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Computer Consultant
Vital Information
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Start-up Investment
Low - $0 (consulting for existing clients)
High - $5,000 (setting up an office and advertising)
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Break-even time - Immediate to one year
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Estimate of Annual Revenue and Profit
Revenue $50,000 - $250,000
Profit (Pre-tax - $40,000 - $200,000
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A Computer on Every Desk?
With the advent of PCS, computer systems are now accessible to sma
ll and mid-sized companies. Very few businesses, no matter how sma
ll, can not afford
to ignore the growing demand for instant information and finger-tip res
ponse to their clientele. Computerization is a standard tool of competi
tion and, if used correctly, should rapidly pay for itself in a reducti
on of man hours and an increase in efficiency.
Most companies have to computerize in order to "keep up with the Jo
nes" but many small and mid-sized businesses haven't the slightest
idea which of the myriad of available hardware and software makes t
he most sense in terms of their own business. And ...this creates a
natural marketplace for the computer consultant. The demand for th
ese services is growing by leaps and bounds.
Making Cents
Computer consultants serve two basic functions:
Selecting the appropriate computer system, including hardware, softw
are,networks and peripherals. This is a one-time project and vital t
o the success of the automation process. Most business people are af
raid of spending thousands of dollars for an inadequate or incomplet
e system. A consultant maps out the strategy for the appropriate sys
tem and the most effective and efficient software.
Integrating the computer into day-to-day operations. A consultant m
ay be used on a on-going basis as upgrades in softw