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29th September 2009
If you’ve always wanted to take your family out on more vacations, spend more time with your kids, or just be around to watch them grow – you can do it now by starting to earn money on the Internet. It’s easy, fast and effective.
Who can do it?
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Let's say you have more than 20 years experience in your chosen field. For the sake of this article, let's say you have been in the nonprofit field for 25 years and are at the very top of your game. And let's say you're a bit b
ored with the humdrum day-... Read >
Author: salim.emaif@gmail.com18th September 2009
In looking back on the nearly four dozen aspiring copywriters I've trained and mentored over the years and asking which personal qualities posed challenges and roadblocks and which enable beginners to carve out a lasting niche for themselves, I have zeroe... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
There are countless things you can do to start an at home business. The ideas are endless. If you are a creative person then advertising could be a fun and rewarding career for you. With a little knowledge in advertising and marketing you can start a cons... Read >
Author: Badaruzzaman04th September 2009
The concept of consultancy and consulting firms are gaining popularity these days due to the flexibility and lucrative pay received by consultants. One does not need to be exceptionally qualified to be recognized as a consultant. Basically, society recogn... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy31st August 2009
Bringing Your Business into Focus
When you're first getting started in your consulting practice, there are some important details you've got to iron out. You need to decide what your practice is going to look like. For example, you need to think about ... Read >
Author: Anton Pearce - The Profit Mentor25th August 2009
With more people being laid off every day and the economy continuing to fall, financial stability is hard to come by. Many professionals with years of experience are being let go. The solution for these professionals is to become a consultant in the fie... Read >
Author: seohighrank23rd August 2009
Establishing Your Core Marketing Message
In your consulting business, chances are you have spent a lot of time thinking about the specific services you can offer to clients. You've probably spent a great deal of time and effort working on processes, so... Read >
Author: Anton Pearce - The Profit Mentor20th August 2009
Forensic science is the branch that deals with investigation of crime scenes and collects evidences that can help the investigating authorities in solving different types of cases. Apart from being an interesting career choice, a forensic scientist work p... Read >
Author: michael russell 20th August 2009
With more people being laid off every day and the economy continuing to fall, financial stability is hard to come by. Many professionals with years of experience are being let go. The solution for these professionals is to become a consultant in the fie... Read >
Author: seohighrank13th August 2009
More than ever before, companies are hiring marketing consulting businesses with one important criterion in mind: “How can this marketing consultant help me get the most out of my marketing dollars?”
With increasing pressure to maximize the return ... Read >
Author: Jim Cochran31st July 2009
Andrew Karasev, Great Plains Dynamics GP Certified Master is inviting customers with challenging GP implementation and customizations scenarios
For a while I was writing and publishing Dynamics GP, formerly known as Great Plains Software Dynamics and eEn... Read >
Author: akarasev30th July 2009
This type consulting business is all about helping local business owners realize effective online marketing strategies. You will either be helping them get online for the first time or them improve their existing online presence.
This business field go... Read >
Author: caca196504th July 2009
If you’re in the management consulting business, you probably have clients that require you to carry some level of insurance. Maybe you run a small firm with a few employees, or maybe you’re an independent freelancer. Either way, you might wonder if y... Read >
Author: James02nd July 2009
You are starting a consulting business and a potential client scrolls through your website and decides to sign up for your services. She has a pet that just happens to be sitting nearby her prize winning 50 year old bonsai tree and that pet decides to jum... Read >
Author: Stephen Beck15th June 2009
Following is part three of an interview with Cheryl Benton, owner of 747 Marketing. Their website says, "We've built a consulting business that helps our clients gain unfair competitive advantages by outwitting the other guys." Visit Cheryl Benton’s w... Read >
Author: James O. Armstrong10th June 2009
Before starting my consulting business, I worked as a cable TV salesman, selling monthly subscriptions door-to-door in Portland, OR. Like many sales spots, this was a 100% sales commission job. What it meant in essence is that I "wrote my own paycheck eac... Read >
Author: Start Consulting Now01st June 2009
Growing your wedding consulting business is all about word of mouth, image, and professionalism. To get started, you need to know which brides you will appeal to and then executing a plan for reaching out to them.
Identify Your Target Bride
There ar... Read >
Author: Mary W. Brophy20th May 2009
Small business server 2003 is a perfect choice for your computer consulting business. It is sold as a suite so you get lots of great features. SBS 2003 is strictly designed to meet the requirements of small business computer consultant in mind. Here are s... Read >
Author: ashishjuneja14th May 2009
The Importance of Business Consulting
Business consulting provides advice and experience as a valuable resource for every country and every industry. There are several different areas in which this position applies, such as organizational development,... Read >
Author: Uma A Ilango08th May 2009
One of the most frequent questions I get from people who want to start their own consulting business is: "What is the role of a freelance consultant?" In other words "How do I let the client know I'm the right person for their project?" This can be a tric... Read >
Author: John C. Purfield07th May 2009
Are you a problem solver? Do your friends and family approach you at times of crisis or when in need of advice? Are you someone who loves challenges? If you already aren’t a practicing psychiatrist, then maybe setting up your own consulting business is ... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson07th April 2009
Following is part two of an interview with Cheryl Benton, owner of 747 Marketing. Their website says, "We've built a consulting business that helps our clients gain unfair competitive advantages by outwitting the other guys." Visit Cheryl Benton’s web... Read >
Author: James O. Armstrong02nd April 2009
If you are in the IT business you must have at least some kind of interest in helping your small business clients get better utilization and/ or return of investment on their IT infrastructure and IT assets. A lot of small IT business owners don't know mu... Read >
Author: breezego.css27th March 2009
Where have YOU been?
