start a consulting firm

I want to start a management and human resource consulting firm. Any heads up is appreciated! I have already applies for the business name and now I am building my own web site.

Hi, I’m interested in starting an IT consulting firm. Any heads up is appreciated! In terms of measuring Quantity units(services provided, and what do they consist of?) vs. Charge/Pricing…
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I’ve incorporated and have my EIN. I’ve also purchased a domain name.

Need to finish #2-5 on the list below and get some clients.

Today I started filling out the online incorporation form(s) for an S-corp in the state of Delaware. Next I will need to:

1. purchase a domain name
2. acquire a logo
3. open a corporate bank account
4. create a web site
5. print business cards

I want to start a Linux/Open Source IT consulting firm. I have been in the industry (as a programmer/developer) for about 7 years now, and am ready to break out of the corporate grind and start working for myself.

First step: research. I need to visit SBA.gov and find out the proper procedures. I will need to write a business plan, and also visit my local university’s business school to find any resources which might help.

I have the business up and running, I have one paying customer and two prospects, and it’s just a matter of time now. I’m checking this off.

i visit my first paying customer on monday, and at that point, i would say i am truly in business.

Another few steps along the path.

My articles of incorporation were accepted. I’ve opened a bank account, and have my business cards and website up. I’ve got a dozen active prospects, and one could turn into a job later this month.

I’d say once I’ve been paid for work I’ve done in my chosen field and filed my Organization papers, I’ll call this done.

now I’ve sent out more than 50 contact emails, and I’ve gotten 10 or 12 strong replies, resulting in 6 phone calls and two visits. Today, I filed the articles of incorporation with the Secretary of the state. One step closer to my consulting corporation…

so this is now begun. I’ve got a domain, an email server, and I just reserved a corporation name in the state of Connecticut. I can’t call it a consulting company until I get paid work, however.

Next up, logos, business cards, a website, incorporation paperwork, accounting filed, and solicitation for business.

Stay tuned!