How to Practice Safe Consulting (POSTPONED)

Start Date: 14 Apr 2020

Start Time: 6:30 PM

End Time: 9:30 PM

Duration: 3 hours

Venue: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate, London, EC2R 7BP › View map

This is a joint event between Institute of Consulting LSE and British Computer Society Consultancy Specialist  Group.

You’re an expert in your field – but what else do you need to do to make it a safe and successful business?  In this session we will discuss the things you should be thinking about, whether you’re a sole practitioner or a global business.

Be safe, be successful!

• Only pursue worthwhile opportunities – then win the work
• How to charge for your services – pricing, employment contract, time & materials, fixed price, capped fees, success fees, stage payments, expenses, overtime, travelling time 
• Understand your risks and liabilities, price them into the deal and have the right insurance
• Avoid snags: conflicts of interest, regulatory requirements, intellectual property, data protection, confidentiality/non-disclosure, termination, IR35
• Sound, agreed contract - what should and shouldn’t you say in a contract? 
• Run it as a business: accountants, tax, VAT, insurances, equipment, web, social media, email
• Good, professional relationships with your clients and co-workers
• Be ethical, professional and on your best behaviour
• KYC / AML / STF / ABC / Bribery Act / don’t go to jail
• Evidence for deliverables, changes, snags, signoffs, correspondence, etc 
• Get paid – agree timesheets, signoffs and charges / do timely invoices and chase payment
• Agree a reference and case study before you leave then keep up those good relationships
• Learn lessons, retain knowledge and store away legitimate materials for next time

Enquiries contact

Questions about this event should be addressed to CMI Events at cmievents@managers.org.uk or by telephone on 01536 207485.