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Is there another word besides consultant to use when you offer a variety of services?

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Thank you comment icon Depending on your type of services you could advertise your services on a storefront/marketplace like fiverr.com or if you have a CRM solution that integrated with SalesForce.com you could advertise on their marketplace. So many leading companies have marketplaces for smaller partners can advertise their complimentary services. Another idea is Youtube, Facebook or LinkedIn (Social Media) depending on your type of service. I would see who the leader is in your space (i.e. Amazon) and see if they have a marketplace. Good luck promoting your services, there are so many ways today to promote yourself or company. Glenn Fitzgerald
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Swapnil’s Answer

the first word comes to mind is "Adviser", the second is specialist. Whatever word you choose, once you start giving the services your clients will decide what you are going to attract. So basically a title does not mean much, but the services you provide does.
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Kim’s Answer

Hi Kendra

Depending on your services I'd consider either rolling with a specific name that describes very well what you do. Like 'legal consultant' or 'tax adviser' or 'Bio-engineering expert'.
Option two would be to keep it high level. Many people on Linked in use a description of their VALUE in their job field or description field, so that shows up first before any job title. For example 'Helping large financial institutions advance their digital service automation efforts' , or 'Delivering highly secure cyber security protocols for Fortune 500 companies worldwide'. That's what would attract the right buyer.

Good Luck!
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D S’s Answer

Domain Expert or Subject Matter Expert
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Cody’s Answer

Even the word "consultant" can mean many things. What is it that you like to do? There are also roles known as analysists, project managers and relationship manager that help coordinate projects and relationships without getting deep in the technology. These are all key roles in successful projects as well.
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Munazza’s Answer

I am a consultant and my job title is Business Analyst so that could be one! I dont think a consultant necessarily has to have a consultant in his/her title. As a consultant what you offer is what could be your title such as project manager, iteration manager, scrum master, solution architect etc.
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Abdullah’s Answer

Hi Kendra
You might consider using (freelancer) if you are working independently.
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Craig’s Answer

Some other words you can use for consultant would be analyst, advisor, advocate, counsel
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Kim’s Answer

Well, if you form a company, you don't really need to call yourself anything!

I realize you are medical, but, I'm going to use legal as an example. Suppose I form a company called "South Texas Litigation Support Services." Then I deal directly with attorneys and their staff, providing various services. If they ever ask me my title, I'm the owner.

When I first started my company, I called it "Open Records Specialty Services." And, I called myself an Open Records Specialist. However, my role quickly morphed into doing other things for attorneys, and the both my title and business name no longer reflected the full scope of the services I provided (Transcribing depositions, Document Review, etc).

The moral of the story? Whatever you decide to call yourself or your company, remember to keep it broad enough that you don't "outgrow it." That is the challenge. You don't want it so broad that you are not providing 90% of the services that fall under that heading.

Take a break from thinking about it, and sometimes things will just pop into your head. For me that's usually when I'm walking the dog or taking a shower. Seriously!
Thank you comment icon You are right about that! Thank you. I appreciate the help. Kendra
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Cherese’s Answer

It is important to narrow down the specific areas that you desire to consult in. Once you do this, consider if there is an overall theme of what you desire to accomplish and use this theme for your personal branding. Here are examples of generic titles depending on your consulting areas: Business Strategist, SME (Subject Matter Expert), Advisor, Planner, Creator, Project Manager or Organizer.
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Melvin’s Answer

Advisor or Professional
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Pamela’s Answer

Specialist or Professional would work.
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Chessjuan’s Answer

Hi Kendra, I think it depends on your field of expertise, but with that said, here is a couple for your consideration.
Advisor, Specialist, Freelancer, Guide, Expert
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