Getting Started in Consulting, Second Edition

Declare your independence with the new, completely updated Second Edition of Getting Started in Consulting

Consulting is big business these days. And with more companies outsourcing more functions and a growing population of professionals pursuing the dream of self-employment, it?s a field that will only continue to grow. This book provides all the information you need to start your own consulting practice.

This revised edition of Getting Started in Consulting offers focused, practical guidance on starting a consulting business, and shows how low overhead and a high degree of organization can add up to a six-figure income. Revised for 2004, this edition includes a new chapter on getting started even quicker, and presents the latest advice on networking and getting the most out of technology. Packed with helpful charts and tables, this expert guide also covers:

How to finance a consulting practice
Marketing consulting services to corporate clients
Writing proposals that sell
Legal requirements for consulting practices
Setting fees, billing, bookkeeping, and more

Whether you?re a retired professional seeking a second career or a corporate consultant ready to get out on your own; whether you want to build a part-time or full-time consultancy, Getting Started in Consulting, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for making your dream of professional independence come true. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-27-2009; Consulting Book; This book was very helpful and in depth. Examples were very helpful. The author was realistic about what to expect.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-07-2009; Alan, you are the man!; I am so glad I pre-ordered this book. I am still studying, don't want to work for a boss and am already doing freelance work, so this book seemed to be a perfect start to learn about consulting before I really begin doing it full time....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-16-2009; Right On Target; I purchased "Getting Started In Consulting" over a year ago as I began to plan my transition from being an internal corporate consultant to starting my own consulting business. As I developed my business and marketing plans, the advice...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-03-2008; Glad I read this before really starting my business; I first read Alan Weiss' book "Money Talks" and immediately started reading this book. I was not disappointed. Dr. Weiss is certainly considered one of the profession's "Godfathers", and I had high expectations for how this book would...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-27-2009; Consulting Book; This book was very helpful and in depth. Examples were very helpful. The author was realistic about what to expect.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-01-2006; Consulting; This is a good book, but a little hard to read. His writing style is not for the average person. This book is more designed for someone who already has enough money to pay for everything up front to start your own business. It didn't...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-14-2007; Not in agreement with other reviewers; I read the first 40 pages to verify my initial reaction toward this book: namely, the author is pompous and patronizing to his audience. He treats his readers as though they have few brain cells. Moreover, he frequently mentions the...; read full review | report as inappropriate