Starting a Computer Consulting Business and Finding Clients!

WHY?:	Many "would-be" computer consultants struggle to get off the ground, or, fail altogether. Many would benefit if they had guidance from experienced people. Some might even back off altogether, if they understood the work and the risks involved! A course like this, to acquaint people with "jungle survival techniques" can only help!
WHY the ACSS?:	The ACSS offers the course because nobody else does! It is priced at $125 for Members, and $150 for non-Members. Up to 12 students are accepted per class.
WHEN?:	The course is offered on demand. Even if you are just ONE student, it justifies holding it, so please request it, as needed, and we will schedule it for you. We will hold for you, even if you are remote from our area (Greater New York City) and want to hold over the phone!
WHERE?:	Since this course requires NO PC, it can be held ANYWHERE! We usually hold it over a meal, at a local restaurant, mutually convenient to student and instructor. We have even held it OVER THE TELEPHONE (if you pay for the call: $10). The duration is 3 hours.
WHO?:	The instructor is Howard H. Rothman, Ph.D. He has heavy experience as a computer-support specialist, having been in business 11 years. He has been training people in computers and other courses for nearly 30 years. He is also founder and President of the Association of Computer Support Specialists.
WHAT?:	The course materials you will need will be passed out during the course.
WHICH?:	The course topics covered consist of the following:
	Which Services should you Offer?	Training? Application-Development?, Literature-Prep?, Repair?, Etc. Should You Sell Hardware & Software also?
	"Business-Like Approaches" to Conducting Business:	Bank Accounts; Taxes, and, Your Professional Image: Website, Business Cards, Etc.
	Ethical Concerns: Staying Out of Trouble in Regard to:	A) Clients - Rates, Responsibilities, Training, Etc.? B) Competitors - What can you Say about them? C) Collaborators - Sharing Responsibilities D) Software Companies - Getting Support, Avoiding Piracy
	"Tuning In" to the "Pulse of the Marketplace":	To stay "In Hot Demand" among your Clients: What should you regularly Read? What should you regularly Connect to on the Web?
	Ways to Support Yourself until you Build the Business!	A) Accumulate a Nest Egg before Starting: How Much? B) Borrow: From Relatives? Silent Partners? Credit Cards? C) External Support: Relatives? Part-Time Jobs? D) Temporary Jobs?
	*How to Find Clients via:*	A) Personal Networking: Where? How? What Works? B) Advertising: Where? When? How? C) Public Relations: What is it? How to use it? D) 3 "Secret" Successful Other Methods: What are they? How do they work?

Non-ACSS Members: Include a $150 Payment-in-Full for the Seminar.
ACSS Members: Include a $125 Payment-in-Full for the Seminar.

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