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Auxiliary sources of income for IT consultants
If you want to supplement your IT consulting income, read these suggestions for diversifying your revenue stream.
Posted by Chip Camden | February 7, 2013, 12:26 PM PST | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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PMI-ACP: Why you should care about this agile cert
We speak with agile expert and author Mike Griffiths about why agilists should care about this exam from PMI. Get details about his test prep book for the PMI-ACP.
Posted by Rick Freedman | February 6, 2013, 9:26 AM PST
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What clients' BYOD policies mean to consultants
Chip Camden explores how the BYOD trend can benefit consultants. He also looks at several different ways BYOD policies could apply to consultants compared to employees.
Posted by Chip Camden | February 4, 2013, 2:51 AM PST | Latest comment by karsten.laemmerhirt@...
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Manage accountability in outsourced projects
Dr. Andrew Maker shares his advice about accountability for project managers seeking to apply PM processes to outsourced suppliers.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 29, 2013, 4:22 AM PST | Latest comment by CACASEY
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What to do when you lose a big client
If you have one or two big consulting contracts, here are five things to keep in mind when you eventually lose their business.
Posted by Chip Camden | January 28, 2013, 4:54 AM PST | Latest comment by sales@...
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Ask Chip your IT consulting questions
Have questions about starting an IT consultancy or how to handle an ethical dilemma with a client? Send your IT consulting questions to Chip Camden, and he might answer them in a TechRepublic post.
Posted by Chip Camden | January 25, 2013, 5:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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Microsoft's Project Online takes PPM to the cloud
Will Kelly reviews Project Online, Microsoft's next-generation Project Portfolio Management (PPM) platform that includes business intelligence tools.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 23, 2013, 6:16 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlesDrengberg
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Gain insight into your project by using LiquidPlanner Analytics
Will Kelly reviews LiquidPlanner Analytics, a recent addition to the LiquidPlanner SaaS project management platform.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 22, 2013, 9:53 PM PST
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How to make a client's site design a no-brainer
If you need to do a needs analysis for a client's website redesign, Ken Hardin's audience profile questionnaire might come in handy.
Posted by Ken Hardin | January 16, 2013, 8:12 AM PST
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Five networking tips for IT project managers
The benefits of networking with project management peers include learning about trends and tools, getting real-world advice and support, and more. Make networking one of your new year's goals.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 15, 2013, 8:18 AM PST | Latest comment by arteam04
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Consulting opportunities and potential risks with M2M implementations
When clients ask about the Internet of Things or machine-to-machine computing, you should be ready to discuss the possible benefits and risks of such projects. Here are points to consider about M2M.
Posted by Chip Camden | January 11, 2013, 11:25 PM PST | Latest comment by csudholz
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Deliver maximum client value and profitability via PSA
A professional services automation application can help your IT consulting firm with sales, CRM, invoicing, and other tasks, which will improve operations and lower costs.
Posted by Erik Eckel | January 9, 2013, 12:24 PM PST
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Five tips for managing M2M development projects
Micro-management is not the way to successfully complete an M2M development project. Will Kelly advocates a holistic approach to M2M project management.
Posted by Will Kelly | January 8, 2013, 11:32 AM PST | Latest comment by zoso967
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When there aren't enough hours in the day for your consulting work
If you're all too familiar with the seven day work week, independent consultant Chip Camden proposes three ways to change that situation.
Posted by Chip Camden | January 4, 2013, 10:46 AM PST | Latest comment by JohnMcGrew@...
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Six tips for a successful project manager transition
The idea of losing the key project manager on a critical project is an unwelcome one, but it happens from time to time. These tips will help your next transition be a smooth one.
Posted by Andrew Makar | January 1, 2013, 3:33 PM PST
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New Year's resolution-setting tips for IT consultants
Year-end is a natural time for reflection and goal setting. IT consultant Erik Eckel suggests where to begin when making your business resolutions and offers tips on keeping them.
Posted by Erik Eckel | December 28, 2012, 10:44 AM PST
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Transitioning into project management without a tech background
Help a TechRepublic member figure out how to transition into a technical project management job without a tech degree.
Posted by Andrew Makar | December 19, 2012, 8:55 AM PST | Latest comment by jsargent
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Top 10 IT project management posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read TechRepublic posts about IT project management in 2012.
Posted by Mary Weilage | December 19, 2012, 3:27 AM PST
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Top 10 IT consulting posts in 2012
Here are the 10 most-read TechRepublic posts about IT consulting in 2012.
