Is Consultancy Right for Me? Workbook
As a researcher, you have the expertise to be a consultant. However, is self-employment or business start-up the right career choice for you?
This workbook provides tools and questions to help you think this through.
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Contents include:
- Exploring motivations for self-employment
- Identifying professional priorities
- Envisioning your future
- Exploring whether you're really an entrepreneur
- How to determine whether it's viable
- What are you getting into?
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