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Beginning technical consulting

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:01 pm
by nigma
Hey, in the future I would like to do computer and programming consulting. My definition of "technical consulting" is talking with someone about possible solutions to a problem they are having (from a printer not working to a setting up a wireless lan).

I am wondering if any of you can clue me into what someone starting out doing PAID technical consulting usually charges per hour?

Also I am wondering if any of you can tell me what kind of jobs I should start out with that will provide a great deal of experience that will come in handy when doing technical consulting.

Thanks for any advice provided.

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:52 am
by JPlush76
I would suggest talking to family members, and have them put out feelers for you. You need to build up references that you can provide to people.
Also, I suggest going to a bookstore and getting a book on starting a consulting biz. There are ALOT of tax advantages you need to look at.

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2003 7:13 pm
by nigma
Thanks man, I will definitely do that.

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:15 am
by m3mn0n
Read a lot of articles/books/magazines/tutorials on every type of technology subject you will want to work with on a regular basis.

Also in that business return customers are very important so you want to give the customers you have had and will have the best possible experience working with you.

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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:20 am
by JPlush76
sami is definatley right, make sure you do your best with every customer you get. Thats how I get most of my referrals.