I had a question I wanted to ask, and this seems like a good place to tag it on.
Is there any downside to 'acting like a company'
For instance, say my area of specialist knowledge is in programming PDP-11s in sausage factories.
If I have a website full of information about how I work with the leading sausage companies to increase their sausage production, maybe client co wanting a warm body contractor is going to be concerned that:
I don't think buying B2B consultancy is simply a case of a more professional approach to contracting. It's a different business entirely. I'm not sure how to cross that chasm and I think it's possibly not wise for a contractor to do it half-heartedly with a business card and a website.
Is there any downside to 'acting like a company'
For instance, say my area of specialist knowledge is in programming PDP-11s in sausage factories.
If I have a website full of information about how I work with the leading sausage companies to increase their sausage production, maybe client co wanting a warm body contractor is going to be concerned that:
- I'm not their primary focus, that I am busy with 'running a company' rather than writing their code.
- That I could take what I learn and share it around the industry.
I don't think buying B2B consultancy is simply a case of a more professional approach to contracting. It's a different business entirely. I'm not sure how to cross that chasm and I think it's possibly not wise for a contractor to do it half-heartedly with a business card and a website.
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