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  53. <title>TFF-71 &#8211; How To Limit Liability In Your IT Business</title>
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  66. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  67. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:01</strong><br />
  68. We continue our discussion with Bryce Whitty, an IT professional and owner of <a title="Technibble" href="http://www.technibble.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Technibble.com</a>, a popular web site and forum for IT professionals and business owners. We&#8217;ll talk about the different types of insurance available to techs in the field, some of the risky situations that can quickly put a tech in the IT business out of business, and how you can cover your company and protect yourself from such potential peril. If you would like a copy of Bryce&#8217;s book, <a title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&amp;opid=1&amp;sid=TFF-71" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer Business Kit v3</a>, it&#8217;s available at now.</p>
  69. <p><strong>Interview with Bryce Whitty &#8211; How To Limit Liability In Your IT Business 2:58</strong></p>
  70. <p><strong>How To Get The Computer Business Kit v3 31:24</strong></p>
  71. <p><strong>Order your copy of <a title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&amp;opid=1&amp;sid=TFF-71" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer Business Kit v3</a> today!</strong></p>
  72. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 32:20</strong></p>
  73. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  74. <p>©2015 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  75. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-71-limit-liability-business/">TFF-71 &#8211; How To Limit Liability In Your IT Business</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  81. Intro :10<br />
  82. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  83. Intro to Topic 2:01<br />
  84. We continue our discussion with Bryce Whitty, an IT professional and owner of <a title="Technibble" href="http://www.technibble.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Technibble.com</a>, a popular web site and forum for IT professionals and business owners. We&#8217;ll talk about the different types of insurance available to techs in the field, some of the risky situations that can quickly put a tech in the IT business out of business, and how you can cover your company and protect yourself from such potential peril. If you would like a copy of Bryce&#8217;s book, <a title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&amp;opid=1&amp;sid=TFF-71" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer Business Kit v3</a>, it&#8217;s available at now.<br />
  85. Interview with Bryce Whitty &#8211; How To Limit Liability In Your IT Business 2:58<br />
  86. How To Get The Computer Business Kit v3 31:24<br />
  87. Order your copy of <a title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&amp;opid=1&amp;sid=TFF-71" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Computer Business Kit v3</a> today!<br />
  88. Wrap up and Close 32:20<br />
  89. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
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  98. <title>TFF-70 &#8211; Customers Who Scam</title>
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  106. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we’ll talk with an IT professional who will tell us about some of the ways techs can be scammed by their own customers. He will tell us what to watch out for and discuss ways to protect yourself and your business from getting ripped off. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00 Intro :10 Support our Sponsors! ... &lt;a title=&quot;TFF-70 – Customers Who Scam&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-70-customers-scam/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on TFF-70 – Customers Who Scam&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  111. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  112. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 1:58</strong><br />
  113. We interview Bryce Whitty, an IT professional and owner of <a target="_blank" title="Technibble" href="http://www.technibble.com">Technibble.com</a>, a popular web site and forum for IT professionals and business owners. We&#8217;ll learn about some of the most common scams perpetrated against IT techs, talk about some of the red flags to watch out for when dealing with questionable customers, and swap our own personal experiences with customers who tried to take advantage of us.</p>
  114. <p><strong>Interview with Bryce Whitty &#8211; Customers Who Scam 3:31</strong></p>
  115. <p><strong>Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&#038;opid=1&#038;sid=TFF-70">The Computer Business Kit v3</a> today!</strong></p>
  116. <p><strong>Episode 71 Teaser 27:50</strong></p>
  117. </p>
  118. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 29:14</strong></p>
  119. </p>
  120. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  121. <p>©2015 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  122. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-70-customers-scam/">TFF-70 &#8211; Customers Who Scam</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  126. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll talk with an IT professional who will tell us about some of the ways techs can be scammed by their own customers. He will tell us what to watch out for and discuss ways to protect yourself and your business from getting ripped off.<br />
  127. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  128. Intro :10<br />
  129. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  130. Intro to Topic 1:58<br />
  131. We interview Bryce Whitty, an IT professional and owner of <a target="_blank" title="Technibble" href="http://www.technibble.com">Technibble.com</a>, a popular web site and forum for IT professionals and business owners. We&#8217;ll learn about some of the most common scams perpetrated against IT techs, talk about some of the red flags to watch out for when dealing with questionable customers, and swap our own personal experiences with customers who tried to take advantage of us.<br />
  132. Interview with Bryce Whitty &#8211; Customers Who Scam 3:31<br />
  133. Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit v3" href="http://wi.ontraport.com/t?orid=20&#038;opid=1&#038;sid=TFF-70">The Computer Business Kit v3</a> today!<br />
  134. Episode 71 Teaser 27:50<br />
  135. <br />
  136. Wrap up and Close 29:14<br />
  137. <br />
  138. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
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  140. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  147. <title>TFF-69 &#8211; How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 2</title>
  148. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-69-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-2/</link>
  149. <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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  155. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we’ll continue our discussion with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don’t consider. We’ll also tell you where you can get this book and how you can get a special discount when you purchase it ... &lt;a title=&quot;TFF-69 – How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 2&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-69-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-2/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on TFF-69 – How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 2&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  156. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-69-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-2/&quot;&gt;TFF-69 – How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 2&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  157. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we&#8217;ll continue our discussion with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don&#8217;t consider. We&#8217;ll also tell you where you can get this book and how you can get a special discount when you purchase it as a listener of The Force Field.</p>
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  159. Intro :10</strong></p>
  160. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  161. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:01</strong><br />
  162. We conclude our discussion with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a>, host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a> and author of a new book called <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll find out how to keep your finances in order while you build your business, how to determine when it is time to quit your day job and manage your business full time, and how to plan for the future as a computer business owner. Part 2 of a two part series.</p>
  163. <p><strong>Interview with Matthew Rodela 2:50</strong></p>
  164. <p><strong>Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a> and save 20% at checkout with discount code: <font color="blue">FORCEFIELD20</font>.</strong></p>
  165. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 33:17</strong></p>
  166. </p>
  167. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  168. <p>©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  169. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-69-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-2/">TFF-69 &#8211; How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 2</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  172. <itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll continue our discussion with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don’t consider. We’ll also tell you where you can get this book and ho...</itunes:subtitle>
  173. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll continue our discussion with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don&#8217;t consider. We&#8217;ll also tell you where you can get this book and how you can get a special discount when you purchase it as a listener of The Force Field.<br />
  174. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  175. Intro :10<br />
  176. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  177. Intro to Topic 2:01<br />
  178. We conclude our discussion with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a>, host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a> and author of a new book called <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll find out how to keep your finances in order while you build your business, how to determine when it is time to quit your day job and manage your business full time, and how to plan for the future as a computer business owner. Part 2 of a two part series.<br />
  179. Interview with Matthew Rodela 2:50<br />
  180. Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a> and save 20% at checkout with discount code: FORCEFIELD20.<br />
  181. Wrap up and Close 33:17<br />
  182. <br />
  183. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  184. ©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  185. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  190. </item>
  191. <item>
  192. <title>TFF-68 &#8211; How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 1</title>
  193. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-68-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-1/</link>
  194. <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2014 02:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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  201. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-68-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-1/&quot;&gt;TFF-68 – How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 1&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  202. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we&#8217;ll talk with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don&#8217;t consider. We&#8217;ll also tell you where you can get this book and read some of your comments from inside The Force Field.</p>
  203. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  204. Intro :10</strong></p>
  205. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  206. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 1:59</strong><br />
  207. We talk with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a>, host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a> and author of a new book called <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll find out what it takes to be a computer consultant, the pros and cons of starting a computer business, and find out what you need to know and have before you get it started. Part 1 of a two part series.</p>
  208. <p><strong>Interview with Matthew Rodela 3:31</strong></p>
  209. <p><strong>Episode 69 Teaser 31:12</strong></p>
  210. <p><strong>Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a> and save 20% at checkout with discount code: <font color="blue">FORCEFIELD20</font>.</strong></p>
  211. <p><strong>Feedback 32:13</strong><br />
  212. Comments and feedback from listeners.</p>
  213. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 34:24</strong></p>
  214. </p>
  215. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  216. <p>©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  217. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-68-how-to-quit-your-job-and-start-a-computer-business-part-1/">TFF-68 &#8211; How To Quit Your Job and Start a Computer Business Part 1</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  220. <itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll talk with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don’t consider. We’ll also tell you where you can get this book and read some of your com...</itunes:subtitle>
