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    How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business: Become a Consultant, IT Entrepreneur or Start an Information Technology Consulting Firm
    How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business: Become a Consultant, IT Entrepreneur or Start an Information Technology Consulting Firm
    How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business: Become a Consultant, IT Entrepreneur or Start an Information Technology Consulting Firm
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    How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business: Become a Consultant, IT Entrepreneur or Start an Information Technology Consulting Firm

    By Srikanth Merianda

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    Without question, IT consultancy is one of the smartest jobs for the money, time and flexibility it allows. For this reason, people qualified and yet to be qualified aspire to enter the IT consulting space. It then becomes a question of what is required, how to set up, get clients and dominate competition. “How to start an IT consulting firm” provides you with proven answers to these how’s as well as the educational requirements, and the financial outlay for starting an IT firm.

    Authored by an accomplished IT consultant, entrepreneur, and investor, How to start IT consulting contains all the information you need to hit the ground running in your IT consulting career. It is for anyone who desires to someday be reckoned as a competent IT consultant.

    If you want to start your own business or build a business you love, then this book was written with you in mind.
    Scroll up and grab a copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSrikanth Merianda
    Release dateAug 29, 2016
    ISBN9781370208241
    How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business: Become a Consultant, IT Entrepreneur or Start an Information Technology Consulting Firm
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    Srikanth Merianda

    Srikanth Merianda is a developer, entrepreneur, and investor with over 15 years of experience as employee and employer. He has worked for Convergys, Nortel Networks and Blackberry as Software Engineer, Project Manager, Architect, and Implementation of mission critical projects.Srikanth has successfully started multiple IT Consulting Firms, Business process outsource Firms, and Mobile Apps development firms. He guided these companies through start-up, survival, turnaround and growth phases.Besides setting up firms, Srikanth also provides IT consulting service to mission critical integration projects as well as technical and cost assessment for Software projects. With his wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise, he has provided technical and business consulting services to companies and some have gone to gross over $1 million in their first year of getting consultancy services from him.Srikanth is a passionate programmer and an enthusiastic learner of all things technology. He constantly looks for ways to make work and life easier with the tools provided by technology. He holds a Bachelors Engineering degree in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Mississippi State University.

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      How to Start and Run IT Consultancy Business - Srikanth Merianda

      How to Start and Run an IT Consultancy Business

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      © 2016 – @2016 Srikanth Merianda

      http://www.consultingopportunity.com/

      All Rights Reserved.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form whatsoever, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational storage or retrieval system without express written, permission from the author.

      The information in this publication is provided for education and informational purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose.

      The information contained herein is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice. The ideas, guidelines and suggestions mentioned in this eBook are general in nature and do not take your personal circumstances and situations into consideration.

      Hence, you should avoid making any decision, based on any of the information presented on this forum without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional and competent advisor.

      Though all possible efforts have been made in the preparation of this eBook, readers are advised to follow the information, guidelines and ideas mentioned in this eBook at THEIR OWN RISK. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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      Contents

      About the Author

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – What is Information Technology Consulting?

      How Hiring an IT Consultant Is Good for Business?

      Saves Money

      Saves Time

      Increases Productivity

      Chapter 2 – What are the Benefits of Starting an IT Consulting Firm?

      Big Paychecks

      Flexibility & Freedom

      Love What You Do

      Stay Up-to-Date

      Speak Your Mind

      Effective Communication

      Problem Solving

      Chapter 3 – Top Jobs in Information Technology

      Data Analyst

      Software Engineer

      IT Security Manager

      Database Developer

      Network Architect

      Chief Information Officer

      Chapter 4 – Steps to Start and Operate an IT Consulting Firm

      Step #1: Decide What Skills You Plan to Consult With

      Step #2: Decide Your Expected Income

      Step #3: Prepare a Business Plan

      Step #4: Get Started on Your Business Housekeeping

      Step #5: Market Your Business for Exposure

      Step #6: Handle the Billing Process Diligently

      Step #7: Focus on Meeting Deadlines

      Step #8: Stay on Top of Your Cash Flow

      Step #9: Establish a Routine to Steer Away from Pitfalls

      Step #10: Follow Up With Your

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