Deciding if consultancy is right for you – do I want to do all this actual work for all those potential rewards?
Maintaining a supportive environment – does your partner support you; will they wait patiently until the money comes in?
Setting up your business – sole trader, company, partnership, network etc?
Deciding and defining your unique offer – so what is so special about you?
Deciding and defining your markets – does your focus match you skills, experience and aspirations?
Marketing your services – how will your prospects know you exist?
Networking and building contacts – can you build and maintain relationships with many people?
Selling your services - can you be proactive; can you tell a good story and win hearts and minds?
Delivering value – How will you do what you do and how will you know it adds value?
Self development – how will you find time to continuously develop yourself, your expertise and your services
Back to the beginning – will you decide that consultancy is right for you?