  221. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll talk with an IT consultant who recently wrote a book that takes a different approach to starting a computer business that most other books of its kind don&#8217;t consider. We&#8217;ll also tell you where you can get this book and read some of your comments from inside The Force Field.<br />
  222. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  223. Intro :10<br />
  224. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  225. Intro to Topic 1:59<br />
  226. We talk with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a>, host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a> and author of a new book called <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll find out what it takes to be a computer consultant, the pros and cons of starting a computer business, and find out what you need to know and have before you get it started. Part 1 of a two part series.<br />
  227. Interview with Matthew Rodela 3:31<br />
  228. Episode 69 Teaser 31:12<br />
  229. Order your copy of <a target="_blank" title="How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/computer-business-book/?ref=rsavoia-011">How To Quit your Job and Start a Computer Business</a> and save 20% at checkout with discount code: FORCEFIELD20.<br />
  230. Feedback 32:13<br />
  231. Comments and feedback from listeners.<br />
  232. Wrap up and Close 34:24<br />
  233. <br />
  234. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  235. ©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  236. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  242. <item>
  243. <title>TFF-67 &#8211; Are You a Contractor or a Customer?</title>
  244. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-67-are-you-a-contractor-or-a-customer/</link>
  245. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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  252. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-67-are-you-a-contractor-or-a-customer/&quot;&gt;TFF-67 – Are You a Contractor or a Customer?&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  253. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we&#8217;ll ask a very important question to the techs who work on web-based IT service platforms. Are you a contractor, a vendor, a commodity or customer? We&#8217;ll define each of these business terms and find out which one best fits the techs who work on these platforms. We&#8217;ll also evaluate the numbers from a poll that asked this very question and read some comments from techs who responded to the poll.</p>
  254. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  255. Intro :10</strong></p>
  256. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  257. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:06</strong><br />
  258. Are you a contractor, customer, commodity or vendor on these platforms? Where do you really stand in these provider/platform/client relationships and what is the platform&#8217;s responsibility to you in that regard?</p>
  259. <p><strong>Topic Discussion 6:54</strong></p>
  260. <p><strong>Feedback 19:06</strong><br />
  261. Comments and feedback from listeners.</p>
  262. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 23:44</strong></p>
  263. </p>
  264. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  265. <p>©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  266. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-67-are-you-a-contractor-or-a-customer/">TFF-67 &#8211; Are You a Contractor or a Customer?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  269. <itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll ask a very important question to the techs who work on web-based IT service platforms. Are you a contractor, a vendor, a commodity or customer? We’ll define each of these business terms and find out which one best fits the techs who work on...</itunes:subtitle>
  270. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll ask a very important question to the techs who work on web-based IT service platforms. Are you a contractor, a vendor, a commodity or customer? We&#8217;ll define each of these business terms and find out which one best fits the techs who work on these platforms. We&#8217;ll also evaluate the numbers from a poll that asked this very question and read some comments from techs who responded to the poll.<br />
  271. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  272. Intro :10<br />
  273. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  274. Intro to Topic 2:06<br />
  275. Are you a contractor, customer, commodity or vendor on these platforms? Where do you really stand in these provider/platform/client relationships and what is the platform&#8217;s responsibility to you in that regard?<br />
  276. Topic Discussion 6:54<br />
  277. Feedback 19:06<br />
  278. Comments and feedback from listeners.<br />
  279. Wrap up and Close 23:44<br />
  280. <br />
  281. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  282. ©2014 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  283. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
  284. <itunes:image href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/FF1400.jpg" />
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  287. <itunes:duration>24:27</itunes:duration>
  288. </item>
  289. <item>
  290. <title>TFF-66 &#8211; Working For The Service Platforms</title>
  291. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-66-working-for-the-service-platforms/</link>
  292. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2013 05:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
  293. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=419</guid>
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  299. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-66-working-for-the-service-platforms/&quot;&gt;TFF-66 – Working For The Service Platforms&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  300. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk with an IT service provider who built a successful business working through web based service platforms and find out how he makes it profitable. We&#8217;ll also read some of your comments and e-mails from inside The Force Field.</p>
  301. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  302. Intro :10</strong></p>
  303. <p><strong>Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!</strong></p>
  304. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:01</strong><br />
  305. We talk with Dave Hayden, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Computer 911" href="http://www.computer911online.com">Computer 911</a> and an IT service provider who works almost exclusively for national IT service companies and web-based service platforms. We&#8217;ll learn how got he started with the platforms, why he builds relationships with the companies that route the work through them and how you can make platform work profitable too.</p>
  306. <p><strong>Interview with Dave Hayden 3:34</strong></p>
  307. <p><strong>Feedback 28:26</strong><br />
  308. Comments and feedback from listeners</p>
  309. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 30:11</strong></p>
  310. </p>
  311. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  312. <p>©2013 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  313. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-66-working-for-the-service-platforms/">TFF-66 &#8211; Working For The Service Platforms</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  316. <itunes:subtitle>We talk with an IT service provider who built a successful business working through web based service platforms and find out how he makes it profitable. We’ll also read some of your comments and e-mails from inside The Force Field.</itunes:subtitle>
  317. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with an IT service provider who built a successful business working through web based service platforms and find out how he makes it profitable. We&#8217;ll also read some of your comments and e-mails from inside The Force Field.<br />
  318. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  319. Intro :10<br />
  320. Support our Sponsors! Visit them at <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>!<br />
  321. Intro to Topic 2:01<br />
  322. We talk with Dave Hayden, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Computer 911" href="http://www.computer911online.com">Computer 911</a> and an IT service provider who works almost exclusively for national IT service companies and web-based service platforms. We&#8217;ll learn how got he started with the platforms, why he builds relationships with the companies that route the work through them and how you can make platform work profitable too.<br />
  323. Interview with Dave Hayden 3:34<br />
  324. Feedback 28:26<br />
  325. Comments and feedback from listeners<br />
  326. Wrap up and Close 30:11<br />
  327. <br />
  328. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  329. ©2013 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  330. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  334. <itunes:duration>30:53</itunes:duration>
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  336. <item>
  337. <title>TFF-65 &#8211; Should You Start a Computer Business</title>
  338. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-58-should-you-start-a-computer-business/</link>
  339. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 01:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
  340. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=410</guid>
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  345. <description>&lt;p&gt;We celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Force Field Podcast by asking a very important question that is often never considered by techs who want to start their own computer business. We also evaluate the results of a recent poll about Windows 8 and read some comments from listeners of the show during the last ... &lt;a title=&quot;TFF-65 – Should You Start a Computer Business&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-58-should-you-start-a-computer-business/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on TFF-65 – Should You Start a Computer Business&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  346. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-58-should-you-start-a-computer-business/&quot;&gt;TFF-65 – Should You Start a Computer Business&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  347. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Force Field Podcast by asking a very important question that is often never considered by techs who want to start their own computer business. We also evaluate the results of a recent poll about Windows 8 and read some comments from listeners of the show during the last seven years.</p>
  348. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  349. Intro :10</strong></p>
  350. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:17</strong><br />
  351. We talk with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a> and host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a>. We discuss a rarely asked, but very important question he posed to his audience in the second episode of his show.</p>
  352. <p><strong>Interview with Matthew Rodela 3:55</strong></p>
  353. <p><strong>To commemorate the 7th anniversary of The Force Field, this episode is Commercial Free!</strong></p>
  354. <p><strong>Windows 8 Poll 34:21</strong></p>
  355. <p><strong>Feedback 35:52</strong><br />
  356. Comments and feedback from listeners</p>
  357. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close 40:11</strong></p>
  358. </p>
  359. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  360. <p>©2013 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.</p>
  361. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/tff-58-should-you-start-a-computer-business/">TFF-65 &#8211; Should You Start a Computer Business</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  364. <itunes:subtitle>We celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Force Field Podcast by asking a very important question that is often never considered by techs who want to start their own computer business. We also evaluate the results of a recent poll about Windows 8 and...</itunes:subtitle>
  365. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Force Field Podcast by asking a very important question that is often never considered by techs who want to start their own computer business. We also evaluate the results of a recent poll about Windows 8 and read some comments from listeners of the show during the last seven years.<br />
  366. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :00<br />
  367. Intro :10<br />
  368. Intro to Topic 2:17<br />
  369. We talk with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a> and host of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Podcast" href="http://www.yfncg.com/category/podcast/">The Computer Business Podcast</a>. We discuss a rarely asked, but very important question he posed to his audience in the second episode of his show.<br />
  370. Interview with Matthew Rodela 3:55<br />
  371. To commemorate the 7th anniversary of The Force Field, this episode is Commercial Free!<br />
  372. Windows 8 Poll 34:21<br />
  373. Feedback 35:52<br />
  374. Comments and feedback from listeners<br />
  375. Wrap up and Close 40:11<br />
  376. <br />
