How to Become a IT Consultant and Attract Great Clients
How to Become a IT Consultant and Attract Great ClientsAuthor: Joshua FeinbergAre you trying to figure out how to become a IT consultant, but you’re not at all sure where to start?Before you run out to chat up every friend, family member and former colleague or print out fliers and take out ads in your local phone book, think carefully about who you want as clients. You also need to get ready for a lot of hard work pounding the pavement and honing your people skills.Becoming a IT consultant can be very rewarding, but it’s not necessarily easy. You aren’t going to get your clients handed to you on a silver platter, no matter what your business model is or where you are located. Of course if you have several hundred thousand dollars or more in working capital, you could buy an existing IT consulting business. But there'd be no guarantees that you'd be as successful as the previous owner. And that option just simply isn't practical for 99.99% of those reading this article.You also aren’t going to immediately attract great clients just because you have a real way with technology, or a deep roster of close friends that know, like and trust you. The following 4 pieces of advice can help you understand why you need to engage in targeted marketing activities if you really want to learn how to become a IT consultant, attract great clients, and build a solid business. Don't Get Complacent About Building Relationships and Keeping Your Sales Funnel Full.
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How to Become an iIT ConsultantHow to Become an iIT ConsultantAuthor: Joshua FeinbergWould you like to become an IT consultant, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Or are you looking into how to become an IT consultant on behalf of a friend, family member, or colleague, and want to make sure he or she is on the right track? Either way, the decision to become an IT consultant is not one that should be made lightly or impulsively. There’s a lot that goes into becoming a successful IT consultant. In this article, we’ll look at 5 crucial business development issues you should be thinking about as you consider how to become an IT consultant. 1. Becoming an IT Consultant is a Lot Like Launching a Professional Services Business. |
Traveling Europe in Style by TrainTraveling Europe in Style by TrainAuthor: Susan M. KeenanTraveling Europe by train is perhaps one of the most engaging ways to take a vacation or holiday. From fascinating mountain peaks to meandering rivers of pristine waters to lush, green landscapes, your journey by train takes you to sites that you will never want to leave except for the knowledge that each leg of the journey continues the experience. As the scenery sweeps past you in its amazing splendor, the power of the train and of the journey itself energizes you to a new level of awareness. As if this experience of viewing the wonder of nature isn’t enough, each time you stop to visit one of the fascinating cities on the itinerary, you will get another eyeful of attractive architecture, intriguing historical monuments, and charming scenery. |