The Independent Consultant's Q & A Book [Paperback]

Lawrence W. Tuller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998 | Series: Adams Expert Advice for Small Business

In today's economy, more and more professionals are thinking of setting up their own consulting business. Regardless of whether you are just starting out, or have an established practice and are looking for ways to improve your earnings, you want clear, concise answers to your questions.

The Independent Consultant's Q & A Book offers hundreds of detailed answers, in an easy-to-use, question-and-answer format, to virtually all of your consulting dilemmas.

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"For those interested in a more in-depth analysis of how to run a small business..." -- Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Lawrence W. Tuller, CPA, has owned and operated 13 companies. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the Wharton School. Mr. Tuller is the author of Exporting, Importing, and Beyond, Small Business Valuation Book, and numerous other business titles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580621058
• ISBN-13: 978-1580621052
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,683,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Answers to tricky questions. Invaluable resource., October 8, 2003

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Harinath Thummalapalli (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Independent Consultant's Q & A Book (Paperback)

This 300 page book is aimed at communicating ideas that consultants can implement to solve their everyday problems. In 15 chapters, the author follows a Question and Answer format to suggest these everyday solutions.

All the way from getting ready to start a consulting business and how to get good clients to charging the right price and getting clients to pay, this book leaves almost no stone unturned. I honestly can't think of anything else the author could have addressed for a book of this nature.

I found Chapter 11: Painless Paying, Chapter 13: Financing a Consulting Business, Chapter 7: Charge the Right Price, and Chapter 15: Hanging it Up the most beneficial for my particular situation and experience. My favorite chapter was Chapter 11: Painless Paying that addresses what to do to get your clients to pay.

Overall, this is a fantastic purchase for the price. If you are a new consultant don't hesitate and just get the book. Even if you have been a consultant for a few years, you will still find some ideas worth the investment. Good luck!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Answers to tricky questions. Invaluable resource., October 8, 2003

By 

Harinath Thummalapalli (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Independent Consultant's Q & A Book (Paperback)

This 300 page book is aimed at communicating ideas that consultants can implement to solve their everyday problems. In 15 chapters, the author follows a Question and Answer format to suggest these everyday solutions.

All the way from getting ready to start a consulting business and how to get good clients to charging the right price and getting clients to pay, this book leaves almost no stone unturned. I honestly can't think of anything else the author could have addressed for a book of this nature.

I found Chapter 11: Painless Paying, Chapter 13: Financing a Consulting Business, Chapter 7: Charge the Right Price, and Chapter 15: Hanging it Up the most beneficial for my particular situation and experience. My favorite chapter was Chapter 11: Painless Paying that addresses what to do to get your clients to pay.

Overall, this is a fantastic purchase for the price. If you are a new consultant don't hesitate and just get the book. Even if you have been a consultant for a few years, you will still find some ideas worth the investment. Good luck!