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The Overnight Consultant
by Marsha D. Lewin
John Wiley and Sons

This book is a must-read for everyone thinking of starting a consulting career, or fine-tuning an existing one. Selected by Book-of-the-Month Club's Money Book Club as a monthly feature, and named as one of the best books in its field by Soundview's Executive Business Summaries.

Consultants News said: "This is the new 'must-read' for entry-level consultants and more experienced pros considering
establishing their own practice."

Cassell Network of Writers said: "This book offers a more realistic and common-sense approach than most."

The Overnight Consultant tells you:

  • What you need to know immediately to jump-start your consulting career.

  • What you need to do tomorrow to bring in clients

  • What you need to do long-term to management your consulting practice 

  • How to market your consulting expertise 

  • How to sell 

  • How to leverage yourself 

  • How to organize and manage your business, including using your computer effectively