The Rational Guide to IT Consulting (Rational Guides) [Paperback]

Joe Webb (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004 | Series: Rational Guides

Learn how to begin and grow your own Information Technology (IT) consulting company. In this economy where IT jobs are being lost all the time, you need to arm yourself with the knowledge to compete in today's marketplace.

The Rational Guide To: IT Consulting shows all you need to know to begin or grow your own IT consulting company - for a price that's less than $10.

This book takes a rational, no-nonsense approach in a compact guide - only 128 pages. The book is written for a beginner to intermediate-level audience, so you learn the basics…fast!

This book is written with a unique conversational style from an author who has more than twelve years of experience in independent consulting. You'll learn from his experience and his personal anecdotes from what works and also what doesn't work for a consultant and a business owner.

Includes FREE Bonus Materials!
This book comes with these downloadable sample agreements:
1. Master Agreement
2. Schedule of Services Agreement
3. Confidentiality Agreement

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A great resource for those making the leap into IT consulting!" -- J. Patrick Raines, PhD, Dean, College of Business Administration and Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University

"Joe's invaluable, practical, and proper advice will enable people to truly equip themselves for the journey into independent consulting." -- Trey Johnson, Director of Business Intelligence Consulting Practice, Encore Development

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Rational Press (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972688854
• ISBN-13: 978-0972688857
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful information, September 23, 2005

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Joseph I. Sack (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rational Guide to IT Consulting (Rational Guides) (Paperback)

I went independent at the beginning of 2005 and I found this book most valuable in my search for quick and clear information. Once you buy it, you can register the book and get access to template contracts too (which makes this book really pay for itself 10-fold).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, quick read, June 7, 2009

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Reggie Powers (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Rational Guide to IT Consulting (Rational Guides) (Paperback)

I started up an IT Consulting business and I looked and gathered lots of info. This book was one of the pieces of the puzzle. It answered some questions I had and provided some guidance. You have to remember that no book will provide all the answers needed, but many books will provide you with most of your information needed... this is one of those books.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rational and Practical!, August 26, 2005

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Jeff Pike (Mechanicsville, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rational Guide to IT Consulting (Rational Guides) (Paperback)

At just 128 pages this book is short and sweet. However, don't be fooled by the brevity. The author provides shares real-world experiences and lessons learned over a lengthy career as a consultant. There is no fluff or philosophical preaching here. The author provides information he wishes he had known when he started his consulting practice. These kinds of tips are invaluable, and this book overflows with them. Concise, well written, well done!