what we do as communications consultants, and provides the foundation that allows us to gain consensus and chart a strategic course for – and with – our clients. What differentiates top consultants from others – including...
PR Planning Ebook and Templates
Planning is the foundation for everything that we do as communication consultants. Exclusively for members of Solo PR PRO Premium, we've developed a full ebook - Charting the Course: A Guide to PR Planning - to help with your PR Plans, as well as a planning template...
My Business Is 20 Years Old! 20 Lessons for Longevity
This month, I’m celebrating 20 years as a Solo PR Pro. I can’t really wrap my brain around it, but there’s one thing I know for sure: that’s a long time! Since founding Solo PR Pro in 2008, I’m often asked how I got my own start as a communications consultant, so I’m...
Chat Recap: Introducing Subcontractors to Clients, Rush Jobs and More
On the fourth Wednesday in October, we held one of our traditional Q&A chats, where top independent communication professionals shared thought leadership, tips and advice in response to questions submitted by the community (learn how to join us here). On October...
How to Track Your Time – Strategies and Apps
For independent PR consultants, time is a precious commodity. And not just because we're busy - even for those who don't bill by the hour, effective time tracking has a direct impact on productivity and profitability. Whether you're working on a short-term project or...
Community Tip: Tips for Handling Online Reputation Management
This Community Tip comes from the Solo PR PRO Premium Closed Facebook Group. A members-only outlet for questions, discussions, lead-sharing and support/camaraderie, if you haven’t joined us there yet, just go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoloPRpremium/ and...