{"product_id":"9780990512004","title":"The \"Complete\" Guide to CONSULTING ENGINEERING: How to Start \u0026 Manage an Outstanding CONSULTING ENGINEERING PRACTICE","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn essence, 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. The book is divided into \"five parts\": Preparation; Planning; Implementation; Managing; and Cashing Out. PREPERATION includes: • Selecting a collage. Make sure that it has the right accreditation to allow you take the Professional Engineering license exam. (ABET-EAC accredited) • Take the EIT exam. In your senior year at college, while the fundamentals of engineering are still fresh in your mind. • Gain experience. A minimum of four (4) years of \"certifiable\" experience in engineering work. • Join engineering societies. Become an officer; make contacts; gain credentials; and build a reputation in the industry. PLANNING includes: • Recognize opportunities. Buying an existing practice; starting upon another engineer's retirement; becoming a partner in an existing firm; or hanging out your shingle. • Consider ownership options. Carefully consider the pros \u0026amp; cons of being on your own verses having partners. • Choose Specialties. Choosing between being a \"single-discipline\" or \"multi-discipline\" firm. • 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. • Apply for a Business Loan. Discover the secrets to getting a Business Loan IMPLEMENTATION includes: • Pre Start-up \"Check List\". Once you have made the GO decision, find out the initial steps to take \u0026amp; things to avoid. • Start-up \"Check List\". Discover how to actually start your practice step-by-step. MANAGING includes: • Acquiring service. Learn how to select the right Attorney \u0026amp; CPA and obtain the insurance coverage needed. • Marketing. Discover the marketing materials \u0026amp; methods that will keep your firm busy. • Expert. Learn the secret of gaining a reputation as an \"expert\" by publishing technical articles. • Fees. Uncover the mysteries of preparing winning \u0026amp; profitable fee proposals. • Forensic Engineering. Find out how to make this interesting \u0026amp; profitable litigation specialty part of your engineering practice. CASHING OUT includes: • Selling your firm. Learn how to sell your practice for the maximum profit and retire comfortably. ###\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional Value Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008854868208,"sku":"9780990512004","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780990512004_p0.jpg?v=1763896571","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780990512004","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}