Unless you have lived in a cave the last 4 years, you have probably heard of this. It is a rocking hot social networking site that seems to be almost everywhere today. It is on the news. It is on the radio. It is on the minds of mi... Read >
Author: Doug Firebaugh12th March 2009
Following is part one of an interview with Cheryl Benton, owner of 747 Marketing. Their website says, "We've built a consulting business that helps our clients gain unfair competitive advantages by outwitting the other guys." Visit Cheryl Benton’s web... Read >
Author: James O. Armstrong26th February 2009
If you are just beginning to think about starting your own business, all of the available options can be overwhelming. However, this could be one of the best decision that you can make to secure your long term financial future and prosperity. There are ma... Read >
Author: Boris R18th February 2009
In the field of article marketing research, or being a Internet marketing consultant you will likely deal with many different companies or individuals with articles for sale. It could really be worth your while to become the go to guy/gal with articles. T... Read >
Author: dwivedy0809th February 2009
How not to buy a business.
It's a bit of a drug I suppose. Technology just seems to suck you in, you resist from time to time but eventually it gets you and you end up with that gadget or thing or new faster gismo, or cool software 'cos all your mates ... Read >
Author: Troy Hazard26th January 2009
Are you looking for accountants in toronto? If so, you must visit http://www.accountants.to. http://www.Accountants.to is Toronto's most visited accounting directory. Many people search http://www.accountants.to if they are looking for an accountant in... Read >
Author: Accountants Toronto Inc.17th December 2008
Making money online isn't as hard as you may think. All you really need is a good plan, a set of realistic goals, and the willingness to stick with it.
The best way to formulate your plan would be to study those who already had success in the field tha... Read >
Author: TJ Philpott04th December 2008
Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” I believe there's a great deal of truth to that quote.
During one of my many moves, I found a five-year old newspaper clipping about the home staging industry that I had saved in a "business id... Read >
Author: Debra Gould01st December 2008
by Andrea Conway
Right now the best investment you can make is in yourself -- in your inner security, your inner peace, and your inner knowing that you are an integral part of this universe. Your desires matter and are responded to.
You are more im... Read >
Author: andreaconway27th November 2008
The Challenges of Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Costs
Businesses know that long term cost reduction and expense management are critical to financial stability. The achievements of yesterday are no longer adequate in today’s economic climate. ... Read >
Author: John Bradley Jackson26th November 2008
Small business opportunities, like almost everything else in life, are often misunderstood, and generally it’s the word small that causes the misunderstanding. People often equate business size with income potential, which is a tragic mistake, like unde... Read >
Author: Candice Clem26th November 2008
Are you starting an IT consulting business and wondering if computer franchise ownership is right for you?
As a computer consultant, you have some options when it comes to which type of business you should start. Not every type of computer business wor... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course21st October 2008
I'm sure you've heard of "Web 2.0" and tools like Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. But you might still be wondering exactly how to use them in your speaking / training / coaching / consulting business.
Fair enough. After all, if you don't know how these c... Read >
Author: Gihan Perera03rd October 2008
In today’s uncertain economy it is getting harder and harder to embark on a new business venture. But not every business is struggling. There are actually a handful of businesses that are excelling because of the struggling economy.
Tax Preparation S... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch02nd September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Fabienne Fredrickson
Have you ever felt strange about marketing your services for fear of people thinking you weren't successful enough or good enough at what you do? I was reading a transcript of marketer Dan Kennedy's Coaching and ... Read >
Author: Fabienne Fredrickson02nd September 2008
Would you like to make more money and double your income in the next year? If you're like most solo entrepreneurs, the thought sounds very attractive. But, then things start getting fuzzy about how you are going to accomplish that goal. You might even ... Read >
Author: Bonita L. Richter, MBA02nd September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Linda Feinholz
What was once a 'perfect fit' has changed, several times in fact. I was reminded of that when I joined 250 colleagues at our annual get together this week. That's 250 of over 1,000 members of the ProVisors organization... Read >
Author: Linda Feinholz24th August 2008
Corporate consulting units provide a vital source of knowledge for organizations seeking to increase their innovation capacity by learning about and from their customers. The knowledge created in such consulting business as well as the filters that hinder... Read >
Author: Article Manager29th July 2008
Starting your own consulting business can be one of the most challenging but rewarding entrepreneurial endeavors an individual can embark on. If you have a great deal of expertise in your field and your skills are highly sought after, then you might have ... Read >
Author: Ben nedles28th July 2008
Many Coaches and Consultants experience the "feast or famine, chicken or feathers" ups and downs in income - they're either out there selling, or they're delivering. This results in a yo-yo income. They have to deal with busy times and quiet times and inc... Read >
Author: Mahesh Kumar28th July 2008
Many Coaches and Consultants experience the "feast or famine, chicken or feathers" ups and downs in income - they're either out there selling, or they're delivering. This results in a yo-yo income. They have to deal with busy times and quiet times and inc... Read >
Author: Mahesh Kumar25th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Quick Turn Marketing International, Ltd.
