Consulting Guidance

If you are, or are considering becoming a consultant in one form or another, I found a resource that you must check out. The e-book, Consulting Fees: A Guide for Independent Consultants, by Andréa Coutu, founder of ConsultantJournal.com, is worth its weight in gold.

You go to business school and they don't teach you how to price yourself as a consultant. You ask other consultants and they don't want to tell you their business models for fear you will compete against them. A mentor might guide you, but in many cases, figuring out how much to charge for your services is a trial-and-error proposition. This e-book lays out exact formulas and is filled with solid content and personal stories.

Oh yeah…mine is included in the book!

That withstanding, the site offers a ton of solid articles on being a consultant that will guide you through the maze of establishing and running your consulting business.