Million Dollar Consulting Toolkit: Step-by-Step Guidance, Checklists, Templates, and Samples from The Million Dollar Consultant

This is Alan Weiss's companion book to "Million Dollar Consulting", which is the best book on consulting I have ever read. This newer book, published in 2006, about four years after "Million Dollar Consulting", provides the reader with helpful checklists, templates, and samples that are customized for the consulting industry.Before I started reading this book, it seemed to me that the author would be stating the obvious by providing me with information that I, as a consulting veteran, had already had learned or developed myself. But I found myself reading every chapter and making mental notes on how I could improve my business.I disagree with Weiss's assertion on page 134 that it is a waste of time for consultants to self-publish their own books. I am the author and self-publisher of three books, and I have gained prestige, recognition, and money as a result. Despite this, I still admire Weiss's work, and continue to refer to his writings for guidance.Here is my suggestion for aspiring consultants: 1) read "Million Dollar Consulting" by Alan Weiss, 2) read "How to Acquire Clients" (also by Alan Weiss), and 3) read this book. The combination is a recipe for success for anyone in the consulting business.Mitch Paioff, Author, Getting Started as an Independent Computer ConsultantGetting Started as an Independent Computer Consultant

I rarely give 1 or 5 stars. I definitely give this a high 4 for the great volume of quality advice and templates. Exactly what I was looking for in my starting consulting practice.

Piggy-back from the journey, the experience, and the years of knowledge of sage advice and expertise that he delivers. I have a collection of Mr. Weiss books, all heavily color-coded with bookmarks for quick referencing. These templates should give you some sort of base footing to help jump start you business. Take into account that you are going to have customized the templates to fit your business needs, today's settings, and culture. Mr. Weiss's books are interaction guides for your success. A must-read for anyone who is looking to become a consultant, professional business developer, or entrepreneur.

This book is so full of value! As a home based small business consultant, I learned quite a bit from Mr. Weiss' other book, but would recommend this even more! The lessons of the original book are still there, but the checklists and templates are what really impressed me. From setting up your office to how to write, present and close a proposal, this book will help consultants at any level.

I am a huge believer in "not reinventing the wheel" whenever I can avoid it. Alan's toolkit is a great starting point for a host of consulting documents, artifacts, and "things to consider" items. Not only does his work withstand inspection on its own, the fact that it is field tested adds to its credibility.Taken in tandem (so far) with the materials he has published on his website, this has been a huge time-saver for me! I look forward to taking in his other titles.

This book has a few good nuggets, but it's super stodgy and old school. For instance, the author insists you need room in your home office to file paper contracts. He spends an entire chapter talking about the importance of joining airline clubs for access to fax machines and secretaries during layovers. Feeling a little grumpy that I spent $21 to download this archaic tome. It desperately needs a rewrite.

dated ...could use a serious update. Other book (on consulting) from the author is a 5 stars.

good product, well written....lots of insight and tools for the new leader.