Comments on: Are you prepared for whatever might happen? http://welchwrite.com/career/2008/02/22/are-you-prepared-for-whatever-might-happen/ Helping to Build the Career You Deserve! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:45 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Small Biz Tech Talk Blog http://welchwrite.com/career/2008/02/22/are-you-prepared-for-whatever-might-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Small Biz Tech Talk Blog Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:54:38 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/career/2008/02/22/are-you-prepared-for-whatever-might-happen/#comment-79 Thanks for all the information here! I advise a lot of small business computer consultants starting their own businesses, and I know one of the most important things about the process is coming up with a strong business plan far in advance of actually opening up the doors of your business. Also, choosing a specialty and a computer consulting niche that is going to give you enough clients in your area is going to be critical to helping you achieve longevity. I think if you have a good business plan that you revisit and reshape regularly and have chosen an area of specialty that is going to give you a good stream of prospects and clients you will have a much better chance of being able to roll with the punches. In terms of doing services “cheaply,” I think one of the biggest mistakes I see new computer consultants making is trying to compete with the Geek Squad or large corporate “factory”-style business model – selling services in terms of price. What this will attract are price-sensitive buyers that will never pay what you are worth as someone providing sophisticated, professional services. And you’ll also find yourself having to work an insane amount of hours just to make ends meet. Thanks for all the information here! I advise a lot of small business computer consultants starting their own businesses, and I know one of the most important things about the process is coming up with a strong business plan far in advance of actually opening up the doors of your business. Also, choosing a specialty and a computer consulting niche that is going to give you enough clients in your area is going to be critical to helping you achieve longevity. I think if you have a good business plan that you revisit and reshape regularly and have chosen an area of specialty that is going to give you a good stream of prospects and clients you will have a much better chance of being able to roll with the punches. In terms of doing services “cheaply,” I think one of the biggest mistakes I see new computer consultants making is trying to compete with the Geek Squad or large corporate “factory”-style business model – selling services in terms of price. What this will attract are price-sensitive buyers that will never pay what you are worth as someone providing sophisticated, professional services. And you’ll also find yourself having to work an insane amount of hours just to make ends meet.

]]> By: Robert Michel http://welchwrite.com/career/2008/02/22/are-you-prepared-for-whatever-might-happen/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Robert Michel Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:00:40 +0000 http://welchwrite.com/career/2008/02/22/are-you-prepared-for-whatever-might-happen/#comment-57 I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future. Robert Michel I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Robert Michel

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