55ME A Day in the Life of an IT Business Owner (550109)

= Award Winning Session | = AIX | = IBM i | = Linux

Thursday, April 30, 2009: 2:00 PM-3:15 PM
Shasta 2 (Grand Sierra Resort & Casino)

Session Abstract:
Okay, so you've started out as an IT consultant . Are you ready for Day 2? Not for the faint of heart! In this session we’ll discuss keeping a consulting business moving forward. Topics include how to pay yourself, negotiating a billing rate, building a support staff, moving to a "real" office, navigating through day to day issues, time management, and generally maintaining your sanity.

Learning Objectives:
1) Learn the realities of day to day operations of running an IT business

2) How to develop and maintain client relationships

3) Basic understanding of tax laws and how they affect your business

Audience:
Anyone who is considering starting or running an IT business.