On Your Own...Is Consulting the Way to Go?
Location
Bryant Center, Papitto Dining Room
Start Date
15-9-1997 11:45 AM
End Date
15-9-1997 12:30 PM
Document Type
Presentation
Description
Downsizing, outsourcing, instant communications, and virtual offices...these are a few factors contributing to the explosion of opportunity for independent consultants. Is this right for you? This workshop will provide valuable information on exploring opportunities, getting started, and making contacts. Past and present independent consultants will share their experiences and insights related to advantages and successes as well as disadvantages and failures.
On Your Own...Is Consulting the Way to Go?
Bryant Center, Papitto Dining Room
Downsizing, outsourcing, instant communications, and virtual offices...these are a few factors contributing to the explosion of opportunity for independent consultants. Is this right for you? This workshop will provide valuable information on exploring opportunities, getting started, and making contacts. Past and present independent consultants will share their experiences and insights related to advantages and successes as well as disadvantages and failures.
Comments
FACILITATOR: Elaine Notarantonio, PhD, Professor of Marketing, Bryant College
SPEAKERS: Jennifer Proud Mearns '82, Consultant - CYRK, Inc., Bryant trustee
A marketing and communications professional since she graduated from Bryant College in 1982. From media relations for professional athletes to marketing consulting for corporate sponsors, she has experienced many facets of the business. Since the birth of her third daughter, she has been working from home both as a consultant and as a full-time employee.
Mary Maguire, co-owner, producer, writer, and reporter for Public Eye Media Productions, Inc.
President and co-founder of Public Eye Media Production, Inc., a company specializing in promotional and training videos, video news releases, media training, and marketing. She works as a reporter, producer, and writer for Public Eye and continues to make both television and radio appearances. Prior to starting her own business, Ms. Maguire spent 12 years at WJAR-TV: seven years as an investigative reporter, and five years as a general assignment reporter covering breaking news, politics, and lifestyle trends.