IT solution providers

Computer Repair Employment Ain't What It Used to Be

Joshua Feinberg — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:29:42 -0400

Let's face it. Computer repair employment ain't what it used to be.This isn't 1999 or 1989 or 1985. And unless you have access to MartyMcFly's DeLorean time machine and its cultural-icon flux capacitor,it's time to face reality.

Don't put your career in the hands ofsomeone else. Take control of your own future. What's one of the bestways to do this? Take your hard-earned computer repair skills and buildyour own computer repair business around the needs of local smallbusiness clients.

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

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:10:26 -0400

In this article, we'll look at starting a consulting business withyour best foot forward, essentially your right foot-in-the-door, so youdon't inadvertently sabotage yourself with your foot-in-your-mouth.

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

Joshua Feinberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:51:31 -0400

Looking for Cabling Jobs? Not So Fast! Most Small Businesses Need a More Complete Solution. This Article Shows You How to Deliver Small Business Virtual IT Services that Complement Your Basic Cabling Jobs.

Think about how you can expand your business to get great, long-term clients that will bring you real ongoing service revenue, and not just one-shot deal projects.

How to Start a Computer Repair Shop

Joshua Feinberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:34:31 -0400

Even before the recent economic downturn, the rules of computer repair and technology businesses have changed dramatically. It’s not enough to be a highly-talented repair person or technology expert anymore. You have to be on the lookout for new client business opportunities all the time.

How to Become a Software Reseller

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:32:04 -0400

The truth is, most technology professionals that want to resell
software and other products solely in the small business space can’t
expect to see very high, if any profit margins. This is why, if you
want to make product reselling a part of your business, you need to
think of other services you can provide to your valued clients. This
might include on-going service agreements that will have you working
with small business clients on a steady basis and bringing them real,
total business solutions they can’t live without.

Sales IT Strategies for Turning Prospects into Long-Term Clients

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:25:23 -0400

If you want to get more clients for your IT business, you need to be
able to effectively and persuasively overcome prospect sales
objections. In order to do this, you need to turn the tables on your
prospective clients and ask questions that make them decide on their
own that they need your help. Because after all, don't most ideas sound
better when they are "your" ideas?!?

How to Start a PC Repair Business

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:21:49 -0400

A lot of times those trying to start their own businesses give away way
too many free advice and services in the beginning as they try to
attract and keep clients. There are a lot of reasons why computer
repair specialists give away too many free services. Often they lack
confidence in their abilities and expertise. Or, they don’t have a
grasp on the true expenses of operating their PC repair business. Or
they simply have never been taught any other way.

IT Business Secrets for Getting Great Client Testimonials

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:14:54 -0400

As you build your business, your best clients will not only become
sources of steady, on-going revenue, but will also make up an extended
sales force that will help you attract more clients just like them. One
of the best ways that your existing clients can help you is by
providing you with strong, specific, results-oriented testimonials that
show others the real value of your services.

The following 3 tips can help you understand how to get great
testimonials from satisfied clients so you can build an IT business on
a solid foundation.

Computer Repair Business Opportunity That Gets You More Great Clients

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:10:06 -0400

While computer repair certainly is an IT-intensive business,ultimately it's quality and quantity of your marketing campaigns andrelationship-building that will be a much better predictor of yoursuccess in pursuing a computer repair business opportunity.

Whenit comes to building these long-term relationships, getting involved inlocal business-related organizations can be one of the mostcost-effective ways to consistently generate very highly-qualifiedprospective clients.

Business Plan For Computer Consulting Tips

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:02:16 -0400

If you're like many others starting their own computer consulting
businesses, you are probably used to doing a lot of generalist work.
Perhaps you've been doing some computer repairs, basic network
installations, troubleshooting or answering help desk type questions.

So
given that many have similar skills, what can you do in your business
plan for computer consulting that will set you apart from the
competition and bring you the best, steady, high-paying clients in your
area?

Starting Your Own Computer Business the Right Way

Joshua Feinberg — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:30:27 -0400

Do you want to make sure you launch it the right way, the first time around?

Then make sure you're aware of your new company's sales cycle.