Posted by Mary Weilage | December 18, 2012, 6:13 PM PST
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Centralize project management and collaboration with Central Desktop
Will Kelly reviews Central Desktop's Social Bridge, a cloud collaboration platform that includes strong project management, media management, and workflow tools.
Posted by Will Kelly | December 12, 2012, 3:14 AM PST | Latest comment by karenkanban
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Tips for choosing your professional email address
Your professional email address is like a handshake to clients. Chip Camden advises what to do and what not to do when creating that email address.
Posted by Chip Camden | September 13, 2011, 7:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sterling "chip" Camden
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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.
Posted by Chip Camden | June 1, 2013, 5:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by Clendanielc
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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.
Posted by Michelle Symonds | May 31, 2013, 6:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by sherry23
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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.
Posted by Chip Camden | May 21, 2013, 11:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Curtis_Wayne
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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.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 22, 2013, 5:55 AM PDT
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Learn BYOD policy best practices from templates
No two BYOD policies are or should be alike. Here are four BYOD policy templates that might help you seed your BYOD policy discussion and development process.
Posted by Will Kelly | May 1, 2013, 6:03 AM PDT
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Configure automated backups using SyncToy and Windows 7's Scheduled Task
Learn how to create a new SyncToy task that automatically schedules backups of the directories clients need regularly backed up to a network share or external hard disk.
Posted by Erik Eckel | March 9, 2012, 2:34 PM PST | Latest comment by wdpcpa
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Seven rules for flying with a laptop: Share these tips with clients
A client is planning on flying for an upcoming trip, and you know he may not have time to check the TSA's guidelines on traveling with a laptop. Be a good little elf and prepare your client for...
Posted by Susan Harkins | October 22, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Marty R. Milette
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Create a one-page status report with Microsoft Project 2010
See how easy it is to customize Microsoft Project 2010 to create a custom view that filters detailed tasks and highlights the major deliverables that need reviewing in a status report.
Posted by Andrew Makar | March 13, 2013, 12:51 AM PDT
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Define project scope to include deliverables, boundaries, and requirements
There are two places that scope is defined on your project. High-level scope is defined in your project charter. Low-level scope is defined in your business requirements document. High-level...
Posted by Tom Mochal | September 18, 2007, 1:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by user_786@...
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Microsoft Project Professional 2013 new features preview
After using the Microsoft Project Professional 2013 Preview, Will Kelly reports back on a handful of appealing new features and tools.
Posted by Will Kelly | September 18, 2012, 8:24 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Erik Eckel | June 13, 2013, 8:44 PM PDT
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Customizable IT consultant sample contract
Chip Camden presents his standard consulting contract, along with explanations about each section. See if you can modify his contract to fit your needs.
Posted by Chip Camden | November 3, 2008, 6:31 AM PST | Latest comment by amilkh
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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.
Posted by Erik Eckel | May 15, 2013, 9:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by secondstartech
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Use PERT technique for more accurate estimates
Regardless of the technique you use, the tendency in project estimation is to provide one number for each estimate. In other words, if you have 100 activities on your schedule, each activity would...
Posted by Tom Mochal | June 25, 2007, 8:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by joebailey77
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Independent contractors: Make sure your contract protects your interests
Writing a contract can help independent contractors and clients iron out project details ahead of time and avoid potential disputes down the line. Meredith Little outlines what verbiage and...
Posted by Meredith Little | March 13, 2009, 12:25 PM PDT | Latest comment by PMPsicle
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How to determine your consulting fees
In my previous post I mentioned that I'm raising rates for most of my clients this year -- which brings up the question of how we consultants should determine our rates to begin with. Most...
Posted by Chip Camden | January 4, 2008, 1:55 PM PST | Latest comment by DonnaMitchell
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Only novices daisy-chain switches
If you support so many network nodes that multiple switches are required, technology consultant Erik Eckel encourages you to do it right.
Posted by Erik Eckel | November 11, 2011, 11:56 PM PST | Latest comment by spglmn
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Three strengths of a technical project manager
A technical project manager straddles the line between technical savvy and organizational skill. As I mentioned in my earlier blog, this combination makes him prone to the same kinds of...
Posted by Shannon Kalvar | April 14, 2007, 5:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by Todder
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Free project collaboration tools that rock
Andrew Makar explains why these three project collaboration tools are worth a look: Cohuman, Asana, and Trello.
Posted by Andrew Makar | December 3, 2011, 1:45 PM PST | Latest comment by Johndenham
