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Summary: A Worthy Investment
Review: I stumbled onto Harry Brelsford just by happenstance while I was searching for info on SBS for a client who uses SBS. I got the SBS starter pack which includes this book and the "Best Practices Book" (plus other stuff) and so far have not regretted my decision. I am new to consulting and this book has been extremely helpful to me in planning my practice with its realistic but positive tone. Harry's folksy "wit and wisdom" approach makes what could be a very dry and painful subject exciting and interesting.
Since I have a strong background in business and finance, there were a few chapters that were not as much use to me as they might be to others, but there was still a plenty of other great information left for me to feed on.
In the interest of full disclosure you should know that there are several typos scattered throughout the text. This tends to be distracting at times (it would drive my wife crazy) but I found the book so interesting that I was able to deal with it. In my humble opinion, the substance by far outweighs the form, so trade in your red pen for a hi-liter and you will still get more than you money's worth.
Also, one might argue that this book is just one big advertisement for Microsoft and its products. As Harry would say "fair enough", but as we all know, you have to be sold on the product you are selling, and if what you are selling is your services as an SBS consultant, you had better be sold on Microsoft and its products. Otherwise you had better choose another line of work!
That said, the book was a great read - interesting, well structured, and very informative. It had lots of great marketing ideas, information on how to expand and leverage your consulting practice, and many ideas for suggested additional resources one can use to springboard into further study. Well worth the money and time spent. I am continuing to work through his "Best Practices" book and I am looking forward to the release of his "SBS 2003 Advanced" book. When it comes out I will buy that one as well...
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Summary: Great Book, Harry keeps his streak going!
Review: If you know Harry Brelsford and his writing this is the next book in a long line of great books. Harry's wit and personality shines to the forefront but don't be mistaken this book is strictly about making money and advancing your business which Harry is all about. If you're starting up your own consulting biz then you must have this book or if you are just stagnant in your own practice this book has some great pointers to get you going again.
Also, as a SMB Nation attendee I suggest that as well, which is the conferences that Harry sponsors. Check it out at smbnation.com.
Get it, Grab it, Read it, Understand it, Prosper from it!Tavis Patterson
TAZ Networks
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Summary: Great Book, Harry keeps his streak going!
Review: If you know Harry Brelsford and his writing this is the next book in a long line of great books. Harry's wit and personality shines to the forefront but don't be mistaken this book is strictly about making money and advancing your business which Harry is all about. If you're starting up your own consulting biz then you must have this book or if you are just stagnant in your own practice this book has some great pointers to get you going again.
Also, as a SMB Nation attendee I suggest that as well, which is the conferences that Harry sponsors. Check it out at smbnation.com.
Get it, Grab it, Read it, Understand it, Prosper from it! Tavis Patterson
TAZ Networks
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