Re: Book For Informix People

I don't know about the rest of the people who use CDI, but my feeling is that this message was a blatant attempt to abuse CDI for commercial purposes. If that is an example of the techniques of marketing that would be espoused in the book then I strongly advise people not to buy it. A small independent consultant has no need of, and could harm themselves by using such techniques. Now, If you want advice on being self-employed and enjoying it please feel free to contact me by e-mail. My fees are quite reasonable. > People who are proficient in Informix have a unique opportunity to work > independently as a contract consultant. For most, doing contract work > willresult in a significant increase in income. Others, especially those > withchildren or other responsibilities, prefer the more flexible work > schedule. There are also those who seek to work out of their home. > However, it is not get-rich-quick by any stretch of the imagination. > > Starting an independent consulting business is not the easiest thing in > the world but it's absolutely doable by most technically skilled people. > Finding clients and knowing how to conduct oneself in face-to-face sales > situations are the two most difficult tasks for most people. Those who > want to work through brokers or agents can do so, but they have to know > how to negotiate so the agent doesn't end up with all the money. > > With respect to face-to-face sales, it is not like job interview. You > mustbe in control and direct each "scene" of the play. You're equal, not > subservient to the client. > > With agents, there are many contract pitfalls, such as the "you're not > paid until we're paid" clause you must be aware of and be able to > negotiate around. > > Our publishing company has a 320 page title on the subject of technical > consulting. > > With respect to the non-commercial nature of this group, we do not > mentiontitle, price or availability. This announcement is neither an > offer tosell, nor a solicitation of an offer to buy. The offer is made > only by theprospectus. > > If you have an interest and would like information, contact us by > e-mail. > > Adams-Blake Publishing > abpub@aol.com Malcolm Weallans Online Database Consultancy Phone 0628-72154 Fax 0628-37463 CIX - onlinedbc