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  • $105 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (59 jobs)
    I am an innovation consultant within the area of learning and development. I can help you with the complete lifecycle of your learning development projects from brainstorming and outlines to setting up the LMS and launch. I also run my own training and workshops in the area of innovation management, lean product development, and strategy creation. I have 7 years of international working experience and have been running my own consultancy full-time for the past 3.5 years in Stockholm, Sweden. I have a master's in Innovation Management from KTH, one of the top technical universities in the world. I believe in the principles of working in loops of continuous improvements through hypothesis, experimentation, learning, and execution. One of my biggest strengths that my clients love me for is being a problem solver and always being there to help and provide assistance to them when needed and with whatever they need. I love working on new projects and making sure to see them to success. Communication is a key part of my relations with my clients and I love to make long-term working relations with my clients. Are you working on an interesting project or just need to brainstorm? Hit the message button and let's have a chat.
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    Business Writing
    Training Online LMS
    Elearning Design
    Zoom Video Conferencing
    Training Design
    Technical Writing
    Learning Management System
    Workshop Facilitation
    Organizational Development
    Project Management
    Management Consulting
    Instructional Design
    Project Management
  • $65 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (63 jobs)
    I am a very senior professional with a diverse background that is probably unusual for this site. I am on Upwork because I am semi-retired and I enjoy helping people with their projects and giving general business support and advice. My experience includes being a university professor, a small tech business owner, a senior advisor in the U.S. government, and a business consultant focused on startup strategy, research fundraising, and Federal and state resources. You can learn more about my background from my LinkedIn profile, just search for James Kadtke Ph.D. Here are some of the skills I bring to the table: -- Superb research skills (including scientific) for a wide range of subject areas. I can research a topic, synthesize the material, and write concise summaries or more elaborate documents -- Excellent writing skills: I have over 80 peer-reviewed publications, and have contributed to countless other reports for the government, businesses, think tanks, and popular media. You can review some of my work at Researchgate under the profile James Kadtke or simply Google search my name. -- Extensive expertise in running and growing a business and finding funding and other resources; I often consult for startups on strategy -- Extensive experience in government and politics, and how to engage with agencies and leadership, so I can craft or review written materials for sensitivity and relevance -- Superb computer and social media skills -- I have been an independent consultant or contractor for nearly 30 years so I am quite comfortable performing on contracts and I strive hard to deliver the best products within time and cost requirements I think you will find that my hourly rate published here is well below most consultants with comparable skills. I am also always willing to negotiate costs to fit within a client's budget.
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    Defense & Military
    Politics
    Business Development
    Writing
    Proposal Writing
    Article Writing
    Entrepreneurship
    Business Management
    Grant Research & Prospect List
    Grant Writing
    Fundraising
  • $40 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (34 jobs)
    I’m a designer with more than 10 years developing innovative products and services for different industries across Europe and South America. I’ve lead projects from research to implementation, always keeping the focus on people, environment and business to create unique and memorable experiences. I have worked with companies like: - Roca - Stiga - HP - Designit With projects that involved: - Concept design - Innovation - Product Design - 3D visualization - Service Design - Design research The Client Review below describes the quality of work and the dedication that you will get when working with me. "Nicolas outdid himself again with amazing work. He needs very little explanation to pick the right pictures and deliver outstanding results with them. He is among the most professional designers we have worked with, great, to-the-point communication and going the extra mile. Many thanks!" This makes me really proud because it highlights that having great communication and an amazing relation with the client is the key to get amazing results.
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    Adobe Illustrator
    Industrial Design
    3D Product Rendering
    Visualization
    Jewelry Design
    Jewelry Rendering
    Concept Design
    Service Design
    Photo Editing
    Design Thinking
    3D Rendering
    Product Design
    3D Modeling
    3D Design
  • $75 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (25 jobs)
    Do you want: to take advantage of new opportunities in your market? a product that solves a real problem for your users? better customer retention and increased product usage? Then you need to create an outstanding experience across your customer journey. You have to understand your users better than anyone and help them achieve their goals with a smile on their faces. You need to give them the tools they need to be successful at every step of the way. That's where I come in: with my extensive experience in user research, innovation, and product strategy, I can help you take your experience to the next level. These are just some of the ways I can support your business: - Reframe the problems and pain points of both the customers and business - Conduct research with customers, users, and stakeholders to better understand their context - Identify opportunities for improvement from research insights - Facilitate ideation workshops to come up with unique solutions - Map systems, products, and service experiences - Create future scenarios and roadmaps to reach ideal situations while planning for and mitigating uncontrollable factors Don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your business goals and how we can work together to achieve them. "Andrea is a proactive, energetic and creative individual who is adept at evaluating and solving complex problems effectively." — Tara Mei, Founder, Hotcakes Ltd “Andrea complements our efforts beautifully. She's embedded themselves within our community and supported us through everything from equipment installations to community research. Would work with her again any day.” — Hannah M, Founder, red_medellín “I have been really amazed by Andrea and the caliber of her work. She is always so accurate with her feedback, observations and, most especially, with her recommendations. What a journey!” — Nina Araujo, Go Beyond The Classroom
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    Product Discovery
    User Experience
    User Experience Strategy
    SaaS
    Qualitative Research
    Design Research
    UX Research
    User Flow
    Service Design
    User Research
    Market Research
    Customer Experience Research
    Design Thinking
    Business Innovation
  • $60 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (63 jobs)
    My name is Susana Trujillo, N.D., M.S. B.S., B.A. and I am a naturopathic physician with a passion for bringing integrative medicine and natural products to US consumers. I provide science-based natural medicine for the prevention and treatment of common and chronic illnesses. I am committed to bringing the best of conventional and alternative medicine to everyone in my care. My passion is educating, empowering and supporting my clients on their journey to optimal health. Fascinated by the health benefits of natural ingredients, I continuously research, formulate and study their amazing benefits so I could help men and women achieve excellent health. I offer holistic assessments, writing, research and formulation services for natural remedies including herbs, nutraceuticals, dietary counseling and lifestyle modifications. I take my time, listen carefully to your needs and develop individualized treatment plans, reports, writing depending on your needs/requests. I continue to support men’s and women's health issues and other chronic illnesses through herbalism, nutrition, and counseling. I graduated from California State University Long Beach where I obtained a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and two undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry. As a Naturopath, I have authored several books and articles in the field of integrative medicine and I am actively researching innovative, natural ingredients that help people achieve optimum health and vitality.
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    Nutrition
    Chemical Engineering
    Article Writing
    Chemistry
    Organic Chemistry
    Writing
    Regulatory Compliance
    Biochemistry
  • $40 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (667 jobs)
