Unlike a typical military boot camp, in Entrepreneur Boot Camp(R) you have to be both your own drill sergeant as well as the recruit. You need to take control while at the same time be open to learning new skills, accepting advice & critique and learn how to start, run and grow your business. In this book, we will delve into the world of Consulting and show you all the steps you need to take to start your new business. With this book, you will learn:
Who consultants are and what they do
The many different types of consultants that exist
What it means to serve others
How to find your talent
What it means to be an entrepreneur
How to develop, finance, and start and grow a new business
The reality of working as a consultant and how to determine your fees
How to write a good proposal and contract
Ways to find clients and how to market yourself
The importance of networking and social media
How to use project bidding websites to find work
How to grow your business and why you should outsource
How to be a manager
Why you should join a consulting association
Ways to give back to your community
By the end of this book, you will have a full understanding of the steps needed to begin, sustain and grow your new Consulting business. "Erik Bowman has been to exactly where you want to go and has written brilliantly about how you can get there yourself. His books on start-ups give you a head start and a major competitive advantage" - Jay Conrad Levinson, The Father of Guerrilla Marketing