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"You′ve probably heard that a consultant is someone between jobs. Elaine′s book ensures that will never describe you. The Consultant′s Quick Start Guide is a sure bet for an effective consulting business." ––Ken Blanchard, coauthor, Gung Ho! and The One Minute Manager tm

"Elaine Biech is truly the consultant′s consultant. Anyone considering a move to an independent consulting career should devour this book." ––Diane Hessan, CEO, Communispace Corporation

"The Consultant′s Quick Start Guide is an invaluable resource for all new and seasoned consultants. Elaine Biech has packed into one book tools and references that would take most consultants years to learn and develop." ––Richard Chang, CEO, Richard Chang Associates, Inc., and author of The Passion Plan and Performance Scorecards

"What a treat for the new or wannabe consultant–you can think through the initial career decision, plan for the launch of the business, and hang the proverbial shingle with this book as your guide. The author has produced another practical, hands–on approach!" ––Ronald E. Gailbraith, CEO, Management 21, Inc

"There′s a reason Elaine Biech has the Midas Touch. She′s the best at what she does, and she′s generous with all her inside information. Even old pros are sure to pick up a few golden nuggets." ––Elizabeth Engstrom, director, Maui Writers Retreat

"Elaine Biech does it yet again! She provides what most say can only be learned in the school of hard knocks! Take her wonderful advice to heart!" ––Beverly Kaye, president, Career Systems International, Inc., and co–author of The Wall Street Journal best–seller, Love ′Em or Lose ′Em: Getting Good People to Stay

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Your complete blueprint for starting out in the consulting world!

Consulting can be a most rewarding career––but being good at consulting is not always enough to keep your business profitable. The Consultant′s Quick Start Guide offers a practical approach to setting up a consulting business. Throughout the guide, Elaine Biech––author of the best–selling The Business of Consulting––shares both her own secrets as well as those of numerous other successful consultants. With a focus on the business side of consulting, Biech takes you through a painless, fill–in–the–blanks, step–by–step process for setting up your consulting firm.

The book includes information on how to:
∗ Develop a dynamic business plan
∗ Market consulting services
∗ Establish a professional office
∗ Meet critical legal requirements
∗ Change for services
∗ Build client relationships
∗ Grow the business
∗ Ensure continued professional growth
∗ Make money in the business

Learn the skills you need to be a successful consultant with this indispensable guide!

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