Starting a consulting business is a fun and fulfilling way to put years of experience, expertise and thought leadership to work to help others in your industry. This is one of the simplest types of ...

In my previous article How to Start a Consulting Business: Get Ready to Launch I detailed the need to get clear on who you want to help, and exactly how you’ll do so. Soon, we’ll answer the (hopefully ...

I wrote several business plans while obtaining my MBA from the University at Buffalo. But, for some reason, I totally skipped that part when it was time to launch my consulting business. My only real ...

How much should you charge as a consultant? This can be an extremely challenging question to answer because it involves doing research, taking risks and proper planning. Fortunately, all three of ...

We all reach a point in our careers when we start getting questions about our experience or expertise. Perhaps you’ve been asked if you can do someone a favor and "look something over." Or maybe ...

The best way to get clients is through referrals. You’ve probably heard that advice before, but it’s not overly useful if you’re just starting out. So, what can you do? Explore the adjacent possible.

The top 10 IT consulting companies in the US and learn simple, clear steps to confidently start your own consulting business ...

Are you looking to start a consulting business? Do you wonder if you will be expected to know everything that could possibly go wrong with your clients’ problems and potential problems? The fact is, ...

I am pursuing a career as an independent contractor in IT PM and have 15+ years of overall IT experience. I have primarily worked through recruiters, but would really like to be out on my own, ...

Lots of folks are joining the ranks of “business owner” as a career path these days. Some by design and some, unfortunately, because they have little choice. Many of these business owners are choosing ...