    🎯 Expert Vetted + Top Rated Plus I offer Complete CFO Services. The goal is to become a one stop finance, business planning and accounting solution for your company. Mission Statement: Partnering with clients to drive growth, profitability, and success I have graduated from Manchester Business School, England (A Top 20 Global B School) I am an Alum of IIM Bangalore and SRCC Delhi (India's top B schools). I also secured National Rank 14th in CA CPT Exams (CPA equivalent). I manage Efincatalyst, with a focus on offering Business and Financial Consulting. We also offer white label solutions to consultants, coaches, lawyers and bankers. Highly advanced Finance and Excel modeling skills, coupled with my forte in building complex forecast models enable me to perform investment bank grade analysis, leading to professionally prepared financial projections and statements. I am also an expert in creating pitch decks, business plans and corporate presentations targeted at bankers and investors. I am also joined by my Partner- Jain, a Financial Consultant with expertise in offering CFO solutions, financial modeling, pitch decks, ICOs, Crypto, and investor fundraising. He is a CA (CPA equivalent), CFA L2 Candidate and has studied at Cambridge University (Sydney Sussex College), England. Software Stack Proficiency: MS Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, PowerBI, QuickBooks, Xero, Adaptive Insights, Workday, NetSuite, Zoho Books, Zoho Analytics, Fathom and MS Suite. ✅ Proficient in: ---------------- - Fundraising Business Plans And Investor Presentations - Pitch Decks and Pitch Books - Business Plan Writing - Investment Research - Financial Research, Planning, Analysis - Data Visualization and Analytics - Memorandum for Sale Presentation (Investor Memorandums) - Valuation Report and Analysis - Accounting and Financial Reporting - Financial Forecasting - FP&A SaaS Ops - M&A LBO Modeling - Real Estate Modeling - Investor MIS KPI Dashboards ✅ Working With Me Can Be Beneficial In The Following Ways: -------------------------------------------------------------------- - Excellent Written and Spoken English Skills. (Published Writers) - ~60 Hours/week availability - Committed to finish projects in agreed deadline - Flexible working hours as per customized client timings - I provide project/job updates on a regular basis so that you can track the progress. - I will help you in all the different stages of the project. - I have traveled extensively across the United States, Europe and GCC. - 50% of our clients are from US and Canada, 30% from Europe and Middle East - We are happy to take both long term and one-off projects. We have been working with some clients for over 5 years on the platform. - We focus on supporting Startups, SMBs and Corporates Our USP: We love our profession. We love reading, talking and thinking about businesses and how we can empower their growth. We think of every project as a puzzle to be solved in a particular budget and timeline while meeting Business Owner/CXO objectives. Please feel free to have a no obligation call to understand if we can add value to your business.
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    Business Plan
    Financial Accounting
    Investment Research
    Financial Management
    Legal Consulting
    Bookkeeping
    Budget Management
    Business Analysis
    Business Valuation
  • $150 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (162 jobs)
    I am Dhiraj Jindal, Head at Patent Yogi LLC based out of Acton, MA. I have considerable experience of providing expert consultancy in Patent services domain. We offer innovative end-to-end patent solutions including patent search, patent drafting, patent filing, patent prosecution, patent licensing, and patent litigation. We have experience of over 3000 patent searches and 500 Patent Drafts. My team also specializes in AI automation and building on Bubble.io. We specialize in: - Crafting web and mobile applications using Bubble.io - Enhancing performance and scalability of Bubble.io applications - Seamlessly integrating APIs, custom plugins, and bespoke code elements for Bubble.io apps - Designing and implementing UX/UI for Bubble.io projects - Innovative problem-solving and creative solutions within the Bubble.io ecosystem
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    Litigation
    Product Liability
    Product Research
    Product Design
    Product Development
    New Product Innovation
    Business Innovation
    Business Writing
    Patents
    Patent
    Patent Law
    Patent Prosecution
    Patent Preparation
    Patent Search
  • $75 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (78 jobs)
    Unrivaled Patent Research: 10+ Years' Expertise Guaranteeing Success When it comes to patent research, trust in over ten years of unwavering experience. I offer guaranteed patent research services to inventors, companies, and law firms, delivering excellence at every step. With a global reach covering over 100 countries, my expertise spans diverse fields, including consumer goods, mechanical, Lifesciences, medical devices, and software arts. Count on my high-level search processes, trusted by major institutions like NIH. Your satisfaction is my priority, ensuring superior results, swift turnarounds, and open communication throughout the process. Rest assured, you'll receive everything you need and more to unlock the full potential of your innovations. Serving a Diverse Clientele: Trusted by Patent Attorneys, Inventors, Amazon Sellers, OEM, Investors, Short Sellers, and More Mission and Values: - Highly focused and specialized patent research - Strategic investment that pays for itself during the patenting process - Increased odds of obtaining a patent - Avoidance of overlooking valuable opportunities - In-depth awareness of competitive activity - Maximization of patent and intellectual property value - Protect clients from getting delisted by marketplaces like Amazon Additional services: - Freedom to Operate and prior art searches - Competitive intelligence for informed decision-making - Patent alerts to stay up-to-date with industry developments - Thorough research analysis for comprehensive insights
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    Intellectual Property Law
    Patent
    Competitive Analysis
    Brand Consulting
    Patent Prosecution
    Patent Law
    Medical Device
    Scientific Research
    Intellectual Property Protection
    New Product Innovation
    Patent Search
    Technical Writing
    Patent Preparation
  • $60 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (21 jobs)
    Economist with an MBA and Master in Finance. Have been working with private companies and public institutions. My areas of expertise are finance, market research, profitability analysis, project valuation and project management. Proven analytical capabilities, communication and project management skills.
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    Economic Analysis
    Financial Presentation
    Design Thinking
    Financial Modeling
    Financial Reporting
    Financial Planning
    Project Finance
    Business Analysis
    Financial Report
    Startup Consulting
    Financial Statement
    Cost Control
    Lean Startup
    Financial Projection
    Financial Analysis
    Mathematics
    Microsoft Excel
    Market Analysis
    Agile Project Management
    Data Analysis
  • $80 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (100 jobs)
    🎉 Multi Award winning industrial designer from Singapore in with designs winning international accolades from the Red Dot Design Award, IF Design Award, James Dyson Design Finalist and Stanford Design for Longevity Award and more. 🖊️ Eason spearheads the designs from multiple ventures from ZULU, ARIA AIR, YURICA KIDS, DROOPS COFFEE, EASON CHOW DESIGN as well as Singapore's COVID19 INNOVATION TASKFORCE. 🥂 Eason's experience in design spans from startups, biz ventures, design agencies, tech unicorns to Fortune 500 Companies, he currently shares work collaborations and business partnerships with Partners/clients from countries like the US, UAE, Portugal, Ireland, London, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan and Singapore. His clients spans from Tech unicorns like GOJEK(biggest ride hailing super app in SEA), Secretlab(one of the biggest gaming chair companies based in Singapore , (MNC's) Electrolux, Philips, Sandisk, Philip Morris and (startups) Yurica, Altelle and organisations like Temasek Holdings, National University Hospital and many more. Eason also has the capability to communicate and write in Chinese mandarin and English that makes communication with manufacturer a breeze and also able to bridge requirements seamlessly. Just give Eason a buzz now and find out how he can bring value and potential with his design/innovation expertise. Feel free to request for private/latest works that can only be shown on a personal level. easoncwt.myportfolio.com
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    Design & Usability Research
    Wearable Technology
    Illustration
    Brand Identity
    Prototyping
    Rapid Prototyping
    Industrial Design
    Interactive Design
    Experience Design
    Generative Design
    Custom Part Design
    Design Research
    Product Design
    Design Thinking
  • $181 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (25 jobs)
    Are you an entrepreneur that wants to take it to the next level? 100% of my coaching clients have shared they are more clear, inspired and energized after working with me. Let me help you find your mojo! ⚡︎I can help you if you are struggling with these challenges: ● "I have no idea on how to get started with my startup" ● "Life has been chaotic and I need to get clear on my direction " ● "I don't have the energy or motivation right now to grow my business" ● "I want to get to the next level and I am not sure how to get there" ● "I'm starting a new chapter in my life and I need someone to hold me accountable" ● "HELP! I'm overwhelmed and I don't know what to do next" I focus on working with entrepreneurs with startups or small businesses. The process: Who are you? You are the main factor in your success. Why should your business exist? A purpose. How do you do things? Something that makes you unique. What do you offer? Your product or service. All success revolves around the answers to these four questions. All failure comes from a lack of understanding these questions. This is my method. It does not matter if you are a startup or an existing business, this is the core of your work and journey. A client had dozens of business ideas, I helped him launch just one. A client stopped chasing 3 different startups and now is an executive in a new business. One client grew from 5 to 50 employees in just two years. Let's get on a call today! We can set up an initial zoom call in a free 30 min consultation and I will explain how my process will get you the results you are wanting. Best regards, Brian **If you’re interested in working with me hit the Invite Freelancer button and send me a short description about you and your project.
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    Career Coaching
    Business Analysis
    Business Consulting
    Personal Development
    Business Plan
    Business Modeling
    Leadership Development
    Startup Company
    Startup Consulting
    Growth Strategy
    Business Coaching
    Entrepreneurship
    Business Development
    Life Coaching
  • $100 hourly

