Ask HN: How do I take my consulting business to the next level?
About six months ago I started my own one man software consulting company. Now I'm working for two clients making things and having a blast.
The problem is that these are subcontracts where I'm blocked from cultivating the relationship with these companies. I'd like to take my company to the next level, work directly with clients and build out my own team of engineers. Is there any playbook to do this? Has anyone here done this before? If so, how?
I've thought of networking at local events and possibly tech conferences, but I'd like a solid game plan before I invest the time and energy. Any advice is appreciated.
The problem is that these are subcontracts where I'm blocked from cultivating the relationship with these companies. I'd like to take my company to the next level, work directly with clients and build out my own team of engineers. Is there any playbook to do this? Has anyone here done this before? If so, how?
I've thought of networking at local events and possibly tech conferences, but I'd like a solid game plan before I invest the time and energy. Any advice is appreciated.