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		<title>How To Start A Computer Consulting Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To start a computer consulting business, first you should have the preliminary knowledge of computer systems. Other important requirements to start a computer consulting business are powerful problem solving skills and of course an inner feeling of helping the people in difficulty. Here are some useful tips to starting computer-consulting business. Make Survey Regarding Prospective [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To start a computer consulting business, first you should have the preliminary knowledge of computer systems. Other important requirements to start a computer consulting business are powerful problem solving skills and of course an inner feeling of helping the people in difficulty. Here are some useful tips to starting computer-consulting business.</p>
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<p>Make Survey Regarding Prospective Clients<br />
Make a survey of the potential clients living near your office. You should be able to reach them within an hour or so. This is a very important factor, particularly from the point of networking services. Also, gather information regarding the number of computers the prospective customers own. Ideally, you should start with the clients having between 10 and 50 computers. Talking in terms of the annual turn over, the client should have annual sales between $1 million and $10 million.</p>
<p>The Client Should Be Serious About IT Requirements<br />
Before you start computer consulting for clients make sure you know how serious they are about the information technology.Prospective customers, who do not have their own dedicated server and are accessing the Internet using dial up lines, are not suitable for consultation. However, those who are interested in focusing more on their IT requirements are definitely ideal clients.</p>
<p>Far Better Than Traditional IT Jobs<br />
Being a computer consultant is definitely more rewarding than joining a traditional job in any IT company. In traditional IT jobs, there are several hurdles in the progress that are not under your control. For example, you may not grow as fast as you deserve because of incompetent colleagues, dull management, and a system where seniors get the priority whether they are competent or not. On the contrary, when you start a computer consulting business these things comes under your control. For example, if your colleague is not able to keep pace with you then you are always free to part with that colleague and invite someone better. So, if you have the talent and ambition, no one can stop your income from skyrocketing.</p>
<p>Increasing Scope<br />
The scope for the computer consulting business is increasing with the growth of information technology. It is very difficult to run any business today without using computers. Almost any business organization is looking for some kind of help regarding computers. You also have the option of whether you want to become an outsource consultant or internal employee. Either way you are choosing a winning career with bright chances of success and profitability. Furthermore, the computer technology is changing at a very fast rate. This fast change is also creating new and better opportunities for the computer consulting business.</p>
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		<title>Colour Analysis</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scawnaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your image consultant can give you the confidence to make the most of your personal and professional image. All recommended image consultants are trained in the most advanced, up-to-date Colour Analysis technique and offer an outstanding level of service. There are numerous benefits that come from having a Colour Analysis consultation; not only will you [...]]]></description>
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<p>Your image consultant can give you the confidence to make the most of your personal and professional image. All recommended image consultants are trained in the most advanced, up-to-date Colour Analysis technique and offer an outstanding level of service.</p>
<p>There are numerous benefits that come from having a <a href="http://www.colouranalysis.com/"><strong>Colour Analysis</strong></a> consultation; not only will you look and feel younger but you will save hours shopping by knowing exactly what to look for and what to avoid. You will also avoid costly mistakes by only buying clothes in colours that you know work for your colouring.</p>
<p>The 90 minute consultation includes a new natural make-up look in colours to suit your skin tone and a 42 colour swatch wallet containing your best colours to ensure you always buy what’s best for you.</p>
<p>A Colour Analysis is usually conducted on a one-to-one basis at the consultants studio however you could bring a friend and have a consultation together. Alternatively a Colour Party with a group of friends or colleagues at venue of your choice is great for a girls night in or hen party!<code></p>
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		<title>Colour Me Younger</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scawnaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Packed with no nonsense advice on how to look your best through your forties, fifties, sixties and beyond, Colour Me Younger is the definitive guide to keep you looking younger&#8230; forever. From choosing the right supportive underwear to wearing the right colours to choosing the right glasses, everything you need to know is in this [...]]]></description>
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<p>Packed with no nonsense advice on how to look your best through your forties, fifties, sixties and beyond, <a href="http://www.colourmeyounger.co.uk/"><strong>Colour Me Younger</strong></a> is the definitive guide to keep you looking younger&#8230; forever. From choosing the right supportive underwear to wearing the right colours to choosing the right glasses, everything you need to know is in this book.</p>
<p>Featuring real women, this practical book holds the key to looking younger naturally and demonstrates that getting older doesn’t mean giving up on fashion either, it just needs a little know-how!</p>
<p>All Colour Me Beautiful image consultants will tailor services to your individual requirements on a one-to-one basis in studio or parties and group consultations can be arranged to take place in your home or any desired location. Visit directory to find your nearest image consultant.</p>
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		<title>Colour Me Beautiful &#8211; Image Consultants</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scawnaw</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Colour Me Beautiful it&#8217;s all about confidence. Established in 1983, Colour Me Beautiful is the recognised leaders in personal and corporate image consulting which has led over one million women and men to turn to Colour Me Beautiful for advice on how to achieve the image they really want. Whatever your style dilemma, whether [...]]]></description>
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<p>At Colour Me Beautiful it&#8217;s all about confidence. Established in 1983, Colour Me Beautiful is the recognised leaders in personal and corporate <a href="http://www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk/">image consulting</a> which has led over one million women and men to turn to Colour Me Beautiful for advice on how to achieve the image they really want.</p>
<p>Whatever your style dilemma, whether you&#8217;re looking for a personal image makeover, make-up advice, a party for your friends or a presentation for your organisation, Colour Me Beautiful is here to help.</p>
<p>Discover the benefits of a colour analysis style consultation, make-up lesson or parties with your personal <a href="http://www.colourmebeautiful.co.uk/">image consultant</a>. Whether for yourself or a gift for your friends, Colour Me Beautiful consultants offer you professional and practical advice with all matters related to your image.</p>
<p>With over 300 image consultants throughout the UK and Ireland, and a further 600 across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Colour Me Beautiful is ideally placed to give you the confidence to change or develop your personal image.</p>
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		<title>Business Consultant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Karen Nelson is a member of the Project Management Institute who has an employment history including business planning and change management roles in New Zealand, the United States and Europe with multi-national organisations. Going beyond project management and organisational change management, Karen Nelson adds advanced problem solving and business improvement expertise. Karen Nelson is a [...]]]></description>
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<p>Karen Nelson is a member of the Project Management Institute who has an employment history including <a href="http://www.karennelson.co.nz"><strong>business planning</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.karennelson.co.nz"><strong>change management</strong></a> roles in New Zealand, the United States and Europe with multi-national organisations. Going beyond <a href="http://www.karennelson.co.nz"><strong>project management</strong></a> and organisational change management, Karen Nelson adds advanced problem solving and business improvement expertise.</p>
<p>Karen Nelson is a troubleshooting change maker helping small, medium and large organisations to:<br />
    * Identify and prioritise opportunities for change.<br />
    * Recognise and understand the issues blocking the change making.<br />
    * Plan and deliver real changes, and harvest real benefits.<br />
    * Overcome failed change projects and the associated ongoing losses.</p>
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