- Q1: Why did you begin consulting? What challenges have you faced? Pls answer w/ A1 #GHCchat?
- Welcome to this week's #GHCchat about tech consulting. I've been consulting for ~2 years. I've learned a ton & still learning every day.
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535583644694622208
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:01:06 - Q1: Why did you begin consulting? What challenges have you faced? Pls answer w/ A1 #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/ghc/status/535583378192363520
— Grace Hopper (GHC) (@ghc)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:00:02 - A1: Biggest challenge is being okay with uncertainty. #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/divinetechygirl/status/535586694704406528
— Christina Morillo (@divinetechygirl)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:13:13 - A1 #GHCchat My biggest challenge as a consultant? Learning to sell. I'm an engineer, not salesperson! How about you?
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535583768019341312
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:01:35 - A1 #GHCchat I also like consulting because of flexibility; more time to write, find my voice.
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535585856304582656
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:09:53 http://twitter.com/shannon_jaeger/status/535589916273414144
— Shannon Jaeger (@shannon_jaeger)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:26:01- Q2: How do you scope a consulting project? Do you have tips for pitching a potential client? #GHCchat?
- Q2: How do you scope a consulting project? Do you have tips for pitching a potential client? #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535585914232504323
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:10:07 - A2: Do your research on review sites like Glassdoor. If they treat employees poorly they'll treat YOU poorly #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/ceohunty/status/535586615079346176
— Brianne Huntsman (@ceohunty)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:12:54 http://twitter.com/divinetechygirl/status/535586880780517376
— Christina Morillo (@divinetechygirl)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:13:57- A2 #GHCchat Check with your tax advisor…but you should keep track of every expense, mile driven, train fare, etc for deductions at year end.
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535588425869426688
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:20:06 - Use #inboundmarketing to engage clients & attract new ones. Giving away little titbits of your wisdom will have them wanting more #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/MaryTarczynski/status/535596549636497408
— Mary Tarczynski (@MaryTarczynski)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:52:22 - @MaryTarczynski #GHCchat Yes, consultants need to give advice/info freely to get clients interested. real karma!
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535596906823421954
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:53:48 - @rosariorobinson Yes, if you stick to one thing but be a master at it. It pays off more than being just good at 10 things. #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/DrMarctagon/status/535599529785978880
— Marc (not Mark) A. (@DrMarctagon)Fri, Nov 21 2014 01:04:13 - Real Talk: So, as a tech consultant-what do you do if you can't solve whatever problem you've been hired to fix? #GHCChat
http://twitter.com/ceohunty/status/535588382886211585
— Brianne Huntsman (@ceohunty)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:19:55 http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535588837276151810
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:21:44- Q3: What books/resources have you found helpful for beginning work as a consultant? #GHCchat
- Q3: What books/resources have you found helpful for beginning work as a consultant? #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/ghc/status/535588450247147520
— Grace Hopper (GHC) (@ghc)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:20:11 http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535589181733363712
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:23:06- A3: Google & @freelancersu #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/divinetechygirl/status/535591129434316800
— Christina Morillo (@divinetechygirl)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:30:50 - A3: The Lean Startup. Everyone should read this book! #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/ceohunty/status/535589080038264832
— Brianne Huntsman (@ceohunty)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:22:42 - Q4: How do you find clients? #GHCchat
- Q4: How do you find clients? #GHCchat
http://twitter.com/kecatlin/status/535590939558166528
— Karen Catlin (@kecatlin)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:30:05 http://twitter.com/shannon_jaeger/status/535590862982373377
— Shannon Jaeger (@shannon_jaeger)Fri, Nov 21 2014 00:29:47