    • 4.4/5
    • (96 jobs)
    Are you looking for your jack of all trades that can do literally anything with WordPress? You found him! When you hire me, you'll get someone who: ≫Designs and develops custom-tailored WordPress Websites ≫Provides back-end support for any size application ≫Delivers results in a professional and timely fashion I'm an experienced WordPress Developer that can design & develop any WordPress website, make a multi-vendor WooCommerce Marketplace, turn a standard WordPress install into a SaaS business, customize plugins, use Azure B2B authentication to your WordPress site, and more! I'm eager to work with you to provide reliable, consistent, and high-level solutions to any design/development challenges. I have built over 100 WordPress websites that have a variety of functions and needs. I also manage over 200 websites through WPMU DEV Hub platform. I am an all-in-one solution to handle your project and develop whatever you need using the latest technologies. Technical Skills: ✅ Wordpress/WordPress Security ✅ Elementor/Divi ✅ WooCommerce ✅ MySQL ✅ HTML/CSS ✅ Java/JavaScript/PHP ✅ Azure Integration with WordPress I look forward to speaking with you!
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    jQuery
    JavaScript
    Ecommerce Website
    PHP
    API Development
    HTML5
    Bug Fix
    WordPress
  • $90 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (243 jobs)
    Chemical Engineer, PhD Computational Chemist Chemical Engineer at TERSUS Group Invited Expert Panelist at Currnt Invited Expert Scientist at Convetit Invited Expert Scientist at IVIN.INTVEN Invited Expert Scientist at MAVEN Invited Expert Scientist at XINOVA Invited Expert Scientist at InnovationNetwork Chemical Engineering Consultant at IndustriaSYS Scientific Lecturer & Consultant for: - SinodosChemistry [since 2015] - London Training for Excellence [since 2015, HEAD of Chemical Engineering] - CELEVEL [since 2018] - HAWARD [since 2019] - JustTrainings [since 2019] Providing the following services since 2003: - Investigation of physical and chemical processes - Computational Chemistry simulations for nano and micro level physical, chemical, electronic, optical properties evaluation and the description of physical and chemical processes - Computational Fluid Dynamics [CFD] simulations for product development, product optimization, process design, process optimization, process troubleshooting - Process Simulation to create mass balances, energy balances, process flow diagrams [PFDs], plant wide descriptions, setting up of whole industrial processes - Scientific literature reviews in areas of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, Oil & Gas, Polymers, Solar Energy, Green Technology, Electrochemistry, etc - MatLab modelling for physical and chemical processes, Reaction simulation, and other complex systems - White papers - Technical papers - Opinion papers - Feasibility studies - Chemical Model building - Financial feasibility of physical, chemical and manufacturing processes Scientific Consultation since 2010: - Oil & Gas - Polymers - Smart materials - Composites - Disinfectants - Anti microbial agents - Ionic Liquids - Separation Processes - CBD/ THC purification - Clean energy - CO2 capture - H2 storage and H2 utilization - Zero emission power plants - Novel coatings - Separations & purifications approaches - Distillation, Adsorption, Absorption, Extraction - MatLab Modelling Scientific WEBINARS in the fields: - Reactor Engineering [design, operation, troubleshooting] - Thermodynamics Fundamentals - Separation Processes: Adsorption, Absorption, Distillation, Extraction - Electrochemistry and Electrolysis - Catalysis - Modeling and Simulation of Physical and Chemical processes - Introduction to Computational Chemistry & HyperChem - Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics & SimScale - Introduction to Process Simulation & DWSIM - The complete simulation WEBINAR for Chemical Engineering [Computational Chemistry, CFD, Process Simulation] - CO2 technology: Capture, utilization, zero emissions power plants, storage - H2 technology: Generation, storage, utilization - Disinfectants: Types, formulations, application types and advances - Organic Chemistry chapters - Polymer Technology - Oil & Gas fundamentals - MatLab for Engineers Editorial board member at International Journal of Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Scientific publications reviewer for Elsevier Journals
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    Industrial Design
    Academic Writing
    Scientific Computation
    Nanotechnology
    Molecular Biology
    Occupational Health
    Chemical Engineering
    Agriculture & Forestry
    Computational Fluid Dynamics
    Purification
    Chemistry
    Process Simulation
    Aspen Plus
    MATLAB
  • $70 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (536 jobs)
    I'm a librarian/researcher by trade with a degree in English Literature and a Masters in Information Management. With me as your provider, you’ll get someone with: a) over 20 years of extensive legal and business research experience. b) Skills in utilising all available electronic and hard copy resources c) the ability to find, disseminate, manage and relay large amounts of information and provide a fast delivery of information.
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    Information Literacy
    Critical Thinking Skills
    Business Analysis
    Market Research
  • $13 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (2 jobs)
    Graphic Designer, Creative Director, Illustrator, Photographer, Animator, Editorial Designer, Packaging Designer, etc.
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    Logo Design
    Editorial Design
    Packaging
    Illustrations
    Brand Identity
    Marketing Collaterals
    Fastify
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (141 jobs)
    I am a data scientist and professional in qualitative and quantitative research analysis with over 12 years of experience in technical, applied, and academic research. I earned PhD in entrepreneurship and supported startup projects in designing the business plan. My research papers on statistics, entrepreneurship, social sciences, leadership, management, and education are systematically published by leading peer-reviewed journals. I am certified by World Bank and provide consultancy of monitoring and evaluation for donor-funded projects. I am a nomad and worked in countries, namely the USA, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. My services include: ✅ Market research data analysis and visualization for business and academic using qualitative and quantitative techniques. I deal with Big Data Analysis, especially from the blockchain field. I am good at using Google search term/online desk research and bring insights for strategic decisions. ✅ Quantitative research methodology, Quasi-experimental research design, Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), Questionnaire design, Cronbach’s Alpha, Regression analysis, z-test, t-test, Sample size calculation, Composite Reliability (CR), Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Mediation analysis, Moderation analysis, Reliability analysis, Validity analysis, Multigroup analysis, Structural equation modeling (SEM), Cluster analysis. I perform quantitative statistics data analysis using IBM SPSS, SmartPLS, STATA, Pivot table in Excel. I am proficient in preparing questionnaires/survey tools and factor analysis to ensure validation and reliability of items/constructs. ✅ Qualitative research methodology, qualitative data analysis, grounded theory, interpretative phenomenal inquiry, action research study design, themes develop, thematic analysis, content analysis using NVivo. I assist in developing themes, categories, codes from in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. I support writing a mixed-method research. I am well versed in designing guides/protocols for interviews, focus group discussions for qualitative studies. ✅ Systematic Literature Review using Scopus and Web of Science database, analyze the articles, bibliometric analysis, network analysis using VoSViewer software for first-order and second-order themes from research papers. ✅ Research paper writing as co-author and address the reviewers/editor comments for publication: formatting and reference setting as per journal requirements. Please, feel free to contact me. It would be nice to discuss the work requirements first to be on the same page.
