I've had this idea percolating in my head for years, and this sub has convinced me to jump in. I am a business systems and process analyst and would like to turn it into a side business. Location is USA.
What is the 1st step? Should I register a business name?
Or do I start posting on social media about the services I provide? Should I use my own social media or create credentials with the business name?
Anything else I need to do before I launch? I've worked as an analyst for some big companies and don't have any non-compete clauses in my contract.
What is the first step when trying to start my own consultant business?
byu/TheRiteGuy inEntrepreneur
Posted by TheRiteGuy
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Find clients before you worry about anything else.
So you want to be a business consultant like everyone else, but you don’t know simple business processes…..
So Set up LLC, dba if biz name differs from LLC, business bank account before taking payment from a client. Set up Linked in page
Once you are cash flow positive with a client or two, start adding the website if you want.
The companies that need help with processes like six sigma won’t be looking for that on social media, except maybe LinkedIn.
Those that are looking on social media and Reddit for business processes are asking the questions that you are.