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Are you thinking about becoming a consultant? Are you consulting now, and want to reposition your business? Then this is the Meetup for you. Learn how to enter or position your Consulting Business in a professional manner. Let us help you get started, or move your business forward. There is no charge for this meeting.
Seasoned members of PATCA (The Professional and Technical Consultants Association) will lead a monthly roundtable meeting to discuss ideas of interest to those just starting in Consulting or Independent Contracting.
This will be an online meeting till meetings can be held in person.
The Format is as follows:
First, there will be a quick round of introductions by those in attendance.
Next, there will be a 15 to 20-minute focused discussion around a specific topic related to starting an independent contractor business.
Then there will be an open discussion focused on what the group can do to help your business.
Focused Discussion: How To Get Started On The Cheap & Quickly
A. Start with the step that has the longest lead time - Get a Bank Account in a Fictitious name. Also, get an EIN.
B. Post an Online Resume
C. Post on LinkedIn
D. Get a Business Phone Line? Answer the phone on voicemail in your business name
E. Plan on a slow startup with a slow ramp-up in income
F. Look for potential partners
G. If you have Web page skills, set up a Website, don't expect SEO to help
H. Do lots of networking with past people you worked with.
I. Do lots of informational interviews
J. Engage in a "Massive Effort" – ie, whatever it takes to get your first engagement
MEETING COST AND SIZE LIMIT
Currently, online meetings are free of cost.
Attendance is limited to 15 persons, so sign up right away if you wish to attend.
Presenter Biography:
The Leader of this Roundtable will be:
Carl Angotti, President of Angotti Product Development, long-time Sr. Certified Professional Consultant of PATCA, and current Board member. He is also a former Chair and Board Member of the Consultants' Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV).
For further Information, please contact Carl Angotti at info@angotti.com
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About PATCA:
PATCA is a nonprofit professional association of independent consultants and principals who work in small consulting practices. Since its founding in 1975, PATCA members have been highly respected for their professionalism, integrity, objectivity and competence. They include experts in all aspects of business and technology and serve clients in many industries throughout the U.S. and the world. PATCA offers a free Post a Project referral service for clients searching for an expert consultant. It also provides business leads, project referrals, and consulting education to its consultant members. PATCA's mailing address is P.O. Box 2261, Santa Clara, CA 95055.
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