From Academia to Entrepreneur

Chapter 9

About Consultants

This chapter discusses the important expert resource from outside an organization that sometimes needs to be accessed to propel the entrepreneur process along. The type, timing and cost rationale to acquire such assistance is put forward. What to look for and consider when procuring an expert are presented. How to manage such outside resources concludes this chapter.

Keywords

consultant types; qualities to look for in a consultant; expectations and managing consultants; boundaries

Outline

9.1 About Consulting

9.2 They are Out There

9.3 Before You Find a Consultant

9.3.1 What Do You Need?

9.3.2 What Can You Afford?

9.3.2.1 What do You Consider as Getting Value for What You Pay?

9.3.2.2 How Much Can You Really Pay? ...