Consulting only
- Advarra
Arrangements are made for you. Do the work and get paid.
Consulting only, plus find your own clients
- Consulting using an “employer of record”
MBO Partners is an example of a company that will take care of all of the details and provide group insurance, billing on your behalf, etc. You can focus all of your efforts on the consulting.
Consulting as your own business
General information
- The Internal Revenue Service
Obtain information about tax implications of consulting. - United States Small Business Administration
Obtain information on the how to start your consultancy as a small business.
Legal Services
- LegalZoom
Find out more about business structures; they can file your application for a corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC). - Find a lawyer
This links to the American Bar Association.
Accounting and Tax Services
- Find an accountant
Obtain accounting advice and services to establish and maintain financial tracking and tax implications of consulting. - Find an enrolled agent
Qualified through IRS tax exam and background check by IRS. Suitable for complex tax issues. - The Tax Club
Specializes in tax preparation.
Some recommended reading
Starting a consulting business
Starting A Business: The First 90 Days
Starting Your Own Business? Business Advice for Consultants and Freelancers
Professional Organizations
American Management Association
Institute of Management Consultants USA
American Association of Healthcare Consultants
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants
More links:
How to hire a management consultant
So, You Want to Be a Consultant?
Consultant | The Princeton Review
Become a Consultant | Consultant Journal
BNET Today | Management, Strategy, Work Life Skills & Advice for Professionals
Process consulting – organizational change tool
Bizmanualz Business Process Consulting Services