Consulting Made Easy

Book excerpt: Want to try something different and have more fun? And start getting paid what you deserve? Becoming a professional consultant allows you to leverage your expertise, be your own boss, and make a great income. But you need to know what to do and how to do it if you want to be successful from day one. Adrian Partridge walks you through how to pursue a career as a consultant, sharing the secrets hes learned since venturing out on his own more than twenty-five years ago. Learn how to: set up a consulting business; get the projects you want at the rates you deserve; avoid pitfalls that trip up many consultants; work on your own terms while having fun. Filled with examples of what has worked and what hasnt worked for consultants, this guide highlights how you can work for yourself, be your own boss, sell your services, and take control of your destiny. Consulting is like any other business: There are simple steps you can take to improve your chances of success. Find out what they are with Consulting Made Easy.