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In today聮s constantly changing job market more and more well educated people with a wealth of experience are being laid off. Many of them try to find other jobs but with little or no success. Because of this many people are deciding to parlay their experience and know-how into a small consulting practice.

It sounds Cheap Jerseys , easy, fun and exciting. You would be your own boss, making all the decisions. You would go wherever you wanted, whenever you choose. You would pick your clients and get paid handsomely for your expertise and interpersonal skills.

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Do you think you have what it takes? Are you still tempted by the idea of either leaving your current job or if you聮re unemployed stopping your career search and setting up your own consulting business? If you are then keep reading.

If you聮ve decided to start your own consulting business the first thing you must do is to decide if you want to be a generalist or a specialist. For example if your background has a specific industry focus, then you should become a specialist. If, on the other hand, you have skills that cover various industries and functions Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Free Shipping , then you are probably a generalist. As a generalist, you bring the perspective of different functions acquired through your previous job experience.

It is usually easier to market a specialty rather than general services because you can be precise about what you will offer the client. The problem with specializing in a specific market is that new consulting jobs in that market can decrease or dry up completely in a hurry. But you may also find that, over time and with more experience, you will be ready to offer your services outside the industry you first specialized in Wholesale Soccer Jerseys From China , or that you have expanded the services you offer to clients.

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* Newsletters or articles. An informative newsletter or articles published in industry periodicals, will make your name known and enhance your credibility with prospects. This is an excellent marketing tool to use on the Internet. You should have a sign up place on your Web site for prospects to sign up for your free newsletter. And there are some very good Web sites for publishing articles you write that can help you get the exposure you need.

* Seminars. Sponsoring or cosponsoring a seminar also enhances your identity and your reputation. If you can afford it, pay for the attendance of a targeted group of executives. It聮s an expensive but very successful way of obtaining clients from the prospective pool.

* Referrals. There聮s nothing like a referral to open a prospect聮s door. People do not refer those they do not respect and esteem to those they know. Referrals are therefore a convincing testimonial to your qualities as a consultant.

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* Public Relations. Public relations is getting yourself known in the field in which you consult. Interviews, articles written by you or quoting you, or public speaking can make prospects familiar with your name and the services you provide.

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