This friendly, practical, guide shows you how to get your business off the ground and running smoothly, with the latest on developing a marketable idea, running your home office, writing winning proposals, selling your services, and getting referrals. You’ll find expert tips on setting fees, keeping track of time and money, and building a business with new clients, including the latest on using the Internet to market your services and make a name for yourself. Discover how to:
- Prepare to make the move to consulting
- Start a successful consulting business
- Adjust to the consulting life
- Build partnerships with clients
- Handle financial and legal issues
- Understand and develop solutions for client problems
- Make great presentations
- Negotiate contracts
- Promote your business
- Implement your recommendations and make them stick
- Practice the ABCs of selling
- Reward current clients for referrals
- Take your consulting business to the next level
Complete with savvy tips on how to improve cash flow, find new clients, and increase your business with existing clients Consulting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, helps you get your business up and running fast.