{"product_id":"consulting-on-the-side-isbn-9780471120292","title":"Consulting on the Side","description":"Build a thriving business while holding down a full-time job.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Do you yearn to strike out on your own, take charge of yourdestiny, and create a better, more independent lifestyle foryourself? Read this book and learn how to start your consultingbusiness while you still have the security of a regular job.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Consulting on the Side is for the professional who longs forindependence but can't simply walk away from a steady paycheck andcompany health benefits. Successful consultant and business authorMary F. Cook shows you how to build a thriving consulting practicegradually, without leaving your full-time job. Drawing upon her ownexperiences and those of others who established successfulconsulting practices on the side, she covers all the bases andoffers sound, practical advice on everything from logistics tofinances, ethics to personal issues. You'll learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e * Build a healthy client base while working a 9-to-5 job\u003cbr\u003e * Market your services effectively without spending a fortune\u003cbr\u003e * Respond to outside clients while staying productive at yourcurrent job\u003cbr\u003e * Set fees and negotiate contracts\u003cbr\u003e * Handle non-compete agreements and conflict-of-interest issues\u003cbr\u003e * Develop an accounting\/financial system that keeps your personaland business finances separate\u003cbr\u003e * Set up and run a home office\u003cbr\u003e * Learn to handle the stress of working two jobs\u003cbr\u003e * Know when the time is right to quit your job and become afull-time consultant\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Consulting on the Side helps you realize your dreams of financialindependence without gambling with the job security you've workedso hard for. Getting Started.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Handling the Logistics of Balancing Two Jobs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Ethics of Consulting on the Side.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identifying Your Best Area for Consulting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Financial Analysis and Fee Setting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sources of Money to Start Your Business.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Starting Your Business at Home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Developing Marketing and Sales Strategies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reviewing Legal, Accounting, Insurance, and Tax Issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Handling the Logistics of Being a Part-Time Consultant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Knowing When to Quit Your Full-Time Job.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. MARY F. COOK is President of Mary F. Cook \u0026amp; Associates, a humanresources consultancy. She is also Director of Human Resources forM.D.C. Holdings, Inc. Her previous books include The HumanResources Yearbook, The Complete Do-It-Yourself PersonnelDepartment, and The AMA Handbook for Employee Recruitment andRetention.  Build a thriving business while holding down a full-time job.  \u003cp\u003eDo you yearn to strike out on your own, take charge of your destiny, and create a better, more independent lifestyle for yourself? Read this book and learn how to start your consulting business while you still have the security of a regular job.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting on the Side is for the professional who longs for independence but can't simply walk away from a steady paycheck and company health benefits. Successful consultant and business author Mary F. Cook shows you how to build a thriving consulting practice gradually, without leaving your full-time job. Drawing upon her own experiences and those of others who established successful consulting practices on the side, she covers all the bases and offers sound, practical advice on everything from logistics to finances, ethics to personal issues. 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