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    Dissertation Writing
    Academic Content Development
    NVivo
    Research Methods
    Academic Writing
    Statistical Analysis
    Quantitative Analysis
    Factor Analysis
    Scientific Literature Review
    Research Proposals
    Academic Research
    Survey Design
    Data Analysis
    Quantitative Research
    Qualitative Research
  • $100 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (79 jobs)
    Looking for a top-notch mobile-friendly website? A skilled web developer is here to assist you in every stage of your project! From creating a landing page to building a complex website that perfectly fits your requirements. Top Rated freelancer🔝(maintained the high quality and standards for 5+ years on Upwork) You may consider me for your project if you need: ✅ Responsive and future-proof WordPress website ✅ Mobile-friendly landing page for increasing conversions ✅ Web development and optimization ✅ Website management, maintenance / updates ✅ Responsive web design I am a freelancer focused on delivering excellent results. Availability, responsiveness, and high level of involvement are my key features. For several years I specialize in: ► Web development - HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP and JS ► WordPress theme customization and development - Underscores, custom themes, premium themes ► Implementing custom functionality for WordPress - following the WordPress Codex: options, custom post types, forms, maps, API's, multilingual, etc. ► Logo design, icons, banners, sliders, and content management - Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw. ► Onsite technical SEO improvements and optimization Over 10 years of extended experience building and managing websites with different CMS, modules, and frameworks including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc. Simple and complex approach depending on the project's goals and budget. I create websites with SEO in mind and ready for future growth with your business. Google will love your site and your visitors too! Feel free to contact me with your project details, any questions, or just throw some ideas back and forth.
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    CSS
    PHP
    Elementor
    WordPress
    Landing Page
    Ecommerce Website
    JavaScript
    HTML
    WordPress Development
    WooCommerce
    WordPress Theme
    Website Customization
    Search Engine Optimization
  • $50 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (27 jobs)
    👉 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: 🏆 Top Rated Plus Upwork Freelancer 💎 5+ Years of Professional Power BI/PowerApps/ Power Automate development. 🚀 25+ Upwork Projects Accomplished. ⭐ 5-star reviews from customers 🎯 End to end support _________________________________________________________________________________________ 🏅 Technology I'm working on - MS SQL Server / Azure SQL Database - MS BI (SSIS/ SSRS) - Power Platform (Power BI/ PowerApps/ Power Automate) - Azure Data Factory - Azure Function Apps I'm a expert BI with having more than 4 years of solid experience in the IT industry as a SQL Server Developer, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Function App, C#, Data Warehouse & Data Migration & SSIS Migration include experience in design, development, and implementation. • Expert in T-SQL development to write complex queries by joining multiple tables, excellent ability to develop and maintain stored procedures, triggers, user-defined functions • Expertise in creating multiple kinds of Power BI Reports and Dashboards • Expert in Data Extraction, Transforming and Loading (ETL) using various tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Transformation Services (DTS), and Azure Data Factory (ADF) • Experience in report writing using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) & Power BI paginated reports and creating various types of reports like drill down, drill through, Parameterized, Cascading, Conditional, Table, Matrix, Chart, and Sub Reports • Good hands-on Azure Data Factory • Expertise in building pipelines to copy the data from a different source to destination in Azure Data Factory • Good knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Strengths include successful analysis and problem-solving expertise, highly rated oral and written communications skills, and proven project management experience. Strong in designing the Application Architecture, providing out of box solutions & an excellent trouble-shooter. I am committed to excellent work ethics and strongly believe in giving 110% in whatever I do.
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    Data Modeling
    Office 365
    Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
    Microsoft Power BI Development
    Microsoft Power Automate
    SQL Server Integration Services
    Business Intelligence
    Microsoft Power BI
    Microsoft SQL Server Programming
    Microsoft PowerApps
    Data Analysis
  • $150 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (106 jobs)
    The biggest marketing challenge for B2B companies is delivering customer-centric messaging. Instead of talking about what their customers want, they talk about themselves. My job is to flip that script. With B2B buyers now doing most of their research online, connecting through copy is incredibly important. B2B copy must be relevant to what customers care about the most, show the potential results, and provide a thorough education, all before the first sales call is booked. I write copy that shows decision-makers a solution to their most pressing needs with relevant, customer-centric messaging that connects clients to your brand and drives business results. Together, we will: - Target specific audiences - Create a narrative that your audience connects with - Effectively communicate your client’s most pressing business problems - Show customers how to get to their desired state - Give results/evidence that helps customers make the right decision - Create a lasting impact for your business My experience includes B2B copywriting for Fortune 50 companies Microsoft and CVS Health, along with SMBs, start-ups, and marketing agencies, mostly in the tech, SaaS, and fintech industries. Before copywriting full time, I spent years honing my sales and influence skills selling B2B software to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, with Fortune 500 clients that include Bayer, Siemens, Eli Lily, Amgen, Celgene, and others. My blog on sales and business has been published in HuffPost, Fortune, Apple News, Inc, Observer, and The Independent. I'm also a classically trained copywriter through the American Writers and Artists Institute (AWAI), which teaches bulletproof and time-tested methods for writing copy that gets results. I’m open to any type of writing project that requires customer-centric and results-oriented B2B copy. Here's what some recent clients are saying: “I could not have been happier with Tom's outstanding skills — great agility, collaboration, conscientiousness, communication and above all terrific work product.” - Doug Popovich, Director, Presentations and Visual Storytelling, CVS Health “Tom helped us tremendously with this last project! We had an exciting start-up with a complex topic who needed a full-blown content overhaul. Many times, we were not even sure what we wanted or needed, but Tom was able to step in and deliver quality content that not only accurately and fully grasped the topic but also was copywritten and edited to quality...He truly saved us during this challenge.” - Abby Breeden, Content Manager at Get Visible | Digital Marketing Agency “Tom knew the industry we work in and knows a lot about the business world, including sales. This was a great asset to the type of work we had. He got the work done in a timely manner. In fact, he was so quick that we couldn't catch up on his work for our review. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Tom to anyone who is looking for a copywriter in the software industry.” - Sonia Couture, Marketing Manager, Planbox I'd love to explore how I can help you create customer-centric messaging that delivers impactful results. Send me a message or invitation if you're interested in working with me. I'm always happy to jump on a quick call.
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  • $165 hourly

