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Episode 1: Intro and How to Get Started
04/22/2024
Episode 1: Intro and How to Get Started
Hello, all! Thank you so much for being here and for listening. This is a somewhat content-heavy episode so be prepared to take notes or save it for later listening. In this episode, I tell you all a bit about me and my background in HR. I then go on to discuss the very first steps anyone must take to start their own consulting business. Please note: this is not legal advice nor is it meant to be an exact "to-do." My goal here is simply to provide enough information on how I, myself, got started so that you are inspired to pursue your dreams, too. This is only part 1 of a few (not sure how many yet), so if I don't cover what you're needing to hear and learn yet, hang in there! I'll likely get to it in the upcoming episodes. I feel it's important to take the appropriate steps, though. The first thing you'll want to do is decide on the type of business you want to have and run. The feedback I have received has been from those wanting to start their own HR consulting businesses so I tend to lean towards that model. You can start nearly any consulting/education business, though. Once you decide on the "what," you need to decide on your target audience; that is, who will be your customer. What types of businesses are you looking to gain as clients? Maybe you want local small businesses, like I do, or you want to market to large corporations. Whatever you're looking for, be sure you know this information as it will inform everything else you do! Once you know the type of business you want and your target audience, you're going to find a business name. Take your time with this! As I say, you want your name to tell a story. Your name should convey what it is you do before ever giving additional info about your business. Don't rush this part. Research your ideas, ask fellow business owners for their opinions, etc. I wrap up by talking about creating a Facebook business page. I discuss why to use Facebook and what information to provide. Again, these are the essential first steps to getting started from the ground up. So, if you are looking for more, keep tuning in! I'm going to cover pricing, advertising, and more in the upcoming episodes. I also mention that I will ultimately be offering paid content. This is for those of you who want to dive deeper into the consulting world. I am providing more than enough free information for anyone to start, but the paid content will be more 1-on-1 and I will be able to answer specific questions rather than just general. Until next time!
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