Special Sessions for Independent Consultants

Survival Tips for Independent Consultants

Back by popular demand, PharmaSUG 2012 will include 4 hours of special sessions on topics of interest to independent consultants and the self-employed. Experienced consultants will share their wisdom and answer your questions from 2:30pm - 4:30pm on Monday and Tuesday in the demo theater located in the Solutions Center and Exhibit Area.

Note: This list is subject to change. Last updated 08-Apr-2012.

Monday, May 14, 2012, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

2:30 pm	Introduction	Margaret Hung
2:35 pm	First Hurdles in the Process of Becoming an Independent Consultant	Venky Chakravarthy
2:50 pm	Basics of the Self-employed (SE) - Employees vs. Contractors, Types of Business Entities - Which One Should You Choose, How to Incorporate	Margaret Hung
3:15 pm	Web Presence, Logo/Branding	Rob Howard
3:30 pm	Getting the Word Out – How to Promote Yourself	David Franklin
3:45 pm	Working from Home - Home office – Pros & Cons from Those Who Have Done It	Art Carpenter, Margaret Hung
4:00 pm	Always Do This…/ Never Do This…- from the Pros	Art Carpenter, Robert Howard, Margaret Hung
4:15 pm	You’re a SAS Guru, Not an Accountant	David Franklin, Margaret Hung

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

2:30 pm	Business License, Types of Insurance You Need	Art Carpenter
2:45 pm	SAS Certification & SAS Alliance Partners Program	Art Carpenter
3:05 pm	Rate Setting	Kirk Paul Lafler, Charlie Shipp
3:25 pm	Prospecting & Obtaining Leads	Kirk Paul Lafler, Charlie Shipp
3:45 pm	The Portable Office	Kirk Paul Lafler, Charlie Shipp
4:00 pm	Taxes & the Self-Employed – Tax Benefits, Tax Tips	Margaret Hung
4:15 pm	My Journey (how I did it)	Rob Howard

Contact Margaret Hung at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of PharmaSUG. Tax tips offered in these sessions are not meant for tax avoidance. Material discussed in these sessions is meant to provide general information and should not be acted on without obtaining professional advice appropriately tailored to your individual needs.

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