| Many people, particularly Americans, have lost their | | | | 3. You will not have the liberty to choose the |
| precious jobs during the recession. Most of these | | | | projects that you will be handling. |
| people are now thinking about the things that they | | | | 4. You will need to drive to and from your office |
| can do that are recession proof. Aside from building | | | | everyday which can take 1-3 hours of your time. |
| your own business, you can also consider sinking your | | | | 5. You'll have a boss who'll tell you what you need to |
| teeth into the field of sales consulting (you must | | | | do and when. |
| have the needed skills and experience). This is one | | | | For independent consultants: |
| lucrative job that doesn't need initial investment. | | | | 1. Salary will depend on the number of your clients. |
| Before you get yourself into this endeavor, you need | | | | You might not earn especially during the first couple |
| to decide first if you want to become an in-house or | | | | of months until you establish your expertise in this |
| independent sales consultant. Both have pros and | | | | field. |
| cons. Be sure to weigh them first so you can make | | | | 2. It will be your responsibility to promote yourself |
| well-informed decision. Here are the things that you | | | | and your services. |
| need to consider: | | | | 3. You can work at the comforts of your own home. |
| For in-house consultants: | | | | 4. You will have direct control over your working |
| 1. Fixed monthly salary with benefits (medical | | | | hours. |
| insurance for example). | | | | 5. You will get to choose the projects that you'll |
| 2. For your work schedule, you'll most likely to report | | | | work on. |
| to your office from 9am-5pm 5 days a week. | | | | 6. You'll have yourself as your own boss. |