  377. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  378. ©2013 Savoia Media. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  379. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  385. <item>
  386. <title>Episode 64 &#8211; Inside The Force Field</title>
  387. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-64-inside-the-force-field/</link>
  388. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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  394. <description>&lt;p&gt;We go inside The Force Field and discover some of the resources available for entrepreneurial technicians. We’ll also learn about some changes coming soon to the show and the site to help you make the most of these resources. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:16 Billboard 1:51 News and Comment segment 6:26 The Force Field ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 64 – Inside The Force Field&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-64-inside-the-force-field/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 64 – Inside The Force Field&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  395. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-64-inside-the-force-field/&quot;&gt;Episode 64 – Inside The Force Field&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  396. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We go inside The Force Field and discover some of the resources available for entrepreneurial technicians. We&#8217;ll also learn about some changes coming soon to the show and the site to help you make the most of these resources.</p>
  397. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  398. Intro 1:16<br />
  399. Billboard 1:51</strong></p>
  400. <p><strong>News and Comment segment 6:26</strong><br />
  401. The Force Field will carry <a target="_blank" title="Live coverage of the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=5533&#038;catid=916&#038;Itemid=115">LIVE coverage of the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show</a> on the <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">front page of the portal</a> beginning Monday, April 8 through Thursday, April 11, 2013 courtesy of <a target="_blank" title="The TechPodcasts Network" href="http://www.techpodcasts.com/theforcefield/#">The TechPodcasts Network</a> (TPN). The Force Field Podcast is a proud member of TPN.</p>
  402. <p>VMware will host the <a target="_blank" title="Online VMware Forum" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/">Online VMware Forum</a> April 23, 2013 from 11:00AM &#8211; 4:00PM ET in a 3D virtual environment with interactive booths staffed by VMware partners. The event is FREE to qualified professionals. To Register for The Online VMWare Forum go to <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/">http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/</a>.</p>
  403. <p><a target="_blank" title="Seagate First To Reach Two Billion Hard Disk Drives Shipped" href="http://www.seagate.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/seagate-celebrates-milestone-two-billion-shipped-master-pr/">Seagate</a> claims to be the first hard drive manufacturer to ship two billion hard disk drives.</p>
  404. <p>Sales of Microsoft Windows 8 are below expectations, while demand for laptops with Windows 7 is high.</p>
  405. <p><strong>Commercial Break 2:00</strong><br />
  406. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a></p>
  407. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 1:48</strong><br />
  408. Today I would like to give you an overview <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>. We&#8217;ll take a look at the history of the podcast and its overall objective. I&#8217;ll introduce you to the web portal, talk about some of the resources available on the site and how you can access them FREE. I&#8217;ll also tell you about some exciting new changes coming to show and the site to enhance The Force Field experience and to help you master the business of tech.</p>
  409. <p><strong>Inside The Force Field 13:33</strong></p>
  410. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close  :46</strong></p>
  411. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  412. <p>©2013 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.</p>
  413. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-64-inside-the-force-field/">Episode 64 &#8211; Inside The Force Field</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  416. <itunes:subtitle>We go inside The Force Field and discover some of the resources available for entrepreneurial technicians. We’ll also learn about some changes coming soon to the show and the site to help you make the most of these resources.</itunes:subtitle>
  417. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We go inside The Force Field and discover some of the resources available for entrepreneurial technicians. We&#8217;ll also learn about some changes coming soon to the show and the site to help you make the most of these resources.<br />
  418. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  419. Intro 1:16<br />
  420. Billboard 1:51<br />
  421. News and Comment segment 6:26<br />
  422. The Force Field will carry <a target="_blank" title="Live coverage of the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=5533&#038;catid=916&#038;Itemid=115">LIVE coverage of the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Show</a> on the <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">front page of the portal</a> beginning Monday, April 8 through Thursday, April 11, 2013 courtesy of <a target="_blank" title="The TechPodcasts Network" href="http://www.techpodcasts.com/theforcefield/#">The TechPodcasts Network</a> (TPN). The Force Field Podcast is a proud member of TPN.<br />
  423. VMware will host the <a target="_blank" title="Online VMware Forum" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/">Online VMware Forum</a> April 23, 2013 from 11:00AM &#8211; 4:00PM ET in a 3D virtual environment with interactive booths staffed by VMware partners. The event is FREE to qualified professionals. To Register for The Online VMWare Forum go to <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/">http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_vmwa75/</a>.<br />
  424. <a target="_blank" title="Seagate First To Reach Two Billion Hard Disk Drives Shipped" href="http://www.seagate.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/seagate-celebrates-milestone-two-billion-shipped-master-pr/">Seagate</a> claims to be the first hard drive manufacturer to ship two billion hard disk drives.<br />
  425. Sales of Microsoft Windows 8 are below expectations, while demand for laptops with Windows 7 is high.<br />
  426. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  427. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  428. Intro to Topic 1:48<br />
  429. Today I would like to give you an overview <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field</a>. We&#8217;ll take a look at the history of the podcast and its overall objective. I&#8217;ll introduce you to the web portal, talk about some of the resources available on the site and how you can access them FREE. I&#8217;ll also tell you about some exciting new changes coming to show and the site to enhance The Force Field experience and to help you master the business of tech.<br />
  430. Inside The Force Field 13:33<br />
  431. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  432. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  433. ©2013 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  434. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  441. <title>Episode 63 &#8211; The NCSP Report Panel Discussion</title>
  442. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-63-the-ncsp-report-panel-discussion/</link>
  443. <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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  449. <description>&lt;p&gt;We talk with three IT service providers and ask them if they think the data in the National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report is a fair assessment of the state of the IT service industry. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :48 News and Comment segment 7:13 The FCC wants everyone to be ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 63 – The NCSP Report Panel Discussion&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-63-the-ncsp-report-panel-discussion/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 63 – The NCSP Report Panel Discussion&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  450. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-63-the-ncsp-report-panel-discussion/&quot;&gt;Episode 63 – The NCSP Report Panel Discussion&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  451. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talk with three IT service providers and ask them if they think the data in the National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report is a fair assessment of the state of the IT service industry.</p>
  452. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  453. Intro 1:18<br />
  454. Billboard :48</strong></p>
  455. <p><strong>News and Comment segment 7:13</strong><br />
  456. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-chairman-genachowski-issues-gigabit-city-challenge" href="http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-chairman-genachowski-issues-gigabit-city-challenge">The FCC</a> wants everyone to be on gigabit ethernet by 2015.</p>
  457. <p>Makeuseof.com is offering a FREE Guide called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make72" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make72">Ubuntu: An Absolute Beginners Guide</a>. This 30 page guide will tell you everything you need to know about Ubuntu, a free, open-source linux based operating system with 20 million users worldwide. The guide is free to qualified professionals.</p>
  458. <p><a target="_blank" title="https://leapmotion.com" href="https://leapmotion.com">Leap Motion</a> announced plans to launch the <a target="_blank" title="https://leapmotion.com/press_release_leap_best_buy" href="https://leapmotion.com/press_release_leap_best_buy">Leap Motion Controller</a> exclusively at Best Buy this spring.</p>
  459. <p><a target="_blank" title="http://www.officemax.com" href="http://www.officemax.com">Office Max</a> and <a target="_blank" title="http://www.godaddy.com" href="http://www.godaddy.com">GoDaddy</a> have teamed up to offer web site bundles to small and medium-size businesses in the retail marketplace.</p>
  460. <p><strong>Commercial Break 2:00</strong><br />
  461. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a></p>
  462. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:14</strong><br />
  463. In the summer of 2012, The Force Field conducted a survey of IT service providers and asked them to rate the national contractors and service platforms from best to worst. The results were published in a 20 page <a target="_blank" title="The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a> released in tandem with <a title="The Force Field Episode 62" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=345">The Force Field Episode 62</a>. Today we&#8217;ve assembled a panel of three IT service professionals who represent a cross-section of technicians who actively perform contract work in the field. Our three panelists are Parrish Reinhoel of <a target="_blank" title="Pathfinder Networks" href="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com">Pathfinder Networks</a>, Chris Tiffany of <a target="_blank" title="Sprinter Technology Solutions" href="http://www.sprintertech.us">Sprinter Technology Services</a> and Dave Hayden of <a target="_blank" title="Computer 911" href="http://www.computer911online.com">Computer 911</a>. We will ask them what they think of the survey data and if it paints an accurate picture of the techs, the nationals, the platforms, and the IT service industry as a whole. Download <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a>.</p>
  464. <p><strong>The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report Panel Discussion 23:30</strong></p>
  465. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close  :46</strong></p>
  466. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  467. <p>©2013 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.</p>
  468. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-63-the-ncsp-report-panel-discussion/">Episode 63 &#8211; The NCSP Report Panel Discussion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  471. <itunes:subtitle>We talk with three IT service providers and ask them if they think the data in the National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report is a fair assessment of the state of the IT service industry. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :48 ...</itunes:subtitle>
  472. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with three IT service providers and ask them if they think the data in the National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report is a fair assessment of the state of the IT service industry.<br />
  473. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  474. Intro 1:18<br />
  475. Billboard :48<br />
  476. News and Comment segment 7:13<br />
  477. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-chairman-genachowski-issues-gigabit-city-challenge" href="http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-chairman-genachowski-issues-gigabit-city-challenge">The FCC</a> wants everyone to be on gigabit ethernet by 2015.<br />
  478. Makeuseof.com is offering a FREE Guide called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make72" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make72">Ubuntu: An Absolute Beginners Guide</a>. This 30 page guide will tell you everything you need to know about Ubuntu, a free, open-source linux based operating system with 20 million users worldwide. The guide is free to qualified professionals.<br />
