{"product_id":"2940151236287","title":"The \"Complete Guide\" to CONSULTING ENGINEERING","description":"My new book is: “The Complete Guide to CONSULTING ENGINEERING”. In essence, my readers discover “step-by-step” how to start \u0026amp; manage an “outstanding” Engineering Practice and exactly how to gain a reputation as an expert in their specialty. This is both a handbook for new engineers and a constant reference manual for seasoned professionals.\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into “five parts”: Preparation; Planning; Implementation; Managing; and Cashing Out.\u003cbr\u003ePREPERATION includes:\u003cbr\u003e• Selecting a collage. Make sure that it has the right accreditation to allow you take the Professional Engineering license exam. (ABET-EAC accredited)\u003cbr\u003e• Take the EIT exam. In your senior year at college, while the fundamentals of engineering are still fresh in your mind.\u003cbr\u003e• Gain experience. A minimum of four (4) years of “certifiable” experience in engineering work. \u003cbr\u003e• Join engineering societies. Become an officer; make contacts; gain credentials; and build a reputation in the industry.\u003cbr\u003ePLANNING includes:\u003cbr\u003e• Recognize opportunities. Buying an existing practice; starting upon another engineer’s retirement; becoming a partner in an existing firm; or hanging out your shingle.\u003cbr\u003e• Consider ownership options. Carefully consider the pros \u0026amp; cons of being on your own verses having partners.\u003cbr\u003e• Choose Specialties. Choosing between being a “single-discipline” or “multi-discipline” firm. \u003cbr\u003e• Prepare a Business Plan. Learn how to write a “Business Plan” including how to estimate expenses \u0026amp; income for both start-up and your first year.\u003cbr\u003e• Apply for a Business Loan. Discover the secrets to getting a Business Loan\u003cbr\u003eIMPLEMENTATION includes:\u003cbr\u003e• Pre Start-up “Check List”. Once you have made the GO decision, find out the initial steps to take \u0026amp; things to avoid.\u003cbr\u003e• Start-up “Check List”. Discover how to actually start your practice step-by-step.\u003cbr\u003eMANAGING includes:\u003cbr\u003e• Acquiring service. Learn how to select the right Attorney \u0026amp; CPA and obtain the insurance coverage needed.\u003cbr\u003e• Marketing. Discover the marketing materials \u0026amp; methods that will keep your firm busy.\u003cbr\u003e• Expert. Learn the secret of gaining a reputation as an “expert” by publishing technical articles.\u003cbr\u003e• Fees. Uncover the mysteries of preparing winning \u0026amp; profitable fee proposals.\u003cbr\u003e• Forensic Engineering. Find out how to make this interesting \u0026amp; profitable litigation specialty part of your engineering practice.\u003cbr\u003eCASHING OUT includes:\u003cbr\u003e• Selling your firm. Learn how to sell your practice for the maximum profit and retire comfortably.","brand":"Professional Value Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068964126960,"sku":"2940151236287","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151236287_p0.jpg?v=1764008984","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151236287","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}