Are you a marketing consultant or copywriter still looking for clients, and often wonder how most people really get clients to hire them? If you are, this article will prove VALUABLE to you in... Read >
Author: Dan Lok25th July 2008
Are you a marketing consultant or copywriter still looking for clients, and often wonder how most people really get clients to hire them? If you are, this article will prove VALUABLE to you in a moment. Here’s why:
I came to North America from Hong ... Read >
Author: Dan Lok24th July 2008
Niche marketing strategy is a widely used term - and no one really knows what to do with it and how to implement it.
Some think that a niche marketing strategy is to focus on less competitive less searched keywords for search engine optimization. But le... Read >
Author: G.Entp3024th July 2008
Niche marketing strategy is a widely used term - and no one really knows what to do with it and how to implement it.
Some think that a niche marketing strategy is to focus on less competitive less searched keywords for search engine optimization. But le... Read >
Author: G.Entp2922nd July 2008
o start a computer consulting business, first you should have the preliminary knowledge of computer systems. Other important requirements to start a computer consulting business are powerful problem solving skills and of course an inner feeling of helping... Read >
Author: G.Entp3025th June 2008
Recurring affiliate marketing is an internet business model that has allows workers and employees become successful business owners. This is because affiliate marketing is a low expense business that costs little to set up. With less expense means more mo... Read >
Author: Sherman C14th May 2008
Long ago I heard a powerful quote: "If you do what's hard today, life will be easy tomorrow. If you do what's easy today, life will be hard tomorrow." For me, that was a great reminder that often when I thought I was taking the "easy way out," ultimately ... Read >
Author: Karen Van Cleve14th May 2008
Long ago I heard a powerful quote: "If you do what's hard today, life will be easy tomorrow. If you do what's easy today, life will be hard tomorrow." For me, that was a great reminder that often when I thought I was taking the "easy way out," ultimately ... Read >
Author: Karen Van Cleve30th April 2008
This article is written especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners and anyone who needs to meet a lot of people and build relationships in order to promote and increase their business.
I built my marketing consulting business through extens... Read >
Author: Katrina Sawa, The JumpStart Your Biz Coach18th April 2008
This open-ended question, and others like; "Where do you see yourself in five years?" throw most candidates off balance. The object of the question is to check for your self-awareness and communication skills.
Dan Harrison is the staffing manager for W... Read >
Author: Carole Martin27th March 2008
(ARA) - “It’s not easy being green,” laments Kermit the Frog. However, today it is easy being “green” at home. Interior designers can help you make your home “healthier” thanks, in part, to a new generation of home furnishings including fabr... Read >
Author: santosh kumar12th March 2008
Here are just a few ways to increase and diversify your
income from your consulting business.
1. Sell More Services to Your Existing Clients
Instead of spending all that time and money trying to get
new business, why not try to sell more s... Read >
Author: Gurmukh14th February 2008
Depending on your education and work experience there can be many opportunities available for you to start up your new home business, it simple comes down to putting previous job duties and responsibilities to work for you. Many times individuals find t... Read >
Author: A Josiah07th February 2008
If you demand the best of everything- including your Internet access- then
you need to sign up for Road Runner from Time Warner Cable in . That's
because Road Runner provides the fastest, most reliable Internet
connection possible in a residential s... Read >
Author: emily@margae.net06th February 2008
Many small businesses spend their short lives, and struggling prozyabayut before they finally go belly activities. Despite the fact that, on average, people tend to support small businesses, and will argue that they prefer to "mom and pop" stores, the fac... Read >
Author: ebet sanders04th February 2008
Everyday there are decisions on whether you will buy this or pay for that. How do you make decisions such as, "should I rebuild my website, '" or " should I hire an assistant?" Is the answer based on fear of not having enough money or is it based on a cl... Read >
Author: Kaya Singer20th September 2007
If you’ve always wanted to take your family out on more vacations, spend more time with your kids, or just be around to watch them grow – you can do it now by starting to earn money on the Internet. It’s easy, fast and effective.Who can do it?Almost... Read >
Author: Alan28th August 2007
Taking my struggling consulting business online and following the business model I now do turn everything around for me, financially and otherwise. So when I started hearing from my mentors that I might want to add some offline marketing tactics back into... Read >
Author: Alicia Forest01st July 2007
Becoming a consultant in retirement can be a rewarding retirement job. It can be rewarding both in self-fulfillment and in additional income.
