The Society of Professional Consultants

Networking Meetings and Workshops

Our virtual networking meetings have a relaxed atmosphere where members and non-members can meet online. Our workshops feature interactive presentations about business issues relevant to consultants and solo professionals. You can view our meeting schedule to register for meetings and workshops. Members have free access to our workshops and workshop video archive.

Webinar Archive

Our members have access to video recordings of over 100 Webinars about consulting. Some of the topics are:

• Marketing
• Thought Leadership
• Writing a Book
• Public Speaking
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Developing Online Courses
• Pricing Your Services
• Podcasting

Members have access the SPC Workshop Archive and the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) Workshop Archive.

Member Directory

Members have individual profile pages in the member directory on the SPC website. They can update their SPC member profile information at any time, including speaking topics and categories in which they wish to be included for possible referrals. 

Member-to-Member Exchange

SPC members are entitled to free consultations and discounted rates offered by other SPC members. The exchange is an opportunity to promote your business within the SPC. The exchange is in our Members Only section and is not viewable by the public. 

Mentoring Program

When you first join the as a regular member SPC, you can take advantage of three mentoring sessions with an experienced consultant. Associate members receive one mentoring session.

This mentoring is available exclusively during the first six months of membership. We believe that early in your consulting career is the best time for this mentoring to be of greatest value. As a result, we want to encourage you to use this resource early on. After six months or three sessions, whichever comes first, the formal mentoring ends.

Referral Service

The SPC provides a free consultant referral service for the business community. Only current SPC members participate in the referral service. Companies may search the SPC member database and/or contact SPC directly for information and referrals.

Note: There is no charge for either the prospective client or the member consultant for the referral service. It is the responsibility of the prospective client and the consultant to contractually formalize a service relationship.

Discounts

Members receive discounts on SPC meetings, workshops and seminars. Our members also are eligible for discounts from our partner organizations.

Newsletter

Our e-mail newsletter goes out to a list of around 500 people. "Consultants Communicate" includes news about our fellow members, SPC program and meeting notices, and items of interest to consultants. Members are encouraged to submit articles and other information for the newsletter.

LinkedIn

Members are invited to join the Society of Professional Consultants members-only group on LinkedIn. Joining allows them to find and contact other SPC members on LinkedIn.

The goal of this group is to help members:

• Reach other members of SPC
• Accelerate careers/business through referrals to and from SPC group members
• Learn more about their colleagues through the professional profiles of fellow SPC group members 

Books and Articles

The SPC posts links to current books and articles our members have published in commercial newspapers, magazines, and industry or organizational newsletters. 

Speakers for Meetings or Events 

SPC members who speak professionally can list their speaking topics in their member profiles. Organizations who are looking for speakers can search the SPC member database to identify speakers who will fill their needs. They can also contact SPC directly for recommendations. 

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