2007-04-26 08:04:01 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start and Run a Successful Consulting Business by Gregory F. Kishel, Patricia Gunter Kishel
* The Consultant's Quick Start Guide: An Action Plan for Your First Year in Business by Elaine Biech
* Getting Started in Consulting, Second Edition by Alan Weiss
* Successful Independent Consulting: Turn Your Career Experience into a Consulting Business by Douglas Florzak
* The Consultant's Manual: A Complete Guide to Building a Successful Consulting Practice by Thomas L. Greenbaum
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-04-30 04:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would think it would be very difficult to consult on something that you have no experience in :).
However, you could start a business, and hire other people with the knowledge, and benefit from the work that they do.
Or, you could consult on something that you have some interest in, or have done and feel comfortable with. (This is probably the best way (big smile).
2007-04-26 15:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by rfrstormer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the other 'consulting' companies do, or better yet, get a job with them and then start your own. They 'consult' by gong into a business and seeing what can be done better in terms of employees, promotion, product...and the list goes on...you must be eduated (formally or in the field) in all aspects of business and have the savy....
2007-04-26 17:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by basport_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say, your business has started loosing money and you can't seem to turn it around. Would you want someone that doesn't even know what a consultant does to try and fix the problem or would you prefer someone that had fixed many others?
2007-04-26 15:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Provide solutions to other companies. You would need a great deal of experience to start your own it would be wise to work with either Bain or deloitte to get some solid experience. Probably should also get your CPA and MBA
2007-04-26 15:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want to give good advice and therefore keep your clients.
2007-04-26 15:08:08 · answer #6 · answered by Steve H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