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http://www.ebizq.net/blogs/cloudsoa/2011/03/big-consulting-missing-the-cloud-computing-and-soa-links.php Consulting is a funny business. You have to remain relevant, so you have a tendency to follow the hype and follow the crowd.

Big Consulting Missing the Cloud Computing and SOA Links - Where SOA Meets Cloud

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/tips-on-vetting-prospective-clients/2967

Tips on vetting prospective clients

April 8, 2011, 7:30 PM PDT Takeaway: Chip Camden discusses three areas in which consultants might be able to do more homework about prospective clients before accepting an engagement.
Takeaway: IT consulting is a tough, competitive field, and there are ample opportunities to mishandle the job. Erik Eckel offers some cautionary advice for IT consultants who are just starting out. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/10-mistakes-that-rookie-it-consultants-make/2693

10 mistakes that rookie IT consultants make | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/should-you-make-clients-sign-off-on-their-bad-decisions/2317

Should you make clients sign off on their bad decisions? | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

November 26, 2010, 11:16 PM PST Takeaway: Chip Camden answers a reader’s question about whether their consultancy should have a document for clients to sign that acknowledges the risks when they decline a best practices proposal. A reader sent me an email with the following question:

Boost your IT consulting business with your friends' help | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

Takeaway: Mixing business and friendship can have its benefits — if you set appropriate limits. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/boost-your-it-consulting-business-with-your-friends-help/248

Customizable IT consultant sample contract | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

Takeaway: Chip Camden presents his standard consulting contract, along with explanations about each section. See if you can modify his contract to fit your needs. In the discussion about my recent post on growing your IT consulting business with your friends’ help , TechRepublic member patrick asked how to word a canned contract to save time when proposing small jobs. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/customizable-it-consultant-sample-contract/253

Tax questions IT consultants should ask their accountants | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/project-management/tax-questions-it-consultants-should-ask-their-accountants/2225 Takeaway: Chip Camden runs through a number of important questions and points IT consultants need to consider about income tax, sales tax, and property tax. Most of us would rather not think about taxation.
This blog entry is also available as a PDF from the TechRepublic download library . Let’s be honest. No one wants to write about it, read about it, or actually have to do it.

10 things you can do to create better documentation | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

IT consultants, document your work! | IT Consultant | TechRepublic.com

October 14, 2010, 7:55 AM PDT Takeaway: Chip Camden lists three benefits of creating thorough documentation for your clients. He also identifies what sorts of things you should document.