As most of you know, book learning is important, but solid hands-on training is essential to becoming a better-than-average technician. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the luxury of working in an environment...
On the front lines, when you're eye to eye with clients, communication is crucial. When, for example, you're supporting a small-business owner—either as an independent consultant or as an employee of a Value Added...
In my last column, I evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of working as an independent consultant. Working for yourself might sound attractive, but I'm willing to bet that few of you are in a position to take...
In my last commentary, I discussed opportunities that you can pursue if you find yourself without a job during slow economic times. This week, let's consider an option that I overlooked—working for yourself. With so...
