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... How Computer Consulting Businesses Help A good computer consulting business or computer consultant is prepared to do any number of things to help your company make the most out of any business or technology challenge it faces.

Computer Consulting 101 PC Troubleshooting Advice by Joshua Feinberg
While most small businesses really do need to find a good local computer consulting business to take care of their computer problems, there are some computer problems that are simple enough for even a technophobe to handle. At Computer Consulting 101, we’ve found there’s one very simple piece of... The Bottom Line While this advice probably sounds very basic, at Computer Consulting 101 we’ve found that a substantial percentage (as many as 10-20% of problems) of trouble calls for IT support become unnecessary after a reboot.

Computer Consultant Skills: Do You Have to Have 20 Certifications? by Joshua Feinberg
I've had more than one person tell me, "Well, I’m a MCP or I’m a CNA and I’ve got this one cert but I’m working on like 15 more certs and as soon as I get my 19th cert, five years from now, I’ll be all set to be a computer consultant." That’s just a hunk of bologna. ... Some Small Business Technology is Outdated As a computer consultant, what kind of hardware and software and peripherals and infrastructure would you be working with in a typical small business? ... Small Business Aren't Using Cutting-Edge Technology Most small businesses don’t care how many certifications you have.

IT Support: The Crucial Factor For Your Business by Lee Smith
IT Support has become increasingly important over the years. With businesses and industries becoming more and more competitive, your IT and computer network needs to make your business as efficient as possible. When something goes wrong with your network or IT, you need to have a rapid response... New Hardware & Software What advice and support will you receive when needing to purchase new or additional software or hardware for your business and how impartial will that advice be? ... Using the power of remote support, your business could benefit from immediate network support via remote...

It's All In The Planning - Surviving Disaster by Terry Cohen
ITS ALL IN THE PLANNING - PREPARING FOR THE UNTHINKABLE * Make it clear who needs to do what, and who takes responsibility for what. * Appoint deputies for key roles. * Use checklists that people can follow easily. * Include clear, direct instructions for the crucial... If your plan covers how to get back in business if a flood destroys your building, it will also work if just one floor is flooded. ... * A good plan will be simple without being simplistic. ... You can’t plan in detail for every event.

Reliable IT Service Contracts by Joshua Feinberg
Good IT service contracts can give small businesses peace of mind and the knowledge they have dependable support in case of a computer emergency. Often simple issues such as one small bit of badly written code or a computer virus can bog down a whole office. ... The best IT service contracts will provide you with a consultant perfectly suited to your particular business area that can give you the right advice. ... You should determine what software you need to handle sales, how clients will find your site and fulfill their needs, and all other aspects of business.

How Much is Small Software Business Worth? by Yuri Nachitov
One colleague of mine asked me a question – "I have a selling software product. How much is this software business worth?" I think I can give an advice. A small software business can be owned and operated by one person: a developer, salesman, manager, and holder – all in one. ... This business could be run at home or in a small office. ... Here is a simple estimation formula: Business costs = (Month net income * Forecasting period) - Holder changing expenses Month net income = Income – Tax rate – Overhead expenses – Development costs For example: You are selling the software for $4000...

Software Maintenance Contracts Offer Protection by Joshua Feinberg
Computer users everywhere are looking for software maintenance contracts that can help eliminate viruses. Personal computer users at home and at the office are susceptible to viruses that can entirely destroy systems and halt daily operations. The only way to keep them from happening is by... Take Professional Advice The best advice offered by consultants obtained through software maintenance contracts is to delete mail from unknown senders immediately without opening, and to never open attachments you did not anticipate.

Pros and Cons of Using FREE Software in Your Business by Cavyl Stewart
It’s easy to understand why you might be drawn to the allure of free software. After all, it is free and free is always a good price to pay. But before you plunk down your hard-earned no money and possibly put your business at risk, consider the following. ... If you are thinking about using a free software program for your small business, fire up your Internet, go to Google and look up the name of the free software. ... What does this mean to you and your business? ... Some of the more popular free software for your business, including Open Office which, unbelievable as it may...

The SOHO as an Online Business Model for the Small Business Entrepreneur of the Future by EM Beck
Sometimes to understand the future we have to have some historical perspective. We often forgot that before the 19th century, and prior to the industrial revolution, nearly all offices were small offices and/or home offices, with very few exceptions. ... The small business entrepreneur generally has demanded and usually has always benefited from high technology, allowing small business to be competitive. ... Many books are published specifically targeted to this business model, everything from general business advice to guides on setting up fairly sophisticated computer systems, telecom...