Consulting Questions


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Incorporating IT service consultant work under an LLC

I have a small number of clients for whom I provide IT and website hosting services on a recurring basis (all side-work). While I'm still just breaking even due to hardware/cloud expenses at the...

asked Jun 19 '12 at 03:00
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Matt Beckman
132 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.32K Views
Methods of deciding on a day rate / hourly rate

This question is not asking "what should my rate be?" I would like to some help understanding how to choose a rate. What are some successful methods that others have used in deciding what to...

asked May 24 '12 at 03:28
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Greg
116 points

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1 Answers
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StreamServe Consulting copyright issues with name

We are planing to start a StreamServe consulting firm in Singapore. I would like to know, is it legal to use StreamServe in the website we are planing to launch for this consulting work. I haven't...

asked May 11 '12 at 18:40
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Saanch
103 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
1.89K Views
How are startup consultants different from business consultants?

In the general sense, I'm wonder how startup consultants might be different from business consultants?

asked May 19 '12 at 04:21
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Blunders .
899 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
2.13K Views
Should I post my consulting rates or just tell people to contact me?

I have an android app that I made and it gets a few downloads here and there. It is a business coaching app. It is pretty helpful, but when people require more involved help, I show them a scree...

asked Apr 29 '12 at 07:43
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Genadinik
1,821 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.3K Views
What to quote an enterprise customer

I've started a software consultancy and an large fortune 500 company has approached us for a project. it's an internal CMS that will take roughly 5-6 months to develop with a team of 3. This is the...

asked May 5 '12 at 10:21
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Jordan
8 points

14 Votes
6 Answers
3.75K Views
Software consultants VS Software houses profitability

Let me preface by providing a specific definition of the two types of companies I am interested in. Consultants: Software companies that generally provide their services on an hourly basis to...

asked Apr 17 '12 at 19:18
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Maxim Gershkovich
234 points

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3 Answers
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how does an existing company roll in new revenue models into existing ones?

I've got a consulting business built around my personal skills and offerings. I've picked up a few sales people to help increase work volume (currently part-time outside of a day-job). The company...

asked Jan 26 '12 at 07:23
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Patrickgamer
234 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
What are the various IT consulting models and the benefits and drawbacks of each?

I am pursuing an opportunity as an outside consultant to an established company, but don't really know how to package my services. Here are a couple of models I have come across: Charge a...

asked Jan 27 '12 at 06:33
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J.Rightly
106 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.37K Views
How do I protect myself contractually while providing software consulting services?

My partner and I are software developers. We have formed an LLC and are starting to take consulting gigs. We have spent most of our careers at larger companies and have never been involved with...

asked Dec 2 '11 at 15:15
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Frank
113 points

4 Votes
4 Answers
3.41K Views
Is a non-compete enforceable if you are not an employee of the company?

My wife has an offer from a company in NYC and the contract says specifically that she would be an independent consultant for a 3 month trial period, and not an employee of the company during that...

asked Dec 5 '11 at 12:36
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Nick Larsen
128 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.21K Views
Consulting on work related to future planned product

We recently approached a large company with a proposal to build them an application we thought they'd find useful. The idea is that they'd partner with us to get it developed and get unlimited...

asked Nov 24 '11 at 13:18
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Terry B
121 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.91K Views
Getting Paid in Equity - what is the simplest way to structure payment for consulting work in equity?

I'm opening a small start-up consulting business and would prefer to be paid in equity. It's unusual, I know, but it's my preference. What is the simplest way to structure an equity-pay...

asked Nov 17 '11 at 04:01
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Justin
11 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.6K Views
What are the steps to start a software consulting company to hire consultants

I would like to start a software consulting company to hire software engineers who can be contracted for larger firms. How to start the company, what type of compnay (thinking of LLC - is that...

asked Oct 31 '11 at 08:27
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Zedi
11 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.44K Views
What is the best way to structure an equity and cash compensation package for a consulting firm?

We are a consulting company that builds web and mobile apps for our clients. We have been asked if we accept some portion of compensation in equity. We do actually want to for some of our clients,...

asked Oct 22 '11 at 11:15
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Sam Mc Afee
118 points

4 Votes
3 Answers
3.57K Views
How do I choose an accountant for my small business?

I want to register a small work from home business and do yearly audits. I have found a tax consultant and we exchanged more than dozen emails. After I asked him about where he got his...

asked Oct 24 '11 at 06:37
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Sparkubullet
21 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.66K Views
Consultancy - setting a rate for specialist software development

I have been offered consultancy on-the-side of my full-time startup. However, I have no idea how to set my rate. The work is software-based but niche/scientific. I have perfectly-suited experience...

asked Sep 29 '11 at 05:46
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Paperjam
394 points

3 Votes
3 Answers
3.14K Views
Is it worth spending money on SEO consulting and services?

Assuming one wants to launch a website with good reviews from beta-testers-users, is it worth spending money on Search Engine Optimization consulting/specialists or does a hacker with good IT...

asked Oct 2 '11 at 10:46
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J Verstry
152 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
1.97K Views
How do I start my company?

I have an idea. I started Googling for investors with immaturity. Well, once I got matured enough I thought first starting a company on my own with the little money I have and later I can find...

asked Sep 17 '11 at 06:16
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Gimp
427 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.03K Views
Contract forms to work with small businesses

I have been working with relatively large companies as a contractor. In that setup, I didn't really concern about "contract" since they provided with all necessary contract forms and I just needed...

asked Aug 30 '11 at 04:32
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Tae Sung Shin
108 points