http://computerrepairblog.com Computer Technology Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:11:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the type of e-mail's I get from others in the industry ;) Dan, I need your help. None of this crap works. I just finished reading posts on Technibble and Podnutz for the past few years and haven't made a dime. I bought e-books, video courses, audio courses, key word tools, ... http://computerrepairblog.com/is-this-you.html As most of you know I run the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners. Well for some reason Yext has decided to continue their sales strategy by calling members and saying they are somehow associated with the Association. This could be no further from the truth. They have said previously "they ... http://computerrepairblog.com/yext-www-yext-com.html Started receiving these new e-mail scams just this week. I must admit I almost fell for it. Was using my new iPhone (yes it drops calls) and saw this email that had a "subject" line of:  "David Beckham died" I thought to myself  "wow, I wonder what happen", now this is ... http://computerrepairblog.com/new-e-mail-scam.html I was recently contacted by a computer business owner in regards to joining the Associaton of Computer Repair Business OWners (acrbo.com). The reason they contacted me was they had tried to join a forum for computer business owners and was declined due to not being registered in their state for ... http://computerrepairblog.com/forum-memberships.html Recently started getting a few calls into the shop from a person that said he was part of the "Verizon Win Back Team". I have never heard of such a thing. So after letting him call a few times I decided to take the call. Come to find out what ... http://computerrepairblog.com/win-back-team.html Paradigm Shifts for Techs Part 5:  Cheap Clients-hardware is a commodity, excellent customer service is not By Derek Iannelli-Smith, IT Strategist, Progressive Integrations, Inc., Question:  What do you think my approach should be to introducing this new service (managed services) to "cheap" customers? You make some great points, and I am quite familiar ... http://computerrepairblog.com/paradigm-shifts-for-techs-part-5-cheap-clients-hardware-is-a-commodity-excellent-customer-service-is-not.html Been getting these emails recently from Fast Certifications .  Here is the way it works: "100% Pass Without Any Test (exam) Or Study, Our professionals will help you to take your tests (exams) In pearson VUE and Thomson Prometric. No risk, payment through Paypal, moneygram, western union, Moneybookers, Xoom.com and bank ... http://computerrepairblog.com/lose-your-certification.html Business: Certified Tech PC and MAC Computer Repair Services of Peterborough, NH Website: www.ctechrepair.com Owner: Jeff Bruere Family: Single First Job: Farm hand Where did you grow up: Tewksbury, MA What did you want to be when you grow up: I didnt know How did you end up owning your own business: Entrepreneur at heart What is the ... http://computerrepairblog.com/certified-tech-pc-and-mac-computer-repair-services-of-peterborough-nh.html I visit alot of forums and one thing that remains constant is the amount of business owners that talk about marketing and what is working and what is not working. The one thing you always read is "what can I do that is guaranteed to work"....I always read that and for ... http://computerrepairblog.com/marketing-attack.html         Featured Business Business: Mid-Iowa Computers, Inc. Website: www.midiowacomputers.com Owner: Noah Deters Family: My lovely wife of 8 years and a smart and sassy daughter First Job: Retail computer sales Where did you grow up: Central Iowa - So I know the area that I am trying to serve. What did you want to be when you grow ... http://computerrepairblog.com/mid-iowa-computers-inc.html