Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), defined as those with less than 499 employees, are the backbone of the US economy. There are 3.1 million of these companies in Florida, representing 99.8% of ...

If a good education is priceless, real world experience is worth its weight in gold. Higher education can provide professionals preparing to enter the workforce with a plethora of key skills and ...

The side hustle economy is shifting again in 2026. Instead of building large personal brands or launching multi-service businesses, more people are carving out narrow lanes of expertise and turning ...

As today’s business needs become more complex and fast-paced, leaders are looking for flexible, faster, results-driven approaches to transformation. Enter alternative consulting, an alternative, ...

In 2017, I wrote about the booming business consulting industry, highlighting the rapid growth and evolving dynamics within the sector. I hinted at the rise of artificial intelligence and its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about branding, burnout, and redefining ambition. If you’re a high-achiever with deep expertise, consulting can be a power ...

Entrepreneurs can tune their disruption muscle by studying how consulting is facing two massive headwinds: Top Consultants are going independent, and Talent Platforms are able to outcompete their ...

What happens when the world’s most human-driven industry meets its most fantastic technology? The consulting sector, long defined by its reliance on expertise, intuition, and bespoke problem-solving, ...

Louise J. Slater is professor of hydroclimatology in the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. By contrast, academic consulting work, one of the most direct and ...