"Go for it — whether you're a wannabe or an old pro!" James H. Kennedy, Founder, Consultants News Praise for Consulting For Dummies^® "Crammed with practical, proven tips and techniques to attract clients." — Bradley Zehner II, Ph.D., Professor, Pepperdine University, and Founder, Zetec, Strategy Marketing and Consulting "Provides easily digestible sound bites on popular management topics. It's good for new managers and as a refresher." — Computerworld Magazine

Includes road-tested tips and strategies for consulting success

Find out how to promote yourself and attract clients

Downsized? Rightsized? Reengineered? Regardless of your situation, you're ready for your own gig. And this friendly guide can get you there with tips to help you maximize your time and communicate effectively. So, whether you're a novice looking for your first client or an experienced consultant searching for new techniques, you'll find the answers here!

Discover how to: Determine what you're worth Promote yourself Write proposals that get results Anticipate your clients' needs Keep in touch with clients Ask for testimonials and referrals

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Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Do you possess a skill or area of expertise that may be valuable to other businesses around the world? If you're ready to test your entrepreneurial spirit by starting your own consulting business but aren't sure where to start -- Consulting For Dummies has the answers.

Filled with plenty of hands-on tips, techniques, and practical advice, this book will show you how to turn your dreams into a profitable and rewarding consulting business!

Inside, you'll discover how to Assess your skills, abilities, and area of consulting expertise Polish your problem-solving and proposal-writing skills Collect data, analyze research, and provide your clients with valuable feedback Develop recommendations, present them with confidence, and assist with the implementation Deal with all the logistics of setting up your home office, establishing fees, and drafting contracts Build your business through client referrals and new client contacts Stay one step ahead of your competition with the latest trends in technology