consultant News and Other Resources

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How to improve borderline client relationships

June 13, 2013 8:44pm PDT

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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18 maxims of successful IT consulting

June 1, 2013 5:39am PDT

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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Does IT eat its young?

May 27, 2013 6:53am PDT

Sometimes IT is less than welcoming to new blood. Is your IT department willing to destroy its future in order to maintain its current all-stars?

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Statement of work: essential or useless?

May 21, 2013 11:00am PDT

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

May 16, 2013 12:40pm PDT

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

May 15, 2013 9:44am PDT

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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Herding tigers: How to manage subcontractors for your consultancy

May 7, 2013 1:25pm PDT

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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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.

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Marketing trends and strategies for consultants

April 23, 2013 7:07am PDT

These survey results indicate what types of marketing consultants spend time on compared with how those varying time commitments result in income.

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Data center build-out considerations for small IT consultancies

April 19, 2013 8:29am PDT

Your IT consulting firm can gain a competitive edge in its region by building its cloud network. Here are three factors to consider before making this investment.

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Chip Camden leaves consulting, world stubbornly refuses to end

April 11, 2013 8:11pm PDT

After 22 years as an independent consultant, Chip Camden has decided to accept a full-time position at a startup. Find out the main reason he is taking the plunge.

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Two questions about getting started in IT consulting

April 8, 2013 5:50am PDT

Read advice on where to find the best troubleshooting tools and how-to guides, and how to determine what to charge for IT consulting services.

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Twitter demonstrates troubleshooting capacity in tech crisis

April 5, 2013 10:56am PDT

Erik Eckel recounts how his IT consultancy used Twitter with great success during a tech crises, thanks to the real-time assistance and collaboration with other consultants.

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Leaving consulting for full-time employment

April 1, 2013 9:20am PDT

Chip Camden identifies the potential advantages and pain points of getting out of IT consulting for a full-time job.

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Starting a consulting business in an unusual market

March 21, 2013 7:33am PDT

If there aren't a lot of IT consultants in your region, think about why that is the case before launching a consultancy. Here's advice for a reader living in Malawi about starting such a business.

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Keep your mind sharp to defeat ageism in IT consulting

March 11, 2013 5:14pm PDT

The best approach to defeating ageism is to demonstrate to IT consulting prospects that your age is not a liability.

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Three security services consultants should deploy for clients

March 8, 2013 11:01am PST

An FBI 2013 Cyber Trends seminar provides compelling evidence as to why your clients must adopt email filtering, email encryption, and intrusion detection services.

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Advice for the IT consultant's significant other

March 6, 2013 11:22am PST

Chip Camden advises IT consultants to watch out if their relationship with their significant other isn't based on mutual support.

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Starting a project management consulting business without coding expertise

February 28, 2013 12:47am PST

Chip Camden weighs in on whether he thinks it's possible for consultants to manage a development project if they don't know how to code. Share your thoughts on the topic.

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