Consulting Questions


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How do I put my conditions for repairing a computer into writing?

I have been a fulltime student recently working on graduate work to complete a graduate degree. While continuing my studies I have maintained my computer hobby. However, recently my computer hobby...

asked Mar 9 '11 at 10:41
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John
106 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
3.11K Views
Is it legal using virtual currency in a swapping stuff website?

The site www.listia.com uses credits as a way to buy goods through auctions. These credits are not real money with the exception that you can buy more credits with real money if you desperately...

asked Jan 27 '11 at 18:46
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Shir
51 points

2 Votes
1 Answers
2.71K Views
What steps to take to start a consulting company?

I am writing today to understand and read what your take is in starting a consulting company. Currently I hold a day job, which I am happy with, but I want to become more flexible in terms of...

asked Jan 15 '11 at 16:33
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Geo
268 points

2 Votes
6 Answers
2.5K Views
Precautions to take while getting to know people?

A friend of mine has a startup. I introduce him to people at times, and he's got contacts who are useful to me too. When meeting up with such contacts, what precautions could we follow or how can...

asked Jan 21 '11 at 00:35
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Nav
113 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.16K Views
Seeking Wisdom from experienced business owners

Does anybody here understand the basics of online businesses (online billing- client relations management software, etc) and other aspects like hiring and working with outsourced help and Sales...

asked Dec 31 '10 at 17:49
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Sergio Alvarez
46 points

-2 Votes
1 Answers
1.98K Views
ideas, advice, procedure for my new facebook group IT consultancy

I am planning to start a consultancy using facebook fan/group/profile page. Could anyone shower some ideas about what all I can achieve. Some tips about this to make huge success? And the...

asked Nov 8 '10 at 15:38
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User3383
100 points

1 Votes
4 Answers
2.53K Views
Transitioning from Research to Consulting

A friend and I want to start a consulting business. We can do data analysis. We both have Masters degrees and several years' work experience in research environments. Our basic skills are...

asked Oct 20 '10 at 17:19
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Jensen
6 points

12 Votes
4 Answers
9.24K Views
How can I quit from my own company

I co-founded a consulting company in Vancouver 4 years ago with 2 partners. One of us is working full-time with the company and getting a modest salary. Me and my other partner are doing couple of...

asked Sep 26 '10 at 10:35
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Boolean
388 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.74K Views
How do I convince a client to use a computerised accounting system?

This is marketing question but don't know where to ask it. My possible client is relying in traditional manual accounting system. I want to convince him to use acomputerised accounting system. As...

asked Oct 6 '10 at 07:05
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Kool Kabin
106 points

2 Votes
2 Answers
2.56K Views
Software development team troubleshooter/auditor. What do you think?

I have an idea for a business and would like some feedback. The other day I was thinking about software development teams and how they function, the things they do right and the things they do...

asked Sep 2 '10 at 12:12
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Smart Company Software
1,190 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.78K Views
Different ways to market my consulting firm in India

I am just into consulting (IT/ITES). Here the consulting means narrow downing the bridge between Job seekers and the Employers. The business is to get profile from the employer and find the...

asked Sep 22 '10 at 17:42
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Tech Jerk
108 points

1 Votes
6 Answers
3.34K Views
Is there a business in consulting new entrepreneurs?

I own a software start up but I need to make some money in consulting on the side. I have seen many start ups and small businesses that could use help in defining their direction or positioning in...

asked Aug 12 '10 at 06:34
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Stacey
484 points

10 Votes
5 Answers
3.93K Views
Using consulting to bootstrap your software startup

I've been through some pretty brutal experiences recently with venture capitalists and I'm looking into ways I can start a company without VC money. Has anyone out there used consulting to...

asked Jun 24 '10 at 11:33
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Craig Daniel
223 points

-1 Votes
5 Answers
1.99K Views
As a consultant, what do you do if part of your new assignment requires expertise you don't have?

Tell the client openly and decline to take on the job or just accept parts of the job? Or say nothing and quietly outsource to another consultancy?

asked Jul 12 '10 at 19:14
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Tatiana Andrushko
16 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.21K Views
Contacting a Prospective Client - Round Two

All, I've just started up a consulting firm. There's a potential client I met with a couple weeks ago that felt like a pretty good fit. We met with them, and they explained their current product...

asked Jun 2 '10 at 00:31
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Xkenneth
140 points

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3 Answers
6.19K Views
Should you put your little consulting company on your resume?

I'm updating my resume for consulting positions. The projects I've done are going on my resume ... par for the course. The dilemma is if I should put my little consulting company on it. My first...

asked Mar 10 '10 at 09:00
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John Mac Intyre
1,086 points

8 Votes
2 Answers
4.19K Views
Books / Advice on running an outsource software development shop?

So there's tons of documentation and books on project management, agile development, how to manage outsourcing projects, how to send our project offshore, etc... But I'm on the other side, I'm...

asked Feb 26 '10 at 03:05
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Rabble
141 points

5 Votes
5 Answers
8.48K Views
How to calculate the price to quote for a service?

Is there a logical way to come up with pricing for a service such as below that my friend came up with. Are these valid ? Split down the service into as many small steps as possible. Make sure to...

asked Feb 5 '10 at 01:14
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Emacsian
126 points

9 Votes
10 Answers
6.32K Views
Build in-house or outsource?

I'm working with a SaaS business with a non-technical founder/CEO and am looking for pros and cons for (1) building the software in-house vs (2) outsourcing version 1.0 to a consulting firm. From...

asked Jan 8 '10 at 07:39
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Torrie
230 points

3 Votes
4 Answers
3.55K Views
When hiring a consultant, what criteria do you use to evaluate them?

Over the years, I have had mixed results with hiring consultants for various jobs. I used to think that if they were referred, then that was good enough but that's not as consistent as I would...

asked Dec 29 '09 at 23:49
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Jarie Bolander
11,421 points