  479. <a target="_blank" title="https://leapmotion.com" href="https://leapmotion.com">Leap Motion</a> announced plans to launch the <a target="_blank" title="https://leapmotion.com/press_release_leap_best_buy" href="https://leapmotion.com/press_release_leap_best_buy">Leap Motion Controller</a> exclusively at Best Buy this spring.<br />
  480. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.officemax.com" href="http://www.officemax.com">Office Max</a> and <a target="_blank" title="http://www.godaddy.com" href="http://www.godaddy.com">GoDaddy</a> have teamed up to offer web site bundles to small and medium-size businesses in the retail marketplace.<br />
  481. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  482. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  483. Intro to Topic 2:14<br />
  484. In the summer of 2012, The Force Field conducted a survey of IT service providers and asked them to rate the national contractors and service platforms from best to worst. The results were published in a 20 page <a target="_blank" title="The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a> released in tandem with <a title="The Force Field Episode 62" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=345">The Force Field Episode 62</a>. Today we&#8217;ve assembled a panel of three IT service professionals who represent a cross-section of technicians who actively perform contract work in the field. Our three panelists are Parrish Reinhoel of <a target="_blank" title="Pathfinder Networks" href="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com">Pathfinder Networks</a>, Chris Tiffany of <a target="_blank" title="Sprinter Technology Solutions" href="http://www.sprintertech.us">Sprinter Technology Services</a> and Dave Hayden of <a target="_blank" title="Computer 911" href="http://www.computer911online.com">Computer 911</a>. We will ask them what they think of the survey data and if it paints an accurate picture of the techs, the nationals, the platforms, and the IT service industry as a whole. Download <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a>.<br />
  485. The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report Panel Discussion 23:30<br />
  486. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  487. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.]]></itunes:summary>
  488. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  495. <title>Episode 62 &#8211; The National Contractor and Service Platform Report</title>
  496. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-62-the-national-contractor-and-service-platform-report/</link>
  497. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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  502. <category><![CDATA[Episodes]]></category>
  503. <description>&lt;p&gt;We will find out what IT field service technicians really think of national contractors and web-based service platforms and how they rate specific companies from best to worst. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:19 Billboard :52 News and Comment segment 6:37 Intel announced the introduction of two new Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor families November 12. ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 62 – The National Contractor and Service Platform Report&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-62-the-national-contractor-and-service-platform-report/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 62 – The National Contractor and Service Platform Report&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  504. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-62-the-national-contractor-and-service-platform-report/&quot;&gt;Episode 62 – The National Contractor and Service Platform Report&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  505. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We will find out what IT field service technicians really think of national contractors and web-based service platforms and how they rate specific companies from best to worst.</p>
  506. <p><strong>TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  507. Intro 1:19<br />
  508. Billboard :52</strong></p>
  509. <p><strong>News and Comment segment 6:37</strong><br />
  510. <a target="_blank" title="Intel" href="http://www.intel.com">Intel</a> announced the introduction of <a target="_blank" title="http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/11/12/intel-delivers-new-architecture-for-discovery-with-intel-xeon-phi-coprocessors?cid=rss-258152-c1-278335" href="http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/11/12/intel-delivers-new-architecture-for-discovery-with-intel-xeon-phi-coprocessors?cid=rss-258152-c1-278335">two new Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor families</a> November 12.</p>
  511. <p>Makeuseof.com is offering a FREE Guide called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make26/?p=w_make26" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make26/?p=w_make26">HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security</a>. This 53 page guide provides an objective, detailed, but easily understood walk through of PC security. The guide is free to qualified professionals.</p>
  512. <p><a target="_blank" title="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home" href="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home">Acer America</a> debuted the $199 <a target="_blank" title="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2012/51122" href="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2012/51122">C7 Chromebook</a> November 12.</p>
  513. <p>Kyle Weins of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.ifixit.com" href="http://www.ifixit.com">ifixit</a> launched a campaign called <a target="_blank" title="http://www.indiegogo.com/toshiba" href="http://www.indiegogo.com/toshiba">Operation: Fix Toshiba</a>. His goal  is to write repair manuals to replace the manuals Toshiba took down from Tim&#8217;s Laptop Service Manuals. He is asking for help from the tech community.</p>
  514. <p><strong>Commercial Break 2:00</strong><br />
  515. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a></p>
  516. <p><strong>Intro to Topic 2:34</strong><br />
  517. In the late summer of 2012, The Force Field conducted a survey of IT service providers and asked them to rate the national contractors and service platforms. The results were published in a 20 page report released in tandem with this episode of The Force Field. Today we&#8217;ll analyze the results of <a target="_blank" title="The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a> and discover just where the contractor-platform-provider relationship stands. We&#8217;ll learn about the techs who perform contract work for these companies, discover which nationals and platforms rank best and worst in the industry, and find out what techs really think of them, in their own words. Download <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a>.</p>
  518. <p><strong>The National Contractor and Service Platform Report 32:00</strong></p>
  519. <p><strong>Wrap up and Close  :46</strong></p>
  520. <p>Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!</p>
  521. <p>©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.</p>
  522. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-62-the-national-contractor-and-service-platform-report/">Episode 62 &#8211; The National Contractor and Service Platform Report</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast">The Force Field Podcast</a>.</p>
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  525. <itunes:subtitle>We will find out what IT field service technicians really think of national contractors and web-based service platforms and how they rate specific companies from best to worst. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:19 Billboard :52 News and Comment segmen...</itunes:subtitle>
  526. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We will find out what IT field service technicians really think of national contractors and web-based service platforms and how they rate specific companies from best to worst.<br />
  527. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  528. Intro 1:19<br />
  529. Billboard :52<br />
  530. News and Comment segment 6:37<br />
  531. <a target="_blank" title="Intel" href="http://www.intel.com">Intel</a> announced the introduction of <a target="_blank" title="http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/11/12/intel-delivers-new-architecture-for-discovery-with-intel-xeon-phi-coprocessors?cid=rss-258152-c1-278335" href="http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2012/11/12/intel-delivers-new-architecture-for-discovery-with-intel-xeon-phi-coprocessors?cid=rss-258152-c1-278335">two new Intel Xeon Phi coprocessor families</a> November 12.<br />
  532. Makeuseof.com is offering a FREE Guide called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make26/?p=w_make26" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make26/?p=w_make26">HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security</a>. This 53 page guide provides an objective, detailed, but easily understood walk through of PC security. The guide is free to qualified professionals.<br />
  533. <a target="_blank" title="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home" href="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/home">Acer America</a> debuted the $199 <a target="_blank" title="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2012/51122" href="http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/press/2012/51122">C7 Chromebook</a> November 12.<br />
  534. Kyle Weins of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.ifixit.com" href="http://www.ifixit.com">ifixit</a> launched a campaign called <a target="_blank" title="http://www.indiegogo.com/toshiba" href="http://www.indiegogo.com/toshiba">Operation: Fix Toshiba</a>. His goal  is to write repair manuals to replace the manuals Toshiba took down from Tim&#8217;s Laptop Service Manuals. He is asking for help from the tech community.<br />
  535. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  536. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  537. Intro to Topic 2:34<br />
  538. In the late summer of 2012, The Force Field conducted a survey of IT service providers and asked them to rate the national contractors and service platforms. The results were published in a 20 page report released in tandem with this episode of The Force Field. Today we&#8217;ll analyze the results of <a target="_blank" title="The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a> and discover just where the contractor-platform-provider relationship stands. We&#8217;ll learn about the techs who perform contract work for these companies, discover which nationals and platforms rank best and worst in the industry, and find out what techs really think of them, in their own words. Download <a target="_blank" title="The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/reports/2012/index.html">The Force Field 2012 National Contractor and Service Platform Survey Report</a>.<br />
  539. The National Contractor and Service Platform Report 32:00<br />
  540. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  541. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  542. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  543. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  550. <title>Episode 61 &#8211; 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 2</title>
  551. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-61-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-2/</link>
  552. <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 03:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
  553. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=340</guid>
  554. <description>&lt;p&gt;We conclude our talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :33 News and Comment segment 8:33 Work Market is expanding into Canada. The Force Field is conducting the National Contractor and ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 61 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 2&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-61-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-2/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 61 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 2&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  555. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-61-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-2/&quot;&gt;Episode 61 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 2&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  557. <itunes:subtitle>We conclude our talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :33 News and Comment segment 8:33 Work Market is exp...</itunes:subtitle>
  558. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We conclude our talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE.<br />
  559. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  560. Intro 1:17<br />
  561. Billboard :33<br />
  562. News and Comment segment 8:33<br />
  563. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=5395:work-market-expands-into-canada-rolls-out-new-platform-features&#038;catid=1:latest&#038;Itemid=2" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/work-market-expands-into-canada-rolls-out-new-platform-features-5395/">Work Market</a> is expanding into Canada.<br />
  564. The Force Field is conducting the National Contractor and Service Platform Survey. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_jextsurvey&#038;Itemid=116" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_jextsurvey&#038;Itemid=116">Take the survey now</a>.<br />
