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10 things you should know about starting an IT consulting business
Overview
Consulting can be a lucrative business, but breaking out on your own can be a monumental undertaking. Here's a rundown of some of the major concerns and obstacles you'll want to consider before launching a business.
If you're tempted to start a career as an independent consultant, make sure you go into it with realistic goals and expectations. This list itemizes fundamental aspects of launching--and sustaining--your own IT consultancy. It covers issues such as determining expected income, setting up business housekeeping, and soliciting client feedback. It also offers a few basic 'gut check' questions:
- What skills do you plan to consult with?
- Can you handle long hours?
- Do you know basic accounting?
- Do you dread collecting on unpaid bills?
- Do you mind doing your own marketing?
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| Publisher | TechRepublic | File Format | |
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| Date Published | January 2006 | Downloads | 24 |
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