IT Consultant
TechRepublic's IT consultant bloggers appreciate that consultants have unique issues and they provide advice on project management, technical challenges, and running a consultancy.
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Create a social intranet with Bitrix24
Bitrix24 is a social intranet platform available in the cloud or on-premise that includes CRM tools and a wiki. Get the scoop on why Bitrix24 is worth a look.
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The paycheck for an IT project vs. the cost of stress
High-stress projects can take their toll on your health. An IT contractor recalls being reminded of this life lesson during a recent Windows 7 migration project.
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Huddle vs. SharePoint: A comparative analysis in three collaboration scenarios
If your organization is looking for a SharePoint alternative, see how Huddle compares to the Microsoft collaboration platform in three common usage scenarios.
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How to improve borderline client relationships
Here are four methods for reinvigorating a client relationship that has become strained. If these tactics don't work, it may be time to cut the client loose.
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Build a basic intranet using Podio and the Intranet pack
Sometimes a simple intranet is the best intranet. See how to build a code-free intranet using Citrix Podio's Internet Pack app.
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Jive releases Producteev as a free social task management platform
Jive has released Producteev as a free social task management platform with a new focus on project teams. Find out why it's worth a look.
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Create a flexible project log with Squish
For small project teams looking to move past Google Docs or a large organization looking for an issue tracking alternative, the web-based Squish is a viable alternative.
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18 maxims of successful IT consulting
Chip Camden shares IT consulting lessons he's picked up over the years. After you read his pearls of wisdom, post your favorite consulting one-liners in the discussion.
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Project management: One size does not fit all
Some projects are not suited to a Waterfall approach, and they're not a perfect fit for a 100% Agile approach. The solution might be a combination of the two project management methodologies.
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Maximize Office 365 for project management
Project managers can find a lot to like in Office 365 to keep their teams better connected and centralize their project information and communications.
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Statement of work: essential or useless?
Chip Camden advises on how to write a statement of work that fits with an iterative development process, yet still provides assurances of value to the client and to the consultant.
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Huddle: a worthy SharePoint alternative for client collaboration
SharePoint is the go-to collaboration suite for most professional services firms. Find out why the SaaS-based Huddle might be a more expedient and user-friendly client extranet option.
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Signs a client may not be ready for managed services
Warning bells should go off in your head if you spot any of these items indicating managed services are not a priority at a prospective client's site.
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Manage IT projects with Wrike, a flexible SaaS-based solution
Wrike's import and export features get praise from our reviewer. Find out what else this project management solution offers in this features rundown.
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Herding tigers: How to manage subcontractors for your consultancy
Chip Camden tells a reader who is starting an IT consultancy that she has to coordinate efforts between clients and her genius subcontractors. Post your advice on managing subcontractors.
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Get started with Microsoft Project and Visual Basic programming
Andrew Makar goes back to basics and offers simple VBA examples that you can apply to Microsoft Project schedules.
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Guidelines for formulating an RFP response
When a prospect presents you with a Request for Proposal (RFP), there are a number of factors to consider before you respond. IT consultant Chip Camden explains.
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How to use Microsoft Project 2010's rule-based resource leveling
Learn how to set up your project schedule to use a manual rule-based resource leveling technique in Microsoft Project 2010 that minimizes resource leveling headaches.
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Use Visio 2010 for visualizing and presenting project schedules
Learn how to create a project timeline in Microsoft Visio 2010, import project schedule data into a Visio timeline, create a WBS with Visio, and get your diagram into a presentation or document.
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Plan clients' Windows 7 upgrade with these useful tips
If clients have already asked you migrate their systems to Windows 7, these TechRepublic resources will help make the upgrade process as smooth as possible.
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Huddle vs. SharePoint: A comparative analysis in three collaboration scenarios
If your organization is looking for a SharePoint alternative, see how Huddle compares to the Microsoft collaboration platform in three common usage scenarios.
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Five cloud-based PM tools to suit a wide range of projects
Learn about Zoho Projects, Planbox, ProWorkflow, Basecamp, and Milestone Planner to determine if one of the project management tools might be the right fit for your client.
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Ad hoc resource planning in Microsoft Project 2010
Follow this reader-inspired tutorial on how to develop a useful resource model in Microsoft Project 2010.
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Huddle: a worthy SharePoint alternative for client collaboration
SharePoint is the go-to collaboration suite for most professional services firms. Find out why the SaaS-based Huddle might be a more expedient and user-friendly client extranet option.
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Build a task reporting window filter in Microsoft Project 2010
Andrew Makar helps a TechRepublic reader by explaining how to create a custom filter in Microsoft Project 2010 that identifies the tasks within a specific date range.
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The keys to crafting a successful retainer contract
Retainers give you stability, but remember that clients want flexibility. Ken Hardin offers pointers for the retainer contract development stage.
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Microsoft Project scheduling for free with Gantter
Andrew Makar gives Gantter, a free project management collaboration tool described as a web-based Microsoft Project, a big thumbs up. Find out why.
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Create a social intranet with Bitrix24
Bitrix24 is a social intranet platform available in the cloud or on-premise that includes CRM tools and a wiki. Get the scoop on why Bitrix24 is worth a look.