What is required to operate as an independent consultant? 10

[livewire9]

I've been doing a little work on the side recently and next year will have worked for others (owners/managers) for 15 years. I feel pretty good about my skill set and potential as a business owner. I'm thinking of making a leap of faith and try to develop my own consulting practice.

I have already filed a PLLC and have it Registered as an Engineering Firm with the State Board. What more is required to operate legally as a Structural Engineer? Insurance? Anything more?

 

[livewire9]

Thanks, glass99. You are right though. It is a smallish downtown city in the DFW metroplex so I have thought of that. I was half joking, half getting ahead of myself. Though the boss can be rough and the weekly grind just that, I plan to hold onto the steady income for some time until I've got return clientele. I started this process at the beginning of 2017 with the creation of a PLLC and a first client that flaked out. So, for a guy without a trust fund and no real savings to speak of I figure it may take several more years before I can confidently cut the cord and fly on my own.

Again, thanks for the positive feedback and encouragement guys!!