    • 4.8/5
    • (112 jobs)
    Need a thought partner to help sort your ideas into persuasive presentations which showcase your value? Doing your work and telling your story at the same time is a challenging task for everyone. With my help, your message will go the extra mile in convincing customers, leads, investors, donors, and executives. With a dynamic mix of strategy, design, writing, research, and facilitation, I help my clients translate their concepts into pitch decks, growth plans, reports, profiles, proposals, frameworks, web content, roadmaps, concept visualizations, and workshops. I can help you make the challenging task of selling your work to others much easier. Together we will construct powerful arguments that speak directly to the hearts and minds of your audience. My clients include founders, executives, consultants, teams, businesses, and institutions. I offer reasonable rates, flexibility, and quick turnaround. ------------- Guiding businesses in growth, I prototype solutions leveraging creative and relational capital to address human needs. I map strategy, build brand narratives, advocate for customers, and design the next experience, supporting the efforts of executives and innovation, design, development, and marketing teams. I lead teams through the challenge of effective storytelling, design, and branding using an immersive interview and synthesis process, converting divergent ideas, experiences, and agendas into persuasive marketing collateral, profile narratives, design concepts, and a fundamental understanding the bottom line “why?” At heart I am a practical creative devoted to efficient use of resource, be it energy, material, money or time. I catalyze change and innovation through empathic human interaction. And most of all, I like to roll up my sleeves and get it done now. --------- Specialties: Strategic Design Storytelling, Visioning, and Branding Higher Education Innovation Strategic Partnerships Service and Experience Design Design Research Framework Design Workshop Facilitation Sustainable Business Modeling Program Design and Development Professional Development and Training Innovation & Entrepreneurship Creative Leadership Organizational Change Design Thinking & Human-Centered Design
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    Customer Discovery
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    Business Plan or Pitch
    Facilitation
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  • $75 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (434 jobs)
    I AM THE GHOST AT YOUR KEYBOARD! ** Prolific non-fiction and business ghostwriter of full-length books. ** Published nonfiction author with 6 titles on Amazon Kindle. ** Serial entrepreneur with multi-industry business consulting experience. GHOSTWRITER - Non-Fiction and Business BOOKS: I have assisted clients for 300+ print-form and digital books. My range of writing services goes from coaching first-time authors as they do the writing, helping outline/plan a book to get started right, writing from 10% to 100% of a book, developmental editing, editing/proofreading. My knowledge base includes all aspects of business, how-to books, education & training, economics, geopolitical & social topics, personal development & spiritual growth, inspiration & motivation, autobiographies & memoirs. STARTUP BUSINESS CONSULTANT: As a 7-time entrepreneur, I understand business and can help new entrepreneurs get it right straight out of the gate! I have assisted over 400 first-time and repeat entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders to organize, strategize, and crunch the numbers for startups, expansions, and market repositionings. BUSINESS PLANS: I have produced hundreds of business plans with first-time and repeat entrepreneurs in most sectors and activities. These customized written plans typically include both a full presentation of the business and multi-year financial cash flow projections. BUSINESS DOCUMENTS: I write business letters, sales/grant/RFP proposals, and operations manuals (e.g.: policies & procedures, training). LEARNING MATERIALS: As an adult educator, I have created numerous print/audio/video workbook learning materials for my own and other people's businesses, on subjects as diverse as spiritual mastership and launching a new small business.
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    Memoir
    Proposal Writing
    Business Strategy
    Ghostwriting
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    Business Writing
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    Non-Fiction Writing
  • $100 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (101 jobs)
    "Mikhail balances stunning design with functional engineering" / "Mikhail has been an absolute star!"/ “Mikhail is top class freelancer..” / "He always thinks outside the box and finds great solutions." / “He is GREAT!!!! No doubt about it.” / “You will have no issues with Mikhail if he looks after you like he looked after me.” -- just a few quotes from Clients' feedbacks. ✔ 15+ years experience, 100+ products designed ✔ Among clients: Samsung (Germany), Martini, Porcelanosa (Spain), Seymourpowell (UK) etc ✔ Top-Rated Plus Freelancer Award winning industrial designer. Experienced in injection moulding manufacture, CNC milling, woodworking technologies, glass and ceramic, acrylic solid surface technologies, leather and fabric goods. Visited lots of factories and suppliers in China and Europe. Engineering and mechanical design skills. Please take a look at my portfolio below. SERVICES Market and trend research / Concept and ideas / Sketching, fast 3D modelling, conceptual renderings / UX / ergonomics / CAD / Photo realistic renderings / 3D and 2D Specs for manufacturing / Graphic design / naming / logo design / Supervision for production on factory or remotely / Marketing and ID guideline for promo HONOURS & AWARDS ⭐️ Jury member of Lexus Design Award ⭐️ IF Design Award. Authoritative award from Germany. As Art Director of the project. ⭐️ A’Design Award Authoritative award from Italy. As a designer. ⭐️ DESIGN AND DESIGN AWARDS Award from France. Design of the day (several times). ⭐️ Member of Expert Council of ADD INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 2018 Award trophy designer. ⭐️ More than 100 publications in design magazines and news: DAILY MAIL, THE HUFFPOST, METRO, MSN NETWORK, THE INDEPENDENT, WALLPAPER, ICON, YANKO DESIGN, GIZMODO, ETC ⭐️ More than 30 industrial and design exhibitions around the world: USA, RUSSIA, GERMANY, HONG KONG, SWEDEN, DENMARK, ITALY, UK etc. ⭐️ One of top 10 best contemporary designers, according to the British “THE CULTURE TRIP” magazine Keywords: Industrial designer, product designer, furniture design, plastic enclosure, creative design, mechanical engineering, product sketches, manufacture, concept design, 3d visualisation, photorealistic renders, CAD modelling, packaging, electronic device, product development, ideation, consumer electronic, lightning design, concept sketches, 3d modelling, prototype, mock up
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    Industrial Design
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    Health & Wellness
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    Mechanical Design
    Electronic Design
    Product Development
    CAD
    SolidWorks
    3D Modeling
    Design for Manufacturing
  • $30 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (468 jobs)
    ✅I am an experienced Visual Content Designer delivering excellence for the last 10 years in high-end graphic artworks like Infographics, ebooks, Pitch Decks, Whitepapers, Web design & Explainer Videos. I’m one of the industry experts. I have been ranked amongst the most experienced and the best graphic design experts around the world serving Fortune 500 companies, Content Marketing Agencies, technology, SaaS and other startup, bloggers, Casinos, from Hollywood Academy award-winning producer - Rob Carliner ( you can find his recommendations on my Linkedin and Trustpilot ) to online cooking shows ran by moms, fitness agencies, instructors, and many more. My presence on UpWork is just a fraction of my overall online presence. Not to blow my own trumpet, but if you just search 👀 by typing “Vikas Agarwal Info brandz” on many front-line publications, you can find my opinions and featured articles. I have been featured so far on publications like: - Forbes, Inc, Success, Entrepreneur, SearchEngineJournal and many leading publications. I have strong knowledge of designing ebooks, infographics, Pitch decks, and many more. Clients usually hire me for: ✅Infographic Designs ✅Beautification of PDFs, Charts, and Word documents ✅EBook Designs ✅Lead Magnets ✅Whitepapers ✅Guides ✅E-Guides ✅Downloadable eBooks ( downloadable PDFs ) ✅Print eBooks ✅Reports ✅Cookbooks ✅Recipe books ✅Brand guidelines ✅Fitness instruction books ✅Other Editorial Designs ✅Logo Designs ✅Explainer Video Animations ✅Pitch Deck/Investor’s Pitch Deck ✅PowerPoint Presentation Design ✅Brochures ✅Magazines ✅PDF formatting ✅Infographic Marketing ✅Catalog/Pricelist Designs ✅Book formatting ✅Booklet Design ✅Media kit/Press kit ✅Illustrations ✅Character designs ( Mascots ) ✅Interactive PDFs, eBooks, Reports, and Decks ✅Worksheets ✅Fitness ebooks and fitness booklet ✅Blog Post Images ✅Charts, etc ✅ Important - I am available for pre-hire trial work so you are fully assured about me before you hire me for the whole job. ✅ Tags For Search : Sales Deck , Sales Brochure , isometric , Explainer Video, PowerPoint Expert, Whiteboard video, explanation videos, Casino , Product Video , experienced animator , white paper , Powerpoint Presentation , Marketing Presentation , Google slides , Sales Pitch Presentation , Presentation Designer , Isometric Illustration , presentation for investors , 1 pager, one pager , Brochure , Presentation Deck , Sales Prospectus , PowerPoint slide deck , magazine designer , Video Production , voice-over , storyboard , eBook , Digital brochure , Editorial Designer , beautify , downloadable PDF , design , start up , investor deck , presentation to investors , animated explainer videos , pitch deck presentation , e-book designers , Infographics specialists , After Effects expert , minutes , seconds , Video Editor , brand guidelines , 2D cartoons , storyboard , PDF , formatting , Infographic Marketing , design work , Design logo , Real Estate Presentation , catalog , book formatting , Typography , 2D animator , B2B Saas , portfolio , booklet , Pitch deck expert , webinars , magazine layout , Powerpoint deck , media kit , Word document , pdf document , experienced graphic designer , Have strong knowledge of designing ebooks and pdfs , character design , Infographic Specialist , storyline , 1-pagers , Interactive PDFS , stock video , sponsorship , slide decks , Reformating , format , investor slide deck , PPT deck , investor Pitch deck , Neumorphism style , Minimalistic style , brand elements , PDF eBooks , guides , worksheets , marketing collateral , fitness booklet , powerpoint designs , report designer , E-Guide , marketing materials , Experienced Designer , Ebook design , lead magnet , free download , infographic expert , powerpoint document , powerpoint slides , corporate brochure , Pitch deck expert , technology startup , explainer video animator , present to investors , voiceover , background music , Blog Post Images , Powerpoint Presentation , SaaS product , SaaS company , charts , graphs , Branding , financial modelling , real estate company , recipe ebook , sales deck , company profile , Background music that ties in with transitions and animations , sales presentation.
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  • $50 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (79 jobs)
    Top 1% of Upwork - Top Rated Plus & Expert-Vetted. As a result of my work, clients have seen their email marketing account for 30%-50%+ of their total revenue. Leveraging the power of Klaviyo is the most effective way to boost your revenue from email marketing. As a Klaviyo Master Partner, I have all the tools, experience and expertise to help take your emails to the next level. Here's what I can do for you: • Develop advanced automated email flows (Abandoned cart, welcome series etc.) • Create high quality branded email designs (HTML & Drag and Drop) • Configure dynamic content to create super targeted and personalized emails • Manage your email campaigns from start to finish • Trouble shooting - if you've got a problem, chances are I know how to fix it • AMP/Interactive email design • Conversion optimization through A/B testing • Copy writing - consistent with with your brand's voice • List segmentation • Integrate and leverage various apps and ecommerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, custom ecommerce platforms, Smile.io, Stamped.io, ReCharge etc.) • SMS marketing • Migrations to and from Klaviyo • And more... Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in my services and we can go from there!
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    System Automation
    Marketing Communications
    Email Marketing
    Marketing Analytics
    Email Design
    Marketing Automation
    Copywriting
    Klaviyo
    Lead Nurturing
    Email Campaign Setup
  • $20 hourly

