How to Start Consulting or Science Advisory

Are you a scientist, researcher, or industry professional looking to turn your expertise into a profitable consulting business? This 4-week course provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you define your niche, package your services, market yourself effectively, and land your first clients.

🌍 Open internationally – join from anywhere in the world!

What You’ll Learn Each Week:

Week 1: Defining Your Niche & Value Proposition

🔍 Identify the best consulting niche based on your expertise and industry needs.
📌 Learn how to position yourself as an authority and craft a compelling value proposition.
🛠 Weekly Task: Define your consulting niche.
🎥 Live Session: How to assess market demand and refine your niche for success.

Week 2: Setting Up Your Consulting Business

🏛️ Understand different business structures (freelance vs. Pty Ltd / LLC vs. agency model).
💰 Learn how to price your services and set up contracts, proposals, and NDAs.
🛠 Weekly Task: Draft your first client proposal.
🎥 Live Session: How to structure your consulting business and handle client negotiations.

Week 3: Marketing & Lead Generation (LinkedIn Focus)

📢 Master LinkedIn marketing strategies to attract potential clients.
✍️ Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, create engaging content, and build your network.
🛠 Weekly Task: Publish your first consulting-related post.
🎥 Live Session: How to use LinkedIn for consulting success – networking, content, and outreach.

Week 4: Getting Your First Clients & Scaling Up

🤝 Learn client acquisition strategies (cold outreach, referrals, inbound marketing).
📈 Discover how to scale your business, increase rates, and expand your services.
🛠 Weekly Task: Draft a 3-month action plan.
🎥 Live Session: How to secure clients, manage projects, and scale your consulting practice.

📌 Live sessions will be hosted by Dr Herna de Wit, PhD on Tuesdays (1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of April 2025). Platform to be confirmed.

What’s Included:

✔️ Self-paced learning modules covering essential topics
✔️ Weekly activities to help you build your consulting business in real-time
✔️ A 1-hour live session per week with industry insights, Q&A, and expert guidance
✔️ A comprehensive workbook with exercises, templates, and resources

Pricing Tiers:

💡 Base Course (R400) – Includes the full 4-week program, weekly live sessions, and workbook.
💬 Add-on 1 (R100) – Access to an exclusive Slack community for networking and support. This comminity will be active from 1 April 2025 - 1 June 2025.
📈 Add-on 2 (R250) – Two 30-minute personal coaching sessions to refine your consulting strategy.

Limited-Time Early Bird Discount!

📅 3 - 9 March 2025 – 15% off
📅 10 - 16 March 2025 – 10% off
📅 17 - 23 March 2025 – 5% off
📅 24 - 31 March 2025 – Full price

🚀 Ready to start your science consulting journey? Add to cart now!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is this course for?

This course is designed for scientists, researchers, academics, and industry professionals looking to transition into consulting or advisory work. Whether you’re new to consulting or looking to refine your business model, this course will provide the tools to get started.

2. Do I need prior consulting experience?

No prior consulting experience is required! This course is structured to guide you step by step in defining your niche, setting up your business, marketing yourself, and securing your first clients.

3. What if I can’t attend a live session?

If you miss a live session, recordings will be available so you can catch up at your convenience.

4. When does the course start?

The course begins on Tuesday, 1st April 2025. A detailed schedule, workbook, and Slack invites (if applicable) will be sent a few days before the course starts.

5. How do I access the course materials?

Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email confirming payment. You will receive another email in the last week of March with your workbook and course materials.

6. Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Due to the digital nature of the course materials and live sessions, refunds are not available once you have enrolled. However, if you have an issue, please reach out, and we’ll do our best to assist you!

7. Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes! Participants who complete all weekly activities and attend live sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion to add to their professional portfolio.