[nycbug-talk] Taking the plunge to self-employment

[Marc Spitzer]

On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:35:28 +0000 (GMT)
Francisco Reyes <lists at natserv.com> wrote:

> Anyone else has gone self-employed in the last few years in the NYC
> area? Specially in the computer area.

yes

> The most difficult part for me is going to be without a doubt learning
> to market myself and looking for new clients. Although I have been
> doing consulting for 10+ years it was always a side venture and new
> clients were always referals.

Manhattan chamber of commerce might be worth a look
> 
> I am also looking for business forums. Anyone knows of any? In
> particular small business or entepreneur forums.

ICCA(icca.org) has monthly meetings, some are good some are not so good.

marc