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For many IT professionals, striking out on their own to launch an independent computer consulting or IT consulting practice is a thrilling step: it means freedom from a restrictive office atmosphere,...
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With almost any complex information technology project, there are bound to be scope changes along the way. Often, the difference between a successful project and one that gets bogged down by “project...
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When marketing consultants are hired for a project, it’s common for both the consultant and client to come up with new ideas along the way. But beware of “scope creep”: those little changes to the...
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As a management consultant, you know that customer satisfaction and your business reputation are closely linked. If your consulting engagement misses the mark – or even if your client just perceives it...
View ArticleIntellectual Property for Programmers: Works Made for Hire Vs. Your Own Software
Whether you’re developing software on your own or writing custom software for a client, it pays to know your intellectual property rights. For a software developer, one of the most important types of...
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Key Word in Managing Customer Expectations: “Communication”
As a management consultant, you know that customer satisfaction and your business reputation are closely linked. If your consulting engagement misses the mark - or even if your client just perceives it...
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Intellectual Property for Programmers: Works Made for Hire Vs. Your Own Software
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Stale Coffee: Old Versions of Java Expose Programmers to Cyber Liability
This April, Oracle announced that it will no longer be supporting Java 6 and encouraged all users to update to Java 7. Yet, despite these urgings, more than half of all users still use Java 6.What's...
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5 Ways Web Programmers Can Be Sued
Freelance web programmers deal with a lot of uncertainty. They often piece revenue together from a patchwork of client contracts and may not know what project they'll be working on in a week.With all...
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Cyber Law Essentials: 3 Laws Every IT Firm Needs to Know
In the United States, there are currently no federal laws standardizing how IT businesses should handle private information and data breaches. This lack of overarching regulations complicates things...
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Your Most Powerful Anti-Data Breach Tool (Spoiler: It’s Client Education)
An IT consultant's work includes more than just installing software and setting up hardware. You may not realize it, but you are also responsible for teaching clients about cyber security. Take the...
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Common Risks for IT Project Managers Part 3: Reputational Risks
Chances are, you’ve made a purchase, tried a new restaurant, or visited a new venue because of a recommendation from a friend or family member. You know who you can trust, and you rely on these people...
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How to Avoid Errors and Omissions Lawsuits
With the Chamber of Commerce estimating that small businesses pay more than 80% of expenses associated with business lawsuits, it's important for IT professionals to develop a plan to minimize their...
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IT Contractors & Business Owners: Why Hired & Non-Owned Auto Insurance Matters
Here at TechInsurance, we talk to a lot of independent computer programmers, designers, network administrators, and other IT professionals as we help them find the policies that protect their business...
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A Security Flaw in Google Chrome Can Expose All Your Clients' Passwords:...
This week, there was a lot of buzz over the news that simply by typing in a certain address into your Google Chrome browser, a user could see all their stored passwords. Here's a review of the story in...
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Data Security Remains Top Concern about Cloud Computing Options
"Cloud Computing: Key Trends and Future Effects," a study recently published by IDG Enterprise, highlights that, though cloud hosting and computing programs (including IaaS and SaaS) are growing in...
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A $2,500 Investment That Can Save Computer Consultants Hundreds of Thousands
For many IT professionals, striking out on their own to launch an independent computer consulting or IT consulting practice is a thrilling step: it means freedom from a restrictive office atmosphere,...
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Stale Coffee: Old Versions of Java Expose Programmers to Cyber Liability
This April, Oracle announced that it will no longer be supporting Java 6 and encouraged all users to update to Java 7. Yet, despite these urgings, more than half of all users still use Java 6.What's...
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Cyber Law Essentials: 3 Laws Every IT Firm Needs to Know
In the United States, there are currently no federal laws standardizing how IT businesses should handle private information and data breaches. This lack of overarching regulations complicates things...
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