As a thank you to our community, Robbie will be running a free webinar. "Independent Consulting: Best Practices to Launch and Grow Your Business" Enrollment is limited, and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basisThursday, September 8, 2011,...
I have not seen many successful independent consultants who did not already have a strong body of professional work prior to hanging out their shingle. You need to have people who will provide references regarding the quality of your work, examples of results...
For some people, getting the first client is the hardest part. For others, the first client just falls into their lap. Sometimes if you just start to tell people you are leaving your job, former employers, colleagues or friends will ask if you can...
People sometimes ask if a website is really necessary. While I know several consultants who have been successful without any professional marketing activities beyond a business card, I still recommend a simple website for anyone who is serious about consulting....