You have worked for years at your full time job and you have developed experience and knowledge that will be ... Read >
Author: John V. W. Howe08th June 2007
Most everyone has spent money signing up for this program or that one to make the big bucks on the net, but who really is making all of the money? One person is the sponsor or affiliate who got your money, right? Then his organization and so on and so o... Read >
Author: yianni08th May 2007
Rosemary Hossenlopp © 2007 All Rights Reserved
Are you business owners unsure of how to turn your business idea into a brilliant and powerful business?
You need a personal business plan. A personal business plan clarifies what you want the future t... Read >
Author: Rosemary Hossenlopp01st May 2007
This is an amazing, true story about my friend and new business partner; Joe.
Just 2 ½ years ago, Joe bought an Internet Travel Service; actually a travel web site, like Expedia, Orbitz or Travelocity, for $500 and $50 monthly. However, his site was n... Read >
Author: Bill Young27th April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Charlie Cook
How can you use your web site to generate leads and sales for your business? Can you use it to create a virtual business, one that allows you the freedom to make money from anywhere in the world? That's what Marilyn want... Read >
Author: Charlie Cook04th April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Stephen Wright
In times past, being a home business consultant was limited to high level politicians, corporate leaders, and the like. However, this has dramatically changed over the last 5-8 years. Today, many companies, large and s... Read >
Author: Stephen Wright07th February 2007
When I first started making the transition from therapist to speaker, Somers White offered me the opportunity to visit his office where he was running his successful speaking and consulting business. I came away from my visit with one basic rule (and a mu... Read >
01st February 2007
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a consultant as “one that gives expert or professional advice.” To really call your self a consultant in your field, you must be an expert. Being an expert in your field also means you must constantly reeducate... Read >
Author: William Redants18th January 2007
What is business consultancy anyway? To answer this let’s start with some common definitions of Consultancy on the Web:
Definitions of Consultancy on the Web:
- A contract to provide services which meet all the following criteria: expert analysis... Read >
Author: Mike Harader12th January 2007
Why I Chose MLM Over My Own Small BusinessI have always been an independent sort. I am often proud ofthis fact, but this trait has also kicked my butt at times.Let me give you some examples. Maybe you can avoid some ofmy pain.I became a computer programme... Read >
Suzanne Miley
07th January 2007
Which Works Better: Subliminal Advertising or HypnoticWriting?by Joe VitaleJames Vicary, an advertising expert, went into a 1950smovie theater to test his devious new tool for persuadingothers.During the movie he allegedly flashed the commands"EAT POPCORN... Read >
Larry Dotson
17th November 2006
Internet security is an important element in the computer consulting business. As a computer consulting professional, your clients will need you to explain Internet security by describing how your networking solution will work with firewall, antivirus an... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th November 2006
Having a sustainable IT consulting business is intricately linked to the sweet spot of small businesses. But where do you look for these small business clients, and how do you know they will actually be a source of lucrative recurring revenue?
Identif... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th November 2006
When you are just starting out in the IT consulting business, you need a website. Potential clients will know whether you are full time and in the IT consulting business for the long haul or just trying it on for size by the quality of your website.
S... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course15th November 2006
Direct mail post cards are one of the most popular ways to market a computer consulting business. Networking is one of the most effective ways to market. Let's look at how the two marketing techniques compare to one another. You can use this informatio... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course15th November 2006
Training seminars present an excellent opportunity for you to market your IT consulting business. When you sponsor your own training seminar you raise your trust and credibility with potential customers. The added bonus is that you reach a large amount ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th October 2006
Phone support is an area where many new IT consultants lose their shirts. They want to offer high quality service so they make phone support part of their service contract. The problem is they end up giving away the phone support for free.
When you a... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course04th October 2006
Referral programs are a great way to boost your Network Consulting Business. Typically a referral program provides service credits to those clients who send you new business. If you offer a referral program you provide your clients with an incentive to ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course03rd October 2006
Follow up is an incredibly important aspect of your marketing and contact management systems. You need to be diligent but not aggressive with your follow-up, though. Your follow up should be creative and customized for each lead or prospect but never so... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course28th September 2006
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 >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course28th September 2006
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 >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course28th September 2006
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 >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course18th September 2006
Ladies, let's face it! Women weren't born into life with a millionaire mind. We were born in to give millionaire type service to the millionaire we were going to marry, always coming from the nurturing side of the female brain. Now some professional women... Read >
Author: June Davidson08th September 2006
If you want to be financially stable and have a successful and legitimate computer consulting business you have to work on honing your intuition skills and focusing on a specialty. You also need to be good at uncovering the best small business clients.
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th September 2006
If you have been in the computer consulting business for a long time know that one of the most important services you can provide for your clients is advising them on choosing products. Your clients rely on your computer consulting firm to point them in ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th September 2006
In the computer consulting business there are several ways you can best qualify clients to ensure you get the best accounts to help grow your business.
