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I’m Still Here…

May 10, 2012

Hi everyone, YES, I’m still here. I’ve actually been busy helping computer consultants like you with their businesses.
So, if you have questions or issues, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Here’s hoping you’re having success in your business!
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Are You Creating Value with Your Computer Services?

September 16, 2011

One of the biggest questions I’m asked all the time is “How can I raise my rates?” The answer to this question can be “many different ways” but the first way to start is by creating value in everything you do.
To illustrate this point, let me give you an example. Most of [...]

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What Is Your Real Business?

September 5, 2011

Do you really know what business you are in? The answer is actually very simple but not what you might expect. Most computer consultants I have met are great at the technical aspects of the business but sadly lacking in their marketing and sales abilities. You see, they “think” [...]

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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Computer Consultants Make With Their Business And How To Avoid Them!”

August 25, 2011

Hi I’m Steve Hurst. For 10 years I’ve had my own computer business helping individuals and small business deal with computer issues as well as website building and consulting.
Before that I worked in sales and marketing for over 30 years. So I took that knowledge and applied it to my computer business and now I [...]

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Unsolicited Testimonial From Happy Client

August 11, 2011

Bob Killillay, BNS Computers
I love getting emails and hearing success stories from people who have used my system in their computer consulting business.
This email came to me from Bob Killillay of BNS Enterprises in Washington state. The subject of his email was “Unsolictied Testimonial”. Take a minute or two and read this:
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Great Selling Technique…What’s New

July 20, 2011

How many times have you talked to a customer and one of the first things out of their mouth is “What’s New?” If you’re like me, it’s happened lots of times. In fact, it doesn’t always have to be a customer, could be a friend, a prospective customer, anyone.
Having an answer to this question is [...]

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The Most Profitable Investment You Can Make

May 2, 2010

Let me ask you a question…..what’s the most profitable investment you can make?
Some would tell you it’s the stock market, mutual funds, precious metals or municipal bonds. However, the best investment that promises far greater rewards is an investment in YOU! Dollar for dollar, investing in your own education [...]

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Do The Little Things

April 22, 2010

Did you know that when NASA sent astronauts into space, they discovered that the common ballpoint pen simply would not work in zero gravity?
This discovery resulted in billions of dollars being spent developing a pen that would write in outer space, under water, in temperatures over a hundred degrees, on top [...]

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Do You Fear Success?

April 12, 2010

Are you letting the fear of success scare you to the point of actually failing?
This is an interesting phenomenon. I know back in my sales manager days and now with some of my coaching clients, I show them how they can be successful, but they just can’t seem to take that [...]

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