  565. ExamForce is offering a <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_exam13/" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_exam13/">FREE Microsoft 70-646 PRO Windows Server 2008, Administrator R2 Practice Exam</a>.<br />
  566. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_acajoom&#038;act=subone&#038;listid=1&#038;Itemid=117" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_acajoom&#038;act=subone&#038;listid=1&#038;Itemid=117">Subscribe to The Force Field Insider Newsletter.</a><br />
  567. A tribute to The Force Field Admin Renee Wright, who passed away last month.<br />
  568. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  569. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  570. Intro to Topic 1:37<br />
  571. Today we will conclude our discussion with Matthew Rodela, an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a> and author of a free e-book called <a target="_blank" title="20 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/2012/01/12/improve-your-computer-business/">20 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll go through the last ten tips in his e-book, learn how you can use them in the daily management of your own computer business and find out how you can get his e-book FREE. Part two of a two part series<br />
  572. Interview with Matthew Rodela 23:51<br />
  573. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  574. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  575. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  576. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  580. <itunes:duration>38:47</itunes:duration>
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  582. <item>
  583. <title>Episode 60 &#8211; 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 1</title>
  584. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-60-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-1/</link>
  585. <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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  587. <description>&lt;p&gt;We talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard 1:34 News and Comment segment 2:53 AMD was awarded $12.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for two research projects. MakeUseOf is ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 60 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 1&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-60-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-1/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 60 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 1&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  588. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-60-20-tips-to-improve-your-computer-business-part-1/&quot;&gt;Episode 60 – 20 Tips To Improve Your Computer Business Part 1&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  590. <itunes:subtitle>We talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard 1:34 News and Comment segment 2:53 AMD was awarded $12.</itunes:subtitle>
  591. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk with a computer consultant who wrote an e-book with helpful tips for other computer business owners and is giving it to them FREE.<br />
  592. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  593. Intro 1:18<br />
  594. Billboard 1:34<br />
  595. News and Comment segment 2:53<br />
  596. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.amd.com" href="http://www.amd.com">AMD</a>  was awarded $12.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for <a target="_blank" title="http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-us-government-computing-2012jul11.aspx" href="http://www.amd.com/us/press-releases/Pages/amd-us-government-computing-2012jul11.aspx">two research projects</a>.<br />
  597. MakeUseOf is offering a free e-book called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make30" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make30">Your Guide to Solid State Drives</a>.<br />
  598. Over 400,000 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.yahoo.com" href="http://www.yahoo.com">Yahoo</a> passwords were stolen July 11.<br />
  599. <a target="_blank" title="http://blog.betaworks.com/post/27070595530/digg" href="http://blog.betaworks.com/post/27070595530/digg">Betaworks</a> reports that it has acquired <a target="_blank" title="http://digg.com" href="http://digg.com">Digg</a>.<br />
  600. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  601. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  602. Intro to Topic 2:11<br />
  603. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Matthew Rodela an IT consultant, owner of <a target="_blank" title="Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" href="http://www.yfncg.com">Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy</a> and author of a free e-book called <a target="_blank" title="20 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Computer Business" href="http://www.yfncg.com/2012/01/12/improve-your-computer-business/">20 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Computer Business</a>. We&#8217;ll learn what inspired him to write it, find out what makes it different from other publications of its kind, and discuss how you can incorporate the first ten tips listed in his e-book into your own business. Par1 1 of a two part series.<br />
  604. Interview with Matthew Rodela 21:59<br />
  605. Episode 61 Teaser  :33<br />
  606. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  607. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  608. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  609. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  613. <itunes:duration>33:24</itunes:duration>
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  615. <item>
  616. <title>Episode 59 &#8211; ScreenConnect Part 2</title>
  617. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-59-screenconnect-part-2/</link>
  618. <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 02:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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  620. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we are going to conclude our discussion with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution and find out how we can customize this remote support software to help our own businesses become more profitable. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :37 News and Comment segment 6:54 The US International ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 59 – ScreenConnect Part 2&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-59-screenconnect-part-2/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 59 – ScreenConnect Part 2&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  621. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-59-screenconnect-part-2/&quot;&gt;Episode 59 – ScreenConnect Part 2&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  623. <itunes:subtitle>Today we are going to conclude our discussion with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution and find out how we can customize this remote support software to help our own businesses become more profitable.</itunes:subtitle>
  624. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are going to conclude our discussion with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution and find out how we can customize this remote support software to help our own businesses become more profitable.<br />
  625. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  626. Intro 1:18<br />
  627. Billboard :37<br />
  628. News and Comment segment 6:54<br />
  629. <a target="_blank" title="The US International Trade Commission" href="http://www.usitc.gov/">The US International Trade Commission</a> ordered an import ban on Motorola Mobility products with Android May 18th.<br />
  630. VIPRE Antivirus is offering a Free 30 Day <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_sb32" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_sb32">Trial Download of VIPRE Antivirus Business Software</a>.<br />
  631. <a target="_blank" title="Episode 58 - ScreenConnect Part 1" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=299">The Force Field Episode 58</a> featured a commentary on a ZDNet article called <a target="_blank" title="OnForce: Improving economy might not be helping IT industry" href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/onforce-improving-economy-might-not-be-helping-it-industry/73962">OnForce: Improving economy might not be helping IT industry</a>. After the episode was released, the author added a direct link to the <a target="_blank" title="OnForce Confidence Index Indicates Improving Economy Isn't Helping the IT Services Industry" href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/onforce-confidence-index-indicates-improving-economy-isnt-helping-the-it-services-industry-147772295.html">original report</a> that was cited as the source of the data presented in the article. The assessment of the report in The Force Field show commentary was correct.<br />
  632. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  633. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  634. Intro to Topic 1:37<br />
  635. Today we&#8217;re going to continue our discussion with Jeff Bishop of <a target="_blank" title="Elsinore Technologies" href="http://www.elsitech.com">Elsinore Technologies</a> and learn more about a remote support system called <a target="_blank" title="ScreenConnect" href="http://www.screenconnect.com/">ScreenConnect</a>. We&#8217;ll discuss the difference between the tools used for remote support and managed services, the advantages of using self hosted support software over a hosted, subscription based service, and how customizing and branding a remote support tool can add a whole new dimension to the marketing and promotion of your IT business.<br />
  636. Interview with Jeff Bishop 25:07<br />
  637. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  638. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  639. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  640. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
  641. <itunes:image href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/FF1400.jpg" />
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  644. <itunes:duration>38:30</itunes:duration>
  645. </item>
  646. <item>
  647. <title>Episode 58 &#8211; ScreenConnect Part 1</title>
  648. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-58-screenconnect-part-1/</link>
  649. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
  650. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=299</guid>
  651. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we are going to talk with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution that not only helps you service your customers, it can also be customized to promote your brand. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard 1:14 News and Comment segment 5:22 Microsoft officially ended mainstream support of Windows ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 58 – ScreenConnect Part 1&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-58-screenconnect-part-1/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 58 – ScreenConnect Part 1&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  652. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-58-screenconnect-part-1/&quot;&gt;Episode 58 – ScreenConnect Part 1&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  654. <itunes:subtitle>Today we are going to talk with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution that not only helps you service your customers, it can also be customized to promote your brand. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboar...</itunes:subtitle>
  655. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are going to talk with a professional from a company offering a self-hosted remote support solution that not only helps you service your customers, it can also be customized to promote your brand.<br />
  656. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  657. Intro 1:17<br />
  658. Billboard 1:14<br />
  659. News and Comment segment 5:22<br />
  660. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.microsoft.com/" href="http://www.microsoft.com/">Microsoft</a> officially ended mainstream support of Windows Vista April 10.<br />
  661. Apple released a <a target="_blank" title="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1517" href="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1517">removal tool</a> April 13 to get rid of the Flashback malware.<br />
  662. MakeUseOf is offering a FREE e-book called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make42" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make42">Computer Inside Your Computer: How To Use VirtualBox</a>.<br />
  663. Western Digital is shipping its <a target="_blank" title="Scorpio Blue 2.5 inch hard drive" href="http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=140">Scorpio Blue 2.5 inch hard drive</a>.<br />
  664. ZDNet claims a new report from <a target="_blank" title="http://www.onforce.com" href="http://www.onforce.com">OnForce</a> indicates that improvements in the economy may be a mixed bag for the IT industry.<br />
  665. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  666. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  667. Intro to Topic 2:18<br />
