All posts by Micah Lahren
Collecting Credit Card Payments for Techs
Maybe you’re just starting up and considering how you’ll take payments from customers. Perhaps you’re a veteran in the industry who has always preferred cash or check to any other payment
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You’ll find them in most metro areas – the ‘technicians’ who post on Craigslist or use other forms of low cost advertising, who often perform bad work and make obvious mistakes.
VIEW POSTBusiness Time Management for Technicians
I’m sure you’ve heard the expression ‘When it rains, it pours’, and in the Tech industry, this is often the general rule rather than the exception. It could be that a recent operating
VIEW POSTHiring Advice for Technicians
They have impressive certifications, and an outstanding list of previous experience. However, when you contact the references, it seems they lack a good work ethic, which led to their termination of employment
VIEW POSTClient Scheduling Management for Techs
You’re almost done with one job, there’s just one more machine to check, and… it has more problems than you can fix in the time you’ve allotted for the job. You’re already
VIEW POSTPSU Testing Basics for Techs
The computer just won’t boot up. Yes, the cord is plugged in, the PSU switch is on, and the red voltage switch on the back is set to the correct voltage. You’ve eliminated the possibility that
VIEW POSTTime Tracking for Technicians
For thousands of years, we’ve been tracking time, for business or other purposes. The ancient Egyptians used shadow clocks. Sundials were popular for a while, but it’s difficult to carry one
VIEW POSTDealing with the Cost of Expensive Repair and Inexpensive Replacement
‘You’re estimating $250 to repair this computer? But I bought it for only $400! I could go get a brand new one for $150 more!’ While this may not be true in every case, often the repair
VIEW POSTBoost Referral Business by Encouraging Your Clients to Talk About You
One of the best methods of advertising is often word of mouth. Your satisfied clients are so impressed with your services that they recommend you heartily to friends, family, and associates whenever the
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