Stretching the truth about your abilities to a prospective client can lead to big problems down the road. So why do some IT consultants do it from time to time? Chip Camden shares four reasons why lying to your client is never a good idea.
Big trouble for little white IT consulting lies
- Date: May 3rd, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Consultant, Information Technology, Consulting, Technology, X, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Chip Camden
Billing IT consulting clients for travel time
- Date: April 30th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: Uncategorized, consulting
- Tags: Billing, Client, Consulting, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Chip Camden
Chip Camden says that, if you bill for travel time, you need to spell that out in your client agreement. Find out how he navigates this arrangement with his IT consulting clients.
Do IT consultants have a right to reuse code?
- Date: April 23rd, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Software, Information Technology, Client, Consulting, Outsourcing, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Strategy, It Operations, Business Operations
Chip Camden discusses how he handles the issue of code reuse in his IT consulting work and describes why you need to be smart about how you structure contracts and incorporate open-source solutions.
Four issues to consider before becoming a remote IT consultant
- Date: April 15th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Consultant, Information Technology, Strategy, Management, Chip Camden
Working from home sounds great, but it may not be the best arrangement for you -- or your client. Before investing in a home office, read IT consultant Chip Camden's four reasons why it might be in your best interest to work onsite.
Why long-term IT consulting engagements may be preferable
- Date: April 7th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Information Technology, Client, Consulting, Chances, Outsourcing, Strategy, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Management
Next week marks the 17th anniversary of when Chip Camden became an independent IT consultant. Read his reflections about some of his consulting engagements, and find out why he thinks it makes more sense to pursue long-term contracts.
Can you identify your shortcomings as an IT consultant?
- Date: March 28th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Consultant, Information Technology, Referral, Software Development, Strategy, Development Tools, Software/Web Development, Management, Chip Camden
If you asked clients for a brutally honest critique of your work, what do you think they would say? IT consultant Chip Camden decided to take stock of his shortcomings to see where he could make some improvements. He reveals what he learned -- warts and all.
Six ways IT consultants can build their reputation
- Date: March 24th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Reputation, Consultant, Information Technology, Blogging, Strategy, Internet, Management, Chip Camden
Are you noticing that new clients aren't jamming your phone lines? If you want to drum up business, here are six strategies that can give your IT consulting career a leg up.
What’s more important to become an IT consultant: education or experience?
- Date: March 17th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Education, Consultant, Knowledge, Information Technology, Technology, Computer, Strategy, Productivity, Management, Chip Camden
Discover how Chip Camden answers this member question: "Is there a special course you have to take to become an IT consultant, or does it depend on what computer skills you have?"
Are you only working for the money?
- Date: March 7th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: consulting
- Tags: Money, RSS, Development Tools, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Open Source, Internet, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Hardware
What would you be doing today if you didn't need to get paid? How much does money determine what engagements you take?
Six secrets to productivity and getting tasks completed
- Date: February 29th, 2008
- Author: Chip Camden
- Category: project management, consulting
- Tags: Project, Difference, Research & Development, Notebooks, E-mail, Business Operations, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Online Communications, Chip Camden
Last week, we discussed setting the right expectations for yourself. We go beyond that to explore some tips for organizing your workload and getting things done.
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