Making it as a business consultant

Who is the book for?

Any one who is running, or wants to run, a business services company, across the spectrum. Anyone who is in the business of finding clients and delivering services to them will find this book fascinating as well as informative. So whatever your chosen field of technical expertise, whether in media, PR, HR, quality, business process design, IT, environmental, strategy, etc etc serving pubic or private sector clients, you will learn how to turn your technical expertise into commercial success.

Who is the author?

Richard Faint has a twenty year track record working at the sharp end as a successful consultant to leading public and private sector clients. Richard provides, in a conversational, ‘no punches pulled’ manner, all the insights and tips that have been hard earned over his career. Prior to establishing his consultancy, Richard was a teacher, lecturer, and government adviser and has authored and produced many publications in a range of formats on learning methodologies, technologies and management topics.   (More.. )

Why would the book be important to me?

The journey is explained in a clear, step-by-step manner, and follows the simple protocol of ‘research, prepare, deliver’.  Richard explains why setting up and being successful is not ‘rocket science’, (hence the title) but you do need to follow a clear path (which he details for you) to ensure that you don’t go astray. This is particularly relevant in these turbulent times. Indeed, he explains why we should not fear change but embrace it, as it is in times of economic challenges that new opportunities are forged, which the well prepared consultant should profit from.

Whatever your field of expertise,  if your business model is mainly B2B, then Richard will detail what you should do, and what you should not, to have the best chance of long term success.

I am already in business - is it for me?

Even if you have years of business experience under your belt, you will still find most of the information in this book useful. If not, simply ask for a refund!

What exactly will I learn?

Specifically you will learn about:

• What you must do to ensure you get off to a good start
• What you need to do win new clients
• The one thing you must not do when you become engaged in a project
• The  things you must be aware of to keep projects on track
• The key things you should do to ensure longevity for your business

As well as a myriad other nuggets of information including Top Tips, checklists, advice on building your web site,  what business format to use, business planning, how to prepare and pitch to clients, essentials of report writing, and the key to good project management. Indeed a list too long to include here, as the combined wisdom of fifteen years is packed  into 200 pages.

I live in the USA - is it relevant to me?

Whilst some of the information is directly related to the UK, the majority of the content is relevant to consultants world-wide.

How much does it cost and where can I buy it?

The book costs only £39.00  ($50,00 US) and is only available on-line, via this site or through affiliate sites.  If you wish to order please go to the the order page, and after purchasing via Paypal you will be directed to a page where you can download a pdf. If you want a hard copy, please contact us.  

How do I find out more?

Please refer to the contents page for a detailed list of the chapter contents, and the sample page for some snippets in order to whet your appetite. If you want to speak to someone - simply email with your number and we’ll call you back.

What if I buy and I don’t like it?

If you are not satisfied that the book will deliver what it says it will, simply ask for a refund!

What is the purchase process?

On clicking ‘Buy Now’ from the order page you will be taken to Paypal’s system  and you will authorise the payment. You will then click ‘proceed’ and we will send you an email with a link. Clicking on the email link will take you to the download page.

What format is it in?

The book is A4, 216 pages, single sided suitable for printing on standard printers , and the pdf download 2.6Mb  approx.

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