  668. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Jeff Bishop of <a target="_blank" title="Elsinore Technologies" href="http://www.elsitech.com">Elsinore Technologies</a>. We&#8217;ll learn about a remote support system called <a target="_blank" title="ScreenConnect" href="http://www.screenconnect.com/">ScreenConnect</a>. We&#8217;ll find out what makes it different and unique from other remote access products, some of the features and technical applications of the software and how you can integrate it into your own IT support services.<br />
  669. Interview with Jeff Bishop 18:59<br />
  670. Part 2 Teaser :32<br />
  671. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  672. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  673. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  674. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
  675. <itunes:image href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/FF1400.jpg" />
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  678. <itunes:duration>32:38</itunes:duration>
  679. </item>
  680. <item>
  681. <title>Episode 57 &#8211; ACRBO Magazine</title>
  682. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-57-acrbo-magazine/</link>
  683. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
  684. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=283</guid>
  685. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we’ll talk with an IT service provider who launched a new publication for computer business owners and find out how you can subscribe to it FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :48 News and Comment segment 4:19 AMD signed a deal to acquire SeaMicro. Google upset privacy groups after it instituted new ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 57 – ACRBO Magazine&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-57-acrbo-magazine/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 57 – ACRBO Magazine&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  686. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-57-acrbo-magazine/&quot;&gt;Episode 57 – ACRBO Magazine&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  688. <itunes:subtitle>Today we’ll talk with an IT service provider who launched a new publication for computer business owners and find out how you can subscribe to it FREE. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :48 News and Comment segment 4:19 AMD signed a deal ...</itunes:subtitle>
  689. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll talk with an IT service provider who launched a new publication for computer business owners and find out how you can subscribe to it FREE.<br />
  690. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  691. Intro 1:18<br />
  692. Billboard :48<br />
  693. News and Comment segment 4:19<br />
  694. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.amd.com/" href="http://www.amd.com/">AMD</a> signed a deal to acquire <a target="_blank" title="http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/stave/Pages/seamicro.aspx" href="http://sites.amd.com/us/promo/stave/Pages/seamicro.aspx">SeaMicro</a>.<br />
  695. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.google.com" href="http://www.google.com">Google</a> upset privacy groups after it instituted new changes to its privacy policy.<br />
  696. Global Knowledge is offering a FREE white paper called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_gloc01/" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_gloc01/">77 Features For Windows 7 That Every IT Professional Should Know About</a>.<br />
  697. Microsoft released the <a target="_blank" title="http://preview.windows.com" href="http://preview.windows.com">Windows 8 Consumer Preview</a> February 29.<br />
  698. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.onforce.com" href="http://www.onforce.com">OnForce</a> is now testing an <a target="_blank" title="http://www.onforce.com/?page=mediaroom_pressrelease&#038;id=469" href="http://www.onforce.com/?page=mediaroom_pressrelease&#038;id=469">android version</a> of its mobile iPhone app for IT service providers. For a demo, <a target="_blank" title="http://youtu.be/X1WNNiKUSPE" href="http://youtu.be/X1WNNiKUSPE"> watch the video</a>.<br />
  699. Commercial Break 2:00<br />
  700. <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a><br />
  701. Intro to Topic 1:58<br />
  702. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Daniel Hand of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.acrbo.com" href="http://www.acrbo.com/">The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners</a>. We will learn about his organization, discover a new trade publication he launched for computer repair business owners called <a target="_blank" title="ACRBO Magazine" href="http://issuu.com/acrbo/docs/acrbojanmag?mode=window&#038;backgroundColor=%23222222">ACRBO Magazine</a> and find out how you can get it FREE.<br />
  703. Interview with Daniel Hand 15:12<br />
  704. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  705. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  706. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  707. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  711. <itunes:duration>26:32</itunes:duration>
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  713. <item>
  714. <title>Episode 56 &#8211; The Platform Pricing Tool</title>
  715. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-56-the-platform-pricing-tool/</link>
  716. <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
  717. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=264</guid>
  718. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we will talk with an IT professional who created a tool to help techs calculate the pricing of work orders on web-based service platforms and find out how you can get it free. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard 1:11 News and Comment segment 4:12 ACRBO announced the launch of a new magazine ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 56 – The Platform Pricing Tool&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-56-the-platform-pricing-tool/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 56 – The Platform Pricing Tool&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  719. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-56-the-platform-pricing-tool/&quot;&gt;Episode 56 – The Platform Pricing Tool&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  721. <itunes:subtitle>Today we will talk with an IT professional who created a tool to help techs calculate the pricing of work orders on web-based service platforms and find out how you can get it free. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard 1:11 News and Comment ...</itunes:subtitle>
  722. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will talk with an IT professional who created a tool to help techs calculate the pricing of work orders on web-based service platforms and find out how you can get it free.<br />
  723. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  724. Intro 1:17<br />
  725. Billboard 1:11<br />
  726. News and Comment segment 4:12<br />
  727. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.acrbo.com/" href="http://www.acrbo.com/">ACRBO</a> announced the launch of a <a target="_blank" title="http://issuu.com/acrbo/docs/acrbojanmag?mode=window&#038;backgroundColor=%23222222" href="http://issuu.com/acrbo/docs/acrbojanmag?mode=window&#038;backgroundColor=%23222222">new magazine</a> for computer business owners.<br />
  728. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.google.com" href="http://www.google.com">Google</a> announced changes to its Privacy Policy.<br />
  729. Sponsor: MozyPro Online Backup: Simple, Automatic &#038; Secure Backup <a target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/mozypod1" href="http://bit.ly/mozypod1">http://mozy.com/pro</a>.<br />
  730. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/01/24Apple-Reports-First-Quarter-Results.html" href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/01/24Apple-Reports-First-Quarter-Results.html">Apple</a> posted a record revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2012.<br />
  731. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.symantec.com" href="http://www.symantec.com">Symantec</a> is telling users to remove its software from their computers.<br />
  732. Commercial Break 1:23<br />
  733. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net<br />
  734. Intro to Topic 1:52<br />
  735. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Donald Bertrand of <a target="_blank" title="Donald Bertrand Technical Consulting" href="http://www.dbetc.com/">Donald Bertrand Technical Consulting</a>. We will find out how he stays profitable accepting work from web-based service platforms, learn about his <a target="_blank" title="Platform Pricing Tool" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?topic=5826.msg58089#msg58089">Platform Pricing Tool</a> and find out how we can use it to manage the pricing of platform work in our own business – free.<br />
  736. Interview with Donald Bertrand 18:42<br />
  737. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  738. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  739. ©2012 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  740. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
  741. <itunes:image href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/FF1400.jpg" />
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  743. <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  744. <itunes:duration>29:35</itunes:duration>
  745. </item>
  746. <item>
  747. <title>Episode 55 &#8211; The Computer Business Kit</title>
  748. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-55-the-computer-business-kit/</link>
  749. <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
  750. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=252</guid>
  751. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we will talk with an IT professional who created computer business forms, legal documents and marketing templates for his own business and created a kit so you can use them in yours. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:20 Billboard :51 News and Comment segment 2:13 Microsoft announced that it plans to release Windows 8 ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 55 – The Computer Business Kit&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-55-the-computer-business-kit/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 55 – The Computer Business Kit&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  752. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-55-the-computer-business-kit/&quot;&gt;Episode 55 – The Computer Business Kit&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  754. <itunes:subtitle>Today we will talk with an IT professional who created computer business forms, legal documents and marketing templates for his own business and created a kit so you can use them in yours. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:20 Billboard :51 News and Co...</itunes:subtitle>
  755. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will talk with an IT professional who created computer business forms, legal documents and marketing templates for his own business and created a kit so you can use them in yours.<br />
  756. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  757. Intro 1:20<br />
  758. Billboard :51<br />
  759. News and Comment segment 2:13<br />
  760. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.microsoft.com" href="http://www.microsoft.com">Microsoft</a> announced that it plans to release Windows 8 Beta to the public in February 2012.<br />
  761. MakeUseOf.com is offering a free Guide called <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make49/" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_make49/">How To Build Your Own Hackintosh</a>.<br />
  762. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.mips.com" href="http://www.mips.com/">MIPS Technologies</a> announced the release of the world&#8217;s first $99 tablet based on Android TM 4.0 .<br />
  763. A security bug on <a target="_blank" title="http://www.facebook.com" href="http://www.facebook.com">Facebook</a> allowed users of the popular social media site to view personal private photos last month owned by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.<br />
  764. Commercial Break 1:23<br />
  765. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net<br />
  766. Intro to Topic 2:10<br />
  767. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Bryce Whitty, owner of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.technibble.com/" href="http://www.technibble.com/">Technibble</a> and creator of <a target="_blank" title="The Computer Business Kit" href="http://www.technibble.com/aff/forcefield">The Computer Business Kit</a>. We will learn about the latest version of his kit and catch up with the latest on his popular business web site for computer techs.<br />
  768. Interview with Bryce Whitty 23:01<br />
  769. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  770. Comments, questions or suggestions? Send them in to comments@theforcefield.net or post them in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/forums/index.php?board=205.0">The Force Field Forums</a>. Feedback on this topic will be read by the host and included in future episodes of the show. Visit us at <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  771. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  772. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  774. <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  775. <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
  776. <itunes:duration>31:55</itunes:duration>
  777. </item>
  778. <item>
  779. <title>Episode 54 &#8211; Welcome To Work Market Part 2</title>
  780. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-54-welcome-to-work-market-part-2/</link>
