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Consultants meld unique tradesmen-professional services blend
Erik Eckel observes that IT consultants possess the highly valued rare mix of mechanical skills and knowledge-based expertise.
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Create Smart Mailboxes to better organize email
Erik Eckel shares tips for how to make the most of the Smart Mailbox feature in Apple Mail.
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Partner with your IT consultancy's competitors
Forging relationships with a competitor gives an IT consultancy the ability to access technical expertise that might otherwise prove unavailable.
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Launching an IT consultancy: What has changed since 2008
Erik Eckel updates his tips about starting an IT consultancy to include some lessons that his office learned in the wake of the financial crisis.
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Strategies for dealing with clients who don't pay
Non-paying clients can put your IT consultancy in jeopardy. Erik Eckel offers tips on what to do when a client with an overdue balance calls your firm requesting help.
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Why IT consultants must master basic retailing
Erik Eckel says all IT consultancies must manage an inventory of commonly needed equipment. This inventory requires staff to master basic retail skills. Read his pointers on retail...
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Six tips for solving tough client problems
Stumped by a client's challenging technology problem? IT consultant Erik Eckel says following these six steps can help you solve even the most obscure issues.
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Create hardware and support payment packages for clients
IT consultants may want to present clients with this option: one monthly payment that covers hardware replacement and support costs. Find out why Erik Eckel says it's a win-win pro...
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Take this audit checklist to new client meetings
Download TechRepublic's network, PC, and server audit checklist to catalog critical client network information, identify issues that must be addressed, assign cost estimates to nee...
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Mine new profits as a certified Intuit ProAdvisor
Earning an Intuit ProAdvisor certification can put IT consultants in a good position to take advantage of QuickBooks' popularity.
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10 best year-end tech practices for SMBs
For a lot of IT departments, the end of the year means a slower pace - which makes it the ideal time to catch up on a host of essential (but often deferred) tasks.
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Why client invoices should go out daily
IT consultant Erik Eckel believes waiting to send invoices is a rookie mistake. He outlines the logic and benefits of daily invoice distribution.
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Inside Intuit's QuickBooks 2009 ProAdvisor certification
Consider bolstering your IT consultant resume with a QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification. Here's what you need to know about this cert program.
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Why IT consultants should embrace Intuit products
Is your IT consultancy capitalizing on Intuit demand? If not, Erik Eckel outlines your options for taking advantage of this potential growth opportunity.
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10 reasons to purchase new hardware during a recession
It may seem like the last thing you want to do in the midst of tough economic times is invest in new hardware. But IT consultant Erik Eckel suggests that trying to coast on failing...
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10 things you should know about launching an IT consultancy
There's no shortage of books on how to start your own business--and some of them are excellent resources. But if you're preparing to launch an IT consultancy, you need more than ge...