Take a break for productivity’s sake
Independent consultant Chip Camden explains why taking a walk outside is his ideal break when he’s stuck on a problem. He also reveals potential pitfalls with this practice. Read more This is so...
View ArticleIt’s a win-win for all parties, thanks to Zintro
“It’s a win-win for all parties, thanks to Zintro”, Rick Backus –. Recently Rick received a Zintro inquiry from a software company in the western US who had a website security access issue. Although...
View ArticleOpen letter to tech vendors: Stop circumventing IT consultants
Open letter to tech vendors: Stop circumventing IT consultants By Erik Eckel May 4, 2012, 1:32 PM PDT Tech vendors should focus on making quality products and offering good service rather than...
View ArticleHow IT consultants should prepare for downtime
How IT consultants should prepare for downtime Here are four key things to consider when you need to take three or more days off from your consulting work. Read moreThe post How IT consultants should...
View ArticleWhy a small business can benefit from an IT consultant
Because the first year of a new business tends to be the “make it or break it” moment, small businesses can benefit from hiring an IT consulting firm for a number of reasons. Read moreThe post Why a...
View ArticleWant to be an IT consultant? The grass isn’t greener
Before you switch gears and follow your dream of being a full-time independent tech consultant, try to align your expectations with reality. Read moreThe post Want to be an IT consultant? The grass...
View ArticleHow to identify and target a profitable IT consulting niche
Charge more than burger-flipping rates for your IT consulting work by specializing. Read tips on how finding and evaluating a niche market. Read moreThe post How to identify and target a profitable IT...
View Article10 Things IT Freelancers Don’t Like Hearing From Clients
Not all humans come from Earth. That’s what I think when I get a client’s response that is so mind-boggling that I don’t even know how to react to it. They must have been sent from the bowels of hell …...
View ArticleMy new guest post on the Bradway Blog
Many thanks to Heather Bradway & company at Bradway Partners for making me their guest blogger of the week. Check it out here.The post My new guest post on the Bradway Blog appeared first on...
View ArticleSell clients on solutions not your tech skills
Greg Miliates cautions against falling into the trap of thinking that your IT skills are important. Customers care more about the end result than your resume. Read moreThe post Sell clients on...
View ArticleFreelancers: Handle These 9 Client Types like a Pro
The freelancer-to-client relationship is a tricky thing to deal with. Your ability to work with the various types of clients can make or break your freelancing career. To help you deal with this...
View ArticleStarting a project management consulting business without coding expertise
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.. Read more RB: Interesting...
View ArticleLeaving consulting for full-time employment
Chip Camden identifies the potential advantages and pain points of getting out of IT consulting for a full-time job. TechRepublic reader Joseph Serrago sent the following email: I have seen several...
View ArticleMarketing trends and strategies for consultants
These survey results indicate what types of marketing consultants spend time on compared with how those varying time commitments result in income. Michael Zipursky posted this infographic about...
View ArticleStatement of work: essential or useless?
By Chip Camden – From the consultant’s perspective, the best answer to this dilemma seems to be billing by the hour, day, week, or month for as long as it takes to do whatever the client wants. On the...
View Article18 maxims of successful IT consulting
By Chip Camden – Today marks the 18th anniversary of the day I purchased my first business license to become an independent consultant. If my consultancy were a person, it would be old enough to have a...
View ArticleAdopt this simple checklist for a smooth client service migration
IT consultant Erik Eckel explores the most critical documentation and credentials you must receive when onboarding a new client. The new client honeymoon is very short — if you mess up early, the...
View Article10 personality traits of a highly effective independent consultant
Many IT consultants daydream about branching out on their own without giving much thought to what skills are necessary to succeed as a freelancer. Before you commit to being an independent consultant,...
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