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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 \u2013 if you do it right.<\/span><\/p>\n

TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10
Intro 1:17
Billboard :31<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

News and Comment segment 11:15<\/strong>
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Work Market<\/a> will host weekly webinars to introduce users to the platform. To register for a webinar, visit www.workmarket.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eric Castro, former Director of Channel Management at Sears Holdings Corporation, has left ServiceLive<\/a> and joined WorkMarket as Vice President of Client Services. Eric was interviewed on The Force Field in Episode 36 \u2013 Profit From The Service Platform<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. Try it free<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seagate<\/a> unveiled the world\u2019s first 3.5-inch hard drive featuring 1TB of storage capacity per platter. Read the official press release<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Barrister Global Services<\/a> 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<\/a> and decide for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Commercial Break 2:36<\/strong>
The Force Field Web Portal<\/a> TheForceField.Net 2:36<\/span><\/p>\n

Intro to Topic 2:02<\/strong>
Today we’ll conclude our discussion with Pat Palmer of The Computer Guy<\/a> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interview with Pat Palmer 14:15<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Part 4 Teaser :21<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

\u00a92011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<\/span><\/p>\n

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