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Wednesday, April 26, 2006

IT Consultant: Hardware Selection for Customers

As an IT consultant that has been around for a while, you have most likely dealt with thousands of different PC hardware systems, and you have probably formed many strong recommendations for clients regarding the very best PC hardware specs. But in order to truly sell clients on the importance of your opinion as an IT consultant regarding hardware, you have to be able to communicate the benefits well.

THE RIGHT CHOICE THE FIRST TIME

Choosing the best PC specs right off the bat can save your clients huge amounts of money on extra installation and support. Although most vendors claim they are compatible with other systems, many are not completely and prove to be challenging for users. Your job as an IT consultant is to help your clients make the appropriate choice the first time.

SAVING CUSTOMERS PATIENCE AND TIME

As an IT consultant you can save your clients huge amounts of time and possible frustration, as well as accrue service revenue by being proactive about helping clients choose hardware and software that are preinstalled with new PC’s.

SAVING MONEY

The best IT consultants will help customers find greater value by recommending all-inclusive computer purchases. The best business practice is to encourage the purchase of hardware components and upgrades with the purchase of new PC’s instead of waiting to buy these items later by themselves.

HELPING CLIENTS GAUGE THE VALUE

One of your most important IT consultant tasks is to help your clients figure out how much their hardware is worth, and not just monetarily. You need to know which components and upgrades are truly worth the price and which are unnecessary and money-wasting. If you are assertive about your opinions regarding hardware, you can save the day for your clients and foster trusting relationships.

Blogged By: Computer Consulting Kit