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    Oneill474 Posts: 427, Reputation: 2
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    Jun 6, 2008, 02:17 AM
    Self employed
    My son has the desire to be an independent contractor and be self
    Employed. He has a college degree in Computer Science. I have
    No idea how to go about this endeavor. How would he promote
    Himself to obtain clients. Acting as a consultant. Or troubleshooter.
    Perhaps in professional journals? Some employers might be
    Conformable to this concept, because they do not have to pay
    Benefits or salary. Maybe he would be working on commission
    Or a retainer. But what research should he be doing or what
    Business plan should he set in motion?


    Your thoughts will be appreciated.
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    Clough Posts: 26,677, Reputation: 1649
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    Jun 6, 2008, 03:40 AM
    I definitely have some thoughts about this!

    Does he already have business cards made up and maybe a flyer that would promote what he would like to do for people? Those would be the first things that I would like to know...

    Thanks!
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