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I am interested in learning how individuals became consultants or started a business after they retired, their experience in building their consultancy or business, and their advice to others on how to avoid pitfalls. 

Hi anonymous,

I'm not retired (yet!), but I can tell you what I've observed.

First and foremost, establish yourself on LinkedIn. Set up a useful profile and comment on posts relevant to your expertise where you can.

In person networking is also great - get involved with your local chapter, and attend any nearby meetings and expos.

Another useful thing to do is review proposals for any relevant funding opportunities at government agencies. This is good for networking and also keeping current on technology developments. Plus, it can be quite well paid for reading full applications. 

Relatedly, I'm currently recruiting reviewers for a funding opportunity for research in zero-carbon ironmaking. Anyone interested, please drop me a line?

Best wishes!

I am interested in learning how individuals became consultants or started a business after they retired, their experience in building their consultancy or business, and their advice to others on how to avoid pitfalls. 

Could you expand on the subject of reviewing proposals? What does this entail?

Hi anonymous,

I'm not retired (yet!), but I can tell you what I've observed.

First and foremost, establish yourself on LinkedIn. Set up a useful profile and comment on posts relevant to your expertise where you can.

In person networking is also great - get involved with your local chapter, and attend any nearby meetings and expos.

Another useful thing to do is review proposals for any relevant funding opportunities at government agencies. This is good for networking and also keeping current on technology developments. Plus, it can be quite well paid for reading full applications. 

Relatedly, I'm currently recruiting reviewers for a funding opportunity for research in zero-carbon ironmaking. Anyone interested, please drop me a line?

Best wishes!

I am interested in learning how individuals became consultants or started a business after they retired, their experience in building their consultancy or business, and their advice to others on how to avoid pitfalls.