How to make the transition from a job with an employer to working for yourself as an independent consultant. Consulting is a business. Here are steps you can take to prepare while still you are still employed.

1. So you want to
be a consultant?
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www.consultsinfo.com

2. What is your
situation?
• Are you working in an office
or from home because of
COVID?
• Are you tired of working on
someone else's terms?
• Do you want to have
flexibility in your work and
what you take on?
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3. Why the delay?
A family to take care of.
Not enough money to take
time off from working.
What happens if I leave my
job and can't find another
one?
Will I have enough for
retirement? (Look at online
retirement calculators.)
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4. Begin the
transition while
working
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5. What can you do?
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6. Take action!
• If you know any
consultants, reach out
and ask questions.
• Learn as much as you
can about consulting
and the basics of
running a business.
• Find out if your
employer will allow you
to consult on the side.
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7. 10 Steps to Set Up
Your Business
1. Choose your path
2. Choose a business structure, e.g.,
LLC
3. Register your business
4. Know your tax responsibilities
5. Get a tax number (irs.gov)
6. Separate business from personal
finance
7. Establish an office
8. Get online
9. Insurance coverage
10. Figure out how much to charge
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8. Stay on track!
Visit the Getting Started
pages on
www.consultsinfo.com
for more details about
steps you can take to
move into consulting.