I just started a new (technology) consulting business. We are incorporated in the US (Inc, not LLC). One of my first clients is located in Canada. You aren't my lawyer. The client wants to start work next week. The engagement will last about a week. What do I need to know (visa?, taxes?) before heading to Canada next Monday?
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posted by arimathea
on Dec 21, 2011 -
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I'm currently a rising senior at Harvard University thinking about applying to management consulting positions among others. I was wondering if the MeFi community had any advice or tips regarding what to do to prepare for the interview and what Management Consulting firms look for in an applicant. Any help or advice would be much appreciated; our career service center simply does not offer enough information. Thanks.
posted by da_wump
on Aug 5, 2011 -
8 answers
Finishing a Ph.D. in the sciences and want to leave the bench behind for something that’s more “big picture” (i.e. has some elements of business, strategy, or product development). Things are getting a little time-sensitive. Looking for input from people who have made a similar switch and/or work in a related area (i.e. consulting or the business end of industrial R&D).
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posted by noted industrialist
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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I run a very small professional services firm. The firm has had a great first couple years and has built up a solid client base and some decent cash reserves. I have long been considering bringing on my first partner to expand the kinds of services we can offer to our clients. Now that I have found the ideal candidate, I find myself struggling with the details around how to structure the partnership. Any recommended books or other resources to help guide a very small growing firm?
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posted by jlowen
on Nov 2, 2010 -
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Trying to help a family member out. He graduated with a BS in business administration but feels stuck in retail. Help plot his next course of attack.
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posted by InvestorMD
on Jan 20, 2010 -
8 answers
Taxes/licenses required for Nevada company providing consulting services in California?
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posted by Jacqueline
on Aug 14, 2009 -
2 answers
I have no idea what to charge to be "on call" for a year, just in CASE a computer has a problem.
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posted by CommonSense
on Aug 4, 2009 -
22 answers
Our consulting company is doing business in India and we need a way to make sure that our client will not skip out on the last payment in our contract.
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posted by davidfitzy7
on May 27, 2009 -
12 answers
What sort of state of organization are the financial records of most sole proprietorships in?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 -
5 answers
What questions should I ask myself in order to decide if I should take a new job in this economic environment? It's basically giant corporation vs. boutique consultancy.
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posted by thinkpiece
on Dec 1, 2008 -
7 answers
My friend works in database applications each day to create in house reports. He's bored and wants to go it alone.
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posted by simplesharps
on Sep 3, 2008 -
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I'm currently running a business where I monitor computers for people. I use custom made software that gets by all the anti-malware scanners and through the firewalls. I have been charging $40/hr for the first hour, and $45 for each hour after that.
Since most of work may only take 1-4 hours per client I've been told that I'm charging too little. Figures have been thrown at me by friends, family and even clients that I should charge $60, $75 or even $100. What is a fair amount in this business.
Yes this involves spying on people at the workplace, churches and spouses. My first question. I've searched mefi for similar stuff and came up empty.
posted by Jack Feschuk
on Mar 10, 2008 -
15 answers
I'm an IT consultant with a broad set of skills and experiences, and I need help finding my niche!
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posted by thehickmans
on Dec 21, 2007 -
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I am currently working at a consulting firm and consider myself to be a half-decent writer. Before I apply for my MBA, I'd like to enhance my application by writing articles for business magazines. How could I do this? Do you recommend any particular publications that might be willing to take a freelancer?
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posted by moooshy
on Dec 12, 2007 -
8 answers
How to divide up a company amongst 3 people when 2 people will be doing most of the work for the first 6-12 months.
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posted by andifsohow
on Sep 27, 2007 -
10 answers
My business idea...brilliant, or a waste of time? Have you, or your business, ever needed a service like this? Has any company you worked for ever employed anybody to do this?
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posted by jennyjenny
on Jul 11, 2007 -
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I hear that sometimes businesses and other institutions hire "ethics consultants". Does anyone know anything about getting into ethics consulting or the actual day-to-day activities in ethics consulting? If not, has anyone seen an ethics consultant in action at a company?
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posted by ontic
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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Any actual, personal experience with famous "Marketing genius",
Jay Abraham? Or do you know somebody who actually used his consulting services?
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posted by growabrain
on Nov 25, 2005 -
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For a friend, "I run a small computer consulting business on the side in my spare time. I have a bit over two dozen clients and do regular work for a handful of them. My question is, does it make sense to go thru the process of creating a business? What advantages or disadvantages would this give me? How much would it cost? Any other uggestions/ideas/comments/etc.. would be great! Thanks!"
posted by k8t
on Sep 5, 2005 -
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My consulting business has gotten busy enough (knock on wood) to warrant not using my personal cell phone number as the first line of communication. What I need is a service that creates a local phone number, has a customizable voicemail system that can fwd to my cell, office, whereever.
Is there such a thing, or should I just get a second cell phone?
posted by omidius
on Dec 6, 2004 -
10 answers
When my company discusses web design service with potential clients, they generally *always* balk and get ornery about the cost. Most of the time, we're working for small businesses, so understandably, $5-$10k is a substantial chunk of change for people to shell out. We don't get upset when we lose bids for being too expensive because we've always been taught that compromising our rate is not the solution... you simply can't meet everyone's budget. That being said, we turn away enough people who expect websites to cost $500-$1500 that I think there might be a market supportive enough to create solutions for. [come inside, won'tcha?]
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posted by Hankins
on May 13, 2004 -
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