Proximity
The first thing to make sure of when looking for clients for your computer consulting b... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course22nd August 2006
-- This article deals with the process of forming a company, whether it be an L.L.C. (Limited Liability Company), or Corporation (for-profit or not-for-profit). Specifically, the author explains his thoughts on how to form an llc or corporation. For ques... Read >
Author: Chris Einkauf12th August 2006
In computer consulting, the initial sales process is really a pre-sales consultation, not a final sale. Because even a successful "sale" on a first phone call or meeting is not final, you need to communicate your professionalism and make an impact so you... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th August 2006
Media publicity is a great way to build your professional profile and credibility. Get interviewed, get featured, get quoted, or somehow get into the local newspaper or business journal and use this media publicity to your advantage.
Use the media p... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course06th August 2006
Direct mail advertising has three critical components. This type of marketing can be hit and miss so knowing the essentials is very useful. If you use these direct mail advertising components when marketing your computer consulting business you will ach... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course01st August 2006
Small business development is a make or break activity when starting out as an IT consultant. You need to get your name out there as much as you can. Business won't drop into your lap - you need to use proactive small business development techniques to g... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course31st July 2006
Business referrals are a critical aspect of a successful IT Consulting business. The question is though, "How do you get set up for business referrals?" IT Consultants who are in the know, use their network to get the referrals they need.
Business Re... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course31st July 2006
Mingling is an important business skill in your new computer consulting business. In fact two of the most important marketing activities you will do are networking and relationship marketing. Mingling is key to your success with both of these.
Even... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course28th July 2006
Relationship marketing is a powerful tool that you must use to grow your computer consulting business. Relationship marketing is how I turned a simple website demo into $175,000 in service revenue over a period of a few years. When you use relationship ma... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course24th July 2006
Customer relationships are what will determine the health and prosperity of your computer consulting business. It is critical to understand the different dynamics of customer relationships. By doing this you can identify places of risk in terms of non-p... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th July 2006
Consulting rates vary from business to business. Some people start up their own computer consulting business right out of school. Others have worked in the industry for many years before deciding to head out on their own. The reality is, not all comput... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th July 2006
Legal issues at start-up are often confusing. Mary times this will be your first foray into the business world. There are two main places where legal issues should be explored with an attorney.
Legal Issues With Business Type
Before starting you ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th July 2006
Work life balance is a primary consideration when you are first starting a computer consulting business. Regardless if you are getting started part-time, full time, or moonlighting, this launch will be intense for you. At no other time will work life ba... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th July 2006
Selling products as part of your computer consulting business is an option you should consider. Products can offer an additional revenue stream but you must determine if the extra expense and overhead associated with selling products are a good fit for y... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th July 2006
Strategic business planning is very important to your business success. The perfect time to do your strategic business planning is when you are transitioning from full time work to a consulting business. You won't feel pressured to get things done too q... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th July 2006
Business networking referrals are the life-blood of any computer consulting business. It's a who you know type of marketplace. This makes tapping into a source of referrals absolutely critical.
The problem is, what happens when you don't know your ne... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course01st July 2006
Small Business Server 2003 is an excellent choice for your computer consulting business. It is sold as a suite so you get a lot of great features. And Small Business Server 2003 is designed strictly with the needs of small business computer consultants ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course01st July 2006
Work scheduling is one of the most time consuming aspects of a consulting business. First you have the issue of work scheduling that goes into your evenings and weekends and then you have to juggle which clients to schedule when and for how long.
W... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course28th June 2006
In the computer consulting business, Internet security concerns are often best addressed by explaining how your proposed networking solution takes firewall, antivirus and encryption issues into account.
Validate Your Prospects' or Clients' Concerns
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course27th June 2006
In the computer consulting business, dead-end solutions can be very expensive mistakes for your prospects or clients. So, start by pointing out how scalable your proposed network will be.
Communicate the Options
Discuss server hardware and OS/NOS se... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th June 2006
Most small business owners equate expenses with overhead items and capital expenditures such as buying a PC, notebook, printer, modem or version upgrade to Microsoft Office XP. These kind of small business owners often desperately need your computer consu... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th June 2006
In the computer consulting business, risk-averse small business owners are very similar to small businesses that are apathetic about moving forward with your proposed small business network.
Apathetic small business owners know they have a need, but th... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th June 2006
It is very important to have a website when starting an IT consulting business. It is easy to tell who is working full time at starting their IT consulting business and who's not just by looking at their website, or lack thereof.
Keep it Simple
Do... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th June 2006
Before starting your IT consulting business, make sure all your ducks are in a row. In this article, learn some more of the steps you should take before beginning your IT consulting practice.
Step Thirteen. Volunteer if You Can't Get Paying IT Consult... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th June 2006
When starting an IT consulting business, should you already have partnerships established with other companies to provide services that you don't? The whole problem with running an IT consulting business is that you need to be able to satisfy a lot of nee... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course23rd June 2006
Starting an IT consulting business requires patience and dedication. The hardest part is often getting new clients. In this article, learn some more of the steps you should take before beginning your IT consulting practice.
Step Sixteen: Get Your Netw... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course23rd June 2006
Before starting your IT consulting business, take the steps that will lead to your success. In this article, learn about three steps you should take before beginning your IT consulting practice.
Step Seven: Arrange Your Telecom Services
Get a busin... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course22nd June 2006
To begin your IT consulting practice, there are 21 steps you should take before you hit your first day on the job. In this article, you'll learn about three of the steps you should take before entering the business of full-time IT consulting.
