The skills you need to be a successful consultant
If you want to succeed as a consultant, you need the right stuff, in terms of both skills and personality. Success means more than just having a successful business; it also means being happy with your job. Many people are not suited for consulting, which may explain the relatively low number of consultants compared to the number of people with "real" jobs.
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Great article....
Very well said, it is great, but not for everyone. I love the comment about annual company picnic. It is my third year of doing consulting and I love it more and more.Thanks for sharing your thoughts...
They more you do it, the more you enjoy
Going it alone can be a huge culture shock for anyone who has been wrapped up in corporate cotton wool, not having to concern themselves with anything other than doing their job.When you become an independent consultant you are everyone from the CEO to the office admin.
The key is in the marketing. Crack that and you will secure your financial future and never look back.
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