Workshop: The New HR Consultants' Toolkit July 23, 2009

3 CPE Credits

With changes in the economy creating more opportunities for human resources consulting, talented individuals like you often wonder: Should I start my own consulting firm? What's involved in starting my own practice? Do I need a business plan? How do I market my practice? The answers to these questions, along with checklists for success and examples of marketing and business plans are the key elements of this interactive presentation. At the end of this practical workshop, you'll be able to:

-Identify the advantages and challenges facing new HR consultants
-Recognize the do's and don'ts of owning your own business
-Determine if consulting is a viable option for you through a hands-on exercise
-Develop an in-depth business and marketing plan
-Design a budget that is realistic and will keep you accountable

Speaker: Rick Sherwood, SPHR is a management consultant and a managing partner of Innovative HR Solutions. He is a facilitator for organizational change and has improved the productivity and financial results for numerous organizations. Prior to forming Innovative HR Solutions, Rick was the director of human resources for Stanford University Bookstore, Media Copy Corporation and West Coast Beauty Supply Co. Rick has also worked at Bechtel International and Bank of America. His twenty plus years of executive human resources management experience in a variety of industries offers clients a wealth of expertise.

NCHRA Members: $130 / General: $165.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org