This book is a step-by-step guide for the IT professional working a high-stress job who dreams about moving out of the city, but still wants to make a living working with computers. It can be done! This is exactly what author John Deans did when he left one of Houston's most successful IT companies, moved his family to rural Texas, and started a home-based computer consulting firm. Small towns are a relatively new niche for computer consultants, but they offer ample opportunity for starting a successful small business. To excel in this environment, you must become a jack-of-all-computer-trades and enjoy working closely with many clients every day. Owning your own business in a rural environment that may be unfamiliar to you presents challenges?but the rewards are definitely worth it. The CD includes useful checklists and worksheets in MS Word, Excel, and PDF formats.
- Enjoy a small-town lifestyle while working with computers
Create a successful business plan geared for rural computer consulting
- Evaluating and expanding your IT skills
Preparing financially for the move
Choosing the right small town
Preparing your family emotionally for the move from the city to the country
Creating a successful business plan
Setting up a home office and a mobile office
Marketing your services in a small town