Matthew Rodela.

6 Great Gifts for Computer Consultants

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:26:59 -0500

It’s that time of year again, where we take the time to try to find the perfect gift for the one’s we love! Well, if you have a computer tech on your list, or you’re a tech looking for things to put…

Computer Business Location: Work from Home or Have a Storefront?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:01:39 -0500

Computer Business Location: Work from Home or Have a Storefront?:

In a previous post I’ve talked about on-site versus in-shop repairs and how to choose the best business model for your computer repair business. Now I’d like to take that a step…

Four Reasons to Sign Up for the YFNCG Newsletter

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:32:42 -0400

Four Reasons to Sign Up for the YFNCG Newsletter:

If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while, you may not have noticed a new feature there in the right column: The YFNCG Newsletter.

Even if you did notice it, you may not have felt compelled…

Facebook Deal of the Month - 60% Off PC Tune-up

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:40:40 -0400

Facebook Deal of the Month - 60% Off PC Tune-up:

From time to time we like to reward our Facebook fans with some exclusive deals for services at Jiffy-PC!

Is your computer running slow? Has it been months or even years (or never?) since you’ve…

Computer Guy’s Toolbox: Techibble’s Computer Business Kit Version 2

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:14:57 -0400

Computer Guy’s Toolbox: Techibble’s Computer Business Kit Version 2:

In the “Computer Guy’s Toolbox” series, I highlight a product or service that I think will benefit the independent computer tech.

A couple years ago I reviewed Technibble’s Computer…

Finding a Niche: PC Gamers

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:50:51 -0400

Finding a Niche: PC Gamers:

Advertising your computer repair business can be a bit overwhelming. 68.7% of American homes have internet access, and the number rises sharply in more densely populated areas. That…

played the song ‘St. James Infirmary’ by Sac Au Lait on @myspace http://t.co/vhWjyks

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:02:48 -0400

played the song ‘St. James Infirmary’ by Sac Au Lait on @myspace http://t.co/vhWjyks

Facebook Syndication Error

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:12:19 -0400

Facebook Syndication Error

Matthew Started a door-hanger ad campaign for my business today. Was nice to get outside and walk around town in the sun. How do you folks feel about door hanger ads, have you ever called a company from one?

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:19:43 -0400

Matthew Started a door-hanger ad campaign for my business today. Was nice to get outside and walk around town in the sun. How do you folks feel about door hanger ads, have you ever called a company from one?

Breaking into Tech: Experience

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:10:07 -0400

Breaking into Tech: Experience:

In the Breaking into Tech series of posts I weigh the pros and cons of the three basic means of preparing yourself for a career in tech: certification, formal education, and experience….

Talk amongst yourselves. I’ll give you a topic: The chickpea is neither a chick nor a pea....

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:16:42 -0400

Talk amongst yourselves. I’ll give you a topic: The chickpea is neither a chick nor a pea. Discuss.

Increase Repeat Business by Leaving a Peice of You Behind

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:47:52 -0400

Increase Repeat Business by Leaving a Peice of You Behind:

Lets move beyond the boring business card. Repeat business is a necessity for computer consultants and lets face it, after a while people either toss your business card in the trash or it…

Matthew On the phone with customer service lady at Verizon: Me: Can you check rates for calls made from my phone while in Korea? Her: Hmmm, I can't find Korea in the system, does it go by another name? Me: Try South Korea. Her: Ah, there it is. Does that mean there's also a North Korea? Me: ::sigh:: Yeah. Her: ::giggle:: I guess I should have paid more attention in school. Ugh.

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:33:38 -0400

Matthew On the phone with customer service lady at Verizon: Me: Can you check rates for calls made from my phone while in Korea? Her: Hmmm, I can't find Korea in the system, does it go by another name? Me: Try South Korea. Her: Ah, there it is. Does that mean there's also a North Korea? Me: ::sigh:: Yeah. Her: ::giggle:: I guess I should have paid more attention in school. Ugh.

Matthew Well, I gave it a good run, but have decided satellite TV is not worth the hastle. Back to networks over-the-air and online streaming for me!

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:09:31 -0400

Matthew Well, I gave it a good run, but have decided satellite TV is not worth the hastle. Back to networks over-the-air and online streaming for me!

Matthew Since the government is gonna shut down, think I'll go to Korea and let them sort it out while I'm gone.

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:43:20 -0400

Matthew Since the government is gonna shut down, think I'll go to Korea and let them sort it out while I'm gone.

Matthew Beautiful day to be out on the road!

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:34:32 -0400

Matthew Beautiful day to be out on the road!

Talk amongst yourselves. I’ll give you a topic: The New Deal was neither new nor was it a...

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:16:10 -0400

Talk amongst yourselves. I’ll give you a topic: The New Deal was neither new nor was it a deal. Discuss.

Matthew Already getting tons of consulting jobs...I wasn't even planning to get started until next month...but I'm not complaining!

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:09:05 -0400

Matthew Already getting tons of consulting jobs...I wasn't even planning to get started until next month...but I'm not complaining!

Playing a show in Washington, DC at 9:00 PM today at Axum’s Level X Lounge http://lnk.ms/ML0Sg

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 00:50:08 -0400

Playing a show in Washington, DC at 9:00 PM today at Axum’s Level X Lounge http://lnk.ms/ML0Sg

Matthew Good day at the rifle range today...now some rest before my gig in dc tonight!

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:59:24 -0400

Matthew Good day at the rifle range today...now some rest before my gig in dc tonight!