I think PADNUG is due for a seminar about selling yourself as a consultant.
All small business owners need to wear the salesman/marketer hat from time
to time. Software guys would probably like to not have to think about it
though. My 2 cents.
-- Justin
On 6/22/06, Ben Strackany <bstrackany@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> First I want to thank those who have sent me emails with suggestions
> already, I really appreciate it!
>
> In addition to the info I've already gotten, do people have any
> suggestions on how independent contractors or small IT companies find
> clients?
>
> I currently have a few consulting clients (mostly through networking), but
> I'm always interested in ways to grow. For example, do folks find contracts
> through ORPIN? Do you find success calling up companies and asking to speak
> with their purchasing or IT department? Does the SBA offer anything? Does
> getting an Oregon ESB certification for your business help?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Ben Strackany
>
> Ben Strackany <bstrackany@xxxxxxxxx <bstrackany%40yahoo.com>> wrote: Hi
> all,
>
> I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on good websites or associations
> for finding software development contracts. I'm new to the area, so I don't
> know a lot of NW/Portland-specific ways.
>
> I know about Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, CraigsList, RentACoder,
> AgaveBlue, and that often the best way to find work is through networking,
> but I wanted to know if there were additional suggestions that people were
> willing to share.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ben Strackany
>
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