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Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You: The 7 Rules of Technology Ecosystems

BY Jeffery ToThu Dec 2, 2010

Rule #7: "Don't be a douche bag." Regardless of the reason for partnering, each partner brings its own agenda to the table. Systemic problems in ecosystems arise when the various parties don't establish or communicate rules of engagement. If you're a technology startup, here are some hard lessons from the trenches.READ»

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Computer Repair Employment Ain't What It Used to Be

BY Joshua FeinbergWed Jun 17, 2009

If you want steady computer repair employment, you need to understand that the game has changed in a big-time way.READ»

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Starting a Consulting Business with Your Right Foot-in-the-Door

BY Joshua FeinbergSun Jun 14, 2009

Are you starting a consulting business in the IT field and wondering what to charge for an initial consultation, or a more in-depth technology assessment/IT audit?READ»

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Cabling Jobs for Small Businesses that Crave End-to-End Virtual IT

BY Joshua FeinbergFri Jun 12, 2009

If you're trying to run your entire business just on revenue from cabling jobs and finding yourself scrambling to make ends meet, this is your wake-up call.READ»

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How to Start a Computer Repair Shop

BY Joshua FeinbergFri Jun 12, 2009

Many that are trying to learn how to start a computer repair shop wonder, “How can I do this when the economy has been so tough?”READ»

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How to Become a Software Reseller

BY Joshua FeinbergMon Jun 1, 2009

If you are working as a technology professional in the small business space and wondering how to become a software reseller, think carefully about how you are packaging your products and services.READ»

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Sales IT Strategies for Turning Prospects into Long-Term Clients

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 31, 2009

Could you use some proven sales IT strategies that help you more easily and more rapidly turn your prospects into long-term clients on ongoing support agreements?READ»

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How to Start a PC Repair Business

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 31, 2009

Many IT professionals trying to figure out how to start a PC repair business find themselves wondering, “How can I provide a service that will be valuable to my clients, without giving away the store for free?”READ»

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IT Business Secrets for Getting Great Client Testimonials

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 31, 2009

As you are building an IT business, you need to find many different ways to attract great, steady, high-paying clients. One of the best ways to get more great clients is to enlist the help of your best clients.READ»

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Computer Repair Business Opportunity That Gets You More Great Clients

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 31, 2009

Many that look for a computer repair business opportunity spend most of their time and energy thinking about the technology side and give relatively little thought to how they'll get paying customers and clients.READ»

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Business Plan For Computer Consulting Tips

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 31, 2009

Are you working on your business plan for computer consulting?READ»

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Starting Your Own Computer Business the Right Way

BY Joshua FeinbergSat May 30, 2009

Are you starting your own computer business?READ»

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IT Contractor Work Strategies For Teaming Up With Other IT Contractors

BY Joshua FeinbergMon May 25, 2009

Often as part of your IT contractor work, you'll need to work with other IT contractors.READ»

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Voice and Data Cabling: 3 Tips for Outsourced IT Consultants

BY Joshua FeinbergMon May 25, 2009

If you are an IT consultant designing total small business solutions, choosing the right kind of voice and data cabling for your network application, installing it properly and verifying compliance with the necessary standards is the key to ensuring your clients get the most out of their technology investment.READ»

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Repair Computers Profitably by Bundling-In Training

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 24, 2009

As someone learning how to repair computers profitably in the small business space, you need to know how to take relationships with your customers beyond one-time repairs.READ»

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Starting a Computer Repair Shop that Attracts Great Clients

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 24, 2009

If you are starting a computer repair shop catering to the needs of small business owners, one of your biggest tasks is going to be attracting and retaining great, steady, high-paying clients. But how do you do this while balancing the many other tasks you will have to accomplish to open the doors to your new business?READ»

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Fine-Tuning Your Elevator Speech with These IT Marketing Plan Tips

BY Joshua FeinbergSun May 24, 2009

If you want to attract great, steady, high-paying clients to your IT consulting business, you need to develop a very solid IT marketing plan.READ»

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Partnering as a Data Cabling Company

BY Joshua FeinbergFri May 22, 2009

Most data cabling companies face a choice of two distinctly different business development paths.READ»

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Developing Contingency Plans with A Computer Repair Business

BY Joshua FeinbergFri May 22, 2009

If you’re saying, “It’s time to get my computer repair business off the ground,” then you need to think seriously about contingency plans.READ»

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Overcoming Sales Objections - Tips for Information Technology Consultants

BY Joshua FeinbergMon May 18, 2009

Many self-employed Information Technology consultants believe that they are in the IT business. The reality, however, is quite different. Being a successful Information Technology consultant often hinges on your ability to build and maintain high-value relationships.READ»

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