Selling Professional Services to the Fortune 500: How to Win in the Billion-Dollar Market of Strategy Consulting, Technology Solutions, and Outsourcing Services

This book is well worth reading for anyone who is curious about how to sell professional services to government and Fortune 500 companies. The book is "sprinkled" with insightful and useful information that is helpful to small, start-up ventures that find themselves in the catch twenty-two position...must learn to compete and bid along side (or with) the big players that have huge credentials, connections, and know-how. The author has made a genuine effort to share his years of experience and knowledge with the reader.

Provides an insightful view of selling consulting and professional services to large companies. Also provided me with a view of the billing rates and fees of the big consultancies. Kenneth H Marks

I have seen a lot of books with no news inside.This is not the case with this one.It delivers real subjects to you.But don't think you will read it in one or two hours...You will need to reflect about each topic.Go on!It is a jewel!!!

First, I did not make it past the first 30 pages of the book. (Maybe it got better.)The book was very focused on stating the obvious basics of consulting, with several pages describing, in long winded detail, the types of consulting out there. It seemed more like page fillers than real information.I was very disappointed and returned the book to Amazon.

I read Gary's previous book,  The Art & Science of Negotiating Professional Services Agreements , and learned from it, so I definitely wanted to read this book.I agree with the two previous reviewers, this book is insightful and worth reading. Gary's insights and perspective are based on significant experience and are definitely worth consideration. As someone who has years of experience on both sides of the selling professional services fence, I can tell you that it is obvious that Gary "has been there and done that."I expect that most readers will learn from this book. I also expect that reading it will change their perspective on a number of the topics covered by the author and, in my opinion, that is the most important indication that a book is worth reading.

This book provides a good understanding of the general consulting landscape. It has good insights and recommendations. The case studies at the end of the book is also extremely valuable. I enjoyed the read and it was very enlightening.

This is hand-down the best book I have ever read on this subject. Gary's clear and compelling writing style makes this an easy read. I have read this book cover-to-cover twice and carry it in my briefcase. I am eagerly awaiting other books by this author, I hope he will publish again soon.

I was fortunate to hear Gary present at a Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF) session, and found his material to be excellent.It is particularly good in understanding:* Preferred Vendor programs in Fortune 500 companies* Specific contract terms (e.g. Limitation of Liability, Indemnification)* The role of corporate procurementIt also finishes with some information on some of the larger major strategy and IT consulting firms.If you are a partner level in an Information Technology and/or Management Consulting firm, I would highly recommend this book.