The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide

PRAISE FOR THE NEW CONSULTANT'S QUICK START GUIDE

". . . all you need to become a successful independent consultant for the long haul!" —KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager and Leading at a Higher Level

"Arguably the foremost authority on training consulting, Elaine. . . has produced a personal planning guide that will illuminate the path to consulting success." —DR. JIM KIRKPATRICK, coauthor of Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Training Evaluation

How to create and grow your consulting business—a complete roadmap to success from one of the best-known consultants in the field

The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to successfully navigate the crucial first year of business—providing new and aspiring consultants with a framework to move into consulting, identify their niche, develop a business plan, and create a marketing plan. A blueprint for any consulting start-up, this guide:

• Answers the most common questions asked by new consultants: how much do I charge and how do I find clients?
• Explores the skills and attributes of successful consultants
• Offers specifics on developing a website, setting up your office, creating and writing business plans, and naming your business
• Defines the transition of becoming an entrepreneur and a successful consultant

Biech also clearly shows how to overcome the challenges of getting your business off the ground: working alone, lack of administrative support and day-to-day routine. The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide is a useful companion to The New Business of Consulting and a must-have resource for anyone starting a consulting business in today's dynamic and competitive business environment.