It could be that the trend is already there for everyone becoming a consultant – whether they want to or not.
A recent article in Money Magazine “The Rise of Freelance Nation: Money Magazine” June 12, 2009 had the following point:
“Today about 30% of the U.S. job market – roughly 42 million workers – is made up of independent contractors, part-time or temporary staffers, and the self-employed. By the end of the next decade, long after this recession is a distant memory, this “contingent” workforce will have grown to about 40% of the market, experts predict.”
What About Your Company?
A recent article by Consulting Company University describes how companies everywhere are looking for ways to cut costs – and they can save a bundle by hiring a contingent workforce. That way they don’t have to pay for health insurance, vacation and sick days, matching FICA, office space, office equipment, telephone and Internet lines…the list goes on.
All totaled, this can save a company between 25% and 60% of their human resource related costs. No wonder so many companies are making this move.
But what might this mean to you?
It may mean that your job function, whatever it may be, is going to be outsourced to a “consultant” – or whatever you want to call the new “contingent” position. Whatever the position, there may be a chance that your current corporate job will no longer exist as an internal position.
Why not beat them to it? Why not start your own consulting business now and be ready to “take the order?”
What About You?
Does one of the following profiles describe your personal situation?
- You might have considered becoming an independent consultant but weren’t sure what all the action steps might be hidden in those Deviled Details.
- With the current Great Recession, you might have lost your job and decided that you need to offer consulting services as a way to generate income until you can find your next “permanent” job.
- With the loss of wealth and buying power, you might have a need to earn more money than your current employment provides and are considering moonlighting by offering consulting.
- You might have decided that you want to taste test consulting to see if it really is something you like.
- You might already know you want to be a consultant – but want to know how to start a successful practice and get it positively cash flowing before you quit your “day job.”
- You might already be “in business” but not getting the kind of consulting business you want – or the amount you want.
If any of those profiles are even close to describing your personal situation, maybe it’s time to learn what it takes for you to set up a successful consulting company fast – so you are quickly ready to start promoting your services and are ready to “take the order.”
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Robert Lee Goodman, MBA
Ceo and Chief ImpleMentor
http://Virtual-Exec.com
