Being a software consultant is kind of a weird conundrum. Why?
Because although some of the wealthiest people in the World like Gates, Ballmer, Allen, and Ellison lead armies of software consultants, owning a software consultant business in and of itself is not a slam-dunk for profitability.
Most owners of small software consultants businesses actually miss a HUGE point about business success that can really end up dooming their businesses… which is a shame, because it’s pretty easy to remedy.
This fatal flaw you ask? Software consultant businesses obsess more about delivering great “code” or a great app than developing a great relationship with their clients.
If you just want to develop software code and applications all day long your firm should really be in the business of being an independent software vendor (ISV), rather than a software consultant business.
However, in the software consultant business, relationships with clients and strategic partners are EXTREMELY important.
To give you a taste of what this is all about, so you too can develop these really important client and partner relationships, you really need to discover how thousands of software consultants, from all over the world, get more steady, high-paying consulting clients
Hey Software Consultants:
If you’re tired of only hearing from your clients when something's wrong…
Are you’re fed up with being treated like a third-rate propeller head...
It’s high-time that you discover how YOU can capture more steady, monthly recurring revenue, just like thousands of Software Consultants already have.
Download This Special Report
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Monday, November 28, 2005
PC Repair Businesses: Stupid or Glutton for Punishment?
Do you own a PC repair business?
If so, don’t take this the wrong way, but I’ve GOT to know are you STUPID or just a glutton for punishment?!?
If you’ve read this far, you’re way too smart to be the first. So I’ve got to assume that both you and your PC repair business are into self-inflicted-pain.
By now, you’re probably wondering, just what the heck is this guy talking about?
I’ll tell you…
I’m seeing WAY too many PC repair businesses lately that act like amateurs, when they need to run their business like the professionals that they aspire to be.
After all, which do you like more, playing with motherboards and Registry keys?
Or going out to schmooze some potential clients at a networking event?
Which is more important to you and your PC repair business? Spending an hour each week reading PC Magazine? Or spending an hour each week following-up on leads that haven’t bought yet?
If you’re tired of running your PC repair business like an amateur, isn’t it time you did something about it?!?
Discover how thousands of PC Repair Businesses and computer consulting firms, from all over the world, get more steady, high-paying consulting clients for their PC Repair Businesses.
If so, don’t take this the wrong way, but I’ve GOT to know are you STUPID or just a glutton for punishment?!?
If you’ve read this far, you’re way too smart to be the first. So I’ve got to assume that both you and your PC repair business are into self-inflicted-pain.
By now, you’re probably wondering, just what the heck is this guy talking about?
I’ll tell you…
I’m seeing WAY too many PC repair businesses lately that act like amateurs, when they need to run their business like the professionals that they aspire to be.
After all, which do you like more, playing with motherboards and Registry keys?
Or going out to schmooze some potential clients at a networking event?
Which is more important to you and your PC repair business? Spending an hour each week reading PC Magazine? Or spending an hour each week following-up on leads that haven’t bought yet?
If you’re tired of running your PC repair business like an amateur, isn’t it time you did something about it?!?
Discover how thousands of PC Repair Businesses and computer consulting firms, from all over the world, get more steady, high-paying consulting clients for their PC Repair Businesses.
Friday, November 25, 2005
Computer Consultants Partnering Strategies
Let’s face it… it is truly impossible for ANY computer consultant to know everything there is to know about anything and everything IT related. It’s truly impossible.
Computer consultants are only human beings… they’re not gigabyte- or terabyte-sized hard drives. So in order for computer consultant to effectively and profitably deliver the COMPLETE small business IT solution, it becomes necessary to partner with out non-competing computer consultant and technology providers.
Clients appreciate this too… because it shows a form of both modest and honesty. And after all, why should your small business IT clients pay on their nickel for you to train on things that you’re not an expert on?!?
That’s why computer consultant partnering works out so well… because computer consultant partnering is a win-win-win for all 3 parties involved:
1) Your computer consultant business
2) Your partner’s non-competing technology provider business
3) Your client’s business
Need help partnering with other computer consultants? Discover how thousands of computer consultants get more steady, high-paying consulting clients by partnering with other computer consultants.
