<< NOTE: Archived. An updated version of this content has been published on www.tngconsulting.ca/consulting >> Below is a list of some of the IT consulting companies that I recommend in the National Capital Region of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Call them up… Continue Reading →
Resume Tip #1: Make it look its best — Use the same tense throughout your resume, spell check it, grammar check it and then be sure to save it in Print View. When the employer opens the MS Word document,… Continue Reading →
Here are some job search tips that will hopefully help you land that dream job or career. Dress like you mean business — Try to always wear formal business attire when meeting with people. I have been told that qualified… Continue Reading →
Here is a sample of an email I typically send out with my resume AFTER contacting a consulting organization by telephone or when applying for a job. Naturally I customize it a little to address the specifics of what I… Continue Reading →
Whether you are looking for a job as an employee or your next contract as a consultant, the following information will help you accelerate your job search significantly. The Calling Card Your Name Telephone Number Language Ability Special accreditations and/or security… Continue Reading →
Depending on how you look at it, looking for a job can be scary and even discouraging. I say depending on how you look because, just like in art, if you change your perspective, you can see things in a… Continue Reading →
<< NOTE: References to some anti-virus application in this article need to be updated. >> Viruses, Spyware, Malware, Trojans, Rootkits – there are many ways that a computer can get infected. Not all of these are viruses. Some are classified… Continue Reading →
Which do you tend to believe and more easily accept, compliments or criticism? Why? If you said criticism, how would you feel if you decided to only accept compliments and had a new and better way of dealing with criticism?… Continue Reading →
When a young child comes to you to you to tell you about a problem they are having or about what someone else did, do you send them away telling them to stop tattling? Next time this happens, stop for… Continue Reading →
Before the Event PLAN AHEAD — This is her first show so she isn’t really sure how she is going to set herself up yet. I don’t recommend waiting until she is on the premises in order to make the… Continue Reading →
Best marketing practices from marketing experts suggest that you indicate your particular niche. Anyone can give themselves a title these days. Some people like to be original and creative. While this will make you shine as a creative soul, always… Continue Reading →
When do you ask your clients for a testimonial? For the longest time, I used to wait until I was finished working with my clients. At times, was even days or even weeks later. Most of the time my clients… Continue Reading →
Sometimes we don’t realize what is good or bad about our website. To ensure your website meets your clients needs, seek a fresh perspective on things. I’m sure you would hate to discover a few months down the road that people… Continue Reading →
NOTE: If the customer says YES they will meet with you at any point in the conversation, set a date and time, and be sure to confirm the spelling of their name, title, company name, address and email address so… Continue Reading →
Note: Although this article talks about WordPress, most of the concepts are applicable to any Content Management System (CMS). Why Install Updates to WordPress? Keeping all of the components of your website up to date is generally a good idea because… Continue Reading →
There are many people out there tossing perfectly good electronics into the trash every day and don’t even realised it. Unfortunately for the environment, the cost of labour has reached a point where people are throwing things out not realizing just… Continue Reading →
Where you start can depend on where you are. If you are just becoming aware of the concepts of being present, open and receiving, start with something small, something really easy, something where you can’t possibly fair. Where can you… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you click on a link to a PDF file in Windows Internet Explorer and nothing happens? While I am not sure what causes this problem, here are a few solutions that… Continue Reading →
Talking with Potenial Clients (Part II) Sometimes a client will ask you about you before you get a chance to learn about them. Be honest. Let them know that you are in the process of establishing your __________ business and… Continue Reading →
Talking with Potenial Clients (Part I) The following list of questions is designed to lead the clients to where you can clearly tell whether they are really ready for the services you have to offer. Tell me a little about… Continue Reading →
The best approach is to prepare some telephone scripts. If you will be speaking to people in more than one language, spend some time working on a good professional sounding translation. Here are a few examples: Example Telephone Script #1 Hi,… Continue Reading →
What’s the secret to feeling confident? Self-Confidence is all in the back of your eyes. While it is true that confidence is in your mind (behind your eyes, get it?), if you pay attention, you can actually feel self-confidence in… Continue Reading →
After visiting potential clients for a while, you might start to feel like you are getting boring. This will happen if you are trying to sell yourself instead of being genuinely interested in learning about your clients business. Here are… Continue Reading →
Your past customers are not limited to customers you have dealt with in this particular business. It can actually be anybody you have dealt with in the past: Friends, Colleagues, Family, former employers, people who have dealt with you in… Continue Reading →
Have you read Michael Port’s book entitled Book Yourself Solid? This book is specifically designed to teach small service based business owners how to increase the number of their clients. In his book, Michael describes 7 core self-promotion strategies. The… Continue Reading →
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