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Once I know a consultant is in PATCA, they are 60 yards down the field already. PATCA gives them more credibility.”

 
 

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Consulting Practices

PATCA is building a hands-on, member-to-member "living library" of tips, tools and techniques to help you develop and maintain a thriving consulting business. In most instances, the text of these papers may be modified to suit your needs (e.g., inserting your name and credentials where appropriate).

Working with Consultants This document will help educate new clients as well as clients who are unfamiliar with the consulting profession about when to use a consultant and how to select the appropriate expert for their specific needs.

How Consultants Can Help You Solve Problems An 8-step, detailed explanation of the benefits of using consultants versus hiring additional staff. Submitted by PATCA member Robert Roy.

7 Costly Legal Myths About Managing Independent Contractors by Ron Wainrib, Esq. A primer on legal concerns for both consultants and client businesses. DO NOT MODIFY. For additional legislation that affects the consulting profession, see Legislative Update

Where's Wireless In Your Future? A brief whitepaper discussing the trends in Wi-Fi. Highlights PATCA member Joel Williams' expertise in this area.

Case Study: Mechanical Engineering Describes PATCA member George Anwar's consulting goal for a robotics research project.

If you have relevant information to share, such as . . .

  • Sample consulting contracts
  • Invoicing tips that ensure prompt payment
  • How to successfully manage difficult clients

. . . we'd love to hear from you!

  • Please send your articles as Word documents or PDF files to info@patca.org and be sure to indicate that your information is for the Consulting Practices section of the PATCA website.
  • If you have an idea and need help preparing it for submission, please e-mail info@patca.org or call us to discuss it: 1-800-74-PATCA.

Thank you for participating in building this valuable member resource!