In the end, while the figures will vary, my conviction is that the ideal falls within 15-25% of your time—translating to 6-10 hours weekly. The secret to success isn’t merely the quantity but the regularity of business development efforts, with a daily commitment being the gold standard.
Read MoreSometimes they are flexible, maybe even adjusting to your availability. And there are what I would label “best practices” in Business Development for a fractional executive that, in the end, allow building a pipeline.
Read MoreThe ratio between those two is a balancing act, one that does determine whether the solopreneur is successful and their practice survives. But is there an ideal ratio, an ideal amount of time to spend on Business Development?
Read MoreIn today’s market place no business can afford to stand-still. In fact, it is impossible. One is either moving forward or going backward. And hopefully going forward with profitable new name revenues.
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