Computer consultants are only human beings… they’re not gigabyte- or terabyte-sized hard drives. So in order for computer consultant to effectively and profitably deliver the COMPLETE small business IT solution, it becomes necessary to partner with out non-competing computer consultant and technology providers.
Clients appreciate this too… because it shows a form of both modest and honesty. And after all, why should your small business IT clients pay on their nickel for you to train on things that you’re not an expert on?!?
That’s why computer consultant partnering works out so well… because computer consultant partnering is a win-win-win for all 3 parties involved:
1) Your computer consultant business
2) Your partner’s non-competing technology provider business
3) Your client’s business
Need help partnering with other computer consultants? Discover how thousands of computer consultants get more steady, high-paying consulting clients by partnering with other computer consultants.
Added by Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
IT Consultancy Business Longevity Secrets
Do you own an IT consultancy business? Would you like to know some really important, PROVEN business longevity secrets?
The key to longevity as an IT consultancy business is stability.
All too often, IT consultancy businesses put themselves into very dangerous situations by either
a) having too much of their revenue coming from one or two high-concentrated sources (i.e. really big consultancy clients)
b) not having a backlog of future projects that are just about ready to start
c) not having any recurring revenue arrangements, such as support contracts
Without one or more of these issues solved, it becomes very difficult for an IT consultancy business to accurately forecast revenue, cash flow, and profits. And it becomes nearly impossible to make rational hiring decisions
But now that you know this, your IT consultancy business doesn’t have to risk suffering the same pain.
If you own an IT Consultancy business, you really need to discover how thousands of IT Consultancy firms, from all over the World, get more steady, high-paying IT Consultancy clients.
Posted for Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
The key to longevity as an IT consultancy business is stability.
All too often, IT consultancy businesses put themselves into very dangerous situations by either
a) having too much of their revenue coming from one or two high-concentrated sources (i.e. really big consultancy clients)
b) not having a backlog of future projects that are just about ready to start
c) not having any recurring revenue arrangements, such as support contracts
Without one or more of these issues solved, it becomes very difficult for an IT consultancy business to accurately forecast revenue, cash flow, and profits. And it becomes nearly impossible to make rational hiring decisions
But now that you know this, your IT consultancy business doesn’t have to risk suffering the same pain.
If you own an IT Consultancy business, you really need to discover how thousands of IT Consultancy firms, from all over the World, get more steady, high-paying IT Consultancy clients.
Posted for Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Forensic Computer Consulting Isn't Just about Solving Crimes
If you own a forensic computer consulting business, you may be tempted to think that your company can survive solely based its technical capabilities to solve crimes.
However, I’m here to warn all forensic computer consulting business owners that solid IT skills are not nearly enough to build a stable consulting business.
To have a successful forensic computer consulting business, you need some stability and predictability… so you can zero-in on your client acquisition costs and make sound staffing decisions.
Don’t let a crime be perpetrated against your forensic computer consulting firm.
Make sure you know how to win over the best, steady, high-paying consulting clients in your area.
Sign-up to listen to these free forensic computer consulting business tips.
However, I’m here to warn all forensic computer consulting business owners that solid IT skills are not nearly enough to build a stable consulting business.
To have a successful forensic computer consulting business, you need some stability and predictability… so you can zero-in on your client acquisition costs and make sound staffing decisions.
Don’t let a crime be perpetrated against your forensic computer consulting firm.
Make sure you know how to win over the best, steady, high-paying consulting clients in your area.
Sign-up to listen to these free forensic computer consulting business tips.
Submitted by Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Own a Computer Training Business?
Does your computer training business constantly struggle to fill its classroom schedule, week after week? Would you like a relatively easy way to add some very high margin revenue to your bottom line?
Then look no further than consulting opportunities with your existing computer training business customer base.
Seriously, these folks already know, like and trust your computer training business.
So why not take your relationship to the next level, and build something more long-term, more meaningful, and a heck of a lot more profitable?!?
Discover how you can get steady consulting clients with more long-term stability and predictability for your computer training business.
Then look no further than consulting opportunities with your existing computer training business customer base.
Seriously, these folks already know, like and trust your computer training business.
So why not take your relationship to the next level, and build something more long-term, more meaningful, and a heck of a lot more profitable?!?
Discover how you can get steady consulting clients with more long-term stability and predictability for your computer training business.
