Microconsulting 101
- Why do I need to write a Knowledge Summary? Isn’t my resumé enough?
- Ok, I’ve signed up as a Maven. Now what?
- What should my hourly consulting rate be?
- Am I required to accept invitations to consult?
- I received an invitation to consult, but I’m not sure I’m qualified for it. What should I do?
- I received an invitation to a Telephone Consultation that indicated the customer would like to record the call. What is this? Do I have to agree? If I agree, will I receive a copy of the recording?
- How do I accept (or decline) an invitation to consult?
- I accepted an invitation to participate in a Telephone Consultation. When will I hear back from the customer?
- I am getting too many project invitations. How do I slow things down?
- I believe I am qualified to consult on a topic, but Maven said I'm not. Why?
- What kinds of things are off-limits? Are there items I should never share with a Maven customer?
- What should I do if a customer asks me a question I don’t feel comfortable answering?
- But what if the customer persists?
- I have been a Maven for a few months but I’ve never received an invitation to consult. What can I do to improve my chances?