How to Become an IT Consultant 50 Minutes Synopsis: This class introduces you to that’s required to go out on your own as an IT Consultant. Starting your computer business is relatively easy. This class talks about: Tools You Need Where You Should Have Your Office Advertising Your Small Business Billing your Clients much more.. I started my consulting business during the IT recession after the .COM bust. After 1 month I was paying my bills, after 3 I was doing better then I had ever expected. Once you learn how easy it is to work for yourself it’s hard to ever imagine working for anyone else again! Class Notes: Introduction Becoming a consultant is surprisingly easy and if you have the right mindset for it you will be happier and make more money than if you are an employee. If you have the wrong mindset you’ll be bankrupt and miserable quick. What you need The Little Green Bag Don’t buy tools until you can use them to make money Sometime clients will buy you tools for a specific job (This is how I originally got my wire testing kit To start with all you need is a screw driver and a can of air Where to work Your basement is FINE!!! Too many people waste valuable money trying to look professional by getting office space. Small business clients will not have a problem with you working out of your house as long as you do good work. Advertising Put up a website and get your email address first! Pull tab signs work great You’re not ready to advertise on the web yet! Cheap is …
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bigdaddykurt says:
October 31, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC 0)
its easier THAN you think. not its easier THEN you think
algnadjib says:
October 31, 2011 at 10:11 pm (UTC 0)
thank you very much
dwice13 says:
October 31, 2011 at 10:33 pm (UTC 0)
Under Promise and over delivery + Errors and omissions insurance advice are the pieces of the puzzles that I needed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
bionicth says:
October 31, 2011 at 11:15 pm (UTC 0)
very gracious of you to share your insight