Jun 20 • New to Consulting
Newbees - Start Here
Hey there! If you're reading this, you're either a very curious individual, or you're new to the idea of starting your own consulting business and wondering where to begin.
You've come to the right place!
There are a few ways to get support:
(1) Post your question in one of the subject areas I've created, so others can benefit from Q&A in the general area where information is shared between individuals,
(2) DM me for a 1:1 private, 30 minute exploratory session,
(3) Come to one of the future live calls where you can ask and get answers to your questions.
It's easy to find help, but the quality of help can vary. What better way to get help than from people who already run their own businesses?
Some of our members have their own businesses either in consulting, or AI ( ) or are subject matter experts in areas that you may be able to network and find contracts through. Whatever your questions may be, as this community grows, you'll be able to get answers by starting here.
We'll cover several of the fundamental steps in getting your consulting business started. Topics will include:
Determining if you need any special licenses for your consulting business (e.g. Professional Engineer)
Establishing your company entity (Sole Proprietor? LLC? Partnership?)
Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Social Security Administration
Reserving your Domain Name
Getting a Company Logo created for nominal fee (through affiliated artist or other)
Creating a branding statement and value proposition
Generating a company email address to heighten the professional look and feel of your brand
Getting a FREE Business Bank account
Learning about S-Corp treatment, its benefits, and how to apply
Contract negotiation
Pricing (Hourly versus Statement of Work - aka SoW)
Leveraging other social media outlets to get your name out there
Leveraging experts who offer services along your journey (Accountants, Lawyers, Insurance Agents)
Creating and maintaining a website
Organizing and managing your business expenses
General guidance how to handle Income Taxes (every person's situation will differ)
Soon, I'll have affiliate members who run their own businesses offering services to you based on their willingness to become members and offer free advice from time to time through our Q&A sessions.
I hope you find this Community educational, efficient, and fun. I've had an amazing experience running my own consulting businesses and helping others since I've established Consultant Biz Starter, LLC, but now it's time to get serious at helping others by extending my reach beyond my personal network.
I'll know my business is successful when I start seeing each of you interacting and helping each other land contracts!
Please get to work by starting your engagement with others! (Please watch for engagement incentives - coming soon!)
Most of all - HAVE FUN!
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Newbees - Start Here
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