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Moonlighting Jobs for a Small Business Computer Consultant

Finding good moonlighting jobs can be difficult for computer consultants working with small businesses because you are usually on duty when these companies are not. You need to be able to conduct moonlighting jobs in the evening and on weekends, and many... Read >

Networking Steps in IT Consulting

An IT consulting business start-up venture is dependent upon patience and perseverance. The most difficult part is getting new clients, and the following are some steps you can take to get started in the IT consulting business. Create A Follow-Up Plan... Read >

The Computer Consulting Business and Client Issues with Cost

In order to ease clients through the process of accepting your solutions in the computer consulting business, you have to stress value and return on investment (ROI) instead of presenting your services as an expense. Even though each client will have dif... Read >

Business Startup Funding Readiness

Business startup funding is a concern for most professionals starting their own businesses. Many wonder if they have enough money to begin and when they can quit their other jobs to focus entirely on the new business. The key to launching a business is ... Read >

PC Hardware: How Ego Can Cost Your Clients

You'll find that clients are sometimes just like children. They want to biggest, shiniest toy even though it may not be good for them. Your job as the virtual CIO is to make sure that they spend their money wisely and well. What Does Your Client Reall... Read >

IT Consulting: More Than Technical

Although technical skills are essential for IT consultants, there are many other things you need to know when running your own business. Here is a list of a few of the most important things you need to learn when running your own business. Learn How to... Read >

IT Marketing: Successful Seminars

Making the most of your IT seminars is integral to your business success. Here are a few important tips for getting everything you can from these seminars. Registration Most of your seminars should be free, but you still want to require some type of... Read >

IT Sales: What is Your Unique Offering?

Every company has some unique facet that makes them different from the rest of their competition. In order to effectively reach your clientele, you need to figure out what your unique offering is. For example, if you're within walking distance of many bus... Read >

Contact Management Systems Track Your Marketing Efforts

Contact management systems allow you to track which marketing techniques are working and which aren't. With an effective contact management system in place you can see at a glance how much time you are spending with leads and from which sources you are g... Read >

Starting A New Business - Get The Word Out To Everyone

Starting a new business requires creativity. You need to think of innovative ways to entice people to give you a shot when you are starting a new business. Often times early paying clients come from friends of the family and other family members. W... Read >

Moonlighting - Do You Need To Let Your Clients Know?

Moonlighting is one of the most common ways computer consultants start their own businesses. It offers the distinct benefit of having access to a steady income while you are building a business. The problem with moonlighting is the hours. When you w... Read >

Business Referrals - The Holy Grail of Marketing

Business referrals are like the Holy Grail of marketing. Anytime you can get word of mouth advertising - which is what business referrals are - the results are priceless. Once you get set up with business referrals you don't need to do much else besid... Read >

Starting A New Business In IT and Getting Clients

Starting a new business is difficult. Customers don't typically come calling on you right away. Everyone starts somewhere and not all of your first clients will be long term, sweet spot clients. Starting a new business means you don't have your bus... Read >

Sales Calls - Use Your Time Wisely

Sales calls are an art form. Many new IT Consultants have never had to sell anything before. For the uninitiated, sales calls are intimidating. By gaining the right perspective about a sales call and understanding the possible outcomes, you are on your... Read >

Selling Techniques For New IT Consultants

Selling techniques are as varied as the people who practice them. There are, however, some proven selling techniques for IT Consultants just starting out. Here is a list: Personal visit. This selling technique is going to get you the best results: ... Read >