Starting Your Career as a Consultant

You've got ampleskills and expertise in your profession to become a consultant, but how exactlydo you start the process? What are the first steps, where will you work, andhow do you generate business? StartingYour Career as an Independent Consultanthas all the answers to these questions and those you might not even know to ask! Author LeticiaGallares-Japzon reveals practical tips and personal advice for anyoneinterested in consulting, from tests that will tell you if you've got what ittakes to become a consultant, to preparing a business plan, taking out loans, networkingand growing your list of contacts, arranging your own office, filling out taxforms, marketing using traditional and social media platforms, interviewingwith potential clients, charging for your services, writing contracts andproposals, and preparing reports and presentations. Becoming a free agentin today's economy makes a great deal of sense. With handy checklists, practiceexercises, personal anecdotes, tables, and charts, this valuable guide will armyou with the necessary knowledge to become successful in this endeavor.