Ask HN: Can I list previous employers as customers of my services business?

2 points by go_prodev 7y ago ↗ HN

Currently an independent contractor looking to start a larger consulting company.

Is it legal (and ethical) to list my previous contracts as customers of my new consultancy?

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zethus 7y ago ↗

The answer is probably no to both

It's legal and probably ethical to note that those companies have benefitted from services of your consultants, though.

Hey, thanks for your feedback. A few colleagues made similar comments today and I tend to agree but was curious how that would be perceived.