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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.<\/p>\n

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News and Comment segment 5:42<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

OnForce<\/a> 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<\/a> For full commentary.<\/p>\n

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Intro to Topic 1:48<\/strong>
\nToday we are going to talk with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

Interview with Pat Palmer 20:40<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part 2 Teaser :30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wrap up and Close :46<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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