An article in The Wall Street Journal in its February 8, 2010, issue “How to Succeed in the Age of Going Solo” by Richard Greenwald on page R1 is very informative for individuals working as consultants or freelancers. Here are some of key points discussed:
1. THINK LONG TERM – You may be on your own for a long time – prepared for a marathon not a sprint: get your own business cards, launch a web site, get a business cell phone, establish a home office or rent an executive suite.
2. PICK THE RIGHT SKILLS AND KEEP THEM FRESH – technical skill and expertise that or too expensive and too infrequently used, attend workshops and training courses and consider teaching at community colleges.
3. JOIN A NETWORK – most successful consultants are in a network or community of consultants.
4. HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE – home activities and family sounds do not lend themselves to a professional environment – consider renting or sharing an executive suite.
5. THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR – Develop a business plan including mission, measurable objectives and strategies to accomplish the objectives.
Since many organizations need more employees but do not want long-term labor commitments, there is an increased demand for temporary workers and consultants. If you are a consultant or freelancer, please share your experiences with others in this blog.
Thanks! Glyn
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