Step Fou... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course22nd June 2006
Before starting your IT consulting business, be prepared. In this article, learn some of the steps you should take before beginning your IT consulting practice.
Step Ten: Start a Simple Contact Database of Everyone You Meet.
Use a package like AC... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course22nd June 2006
As you grow, should you go after government, city, state, municipality contracts like school district contracts? Maybe. They are an entirely different business model. When you are talking about selling to medium sized businesses, again go back and assess ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th June 2006
In IT consulting, you should be aware of your seasonal selling trends. The general rule of advice is don't expect anyone to make a major buying decision for a small business IT project in the late summer or during the holidays; unless it's an emergency.
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th June 2006
In IT consulting, you need a step-by-step plan to launch your practice. There are 21 steps that will take you through the first 90 days of beginning your IT consulting business.
Preparing for your gradual launch will lower the risk associated with sta... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th June 2006
There are some clues that will tell you if a prospect will make a good sweet spot client for your IT consulting business. In this article, learn some of the tip-offs that a prospect is a good fit.
Does the Company Have a Website?
A prospect's webs... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th June 2006
A successful IT consulting business should be focused on selling your consulting services and not selling products. At this stage of the game of starting an IT consulting business, you should not be looking to be a dealer for someone or an authorized sol... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th June 2006
As a new IT consulting business, it is important to learn about the most common mistakes made with time tracking and invoicing so you can avoid them.
Doing so will put your company in a better overall financial position. You will also be able to sleep... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course10th June 2006
You want to ensure you always get a deposit check on any major IT consulting project. Don't start a 40, 60 or 80 hour project on a handshake. This isn't "Leave it to Beaver," IT consulting here.
Don't Get Taken Advantage Of
There are a lot of ruth... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course09th June 2006
In running an IT consulting business, do not be too quick to give new clients credit. Even when you give them credit, keep their lines of credit relatively low until they've built up some history with you.
Provide Low Lines of Credit
If you have n... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th June 2006
In IT consulting, what does a $75 an hour consulting business equate to in the long run? What happens if your rate structure extends beyond that?
If you keep carrying something like a $75 or $85 level beyond the grand opening special to get your first ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th June 2006
If you are starting your own IT consulting business, you need to be generating demand, getting good leads and prospects, qualifying them, going out on sales appointments and following up on those.
Do not get seduced by an aggressive sales person twisti... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th June 2006
Can you strike up a conversation with a stranger? Do you wake up on the right side of the bed every morning? Do you show up on time? All these variables will be important in your success as an IT consultant.
IT Consultant Traits: Are You Extroverted?... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th June 2006
If you want to make a decent living and have a good, strong, sustainable IT consulting business, sooner or later you are going to come to this conclusion that the sweet spot of small businesses is the place to be.
You need to know where to look and ho... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course08th June 2006
In IT consulting it is important to know the relationship between hourly billing rates and salary affordability so you can properly plan for both your own salary draw, as well as salaries of future technical and sales-related staff.
This is directly re... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course07th June 2006
Since micro small business often rely on internal gurus or free help, many IT consultants find the sweet spot small business ideal for computer consulting. In this article, you'll learn what IT consulting rates are appropriate for this group. All rates ar... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course07th June 2006
In starting an IT consulting business, make sure you avoid extended "freebie mooching sessions" disguised as sales calls. Make sure you're not there for endless hours of brain-picking that's leading nowhere.
You need to know exactly which kinds of pr... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course04th June 2006
Partnering does not happen overnight. You should approach it slowly and methodically like courtship or dating. In the same way you wouldn't sleep with someone or suggest going to bed with someone on the first date, you don't want to try to close a deal wi... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course04th June 2006
Think about how you're going to package your IT service agreements. For example, are you going to make them fixed- price, retainer-based or based on pre-paid blocks of time?
IT service agreements that are fixed priced are tricky because you have to fo... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course04th June 2006
Many of your computer consulting business clients will come from non-technical, business backgrounds. As a result, many will not immediately grasp why a failed hard drive cannot "simply" be replaced by a new or refurbished hard drive.
As part of manag... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course03rd June 2006
In IT consulting, people charge various rates. Some charge at the zero level, others at the $25, $35, $45 an hour level.
Starting an IT Consulting Business: What to Charge?
Probably a lot of you want to start charging, and should be, in the $75, $... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course01st June 2006
As a computer consulting business, you shouldn't be spending precious time and your clients' limited budgets troubleshooting a malfunctioning monitor or CD-RW drive.
If your computer consulting business is large enough that you have both senior-level ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course31st May 2006
No computer consulting business can afford to be sitting at a client site, running up a big bill, staring at a blue-screen-of-death, facing an angry mob of irate users and sitting on hold for two hours with tech support.
This scenario is your absolute ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
IT consulting is more than just knowing all about laptops and servers. To be successful, you need to have business skills, too. This article will give you some examples of skills you need for your IT consulting business.
Good Data Management Will Keep ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
In addition to technical skills, you need business skills to run a successful IT consulting business. In this article, you'll learn some skills that will help you remain in the IT consulting business for years to come.
