How to Network as an Independent Educational Consultant
Learn how to network with professional tips built for independent educational consultants. Discover networking tips to grow your IEC practice and expand reach.
How Do I Start My Own Educational Consulting Business? A Step-by-Step Guide for New IECs
While there's no single blueprint for building a successful practice, there are proven strategies that can help new IECs establish a strong foundation and grow with confidence.
Email Marketing Strategies for Independent Educational Consultants: 4 Steps for Success
As an independent educational consultant, you're responsible for all the moving parts of your business. With so many competing priorities, it's important to focus on marketing activities that…
Operational Planning for IECs
When it comes to business strategy , operational planning is the backbone of a sustainable practice. For IECs, your plan determines how your business actually runs, from structuring…
Maximizing Operational Efficiency: A Guide for Scalable IEC Practices
The transition from being an education expert to a business owner is a significant milestone. You’ve spent years mastering the nuances of college admissions, but suddenly, you’re also…
Team Building Tips for IECs: 5 Networking Tips for Independent Educational Consultants
We’ve talked about networking and building relationships before, but here we’ll dive deeper into what “team building” really looks like for IECs, including how to build a strong…
Website Building Tips & Tricks: A Guide for IECs
Build a high-converting digital home for your practice. Explore website building tips, platform options, and design best practices tailored for IECs.
Website Fundamentals
As an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC), your digital presence is often the first interaction a family has with your practice.
Branding Tips for IECs: How to Build a Brand Identity
Branding tips for IECs: actionable tips for independent educational consultants to build a strong brand identity and stand out to students and families.
Marketing Strategies for Launching a Successful Business as an Independent Education Consultant
Launching a successful college counseling practice requires consultants to hone many important skills, namely a strong command of the college admissions landscape and a knack for attracting the…
Lead Nurturing for IECs: Converting Families into Clients
Engaging with prospective parents specifically for your educational consulting practice is the key to converting curious families into long-term clients. For Independent Educational Consultants (IECs), this process isn’t…
Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business
5 Legal Requirements for Small Business IECs Building a professional Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) practice requires more than expert student guidance; it demands a rock-solid legal and operational…
7 Best Business Tools for IECs
7 of the Best Business Tools for Independent Educational Consultants Starting and growing an independent educational consulting business requires more than expertise; it takes the right systems to…
10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Starting an IEC Business and How to Avoid Them
Starting your own independent educational consultant (IEC) business can be exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially for entrepreneurs who are navigating the complexities…
How to Build a Marketing Strategy to Help Launch Your IEC Business
Launching an independent educational consultant business requires more than just expertise and passion; it requires a strategic approach to marketing that helps you stand out and connect with…
New Year's Resolutions For Your Business: How to Succeed As An IEC
New Year's Resolutions For Your Business: How to Make Your IEC Business Stand Out In 2026 The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect…
Logo Design 101: Tools and Tips on Where to Start
Logo Design 101: How To Create a Memorable Visual Brand for Educational Consultants At its core, logo design 101 is about mastering the essentials of a strong logo…
How to Start an Educational Consultant Business Online
How to Start an Educational Consultant Business Online: Tools and Workflow Recommendations To launch a modern, scalable independent educational consulting (IEC) practice, you need more than just expertise.…
Benefits of Joining National Professional Associations for IECs
Successful independent educational consultants (IECs) always aim to stay informed, build credibility, and connect with fellow professionals to achieve long-term success. Joining a national professional association can give…
Establishing Your College Counseling Program
As an independent college consultant, your expertise, guidance, and personal approach are your greatest assets. But as your practice grows—or even if you’re just getting started—creating a repeatable…
How Much Should I Charge for my Independent College Counseling Services?
Setting the right pricing for your services as an independent college counselor is crucial to your business's success. It ensures that you're compensated fairly while offering value to…
Marketing & Tech Tips to Expand Your IEC Practice
Whether you're just starting or looking to grow your college counseling practice, these marketing tips will help you stay organized and reach potential clients.
Networking for IECs: Building Partnerships and Expanding Reach
Networking is essential for independent educational consultants looking to grow their practice and enhance their professional network. Building strong partnerships and expanding your reach within the community can…
2024 New Year's Resolutions for Independent Educational Consultants: 5 Tips for Achieving Your Business Goals
Achieve your business goals as an independent educational consultant in 2024 with these essential tips. Set clear objectives, create a plan, foster client relationships, prioritize professional development, and…
Logo Design: Creating Your College Consulting Logo with Canva
As an independent college consultant, a well-crafted logo can speak volumes about your services, values, and approach. Fortunately, you don't need to break the bank to have a…
Building Your IEC Clientele: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Students
Are you a college consultant looking to expand your education consulting business and attract more students to your services? In the competitive world of college admissions, it's essential…
Navigating the Competitive Landscape: Tips for Differentiating Your College Consulting Business
As an independent college consultant, it's crucial to stand out and differentiate your business from the competition. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies to help…
Essential Steps to Launching Your Independent College Consulting Business
Starting your own IEC business can be an exciting and fulfilling venture. With the increasing demand for personalized guidance in the college admissions process, there is a growing…
IEC Team Survey Results
CollegePlannerPro is dedicated to providing business tools and resources for independent consultants at every stage of their business. When looking to add team members to a solo practice…
IEC Pricing Webinar: Panel Q&A
The CollegePlannerPro team was joined by four IECs for a transparent conversation regarding the pricing of college consulting services. During the insightful conversation, our panelists shared their experiences…
Why I Offer Comprehensive Package Pricing: A Conversation with IEC, Katie Garrett
It could be said that one of the most debated topics in the world of independent educational consultants is how to be compensated for one’s work: hourly or…
How to Set Boundaries and Value Your Work as an Independent College Counselor
"Educators often forget that they have a right to be compensated for their expertise and should not be made to feel badly about that." In all the years…
Benefits of Implementing a Student Management Software Platform
Most companies—large, small, and everywhere in between—rely on software platforms and online tools in order to run more efficiently. For large companies, these systems are essential and the…
How to Write a Rockstar Blog Post
A blank Google doc is the worst. Especially when you’re a blogger. But what’s even worse is not knowing the components of writing a great blog post at…
Preparing Your Business for the IEC Industry Growth
In CollegePlannerPro's recent COVID-Impact Survey , 53% of survey participants reported business growth since the pandemic hit in March, with 19% reporting significant business growth. Citing the uncertainty…
Survey Results: COVID-19's Impact on Independent College Consultants' Businesses
We know that 2020 is the year in which no amount of planning could have anticipated all the twists and turns since its start. While there have been…
Utilizing student assessments as a starting point for IECs
CollegePlannerPro recently hosted a webinar in conjunction with Human eSources, one of our trusted partners and the creators of the AchieveWorks® suite of assessments. Human eSources has been…
IECA Professional Member Retreat Takeaways
CollegePlannerPro was fortunate enough to join and sponsor the IECA Professional Members retreat last month in Phoenix, AZ. Participants spent the retreat with their business hats on, learning…
Top Resources for Pricing Your IEC Services
Pricing your services is hard and getting it wrong can greatly impact your ability to build a thriving college consulting business. That's why we did some research to…
How to Get Your Business Organized
Small business owners often struggle with getting and staying organized. The brainpower and time associated with the day’s ever-evolving task list leave us with just enough energy to…