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Today we’ll talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We’ll learn how he did it and what he had to consider before he made the critical decision to invest in such an expansion.

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Intro 1:17
Billboard :35

News and Comment segment 4:25

Unified communications is set to experience significant growth in the coming year, according to a study by CompTIA. The complete report is available to CompTIA members at www.comptia.org.

Silicon Graphics Solutions and Intel plan to bring exascale computing to the IT industry. Read the press release.

Mozilla released Firefox 5 June 21.

The US Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for Microsoft to purchase Skype when it posted an Early Termination notice on the FTC web site June 16.

Commercial Break 1:26
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Intro to Topic 2:12
Today we’ll talk with Parrish Reinhoel, a Value Added Reseller who owns Pathfinder Networks, a computer store in Niles, Michigan. Parrish not only opened a store, he expanded and moved it – twice. We’ll find out why he did it, how he did it, and what he had to consider before making the critical move to expand his operation. Part 5 of a six part series.

Interview with Parrish Reinhoel 23:10

Part 6 Teaser :25

Wrap up and Close :46

Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!

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Today we will continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and find out how setting up a real brick and mortar store can make your business profitable – if you do it right.

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Intro 1:17
Billboard :31

News and Comment segment 11:15

Work Market will host weekly webinars to introduce users to the platform. To register for a webinar, visit www.workmarket.com.

Eric Castro, former Director of Channel Management at Sears Holdings Corporation, has left ServiceLive and joined WorkMarket as Vice President of Client Services. Eric was interviewed on The Force Field in Episode 36 – Profit From The Service Platform.

Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. Try it free.

Seagate unveiled the world’s first 3.5-inch hard drive featuring 1TB of storage capacity per platter. Read the official press release.

Barrister Global Services may be countering complaints against them from frustrated and angry techs with a few complaints of their own. However, the attempts to fix with their public image problem may only be making it worse. Read the blog Barrister Global Services Network Complaints Scam and decide for yourself.

Commercial Break 2:36
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Today we’ll conclude our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We’ll learn how important it is to find the right location for your store, how hiring employees can make or break the operation and how having a storefront can legitimize your business. Part four of a six part series.

Interview with Pat Palmer 14:15

Part 5 Teaser :21

Wrap up and Close :46

Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!

©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.

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Today we will continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and find out what it can cost to set up an real brick and mortar store of your own.

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Intro 1:17
Billboard :30

News and Comment segment 9:19

A new online web based service platform called Work Market has just been launched in beta and is now actively recruiting techs.Join Work Market.

Linux From Scratch is offering a FREE 318 page ebook called – Linux From Scratch. To receive your FREE eBook go to http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_linu01/?p=w_linu01.

Mozilla reported 7.1 million downloads of its new Firefox 4 browser within the first 24 hours after launch. Firefox 4 can be downloaded FREE at www.mozilla.com.

OnForce announced that it will now require techs on their platform to carry Liability insurance, Errors and Omissions insurance and Worker’s Comp by April 3 – and charge them for it if they don’t.

Commercial Break 2:36
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Today we’ll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We’ll learn how he utilized floor space in more than one way to maximize his investment, some of the costs involved in setting up the store and how inventory management can make or break your bottom line. Part three of a six part series.

Interview with Pat Palmer 17:56

Part 4 Teaser :27

Wrap up and Close :46

Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!

©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.

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Today we are going to continue our discussion with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store and talk about some important things you need to know before you sign a lease and set up a storefront of your own.

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Intro 1:18
Billboard :34

News and Comment segment 5:14

Technibble, a popular web site for computer repair technicians, is now mobile friendly.

EH Publishing is offering FREE subscriptions to ChannelPro to qualified professionals. To receive your FREE subscription go to http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/chn/?p=chn.

According to The Cisco 2010 Annual Security Report, Cybercrime is moving away from Windows PCs and onto mobile devices.

ifixit.com reports that Apple is now using a new and unique type of tamper-resistant screw on the case of the iPhone 4.

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Today we’ll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn more about how he opened his store. We’ll discuss the advantages of having a storefront, the disadvantages of having one and important things to consider when renting or leasing the space to set it up. Part two of a six part series.

Interview with Pat Palmer 23:02

Part 3 Teaser :27

Wrap up and Close :46

Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!

©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.

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Today we are going to talk with an IT service provider who opened his own computer store, learn how he did it and what you need to consider before making that move from working out of your house to opening a storefront of your own.

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Intro 1:16
Billboard 1:18

News and Comment segment 5:42

OnForce suddenly and unexpectedly removed a number of techs from their forums and disabled their Provider accounts on the platform December 29. Read An open letter to all Force Field members For full commentary.

Commercial Break 1:00
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Intro to Topic 1:48
Today we are going to talk with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy and learn how he opened his store. We’ll discuss how he made the decision to jump from a home office to an actual storefront, the considerations he made in staffing it properly and why a daily commitment to attendance and punctuality is vital to its success. Part one of a six part series.

Interview with Pat Palmer 20:40

Part 2 Teaser :30

Wrap up and Close :46

Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at http://www.theforcefield.net!

©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.

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Today we are going to talk with a Service Provider who discovered the secrets of using social media to market her business and find out how her new step-by-step guide can help you successfully market your business as well.