Learn How to Manage Your Money
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
To be successful in IT consulting, you need to know about servers, hardware, and software, but more importantly, you need to know business skills.
Learn How to Say "No"
Anyone in IT consulting can tell you that, at first, you are going to get a lot... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
In the sweet spot of small business IT consulting, you will be taking over anything and everything related to IT. You are expected to know a little about a lot of different things, but most of all, you are expected to be very resourceful and to know where... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
If you've been in the computer consulting business for a while, you know that influencing product selection is one of the more valuable services that your firm performs for its client base.
Your clients depend on your firm to guide them toward reliable... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
Often, clients will ask you for advice on their IT spending plans. In this article, you'll learn some ideas to help your clients plan their IT spending.
Suggest Your Clients Upgrade Their Machines
Your clients also could earmark the budget surpluse... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
So you're looking for quality accounts as you start your computer consulting business. What are the qualifying criteria for such accounts?
Consider Proximity
First, the potential client for your computer consulting business should be close to you,... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course26th May 2006
If you really want to make a decent living and want to have a good, successful, viable computer consulting business, sooner or later you have to narrow down your focus and develop a keen intuition. Additionally, you have to become good at spotting the be... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course22nd May 2006
In IT consulting, you can target various sized businesses. Beyond the "sweet spot small businesses" with 10 to 50 computers and 10 to 100 employees are "large-small businesses" that have 50 to 100 computers and 50 to 200 employees.
What a Larger Smal... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course21st May 2006
Do you have a balanced portfolio in your computer consulting business? Target 70% of your businesses in the small business state.
Keep a small amount of your business dealing with home networks and the consumer side and then have 5-15% of your business... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course20th May 2006
The sweet spot of the IT consulting business requires more skills than needed for micro business IT consulting. Sweet spot companies have anywhere from 10-50 computers. This level of business is where you should be focusing most of your IT consulting eff... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th May 2006
The 90's was a time of certification for computer consulting businesses. Everyone touted what formal partnerships they had with what major corporations. "Hire us because we're a Novell certified shop" or "Hire us because we're an IBM business partner."
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th May 2006
Time is money. If you're not careful in your computer consulting business, you'll waste both. With a little discipline and structure, you can maximize the return on your time.
Journal Your Time
One way to determine your computer consulting time is ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th May 2006
A big question, especially among newly established computer consulting professionals is this: "I have some smaller clients with two to five PCs. Since they're very close and they're willing to pay our hourly rate and understand that I can schedule them wh... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th May 2006
From a customer service perspective, what can you do to sell more monitoring and managed services? What would it be worth to a computer consulting client if you could predict and prevent a major problem before it occurred?
For example, if someone in... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course12th May 2006
Make sure your current computer consulting clients, friends, and family know what types of companies you work with, the types of things you do, and how much you would appreciate referrals from them.
A lot of times, by asking the right kind of open-ende... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course11th May 2006
While you should talk to a lawyer about the specific differences between subcontractors and employees, this article will present you with a list of things to watch out for when utilizing subcontracting.
Subcontracting: Make Sure The Relationship Meet t... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course09th May 2006
Will you be expected to know anything and everything about anything that could ever go wrong with small-business IT? No.
Do You Need to Be Better at Technical or People Skills?
To be a great computer consultant, you just need to be really well organ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course07th May 2006
Working as computer consultants for small businesses can be very financially rewarding and very gratifying. In this article you'll learn about some of the benefits you'll realize as computer consultants.
You Can Pick Your Work
As computer consultan... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course02nd May 2006
Look among your existing customers to determine who are good candidates for IT audits. You can do this based on the number of PCs they have. Generally, businesses that have more than five systems are really good possibilities for IT audits.
You will be... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th April 2006
Beware of vendors who ask you to explain what you do in your business. Instead, give a basic explaination of what your computer consulting business is all about so a client can determine if he has any product or service that's in your picture. Rather than... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th April 2006
When you're in the computer consulting business, you're selling your personality, you're selling your charisma, and you're certainly selling your business knowledge. Most specifically, however, at the end of the day, you are selling your time. You can't a... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course25th April 2006
You have to think of the sales process as more of like a pre-sales consultation and with an emphasis on consultation. You really want to convey your professionalism and stand out from the other computer consulting "professionals" out there who want to act... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course20th April 2006
Success with your IT consulting business won't happen overnight. In this article, you'll learn when you can expect to start bringing in some good profits.
IT Marketing: It's a Systematic Process
Ok, so you've joined the chamber, will be attending y... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course13th April 2006
An elevator pitch is basically a quick introduction that doesn't sound too canned. You want to work on fine-tuning something that is anywhere from ten to twenty seconds. You use this speech whenever you meet a prospect that you meet at any kind of event. ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course21st March 2006
If you've done a lot of research on computer consulting, you probably have information overload. In this article, you'll learn what steps to take when first starting your business of computer consulting.