    • 4.5/5
    • (276 jobs)
    • I am Top Rated Freelancer at Upwork. I provide an end-to-end solution from product sourcing, supplier verification, and contract formation, right through to quality control and shipping to your door. • Pricing and quality are not the only considerations when buying from China I can conduct remote audits on each supplier to guarantee you are purchasing from a factory that meets industry standards, local, state and federal regulations, and that the product meets relevant compliance requirements. My Advantage : • Experience: I helped companies from big corporations such as DZ card International to my own small online stores. And have built my own strong factory network and product database tested by real transactions. • Devotion: Now I work full time as a freelance at upwork. I can respond to your request in a very short time and almost 24 x 7.online. • Location: I am located in Guangzhou China. Guangzhou is the best supplier sourcing city. Every month all kinds of product exhibitions will be held and I can meet all the top suppliers and manufacturers of all industries here. What can I do for you? • Sourcing from China: For large orders, I help you buy directly from factories. For small orders, I help you buy from multiple vendors, control quality, solve manufacturing problems and save your time. • Order Production Monitor in China: Monitor production updates, Chat with factories on production changes, Arrange to ship, Monitor products in transit until you receive them. • Help in China: Virtual assistant, Email Response, Call Answering & Transfer, Travel Arrangement, China Car Rental, Hotel and Tickets Booking, etc.
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    Contract Manufacturing
    Alibaba Sourcing
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    Purchasing Management
    Logistics & Shipping
    Translation
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    Order Processing
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  • $30 hourly