Posted on behalf of Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Computer Services Business Secrets
Does your computer services business have enough steady, high-paying clients?
If not, then listen up. Because what you’re about to learn about can make a massive difference in your effectiveness at finding the best, steady, high-paying computer services clients in your area.
Why? Because most computer services businesses are looking for prospects, customers, and clients in ALL the wrong places.
You see, for your computer services business to be as successful and CONSISTENLY profitable as possible, it’s not enough just to look for any old for prospects, customers, and clients.
Your computer services business needs the RIGHT kinds of prospects, customers, and clients.
If you’d like to learn how thousands of computer services firms, from all over the world, get more steady, high-paying consulting clients, go right now and sign-up to listen to these free computer services business tips.
If not, then listen up. Because what you’re about to learn about can make a massive difference in your effectiveness at finding the best, steady, high-paying computer services clients in your area.
Why? Because most computer services businesses are looking for prospects, customers, and clients in ALL the wrong places.
You see, for your computer services business to be as successful and CONSISTENLY profitable as possible, it’s not enough just to look for any old for prospects, customers, and clients.
Your computer services business needs the RIGHT kinds of prospects, customers, and clients.
If you’d like to learn how thousands of computer services firms, from all over the world, get more steady, high-paying consulting clients, go right now and sign-up to listen to these free computer services business tips.
Posted on behalf of Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Computer Consulting 101 Customer Reviews
Computer Consulting 101 Customer Reviews...
"...very useful... excellent ideas... strategic little things that I would have probably never thought of. Very good stuff!"
"Joshua and Jennifer, Thank you for all you guys are doing. Much of the marketing information that I have gleaned from the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has been very useful. We are continually reusing the excellent ideas you have presented with fairly good success. Many of the ideas you have presented were strategic little things that I would have probably never thought of. Very good stuff!"
- Jason Harrison, Harrison Technology Consulting, Nashville, North Carolina
... in the computer services business since 1990
You can get the same tools that Jason is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"Since starting out last month, I've gone from billing 0 hours/month to billing over 80 hours/month!!!"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped grow my business. Just since starting out last month, I've gone from billing 0 hours/month to billing over 80 hours/month!!! I truly believe that it was the model documents, the marketing advice, and the networking advice that has helped make this happen. You've got a customer for life in me. Sincerely,
- Phil Blende, President/Co-Founder, ITEK Solutions, Redlands, California
You can get the same tools that Phil is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...made me very aware of the key metrics that needto be tracked for overall profitability"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped me identify key business decisions that are appropriate for this business space. It also has made me very aware of the key metrics that need to be tracked to determine overall profitability."
- Matt Lindell, Vision Technology Partners Chicago, Illinois
You can get the same tools that Matt is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...really helped us to get our business affairs in order...and expand in a focused manner"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit really helped us to get our business affairs in order. The implementation of our service agreement program really provided us the opportunity to expand in a focused manner on the market we were going after. It is amazing how much more billable time you can get when you are not learning new lines of business and new software packages all the time! There are many nuggets of knowledge in the program that we are able to use over and over. Thanks for the great work and we look forward to more!"
- Ron Trotto, Try Catch Consulting, New Hartford, Connecticut
Want the same tools that Ron is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com?
"Joshua is really the only one who knows what the problems are for a business like mine... and he never disappoints."
"I've heard business and marketing advice from quite a few different people who say they know what's best for a company like mine. The reality though, is that someone like Joshua who has 'been there and done that' is really the only one who knows what the problems are for a business like mine. Joshua never disappoints."
- Jeffrey Sherman, Warever Computing (est'd 1989) Los Angeles, California
Arm yourself with the same tools that Jeffrey's talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...very clear, concise guidance on what to put in placein order to attract clientele"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit is a great jump start to a professional image and gives very clear, concise guidance on what to put in place in order to attract clientele seeking routine computer consulting services."
- Thomas L. Forrester, Red Pepr Computing Solutions, Middleton, Wisconsin
Give yourself the same competitive that Thomas has now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...very useful... excellent ideas... strategic little things that I would have probably never thought of. Very good stuff!"
