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Mary Weilage

Mary Weilage

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Mary Weilage

Mary Weilage
Mary Weilage is a Senior Editor for the CBS Interactive site TechRepublic. She edits the Android App Builder, Asian Technology, IT Consultant, SMB Technologist, Social Media in the Enterprise, and Software Engineer blogs.
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    Seven tips for making your first day on a project count

    IT consultants' first day onsite with a new client is often a waste. With a little planning, you can make sure that first day is productive. Get expert tips on how to prepare for a successful...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 29, 2009, 2:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by santeewelding

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    Unhappy client? Turn things around with this game plan

    Susan Harkins recommends surveying consulting clients to see if they're happy with your services. If the survey reveals a client is dissatisfied, here are steps for getting the relationship back...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 27, 2009, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by ahmedkamel100

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    Keep IT consulting project scope small for success

    Negativity can kill a project, but the opposite is also true: You can stuff a project with so many features that it's crushed by its own weight.

    Posted by Chip Camden | May 26, 2009, 10:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sibleyhaley

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    Help consulting clients create strong password policies

    Strong passwords are a great start toward protecting clients' data, but clients need policies that clearly state user responsibility for protecting passwords and connections. Here are tips on what...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 21, 2009, 3:31 PM PDT

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    Three ways IT consultants can streamline vendor relationships

    Erik Eckel says limiting the list of vendors his IT consultancy uses has improved his profitability and his life. Here are the three simple ways that he was able to streamline vendor relationships.

    Posted by Erik Eckel | May 20, 2009, 4:26 PM PDT

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    Why should clients hire you?

    With an increase of people in the job market, there's more competition for independent contractor gigs. Get tips on how to make prospective clients know that hiring you will help their bottom line.

    Posted by Chip Camden | May 19, 2009, 10:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by IT.Consultant

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    Short-term contracting work may have long-term benefits

    Blogger Jay Rollins thinks now is a good time for companies to hire independent contractors to work on small projects. One possible benefit is that the short-term arrangement could lead to a...

    Posted by Mary Weilage | May 15, 2009, 10:52 PM PDT | Latest comment by knorup

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    The challenges of supporting a client with telecommuters

    Employees who work from home have specialized needs. Susan Harkins offers tips on how you can help your clients determine and meet those needs and protect yourself in the process.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 13, 2009, 11:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by Admin_surfer

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    Dealing with negativity: Stop naysayers from derailing a project

    Negativity often stems more from personal interactions than from technical or business reasons. When an employee puts the kibosh on an idea in order to defeat a project, try identifying the source...

    Posted by Chip Camden | May 12, 2009, 3:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson

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    Get a quick personal history lesson about Chip Camden

    Listen to this interview of IT Consultant host Chip Camden for stories about how he got into IT, how he started blogging for TechRepublic, how he dealt with a nightmare project, and more. He also...

    Posted by Mary Weilage | May 8, 2009, 11:44 AM PDT

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    Customize Internet Explorer 8 for clients using IEAK

    Help clients customize their browser environment with Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8. Susan Harkins suggests using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit for the customization process.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 4, 2009, 4:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Aakash Shah

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    Stop procrastinating and just get started

    Chip Camden adds another principle to his list of consulting maxims: just get started. To accomplish any task, he says you need to put on blinders and focus on one goal.

    Posted by Chip Camden | May 3, 2009, 10:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden

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    How to tell whether a potential client is worth your time

    Asking the right questions can tell you whether a potential client is serious about using your services or is just wasting your time. Find out what every consultant should ask and how to know when...

    Posted by Meredith Little | May 2, 2009, 11:12 PM PDT

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    Add client shopping to your weekly to-do list

    Since losing all her clients during the dot com bust, Susan Harkins tries to add new clients to her IT consultancy on a weekly basis. Here are four strategies for acquiring new clients.

    Posted by Susan Harkins | May 2, 2009, 8:21 PM PDT

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    How friendly are you with clients?

    When it comes to personal relationships with clients, Chip Camden admits that he has often erred on the outrageous side. Where do you draw the line with clients?

    Posted by Chip Camden | April 27, 2009, 12:18 PM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden

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    Consultants: It's not the theory, it's the execution

    Project success has less to do with the adoption of a specific methodology or theory and more with how well the people involved can adapt the procedures to new challenges. Chip Camden offers more...

    Posted by Chip Camden | April 22, 2009, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by PMPsicle

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    Consultants, what is your IT specialty?

    In November 2007, poll results indicated that top specialties among TechRepublic members who were consultants were Technical Support, Project Management, and Software Development. To provide us...

    Posted by Mary Weilage | April 18, 2009, 1:41 PM PDT | Latest comment by vpraphulla

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    Decline in job offers for CS graduates may fill IT consultants' needs

    If your consultancy needs additional help but you can't afford an established IT professional, Susan Harkins says this is the perfect time to consider contracting with a recent Computer Science...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | April 17, 2009, 9:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Jay

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    18 maxims of successful IT consulting

    To celebrate his 18th anniversary as an IT consultant, Chip Camden is sharing 18 lessons he's picked up over the years. After you read his pearls of wisdom, post your favorite consulting...

    Posted by Chip Camden | April 14, 2009, 9:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by Kirk_D

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    Want stimulus money for your IT consultancy? Start bidding on government contracts

    You might think winning a government contract for your small IT consultancy is impossible. The truth is, the U.S. government is looking for small businesses to bid for government contracts. Susan...

    Posted by Susan Harkins | April 9, 2009, 8:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by frank@...

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