  781. <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
  782. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=227</guid>
  783. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we will conclude our talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :37 News and Comment segment 5:56 AMD announced the release of its ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 54 – Welcome To Work Market Part 2&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-54-welcome-to-work-market-part-2/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 54 – Welcome To Work Market Part 2&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  784. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-54-welcome-to-work-market-part-2/&quot;&gt;Episode 54 – Welcome To Work Market Part 2&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  786. <itunes:subtitle>Today we will conclude our talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides.</itunes:subtitle>
  787. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will conclude our talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides.<br />
  788. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  789. Intro 1:18<br />
  790. Billboard :37<br />
  791. News and Comment segment 5:56<br />
  792. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.amd.com" href="http://www.amd.com">AMD</a> announced the release of its new]]></itunes:summary>
  793. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
  794. <itunes:image href="https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/FF1400.jpg" />
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  797. <itunes:duration>29:37</itunes:duration>
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  799. <item>
  800. <title>Episode 53 &#8211; Welcome To Work Market Part 1</title>
  801. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-53-welcome-to-work-market-part-1/</link>
  802. <pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
  803. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=189</guid>
  804. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we are going to talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:19 Billboard 1:30 News and Comment segment 3:17 Microsoft Windows XP officially turned 10 ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 53 – Welcome To Work Market Part 1&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-53-welcome-to-work-market-part-1/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 53 – Welcome To Work Market Part 1&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  805. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-53-welcome-to-work-market-part-1/&quot;&gt;Episode 53 – Welcome To Work Market Part 1&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  807. <itunes:subtitle>Today we are going to talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides.</itunes:subtitle>
  808. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we are going to talk with an entrepreneur who created a new kind of platform that could change the rules of engagement between Buyer and Provider to bring balance, trust and profitability to all sides.<br />
  809. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  810. Intro 1:19<br />
  811. Billboard 1:30<br />
  812. News and Comment segment 3:17<br />
  813. <br />
  814. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.microsoft.com" href="http://www.microsoft.com">Microsoft</a> Windows XP officially turned 10 years old August 24th.<br />
  815. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/" href="http://www.f-secure.com/en_US/">F-Secure</a> reports a new worm called <a target="_blank" title="http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002227.html" href="http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002227.html">Morto</a> is making its way around Windows networks.<br />
  816. NOLO has released <a target="_blank" title="Quicken Legal Business Pro 2012" href="http://www.nolo.com/products/quicken-legal-business-pro-SBQB.html">Quicken Legal Business Pro 2012</a>.<br />
  817. Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.apple.com" href="http://www.apple.com">Apple</a>.<br />
  818. Commercial Break 1:26<br />
  819. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net<br />
  820. Intro to Topic 2:27<br />
  821. Today we&#8217;re going to talk with Jeff Leventhal and learn about his new platform called  <a target="_blank" title="http://www.workmarket.com/" href="http://www.workmarket.com/">Work Market</a>. We&#8217;ll find out how it works, who is working with him to bring it online and what makes it different and unique from all the other platforms in the IT marketplace. Part one of a two part series.<br />
  822. Interview with Jeff Leventhal 24:32<br />
  823. Part 2 Teaser  :27<br />
  824. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  825. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  826. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  827. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  834. <title>Episode 52 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 6</title>
  835. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-52-opening-a-computer-store-part-6/</link>
  836. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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  838. <description>&lt;p&gt;Today we will continue our talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We’ll learn how he planned and managed the expansion, some of the issues he had to address when making the move and what he plans to do with his store in ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 52 – Opening a Computer Store Part 6&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-52-opening-a-computer-store-part-6/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 52 – Opening a Computer Store Part 6&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  839. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-52-opening-a-computer-store-part-6/&quot;&gt;Episode 52 – Opening a Computer Store Part 6&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  841. <itunes:subtitle>Today we will continue our talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We’ll learn how he planned and managed the expansion, some of the issues he had to address when making the move and wha...</itunes:subtitle>
  842. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we will continue our talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We&#8217;ll learn how he planned and managed the expansion, some of the issues he had to address when making the move and what he plans to do with his store in the future.<br />
  843. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  844. Intro 1:17<br />
  845. Billboard :40<br />
  846. News and Comment segment 7:36<br />
  847. <br />
  848. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.nasba.com" href="http://www.nasba.com">NASBA</a>, The National Association of Channel Resellers, is now under new ownership.<br />
  849. Sponsor: Tech Assistance in a Flash! try secure and reliable <a target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/jw3Y7y" href="http://bit.ly/jw3Y7y">Goto Assist Express</a> today!<br />
  850. Sponsor: Carbonite.com 15 Day Free Trial. Get yours today at  <a target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/carbtpn" href="http://bit.ly/carbtpn">Carbonite.com</a>!<br />
  851. CompTIA Breakaway 2011, billed as &#8220;The Premier Education Event For the IT Channel&#8221;, will be held August 1-4 2011 in Washington, D.C. Admission is FREE to CompTIA members and $250 for non-members.<br />
  852. For more information contact <a target="_blank" title="http://www.comptia.org" href="http://www.comptia.org">www.comptia.org</a>.<br />
  853. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.microsoft.com/investor/EarningsAndFinancials/Earnings/PressReleaseAndWebcast/FY11/Q4/default.aspx" href="http://www.microsoft.com/investor/EarningsAndFinancials/Earnings/PressReleaseAndWebcast/FY11/Q4/default.aspx">Microsoft</a> posted record earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2011.<br />
  854. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.google.com" href="http://www.google.com">Google</a> began deleting user accounts on its new Google+ social media network for allegedly violating its terms of service regarding the use of pseudonyms instead of real names.<br />
  855. Commercial Break 1:26<br />
  856. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net<br />
  857. Intro to Topic 2:43<br />
  858. Today we will conclude our discussion with Parrish Reinhoel, a Value Added Reseller who owns <a target="_blank" title="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com/" href="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com/">Pathfinder Networks</a>, a computer store in Niles, Michigan. We&#8217;ll discuss the nuts and bolts of making the move, some of the issues he had to resolve to keep the move in budget and on schedule and where he plans to take his store in the future. Part 6 of a six part series.<br />
  859. Interview with Parrish Reinhoel 19:14<br />
  860. Parrish created a series of videos to document how he set up and moved into his new store. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=4453:pathfinder-networks-llc-update-november-16-2010&#038;catid=916:rick-rant&#038;Itemid=68" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/pathfinder-networks-llc-update-november-16-2010-4453/">View the videos</a>.<br />
  861. <br />
  862. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  863. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  864. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  865. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  871. <item>
  872. <title>Episode 51 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 5</title>
  873. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-51-opening-a-computer-store-part-5/</link>
  874. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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  876. <description>&lt;p&gt;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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :35 News and ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 51 – Opening a Computer Store Part 5&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-51-opening-a-computer-store-part-5/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 51 – Opening a Computer Store Part 5&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  877. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-51-opening-a-computer-store-part-5/&quot;&gt;Episode 51 – Opening a Computer Store Part 5&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  879. <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  880. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;ll talk with the owner of a computer store who recently expanded and moved his storefront to a new location. We&#8217;ll learn how he did it and what he had to consider before he made the critical decision to invest in such an expansion.<br />
  881. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  882. Intro 1:17<br />
  883. Billboard :35<br />
  884. News and Comment segment 4:25<br />
  885. <br />
  886. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.comptia.org" href="http://www.comptia.org">www.comptia.org</a>.<br />
  887. Silicon Graphics Solutions and Intel plan to bring exascale computing to the IT industry. Read the <a target="_blank" title="http://www.sgi.com/company_info/newsroom/press_releases/2011/june/mic.html" href="http://www.sgi.com/company_info/newsroom/press_releases/2011/june/mic.html">press release</a>.<br />
  888. Mozilla released <a target="_blank" title="http://www.mozilla.com" href="http://www.mozilla.com">Firefox 5</a> June 21.<br />
  889. The US Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for Microsoft to purchase Skype when it posted an  <a target="_blank" title="http://www.ftc.gov/bc/earlyterm/2011/06/et110616.pdf" href="http://www.ftc.gov/bc/earlyterm/2011/06/et110616.pdf">Early Termination notice</a> on the FTC web site June 16.<br />
  890. Commercial Break 1:26<br />
  891. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net<br />
  892. Intro to Topic 2:12<br />
  893. Today we&#8217;ll talk with Parrish Reinhoel, a Value Added Reseller who owns <a target="_blank" title="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com/" href="http://www.pathfindernetworks.com/">Pathfinder Networks</a>, a computer store in Niles, Michigan. Parrish not only opened a store, he expanded and moved it – twice. We&#8217;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.<br />
  894. Interview with Parrish Reinhoel 23:10<br />
  895. Part 6 Teaser :25<br />
  896. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  897. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  898. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  899. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  903. <itunes:duration>33:46</itunes:duration>
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  905. <item>
  906. <title>Episode 50 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 4</title>
  907. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-50-opening-a-computer-store-part-4/</link>
  908. <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 19:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
  909. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=143</guid>