"Joshua and Jennifer, Thank you for all you guys are doing. Much of the marketing information that I have gleaned from the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has been very useful. We are continually reusing the excellent ideas you have presented with fairly good success. Many of the ideas you have presented were strategic little things that I would have probably never thought of. Very good stuff!"- Jason Harrison, Harrison Technology Consulting, Nashville, North Carolina
... in the computer services business since 1990
You can get the same tools that Jason is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"Since starting out last month, I've gone from billing 0 hours/month to billing over 80 hours/month!!!"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped grow my business. Just since starting out last month, I've gone from billing 0 hours/month to billing over 80 hours/month!!! I truly believe that it was the model documents, the marketing advice, and the networking advice that has helped make this happen. You've got a customer for life in me. Sincerely,- Phil Blende, President/Co-Founder, ITEK Solutions, Redlands, California
You can get the same tools that Phil is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...made me very aware of the key metrics that needto be tracked for overall profitability"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped me identify key business decisions that are appropriate for this business space. It also has made me very aware of the key metrics that need to be tracked to determine overall profitability."- Matt Lindell, Vision Technology Partners Chicago, Illinois
You can get the same tools that Matt is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...really helped us to get our business affairs in order...and expand in a focused manner"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit really helped us to get our business affairs in order. The implementation of our service agreement program really provided us the opportunity to expand in a focused manner on the market we were going after. It is amazing how much more billable time you can get when you are not learning new lines of business and new software packages all the time! There are many nuggets of knowledge in the program that we are able to use over and over. Thanks for the great work and we look forward to more!"
- Ron Trotto, Try Catch Consulting, New Hartford, Connecticut
Want the same tools that Ron is talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com?
"Joshua is really the only one who knows what the problems are for a business like mine... and he never disappoints."
"I've heard business and marketing advice from quite a few different people who say they know what's best for a company like mine. The reality though, is that someone like Joshua who has 'been there and done that' is really the only one who knows what the problems are for a business like mine. Joshua never disappoints."
- Jeffrey Sherman, Warever Computing (est'd 1989) Los Angeles, California
Arm yourself with the same tools that Jeffrey's talking about right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
"...very clear, concise guidance on what to put in placein order to attract clientele"
"The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit is a great jump start to a professional image and gives very clear, concise guidance on what to put in place in order to attract clientele seeking routine computer consulting services."
- Thomas L. Forrester, Red Pepr Computing Solutions, Middleton, Wisconsin
Give yourself the same competitive that Thomas has now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Computer Consulting 101 on SCORE List of Small Biz Power Links
Did you know that Computer Consulting 101 is listed on the SCORE List of Small Biz Power Links?
In case you don’t know who SCORE is, here’s the skinny on SCORE and why Computer Consulting 101 is so proud to be listed on the SCORE List of Small Biz Power Links.
From SCORE’s Web site page for the media:
“SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. More than 10,500 volunteer counselors provide individual counseling and business workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. SCORE has assisted more than 7 million Americans with online and face-to-face small business counseling. The SCORE Association was formed in 1964.”
To get access to the SCORE List of Small Biz Power Links, that Computer Consulting 101 is proudly listed on, go see http://www.score.org/small_biz_power_links.html#a_9
Posted for Joshua Feinberg of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit (tm)
Friday, November 04, 2005
Computer Consulting 101 Ideas for Helping Your Customers Choose YOUR Firm
Need help explaining to potential customers, why they should hire YOUR computer consulting firm?
Help frame the comparison in their minds by educating your prospects.
Use these Computer Consulting 101 ideas for helping your potential customers (i.e. your future customers) choose your consulting firm.
Computer Consulting 101 Hiring Tips (Part 1 of 2)
By Joshua Feinberg
More Computer Consulting 101 Hiring Tips (Part 2 of 2)
By Joshua Feinberg
Help frame the comparison in their minds by educating your prospects.
Use these Computer Consulting 101 ideas for helping your potential customers (i.e. your future customers) choose your consulting firm.
Computer Consulting 101 Hiring Tips (Part 1 of 2)
By Joshua Feinberg
More Computer Consulting 101 Hiring Tips (Part 2 of 2)
By Joshua Feinberg
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
More Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit Reviews and Opinions
Want to know what about computer consulting business owners are saying about the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit in their own personal reviews and opinions?
"...it's turned a losing proposition into a serious winner!"