    • 5.0/5
    • (38 jobs)
    Hello! I am Raphael, I am representing the top 3% of performers on Upwork. Here are the different kinds of video editing I can do for you: - Wedding Videos - Youtube Vlogs - Documentary and Testimonials Videos - Talking Head and Explainer Videos - Animation and Green Screen Videos - Reels, Short, Stories and Tiktok Videos - Corporate Videos - Trailer, Intros and Outros - Screen Casting Videos - Travel Videos and many more I can do outstanding output for every kind of video you needed.
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    Video Cleanup
    ActiveCollab
    YouTube Video
    Corporate Video
    360-Degree Video Editing
    Testimonial Video
    Design Enhancement
    Video Intro & Outro
    Video Post-Editing
    Wedding & Event Video
    Time Management
    Short Video Ad
    Design Thinking
    Adobe Premiere Pro
  • $350 hourly

    • 4.9/5
    • (58 jobs)
    Top 1% EXPERT VETTED consultant with 15+ years of experience in marketing, strategy, organizational development, program management, business intelligence, and fundraising. Need help with your marketing, strategy, or copywriting? You've come to the right place! Over the last four years alone, I've helped clients generate over $1 BILLION in revenue. My clients include Fortune 100 firms, Silicon Valley startups, INGOs and nonprofits, and small and medium-sized businesses. My career started at an award-winning agency in Los Angeles, where I wrote over 1 million words per year for more than a dozen national clients. Then I went brand side and led marketing for a $310M business unit, growing revenue by nearly 50%, before launching my consulting company. As a writer, my work has appeared in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Seeking Alpha, TipRanks, investing.com, FXStreet, and on countless company websites and executive blogs. Accomplishments include: • Developed, wrote, and implemented marketing and direct marketing campaigns resulting in over $140M in annual revenue for media clients. • Led Go To Market strategy resulting in 43% year over year increase in revenue to $310M. • Increased revenue by up to 32% over goal for last seven clients. • Championed brand advocate campaign resulting in 10% increase in annual revenue over previous year. • Analyzed organizational health for client CEO and provided recommendations to increase organizational efficiency. • Developed for client CEO a strategic marketing and implementation plan for expansion into untapped market. • Generated over $5 million in annual revenue via direct marketing. Don't let your competitors keep their advantage! Please book a 30 minute CONSULT below.
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INNOVATION STRATEGISTS


