Computer Consulting and Virtual IT by Joshua Feinberg
Do you own or manage a computer consulting company? Would you like to achieve greater small business success? If so, then get ready to learn why most computer consulting companies get IT (Information Technology) wrong and what you can do about IT. The Problem: Why Most Computer Consulting... As owner or manager of a computer consulting company in this role, you will most likely become the de facto CIO (chief information officer), CTO (chief technology officer), or IT manager for your small business clients.

How a Computer Consulting Business Can Help Your Company by Joshua Feinberg
While many small companies only call in a local computer consulting business when something computer-related breaks, there's a lot to be gained by forging a proactive, long-term relationship with a local computer consulting business in your area. Consider Getting Advice from a Computer... However, if computer-systems and information technology (IT) are really important to your industry and your company, outsourcing your computer-related service needs to a local computer consulting business is often a much better solution than just piecemeal, ad-hoc usage of a computer consulting business.

IT Spending: Protecting Your Clients from PC Vendors by Joshua Feinberg
If you have been in the computer consulting business for a long time know that one of the most important services you can provide for your clients is advising them on choosing products. Your clients rely on your computer consulting firm to point them in the direction of technology solutions that... If you are incredibly careful about recommending new technologies with little information you will protect both your clients' budgets and yourself. ... Copyright MMI-MMVII, Computer Consulting 101 Blog.

Information Overload - Stop the Barrage by Joshua Feinberg
Information overload is a serious problem in computer consulting. As a computer consultant you likely have information about new technology coming at you from all directions. This barrage of information overload is enough to render you unable to figure out what is important and what is not. ... The Bottom Line on Information Overload Information comes at us from all directions at an amazing rate. ... Information Overload Culprits The source of much of the information overload you are experiencing is print magazine subscriptions.

Computer Service Agreements: Looking Beyond the First Find by Joshua Feinberg
It seems that everyone is offering computer service agreements. Most IT consulting firms are capable of telling you what you need for your company, but not so many can actually combine expertise and hands-on training with invaluable diagnostic tools and speedy service all at prices your company... Planning ahead like this with back-up can ensure you get your information back again when disaster strikes. ... A good computer consulting service offered through computer service agreements will be standing by, even in the middle of the night.

Obtainable Projects for Information Technology Consultants by Joshua Feinberg
There are many jobs for information technology consultants available today, and the field can be extremely lucrative. Many projects, some that do not involve computer work are out there for information technology consultants that consider their specific strengths and find projects that fit their... Internet Opportunities Website design can be financially rewarding, and any information technology consultants that can design websites and implement them has a good chance to obtain recurring revenue, often as a web master.

Handheld Devices: Client Security and Connectivity Issues by Joshua Feinberg
Because many handheld devices or PDAs have the ability to connect to your clients’ LANs (either directly or indirectly), you need to consider PDA remote access, just as you would any other remote device, such as an employee’s home computer or a company-owned notebook. ... After all, handheld devices are becoming a major competitive force that others in your clients’ industries may be rushing to integrate into their information technology toolkit. ... Copyright MMI-MMVI, Computer Consulting 101. ... Desktop Connectivity Also think about how your clients’ internal gurus or your consulting...

Business IT Networks - 5 Common Problems Overlooked by Entrepreneurs by John Hammond
IT Networks though simple, require extensive planning to ensure stability, yet we often encounter businesses that are unacquainted with the imperative role networking plays in the efficient functioning of their company. Informed business entrepreneurs often opt to upgrade their networking... Network Consultants should always analyze the nature of your business so as to recommend a networking/Information Technology system that would be the best fit for your business. ... A good Technology consulting company should be able to assess the needs and accordingly recommend an IT recovery plan...

Three Things to Totally Achieve the Service Factor by Stuart Crawford
There is an alarming trend in the IT service organizations in today’s service world. It is the lack of quality services provided by small business computer service and network organizations. Could it be the shortage of skilled computer technicians? Or is it really the inability for the leaders... An information technology consultant with the ability to see the opportunities of their client’s needs will entrench themselves into their client’s business for a long period of time. ... Information Technology companies today are so concerned about service metrics, managed services and many new...

Electronic Discovery Services by Marcus Peterson
Electronic discovery is the process of locating and retrieving electronic data. These days, every company is storing its important information in the electronic format, in devices like CD ROMs, DVDs, hard disks, floppy disks, and others. Data is also being sent across the world in electronic... Most electronic discovery services are specially designed for attorneys and law firms, since they are the most common potential users of this technology. ... These include e-mail analytical tools, search and filtering tools, review and redaction tools, task assignment and case management...