Seeking Your Level

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--KirkLafler 14:22, 26 April 2007 (EDT)

By Kirk Paul Lafler and Charlie Shipp

Once you have decided to enter the world of consulting the next step is to consider at what level you want to begin. Assess how good your skills are, including what you like to do most, and what you like to do least. Your past experience doing similar things is critically important. You should get the recommendations of other consultants you know. For your first project, it may work out best to combine your skills with another consultant. Going through an agency is another good way to start. This way you can concentrate on what you do best without all the other hassles associated with running a consulting business. The following scenarios may be worth considering:

1. Contract programming (through an agency)

2. Teaming with another consultant

3. Self-employed small business

4. Small, single-person, corporation

5. Setting up a Corporation with employees.