What is innovation strategy? 


Innovation strategy is the practice of developing a roadmap for innovating your products and services to increase market share and profits.


Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in innovation strategy professionals:


    

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Why do you want to hire innovation strategists?


The trick to finding top innovation strategists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to analyze competitors to identify key differentiators you can leverage to grow your own market share? Do you need help with market segmentation to identify underserved markets you can target with your next product release? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.


HOW TO HIRE INNOVATION STRATEGISTS


Innovation strategists can audit your products and services along with those of competitors to identify unmet customer needs, feature requests, and other areas for improvement. Fulfilling unmet customer needs is a great way to expand your market share and increase profits.


So how do you hire innovation strategists? What follows are some tips for finding top innovation strategists on Upwork.


How to shortlist innovation strategy professionals


As you’re browsing available innovation strategy consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:


    

  • Product-market fit. You want an innovation strategist who understands your product-market fit so they can see into the adjacent possible and help your team innovate.
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  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., developing an innovation strategy for a consumer electronics manufacturer).
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  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular innovation strategist.
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How to write an effective innovation strategy job post


With a clear picture of your ideal innovation strategist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.


An effective innovation strategy job post should include:


    

  • Scope of work: From auditing products and services to brainstorming new features, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
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  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
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  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, technologies, or marketing tools, mention this here.
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  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
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FAQS FOR HIRING INNOVATION STRATEGISTS


How much does it cost to hire an innovation strategist?


Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.


    

  • An experienced innovation strategist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
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  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their innovation strategy services more competitively.
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Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.


How long should you contract an innovation strategist to complete your project?


As difficult as it is to estimate how long it takes to develop an innovation strategy, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.


Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding innovation strategy projects. For example, creating an innovation strategy for incremental improvements to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) product will take less time than working with R&D to create a market-disrupting technological advancement in a consumer electronics product.


What are the steps involved to hire innovation strategists?


Here’s how to hire innovation strategy consultants in four simple steps:


    

  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s market segmentation or feature ideation.
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  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., audit your supply chain logistics to identify areas for improvement).
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  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential innovation strategists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., UX design expertise to assist with feature ideation for iOS apps).
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  4. Interview innovation strategy talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.
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