Book description
The purpose of this book is to help WLP practitioners take the first steps toward becoming an independent consultant. In this regard, it is a comprehensive and concise overview of both the mindset and the practical steps needed to begin this journey. The author has chosen a first-person approach to help readers overcome the irrational fear that sometimes accompanies the thought of leaving a regular paycheck and solid company benefits to embark on the consulting life. Content includes: Making the decision, setting up the business, marketing, managing challenges of working at home, etc.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Content
- About the Training Basics Series
- Preface
- 1 Is Consulting the Life for You?
- 2 There Is Never a Good Time to Go Out on Your Own
- 3 Consultants Are Treated Differently
- 4 Landing That First Client: The First 90 Days
- 5 Setting Up Your Practice
- 6 Bigger Isn't Always Better: The Benefits and Challenges of Working at Home
- 7 Selling Doesn't Have to Be a Dirty Word
- 8 Develop an Effective Sales and Marketing Plan
- 9 Develop Proposals That Sell
- 10 Put It in Writing: Develop Fair Agreements
- 11 Nobody Likes a Hog: Give a Little Back
- Author Note
- Appendix A: Additional Resources
- Appendix B: Sample Project List
- Appendix C: Sample Agreements
- References
- About the Author
- Index
- Back
Product information
- Title: Consulting Basics
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2010
- Publisher(s): Association for Talent Development
- ISBN: 9781562866969
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