I am asked frequently about the consulting business, and for years I'd touched on the same brief advice, but for some months now I've been working on a much more detailed Tech Tip that describes my experiences and advice.
It ended up much longer than I expected, but it's been well received by other consultants who've reviewed it. It's not "complete" in the sense of being an all-in-one guide - there are actual books out there for that - but I think it gives a pretty good overview of how a successful consultant conducts himself. I've had no formal business training, but doing it for 20 years has to count for something.
Really enjoyed this article. I have wanted to do consulting work on the side to see if I like it for some time now. The only thing is I don't understand what you do if someone has a major problem with your work. In a sue happy society do you have customers sign off on some sort of waiver before touching anything?
Posted by: Jim Herubin | January 30, 2005 at 03:06 PM