Start and Run a Consulting Business (Start & Run ...) [Paperback]

Douglas A. Gray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Start & Run ... | Publication Date: June 1, 2002

This book offers practical hands-on help for anyone wanting to start their own business in a range of disciplines. If you are one of the thousands of people who have expertise you think you can turn into your own business, the "Start and Run" series shows you how to set about achieving your dreams. Written by experts in their respective interest areas, but always easy to read, these books provide step-by-step coaching for businesses as diverse as bed and breakfasts to teaching English as a second language. All Self-Counsel's "Start and Run" titles include a free CD with business and marketing tools to help you get going as soon as possible. Understand why people will pay you for your opinion. Learn from the author of 15 best-sellers, and convert your knowledge into income.

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From the Back Cover

Consulting has become a multimillion-dollar industry in North America. As society becomes more complicated, people in business, health care, education, government, and other fields are calling on specialists to provide answers to complex problems.

This practical step-by-step success guide shows how anyone can turn knowledge and experience into a profitable consulting business. The comprehensive discussions on all aspects of consulting will get you over that first hurdle of starting your business and direct you toward a successful and profitable marketing plan.

Concerns unique to the consulting industry are covered in detail, including: - Assessing yourself and your skills - Determining market opportunities - Regulations and laws affecting the consulting business - Selecting business and professional advisers - Preparing your business plan - Setting fees and billing clients - Keeping records - Minimizing taxes - Avoiding professional liability and preventing losses - Writing a successful proposal - Maintaining healthy client relations

- Running your office smoothly - Hiring sub-consultants

About the Author

Douglas Gray is a lawyer, businessman, lecturer, and consultant to government, business, professionals, and educational and financial institutions. He has designed and taught numerous seminars and workshops on successful entrepreneurship, starting a consulting business, and marketing professional services.

He has also lectured at community colleges and universities as well as professional development programs in the areas of small business, real estate, economic development, professional consulting, and training program development.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 211 pages
• Publisher: Self-Counsel Press; 6th edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551803968
• ISBN-13: 978-1551803968
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,413,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Start and Run a Consulting Business, August 6, 2006

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This review is from: Start and Run a Consulting Business (Start & Run ...) (Paperback)

This book provided very good information and priorities for novice consultants, as well as experienced one. The book is very easy to read and provides many good and usable samples.