[TechRepublic] Why prospects don't want to hire IT consultants

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Seven reasons prospects don't want to hire IT consultants Chip Camden discusses why a prospect may resist the idea of engaging an IT consultant. He says the challenge is to convince prospects that all consultants aren't the same. Read more Resource of the day Learn How to Generate Significant Power Cost Savings while Improving Performance Want to learn how to generate significant power cost savings while improving performance with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and AMD Opteron Processor-Based Systems? Read this white paper now. Good IT consultants sometimes make bad employees Before you give up your IT consulting career for a corporate job, read about the tough questions you need to ask yourself first. Read more Improve your client communication skills in three areas In order to keep projects running smoothly, IT consultants must be effective communicators. Brad Egeland encourages consultants to hone their communication skills in several key areas. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Benefits of using Microsoft Project 2010's inactive tasks feature Microsoft Project 2010's inactive task feature allows you to model changes faster without destroying your project schedule. Andy Makar discusses some factors to consider before using the feature. Read more Five tips for troubleshooting Linux desktops The Linux desktop is generally stable and trouble-free. But when the occasional issue arises, these steps will help you identify and fix the problem. Read more VDI vs. terminal services: How to evaluate your use case before making a decision Virtual desktop infrastructures have advantages, but there can also be unexpected costs and complexity. Colin Smith considers some of the questions you should answer before choosing VDI over terminal services or physical systems. Read more Connect Snow Leopard machines to Windows shares Erik Eckel offers this basic tutorial in how to connect Mas OS X systems to Windows shares. Read more Five ways to intentionally destroy your data Scott Lowe presents five ways to accomplish your data destruction goals when destroying magnetic media. Read more Video: The sweet sound of Pi If you have you ever wondered what Pi would sound like if it was set to music, watch this video to find out. Read more Featured multimedia   10 must-have apps for iPad 2 owners (screenshots) An iPad without apps is like a book without verbs. In honor of today's iPad 2 launch, I've put together a list of 10 "verbs" that'll turn your tablet into a book you can't put down. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, e-book apps make an appearance.) Whether you're jumping on the iPad bandwagon for the first time or swapping your original model for the new one, you'll definitely want to stock up on these... View on site Highlights of upcoming 2011 tablets (photos) There are a load of new snazzy tablets waiting for release this year. CNET picks a few of the highlights. View on site Gallery: Ubuntu 11.04 Alpha 3 In terms of the user interface, Canonicalâs Ubuntu 11.04 âNatty Narwhalâ represents a significant departure from previous versions. Will end-users accept the changes? View on site With White House help, Facebook adds safety improvements The social networking site announces a reporting system thatâs social by design and an improved Safety Center with more multimedia resources. View on site Today's recommended downloads Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms: Safety Codes (American Power Conversion (APC)) An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Cooling strategies for high-density racks and blade servers (American Power Conversion (APC)) Data Center Projects: Standardized Process (American Power Conversion (APC)) Perennial favorites   Why should clients hire you? Help prospective clients justify hiring you Six ways IT consultants can build their reputation Building long-term successes for clients can pay off Pop Quiz: Basic FTP commands Do you know which FTP command is used to upload multiple files? Take this short quiz and test your knowledge of basic FTP commands. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Cracking open galleries Commodore Amiga 2000 IBM PC Jr. Sinclair ZX81 Apple Macintosh Classic Osborne 1

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