re: So talk to me about being a consultant in my spare time...

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lilsnappa

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If you have to ask how/where to market this, then may be that's not the case.

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I wasn't able to offer services on a freelance basis in my previous position. The subject matter expertise I possessed and put into practice had to occur within the confines of my employment.

Most of my friends who are business owners and/or middle managers with direct reports have already mined me for free advice or consultation which at the time I didn't mind doing as I couldn't ply my wares with that knowledge from the time spent in my field as an asset. Now that I'm no longer bound by the requirements of my previous employer, I could easily consult without an issue.

As far as what folks would be willing to pay, I can easily document the differences in tax rates (which is just a start) that I could save employers by taking the time to speak with them about their business, review their policy and processes, take a skim through their handbooks and identify places where their bottom line was being scratched at due to human capital problems.

There's a ton of efficiency to be gained by taking a meticulous approach to policy and process in the workplace when it comes to businesses that employ anywhere from 2-200 people.

Self employed wouldn't have much to gain, but if there's more than one or two folks on your payroll (and especially if you offer vacation, sick time or other fringe benefits) my knowledge would prove especially valuable.