"Dear Joshua, The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has turned my reseller/consulting business, with the emphasis on 'reseller', into much more of a consultative approach... where we actually get 'paid' to pick the products, which we then 'sell' to the customer... in addition to being 'paid' to develop and supply a service agreement, with even more revenue. The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has turned a losing proposition into a serious winner! Thanks,"
- Walter M. Erla, WME Information Systems Wayne, New Jersey
Learn how you too can turn a losing proposition into a serious winner right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"The advice we've received from you is enabling us to take our business to the next level and has saved us literally years of expensive trial and error."
"Dear Joshua and Jennifer, I had to write and tell you how excited I continue to be about the advice we have gained from the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit. The business my husband and I own and operate, The Uptime Group, Inc., performs small business IT consulting services with an emphasis on Linux and open source technology.
Because of your training in the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit, I got up the gumption to ask a prominent local organization if I could champion a sponsored educational seminar. AND THE ORGANIZATION SAID YES! This seminar allowed us to educate small business owners on our technology solution, while we position ourselves as the experts in the local area. The advice we have received from you is enabling us to take our business to the next level and has saved us literally years of expensive trial and error. Regards,"
- Patty Laushman, The Uptime Group, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado
P.S. The templates for contracts and other tools were more than worth the price of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit. We have used those extensively in our business, after of course, having our attorney review them.
Get your hands on the same training and templates that Patty's raving about at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"...helped us greatly and has saved us a vast amount of time... invaluable"
"Dear Joshua, The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped us realize we have no real business value unless we have recurring revenue. Just the idea of catering to Sweet Spot Clients(tm) was worth the entire price of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit."
- Spencer Smith, Xavier Technologies Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Learn how Spencer's gotten his company more recurring revenue at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"We can now forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace."
"Dear Joshua, Since getting the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit, we have changed our focus from one-shot-deal, sub-$200-clients to contract-only clients. We can now forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace. And we are no longer on the downward death spiral (that we'd been on before we got the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit)!"
- Joe Timmons, PC Help Express, Mount Sterling, Ohio
Give yourself the competitive advantge that Joe has with the ability to forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"...it's turned a losing proposition into a serious winner!"
"Dear Joshua, The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has turned my reseller/consulting business, with the emphasis on 'reseller', into much more of a consultative approach... where we actually get 'paid' to pick the products, which we then 'sell' to the customer... in addition to being 'paid' to develop and supply a service agreement, with even more revenue. The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has turned a losing proposition into a serious winner! Thanks,"
- Walter M. Erla, WME Information Systems Wayne, New Jersey
Learn how you too can turn a losing proposition into a serious winner right now at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"The advice we've received from you is enabling us to take our business to the next level and has saved us literally years of expensive trial and error."
"Dear Joshua and Jennifer, I had to write and tell you how excited I continue to be about the advice we have gained from the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit. The business my husband and I own and operate, The Uptime Group, Inc., performs small business IT consulting services with an emphasis on Linux and open source technology.Because of your training in the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit, I got up the gumption to ask a prominent local organization if I could champion a sponsored educational seminar. AND THE ORGANIZATION SAID YES! This seminar allowed us to educate small business owners on our technology solution, while we position ourselves as the experts in the local area. The advice we have received from you is enabling us to take our business to the next level and has saved us literally years of expensive trial and error. Regards,"
- Patty Laushman, The Uptime Group, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado
P.S. The templates for contracts and other tools were more than worth the price of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit. We have used those extensively in our business, after of course, having our attorney review them.
Get your hands on the same training and templates that Patty's raving about at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"...helped us greatly and has saved us a vast amount of time... invaluable"
"Dear Joshua, The Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit has helped us realize we have no real business value unless we have recurring revenue. Just the idea of catering to Sweet Spot Clients(tm) was worth the entire price of the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit."- Spencer Smith, Xavier Technologies Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Learn how Spencer's gotten his company more recurring revenue at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
"We can now forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace."
"Dear Joshua, Since getting the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit, we have changed our focus from one-shot-deal, sub-$200-clients to contract-only clients. We can now forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace. And we are no longer on the downward death spiral (that we'd been on before we got the Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit)!"
- Joe Timmons, PC Help Express, Mount Sterling, Ohio
Give yourself the competitive advantge that Joe has with the ability to forecast, budget, and grow at a steady pace at http://www.computerconsultingkit.com/
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