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Consulting is the practice of providing expert/professional advice on a given topic

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How to convert employment opportunities into consulting jobs?

I have been freelance consulting for only a short while (about 6 months) and things have been going great so far. Lately, I've been getting calls from recruiters and networking referrals to various job opportunities, some of which seem like a good…
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How to prepare for freelancing?

I am about to finish my Graduation ( B.Tech - Computer Science) very soon. I do like the idea of working with freedom like freelancing provides. Honestly, I noticed quite a significant difference in what we learn at an undergraduate level and the…
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How to offer services when organization is looking for an Employee

I am an independent contractor and recently saw a job posting for the same work I do as a contractor. I do not want to be an employee but would like the organization to know that I specialize in that type of work. How do I approach the organization…
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How can I find an app developer to guide and assist me?

A client has asked me if I can make an app (because a company asked him). He knows I've never made one before. They have a long list of specifications that they want it to do. There's no hurry: I would have six months to complete it. While I have…
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How do you meaningfully distinguish between a contractor and a consultant?

Is a contractor simply a glorified laborer? Is a consultant hired for his opinion and expertise, but no deliverables, per se? There are many dimensions to this question, but I saw none similar on SX, so I figured I would pose it here.
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advice on consulting with a team

tldr; I was consulting alone and I'm not sure on how to do it with a team. My consulting business (software, independent) in a niche field is going well. Up until now I have winged it, since there is code involved and I'm not a good coder. Recently…
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What will you do if your site is hacked?

Did you know most hosting companies do not take backups of your website? What will you do if your site is hacked?
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can I isssue an invoice to a client, on my future business name, before I register as a sole trader with HMRC?

I am about to start a consulting project and do not yet have a registered business name. I am thinking of registering as a sole trader. can I issue a invoices for my services or they can only be issued after i have completed registration with the…
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Can a consultant be placed in a Director position as a 1099

I have for the past 7 years been employed as a consultant by a non-profit association managing an annual event. Over time I have assisted in marketing the association as a whole and now they would like to hire me as the Director of Marketing or…
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Getting consulting jobs by submitting CV to company's spontaneous applications page?

It may sound trivial, but maybe it's not. If I'm looking for a job then I look to a company's website open positions page and I send a CV (curriculum vitae). In this case the company would be my employer. If instead I'm a freelancer and I'm looking…
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