How to Start a Consultancy Business - A Presentation by IEEE CNSV

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Ever thought of starting your own business and wondered where to start?

IEEE Santa Clara Valley Young Professionals (SCV YP) in collaboration with IEEE Consultants Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV) presents,

How to Start a Consultancy Business - A Presentation by IEEE CNSV

Join us for an insightful presentation and engaging QA session led by IEEE CNSV, the expert network of consultants in Silicon Valley. This event will provide a step-by-step guide to launching your own successful consultancy business, covering essential topics such as defining your niche, building your brand, attracting clients, and managing operations. Learn from CNSV's experience and gain valuable insights from a panel of established consultants.


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  • Date: 17 May 2025
  • Time: 01:30 AM UTC to 03:00 AM UTC
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  • Santa Clara University
  • Santa Clara, California
  • United States 95053
  • Building: SCDI
  • Room Number: 1302
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  • Co-sponsored by IEEE Consultants Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV)
  • Starts 10 May 2025 07:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 17 May 2025 12:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge




Agenda

The agenda,

 

18:30 | Welcome and housekeeping (speaker introductions) | 5 min | Zafar Iqbal, Ph.D., SCV YP Chair, and Ron Herardian, CNSV Treasurer

18:35 | Opening remarks and CNSV overview | 10 min | David Snyder, MBA, PE, CISSP, CNSV Chairperson

18:45 | Legal structure, tax, and insurance (C-Corp vs. S-Corp; tax treatment, contractor vs. employee; GL, E&O, etc.) | 15 min | John Carlsen, CNSV Director

19:00 | Legal matters for consultants (e.g., contracts, trademarks, NDAs, intellectual property) | 15 min | David Sanker, Ph.D., Intellectual Property Attorney

19:15 | Attracting clients and winning new business (including IEEE promotion and social media promotion) | 15 min | Travis Heneveld, MBA, Technology, Business & Impact Advisor

19:30 | Service delivery (contributor vs. manager, client-consultant duties, subcontracts, etc.) | 10 min | Ron Herardian, CNSV Treasurer

19:40 | Parallels between consulting and startups (as time allows) | 5 min | Ron Herardian, CNSV Treasurer

19:45 | Q&A with CNSV speakers | 15 minutes | Speaker Panel

20:00 | End