A new revision of the successful guidebook for novice consultants, Getting Started in Consulting, Third Edition provides practical solutions and proven strategies for launching a consulting business. Readers will learn how low overhead and a high degree of organization can translate into a six-figure income working from a home office. The book also offers key information on how to finance a consulting practice, how to write proposals, how to set up billing and bookkeeping, and more. Updated material (about 40%) will include; A new, additional chapter on leveraging technology. Six interludes which will appear between chapters representing interviews with new consultants who have achieved rapid success and their techniques. Updated references and examples. Updated appendices. A budget sampler shows readers how to best invest $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 on your startup to maximize what investment youre able to make. Free downloadable tools and forms to help readers begin their businesses quickly and easily