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So You Want To Be A Consultant

Posted by michael on from the billable-hours dept.

Stephen Friedl writes "I've been a self-employed consultant for almost 20 years - I still have my first customer! - and I'm asked often about the business by those who are considering it. It's not for everybody, and there are often surprises, so I've written up a Tech Tip that recounts my experiences and provides advice for the n00b. Executive summary: It's much more about customer service than it is about technical skill."

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  1. Resume Placement by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I've been a self-employed consultant for almost 20 years, and I'd like to place a sales pitch for my services on Slashdot. What is Roland paying you?

  2. I've been a self-employed consultant by Fuzzums · · Score: 5, Funny

    "I've been a self-employed consultant for almost 20 years - I still have my first customer!"

    Parents... :D

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  3. Re:One of the most debased professions... by grazzy · · Score: 2, Funny

    What do you mean, three months.. i had it printed on my card first day at work.

    The horses says hello btw.

  4. Been there, done that by Linker3000 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Stephen Friedl fell at the first fence by writing up his experience and making it free to all. I am a **TRUE** consultant see:

    If you want *my* insight into the industry and how to work it, I can arrange a coaching session or formal meeting together with comprehensive notes and a presentation - here are my rates...

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