Journey to Being a Consultant

Have you seriously considered becoming an IT consultant but are unsure of the path to get there? The risks and rewards of being your own boss are both quite high, and the differences in the journey are shocking. What do you need to know so you can ask the right questions to help you determine the right path?

In this session, the most common paths to going independent – consulting for someone else, contracting, or starting your own consultancy – will be reviewed in depth. Each path has its own realities, misconceptions, and myths. The hard lessons learned from our own experiences going down each of these paths will be presented so you can better determine the right path for you. Topics such as finding work, travel, legal and contracts, finances, and getting help will be discussed.