If
you are like a lot of other new computer business owners, maybe you
don't quite know how to sell your services or get long-term clients and
predictable revenue. One of the first steps to building a successful
computer business is knowing the sequence of the sales cycle and
following it consistently every time you come into contact with a
potential client.

IT Contractor Work Strategies For Teaming Up With Other IT Contractors

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:33:29 -0400

Whether you consider yourself a team player or not, you really don't
have much of a choice. It's relatively rare that the IT skill set that
you bring to the table will be diverse enough to perform your work
project completely by yourself.

So many times, you'll be either
deliberately or accidentally be catapulted into the role of team leader
and you'll need to recruit and team up with other IT contractors to get
your own IT contractor work done.

Voice and Data Cabling: 3 Tips for Outsourced IT Consultants

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:15:47 -0400

If you take a casual attitude towards the design or installation,
you could cost your clients unnecessary money and waste time with
unnecessary long-term troubleshooting issues and devastating downtime.

When
it comes to laying the proper foundation for a reliable network, voice
and data cabling is as important as pouring a solid foundation for a
building construction project.

Repair Computers Profitably by Bundling-In Training

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:45:09 -0400

Because long-term client relationships are what will
bring you stable, on-going revenue and sustain your firm far into the
future, you need to be prepared to help your clients understand the
power of their computer network installations, so they can use them to
their fullest.

Starting a Computer Repair Shop that Attracts Great Clients

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:26:57 -0400

The truth is, customers aren't going to come chasing you down. And
while ideally you want to get long-term clients right away that will be
with you for many years to come, the chances of these types of small
business clients coming your way immediately on day 1 are slim. You
have to start somewhere, so you can build your credibility, prove your
expertise and create a solid network of relationships that will attract
ideal clients.

The following 4 tips can help you get great clients as you are starting a computer repair shop.

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

Joshua Feinberg — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:12:13 -0400

Many in IT consulting naively believe that marketing is only something
that merits attention when business slows down. The problem however is
that because of the length of your sales cycle, most can't afford to
back-burner their IT marketing plan.

Partnering as a Data Cabling Company

Joshua Feinberg — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:17:30 -0400

Some spend most of their marketing, sales, and business development
resources pursuing large major bid opportunities with Fortune 1000
enterprises and government entities.

Developing Contingency Plans with A Computer Repair Business

Joshua Feinberg — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:02:15 -0400

When hearing the phrase contingency planning, many in the computer repair business and

Overcoming Sales Objections - Tips for Information Technology Consultants

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:45:13 -0400

And when it comes to getting the ball rolling during the sales process, Information Technology consultants working with

Starting a Consulting Business in IT

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:34:33 -0400

When you’re figuring out how to run your own consulting firm, you will need some basic IT sales skills to effectively get your

Become an IT Consultant by Partnering with Accounting Firms

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:10:01 -0400

Then you may want to partner up with other trusted

Using IT Support Contracts to Build a Bigger Business

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:04:48 -0400

Some

Place Your Computer Repair Business for Sale; Planning Ahead is Key for Sellers

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:58:07 -0400

Either way, don't let this major transaction be an afterthought. Planning ahead is key for buyers and sellers alike.

Future
planning and especially having an exit strategy is something many
computer repair business owners don’t necessarily think about as they
build their companies. However, you have to think about how you can
make your business not only profitable, but also appealing to future
buyers once you decide it’s time to move on, for whatever reason.

Using Computer Business Plan Tips for Getting Great Clients

Joshua Feinberg — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:34:47 -0400

Many computer business owners make the mistake of chasing after prospects that only need services now and on a short-term basis. What you should be doing however is marketing to those prospects that will be with you for many years to come and bring you predictable, steady revenue. This is the core, but potentially $100,000+ difference between transactional-oriented cherry-picking, one-shot-deal customers and long-term, steady, high-paying great clients.

PC Repair Contract Tips for Making Your Business Profitable

Joshua Feinberg — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:04:59 -0400

If you answered "No" to either question, you need to start thinking
about where the real money is when it comes to providing PC repair
services. The truth is, developing a PC repair contract is almost
always going to be your ticket to growing your business and attracting
better clients. Having an effective, compelling, mutually-beneficial
offering can make or break your business. So you need to focus on
making yours as strong as possible.