Consulting has become a multi-million dollar industry in North America as people put their knowledge and experience to work in a small business. Offering a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of consulting, this book will help get you over that first hurdle and direct you toward a successful and profitable marketing plan. Includes:
-- Assessing yourself and your skills
-- Determining market opportunities
-- Regulations and laws affecting the consulting business
-- Setting fees and billing clients
-- Avoiding professional liability
-- Writing proposals
-- Selecting business and professional advisors
-- Maintaining healthy client relations
-- Preparing your business plan
-- Running your office efficiently
-- Assessing yourself and your skills
-- Determining market opportunities
-- Regulations and laws affecting the consulting business
-- Setting fees and billing clients
-- Avoiding professional liability
-- Writing proposals
-- Selecting business and professional advisors
-- Maintaining healthy client relations
-- Preparing your business plan
-- Running your office efficiently