  910. <description>&lt;p&gt;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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :31 News and Comment segment 11:15 Work Market ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 50 – Opening a Computer Store Part 4&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-50-opening-a-computer-store-part-4/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 50 – Opening a Computer Store Part 4&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  911. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-50-opening-a-computer-store-part-4/&quot;&gt;Episode 50 – Opening a Computer Store Part 4&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  913. <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  914. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br />
  915. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  916. Intro 1:17<br />
  917. Billboard :31<br />
  918. News and Comment segment 11:15<br />
  919. <br />
  920. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.workmarket.com" href="http://www.workmarket.com">Work Market</a> will host weekly webinars to introduce users to the platform. To register for a webinar, visit <a target="_blank" title="http://www.workmarket.com" href="http://www.workmarket.com">www.workmarket.com</a>.<br />
  921. Eric Castro, former Director of Channel Management at Sears Holdings Corporation, has left <a target="_blank" title="http://www.servicelive.com" href="http://www.servicelive.com">ServiceLive</a> and joined WorkMarket as Vice President of Client Services. Eric was interviewed on The Force Field in <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=61" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=61">Episode 36 – Profit From The Service Platform</a>.<br />
  922. Sponsor: GoToMeeting makes it easy to collaborate online with anyone anywhere. <a target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/gtmq211" href="http://bit.ly/gtmq211">Try it free</a>.<br />
  923. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.seagate.com" href="http://www.seagate.com">Seagate</a> unveiled the world’s first 3.5-inch hard drive featuring 1TB of storage capacity per platter. Read the  <a target="_blank" title="http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&#038;name=unveils-1-terabyte-platter-seagate-pr&#038;vgnextoid=6fbdb5ebf32bf210VgnVCM1000001a48090aRCRD" href="http://www.seagate.com/ww/v/index.jsp?locale=en-US&#038;name=unveils-1-terabyte-platter-seagate-pr&#038;vgnextoid=6fbdb5ebf32bf210VgnVCM1000001a48090aRCRD">official press release</a>.<br />
  924. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.barrister.com/" href="http://www.barrister.com/">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 <a target="_blank" title="http://barrister-global-services-scam.blogspot.com/" href="http://barrister-global-services-scam.blogspot.com/">Barrister Global Services Network Complaints Scam</a> and decide for yourself.<br />
  925. Commercial Break 2:36<br />
  926. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net 2:36<br />
  927. Intro to Topic 2:02<br />
  928. Today we&#8217;ll conclude our discussion with Pat Palmer of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz" href="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz">The Computer Guy</a> and learn more about how he opened his store. We&#8217;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.<br />
  929. Interview with Pat Palmer 14:15<br />
  930. Part 5 Teaser :21<br />
  931. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  932. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  933. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  934. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  938. <itunes:duration>33:20</itunes:duration>
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  940. <item>
  941. <title>Episode 49 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 3</title>
  942. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-49-opening-a-computer-store-part-3/</link>
  943. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
  944. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=131</guid>
  945. <description>&lt;p&gt;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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :30 News and Comment segment 9:19 A new online web based service ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 49 – Opening a Computer Store Part 3&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-49-opening-a-computer-store-part-3/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 49 – Opening a Computer Store Part 3&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  946. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-49-opening-a-computer-store-part-3/&quot;&gt;Episode 49 – Opening a Computer Store Part 3&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  948. <itunes:subtitle>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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:17 Billboard :30 News and Comment...</itunes:subtitle>
  949. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br />
  950. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  951. Intro 1:17<br />
  952. Billboard :30<br />
  953. News and Comment segment 9:19<br />
  954. <br />
  955. A new online web based service platform called <a target="_blank" title="http://www.workmarket.com" href="http://www.workmarket.com">Work Market</a> has just been launched in beta and is now actively recruiting techs.<a target="_blank" title="https://www.workmarket.com/register/campaign/AF89880AC80B8646F0C1317DA1661A45" href="https://www.workmarket.com/register/campaign/AF89880AC80B8646F0C1317DA1661A45">Join Work Market</a>.<br />
  956. Linux From Scratch is offering a FREE 318 page ebook called &#8211; Linux From Scratch. To receive your FREE eBook go to <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_linu01/?p=w_linu01" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/?p=496">http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/w_linu01/?p=w_linu01</a>.<br />
  957. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.mozilla.com" href="http://www.mozilla.com">www.mozilla.com</a>.<br />
  958. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.onforce.com" href="http://www.onforce.com">OnForce</a> announced that it will now require techs on their platform to carry Liability insurance, Errors and Omissions insurance and Worker&#8217;s Comp by April 3 – and charge them for it if they don&#8217;t.<br />
  959. Commercial Break 2:36<br />
  960. <a title="TheForceField.Net" target="_blank" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">The Force Field Web Portal</a> TheForceField.Net 1:00<br />
  961. Intro to Topic 1:53<br />
  962. Today we&#8217;ll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz" href="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz">The Computer Guy</a> and learn more about how he opened his store. We&#8217;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.<br />
  963. Interview with Pat Palmer 17:56<br />
  964. Part 4 Teaser :27<br />
  965. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  966. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  967. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  968. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  975. <title>Episode 48 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 2</title>
  976. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-48-opening-a-computer-store-part-2/</link>
  977. <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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  979. <description>&lt;p&gt;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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:18 Billboard :34 News and Comment segment 5:14 ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 48 – Opening a Computer Store Part 2&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-48-opening-a-computer-store-part-2/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 48 – Opening a Computer Store Part 2&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  980. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-48-opening-a-computer-store-part-2/&quot;&gt;Episode 48 – Opening a Computer Store Part 2&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  982. <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  983. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br />
  984. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  985. Intro 1:18<br />
  986. Billboard :34<br />
  987. News and Comment segment 5:14<br />
  988. <br />
  989. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.technibble.com" href="http://www.technibble.com">Technibble</a>, a popular web site for computer repair technicians, is now mobile friendly.<br />
  990. EH Publishing is offering FREE subscriptions to ChannelPro to qualified professionals. To receive your FREE subscription go to <a target="_blank" title="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/chn/?p=chn" href="http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/chn/?p=chn">http://theforcefield.tradepub.com/free/chn/?p=chn</a>.<br />
  991. According to <a target="_blank" title="http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/vpndevc/annual_security_report.html" href="http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/vpndevc/annual_security_report.html">The Cisco 2010 Annual Security Report</a>, Cybercrime is moving away from Windows PCs and onto mobile devices.<br />
  992. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/01/20/apples-diabolical-plan-to-screw-your-iphone/" href="http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/01/20/apples-diabolical-plan-to-screw-your-iphone/">ifixit.com</a> reports that Apple is now using a new and unique type of tamper-resistant screw on the case of the iPhone 4.<br />
  993. Commercial Break 1:00<br />
  994. <a title="GoDaddy.com" target="_blank" href="http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/hosting/gdcompare_hosting.asp?isc=Blu101">Get Great Web Hosting at GoDaddy.com and save 10%!</a> Listen for the discount code in the show. GoDaddy.com 1:00<br />
  995. Intro to Topic 1:38<br />
  996. Today we&#8217;ll continue our discussion with Pat Palmer of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz" href="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz">The Computer Guy</a> and learn more about how he opened his store. We&#8217;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.<br />
  997. Interview with Pat Palmer 23:02<br />
  998. Part 3 Teaser :27<br />
  999. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  1000. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  1001. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  1002. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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  1009. <title>Episode 47 &#8211; Opening a Computer Store Part 1</title>
  1010. <link>https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-47-opening-a-storefront-part-1/</link>
  1011. <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
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  1013. <description>&lt;p&gt;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. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10 Intro 1:16 Billboard 1:18 News and ... &lt;a title=&quot;Episode 47 – Opening a Computer Store Part 1&quot; class=&quot;read-more&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-47-opening-a-storefront-part-1/&quot; aria-label=&quot;More on Episode 47 – Opening a Computer Store Part 1&quot;&gt;Read more&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  1014. &lt;p&gt;The post &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/episode-47-opening-a-storefront-part-1/&quot;&gt;Episode 47 – Opening a Computer Store Part 1&lt;/a&gt; appeared first on &lt;a rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.theforcefield.net/podcast&quot;&gt;The Force Field Podcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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  1016. <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  1017. <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.<br />
  1018. TechPodcasts Promo Tag :10<br />
  1019. Intro 1:16<br />
  1020. Billboard  1:18<br />
  1021. News and Comment segment 5:42<br />
  1022. <br />
  1023. <a target="_blank" title="http://www.onforce.com" href="http://www.onforce.com">OnForce</a> suddenly and unexpectedly removed a number of techs from their forums and disabled their Provider accounts on the platform December 29. Read <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net/portal/index.php?option=com_content&#038;view=article&#038;id=2842&#038;catid=916&#038;Itemid=68" href="http://www.theforcefield.net/podcast/an-open-letter-to-all-force-field-members-2842/">An open letter to all Force Field members</a> For full commentary.<br />
  1024. Commercial Break 1:00<br />
  1025. <a title="GoDaddy.com" target="_blank" href="http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/hosting/gdcompare_hosting.asp?isc=Blu101">Get Great Web Hosting at GoDaddy.com and save 10%!</a> Listen for the discount code in the show. GoDaddy.com 1:00<br />
  1026. Intro to Topic 1:48<br />
  1027. Today we are going to talk with Pat Palmer of <a target="_blank" title="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz" href="http://www.thecomputerguy.bz">The Computer Guy</a> and learn how he opened his store. We&#8217;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.<br />
  1028. Interview with Pat Palmer 20:40<br />
  1029. Part 2 Teaser :30<br />
  1030. Wrap up and Close  :46<br />
  1031. 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 <a target="_blank" title="http://www.theforcefield.net" href="http://www.theforcefield.net">http://www.theforcefield.net</a>!<br />
  1032. ©2011 Savoia Computer. All rights reserved.<br />]]></itunes:summary>
  1033. <itunes:author>Rick</itunes:author>
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