Pick a Date
First, pick a definite date for l... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course21st March 2006
Before you open the doors to your computer consulting business, you need to get your ducks in a row. You'll need to pick a company name and get your business cards printed. Then you'll need to consider what types of customers you want to pursue and where ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th March 2006
In this article, we'll explore the two schools of thought on whether computer consulting firms should resell products.
Pure Computer Consulting Firms Defined
Some consulting firms want to be pure consulting firms. They believe that they are never g... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th March 2006
A tremendous number of people are able to earn sizable supplemental income by having a moonlighting computer consulting business. But even more importantly, by moonlighting, you can figure out if you enjoy computer consulting before you take the plunge in... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th March 2006
Some people decide they want to open up an independent doughnut shop instead of buying into one of the really large doughnut shop companies. If you want to make submarine sandwiches, you can do it on your own or you can buy into one of the big, extremely ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course16th March 2006
Don't do it. Why not? You'll spend a lot of money and a lot of time getting certified and learning all the latest platforms and technologies. But the reality is that hardware repair is a commodity - a low margin business. And it's becoming more and more o... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course15th March 2006
You can approach the decision whether or not to buy a franchise in many different ways. There are many pros and many cons with franchise organizations. In this article, we'll explore the pros and cons with franchise organizations in computer consulting.
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course15th March 2006
Building a computer consulting business requires a lot of time. It involves going out to meetings and it's shaking a lot of hands. You'll need to make a lot of follow-up phone calls. Display ads and direct mail drops and similar marketing efforts do not r... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course14th March 2006
Even if you are just starting out your computer consulting practice with rather basic desktop support level technical skills, make sure that your computer consulting firm gets some paying clients who are at your current technical skills comfort level. In ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course14th March 2006
Where can you find time to do it all? How can you devote time to finding long-term B2B computer consulting clients when you're already working 60, 70, 80 hours a week? There's no easy answer. In this article, you'll learn some possible options for findin... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course11th March 2006
If you're not really careful with how you hire the expert technical staff on your payroll, you could end up training and nurturing a future competitor. In this article, you'll learn how to minimize your risk.
Consider this example:
Your firm (ABC Co... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course20th February 2006
In 1982, the year I turned 28, I realized my life was headed all wrong. I had gone into nursing wide-eyed, thinking I could make a differenceeven improve the state of healthcare. Then I bumped up against the reality that no matter how hard I worked, my ... Read >
Author: Vickie Milazzo RN, MSN, JD05th February 2006
Question: Why is nobody signing up for my newsletter? I know that's where the money is, but I just can't get anyone to sign up. What can I do?
Signed Yoo hoo Anyone there?
Dear Yoo hoo Anyone there?
Please don't feel badly. I actually get this qu... Read >
Author: Nicole Dean14th January 2006
While most small businesses really do need to find a good local computer consulting business to take care of their computer problems, there are some computer problems that are simple enough for even a technophobe to handle. At Computer Consulting 101, we'... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course05th January 2006
While many small companies only call in a local computer consulting business when something computer-related breaks, there's a lot to be gained by forging a proactive, long-term relationship with a local computer consulting business in your area.
Consi... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course04th January 2006
Do you own or manage a computer consulting company? Are you having trouble growing your computer consulting company's profits?
If so, then you must learn how to focus on your computer consulting firm's profit and bottom line.
In this article, we'll... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course20th December 2005
Do you own or manage a computer consulting company? Would you like to achieve greater small business success? If so, then get ready to learn why most computer consulting companies get IT (Information Technology) wrong and what you can do about IT.
The ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course17th December 2005
Consistency happens to be one of the biggest challenges I personally face in working with my children. I understand that it is an important issue. I write about it. I teach it in my business. And still I struggle.
I share the question on almost eve... Read >
Author: Guy Harris12th December 2005
Does your business need the services of a computer
consulting firm? Before you rush out and hire the first
techie or slick-salesperson that knocks on your door, be
sure to consider these favorite Computer Consulting 101
hiring tips for screening and i... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course06th December 2005
Most business owners know the value of a developing a business and marketing plan before a business is launched. But once the proverbial open sign is lit, many neglect to focus on day to day operations, managing with little more than an over-loaded e-mail... Read >
Author: Stephanie Chandler04th December 2005
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Starting an Image Consulting Home Based Business
The Image Consulting Home Business is a challenging, exciting and profitable Home based Business.
As with any consulting Business, professionalism, courtesy and crea... Read >
Author: Shawn Price28th November 2005
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Vital Information:
Start-up Investment:
$200 (1st months advertising expense) $400 - $1700 (computer or laptop)
Break-even time: 2 months
Estimate of Annual Revenue and Profit: Revenue $40,000-15... Read >
Author: Shawn Price04th October 2005
I used to be hung-up on the need to be successful. That is,
until I took a daring step into the unknown and discovered the
difference between attaining success and successful living. While
others achieve transcendence while trekking in Tibet or liv... Read >
Author: Eve Delunas05th August 2005
Let's say you have more than 20 years experience in your chosen field. For the sake of this article, let's say you have been in the nonprofit field for 25 years and are at the very top of your game. And let's say you're a bit bored with the hum-drum day-t... Read >
Author: Matt Bacak
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