Below are some questions we often get asked by would-be consultants.
If any of these questions are on your mind, our mentors can guide you through finding answers.
- How do I become a consultant?
- How do I describe my skills?
- How do I find a demand for my skills?
- How do I stand out?
- How do I sell my services?
- How long does it take to start?
- How do I deal with competition?
- How do I find new clients and how many do I need?
- Should I try to join a group?
- Should I become a member of a professional organisation?
- Do I need a website?
- What are the tax implications?
- Do I need business cards?
- Do I need a PO Box or a physical address?
- What legal issues do I need to think of when starting?
- What insurances do I need when starting?
- Do I need an office or can I work from home?
- Can I make enough income?
- How do I deal with difficult clients?
- What additional skills do I need?
- Am I qualified?
- What blogs should I follow?
- Do I need professional qualifications?
- How do I get repeat business?
- How should I price my services?
- Should I offer free consulting advice to get started?
- Can being a consultant work if I’m married with children?
- How old is too old when starting?
- How long does it take to start?
- What financial reserves do I need?
- How can I achieve a healthy work-life balance?
- How can I continue to educate myself?
- How much time should I put into marketing?
- How quickly should I invoice?
- How can I ensure I am paid on time?
- How can I recognise difficult customers?
- Do I have the right mindset?
- Can I test my mindset? (Click here…!)