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Paul Van Akkeren

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I am currently working on two books - one on Consulting and the other on Proposal writing.  The consulting book is finished (see below).  I would like your suggestions for both books or even suggest books you would like to see.  If you have any suggestions for topics on consulting or proposal writing, please email them to me.  If you would like to include your opinions or ideas, I would like to hear them.  What information do you want to know?

"So You Want to be a Consultant" is now available.  Published electronically only.  If you would like to order a copy, please send a check for $26 (includes shipping and handling) to:

        Paul Van Akkeren

        4605 Bel Pre Road

        Rockville, MD 20853

Please include your name and email address.  The book will be sent to you by email as a pdf file upon receipt of your check.

This book is all about consulting - how to get started, tips for operating a consulting business, and tips for interacting with your clients.  The book is 259 pages long (8-1/2" x 11") and covers a wide array of material concerned with consulting and consultants.  The following chapters are included:

 

What is Consulting/What is a Consultant

How Do I Get Started

Who Can Do It

Doing the Job

Advantages of Consulting

Growing the Business

Disadvantages

Finding and Keeping Old Clients

Joys

The Client's Perspective

Pitfalls

The Client Interface

The Roots of Failure

How I Work

Responsibilities of the Consultant

Recommendations

Responsibilities of the Client

Working in the Public Sector

Tools of the Trade

IRC Section 1706C

Resources for the Consultant

Handling Dead Time

Benefits, Taxes, Office and Other Issues

Consulting Issues

Setting Rates

Resources/Readings

How a Consultant is Hired and Works

Sample Contract, NDA, and Resume Outline

 

by: Paul Van Akkeren

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