Consulting, Contracting and Freelancing
eBook - ePub

Consulting, Contracting and Freelancing

Be Your Own Boss

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eBook - ePub

Consulting, Contracting and Freelancing

Be Your Own Boss

About this book

Use the skills and experience you have gained in the workplace to move on to the next stage of your working life-as a consultant, contractor or freelancer. Self-employment as a service provider can give you the opportunity to work on your own terms, in your preferred location and to enjoy a lifestyle that is healthier, more relaxed and satisfying. This practical book takes you through the steps to:
* Realise your vision of successful self-employment in a viable consultancy, freelancing or contracting business.
* Position yourself in the market place so that you will be recognised as a consultant, contractor or freelancer.
* Discover the various marketing approaches you can use and which best suit your own style.
* Develop a business plan which is realistic and effective, based on successful real examples.
* Learn how to price your work, know what others are charging and how to negotiate with clients so that the focus is more on your work than on your fee.
* Decide which of the various business structures-sole trader, partnership or incorporation-is best for you.
* Be aware of the pitfalls of solo practice so you can avoid them.

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Information

Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Year
2007
eBook ISBN
9781741763690
Edition
2

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. CONTENTS
  6. PREFACE
  7. 1: WHY BECOME A CONSULTANT?
  8. 2: ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?
  9. 3: BUSINESS PLAN
  10. 4: ESTABLISHING YOUR OFFICE
  11. 5: ESTABLISHING YOUR BUSINESS
  12. 6: FINANCIAL ASPECTS
  13. 7: MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
  14. 8: SECURING THE ENGAGEMENT
  15. 9: WRITING PROPOSALS
  16. 10: SERVICE DELIVERY
  17. 11: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
  18. 12: IT’S THERE FOR THE ASKING. DO YOU WANT IT?
  19. ENDNOTES
  20. RESOURCES
  21. INDEX