Get help from your own small business technology consultant – Work with Phil

Are you too busy to deal with all your computer problems? Are you frustrated that technology seems to be making your life harder instead of easier? Are you confused by all the technology choices available for you and your small business? Do you want to take advantage of social media to market your business but you’e not sure where to start? I can help…

I am a computer technician, coach, teacher, and consultant with over 20 years experience helping corporate clients, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solo professionals discover technology solutions; I have the unique ability to be all of these things for you.

Let me put my knowledge and experience to work helping you run your business better online.

The key to business success is the smart use of technology. The problem: you don’t know where to start – there are so many tools and services available . . . which ones are right for your work-style and the type of work you do?

Unlike an IT service, where you may be working with a different person every time you call, I will serve as the Personal Computer Consultant for your business, organization, or family. I will get to know your business, your work-style, and your unique challenges. I can then advise, troubleshoot, set up and maintain your computer systems or small business network – AND I can show you how to use your computers and devices with more confidence and skill..

I can help you be more mobile and lower costs.

Today we work in new ways and from many different places. The days of working from a single office or computer are gone – we work on laptops, phones, tablets; at home, in cafes, airports, and offices.

I believe you should be able to do the kind of work you love, with the people you choose, regardless of where any of you are located. In short you should be able to work where and when you want. But how do you keep all your data and devices in sync? How can be sure you can access all the information you need no matter where you are?

I’ve helped entrepreneurs, solo professionals, and businesses of all sizes realize the freedom and flexibility of The Anywhere Office. Now I’d like to bring that knowledge, expertise, and passion to your business, so you can work where and when you want with no limits and no boundaries.

Technology should work for you and improve your life, not be some kind of digital collar that keeps you chained to your workplace. When done right, you have access to your data, calendar, contacts, and to-do lists from everywhere. You are able to communicate and collaborate with co-workers and partners from anywhere. It’s about choosing the right tools and applying them thoughtfully.

My process is simple . . . I listen to the needs of my clients and analyze the vast array of tools available to define suitable solutions and improve standard business process. I acheive this through automation or the use of technology to make the process quicker, more flexible, and less expensive.

Services:

Here are many of the services that I offer, but all options can be tailored to your needs. If you are facing a challenge that isn’t listed below then just contact me to discuss how I can help.

Getting Your Business Online

• Domain Management – register new domains or manage existing ones.
• Email – migrate from a free email service to a professional address using your business domain.
• Websites – create a professional, easy to update website or blog that doesn’t cost a fortune.

Internet Marketing Strategy

• Website Review – recommendations for content, usability and search engine optimization.
• Email Marketing – reach your customers, track the results, and ensure integration with other systems.
• Social Media – pick the right social media sites for your business and create a manageable schedule.
• Unifying Online & Offline Strategies – get the most value from all of your marketing programs.
• Measurability – create metrics for new and current programs to understand the effectiveness of your efforts

Social Media Marketing & Management

• Comprehensive review and evaluation I’ll evaluate your current web presence—from your website, blog and traffic solutions, to your use of social media, video marketing and email opt in choices—or lack thereof. We’ll have a one-on-one call where I walk you through the results and tell you what’s working and what’s not and give you honest feedback & recommendations! The purpose of the call is to show you how to consolidate your efforts and maximize your results!
• Want to do it yourself? – Social Media Consulting/Coaching  I can help your business get started marketing it’s services online using Social Media sites such as: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, Blogs and more I can show you the tools you need to manage these sites in a short amount of time each day to increase your traffic & sales
• Too busy?  Want me to take care of it for you? – Social Media Management  No problem! Especially created for busy executives, I’ll manage your social profiles & online presence to make sure you get the maximum value from social media without having to spend your time online! What are others saying about you online when you’re not looking? I can protect your online image by managing Twitter and Google alerts relevant to you & your business.

Detailed eBusiness/Technology Audit

• Comprehensive review the hardware, software, and services you are using to run your business and how it all integrates.
• An assessment of of all the topics above, delivered in a robust report.
• Action Plan for taking next steps.
• Reference Sheet which organizes all the services and accounts you use.

Other Services Available

• One-on-One Training – get help with the software and devices that you use to be more productive.
• Customized Workflow Materials – simple documentation for standardizing procedures and training others.
• Ongoing Support – help when you need it.
• Develop a virtual business model to keep costs low and allow you to work with people anywhere.
• Use cloud computing to set up an effective virtual or mobile office.
• Automate common business processes to improve productivity and work smarter.
• Use eMarketing to built mailing lists, market products, and build a community.
• Have dynamic online meetings and real-time collaboration without the cost of travel or a physical office.
• Market your business using webinars, teleseminars, and information products.
• Launch an online business – strategies and steps from idea to launch.
• Turn your expertise into information products to create multiple passive streams of income.

Contact Me to discuss your needs and get a free 30-minute consultation.

Why should I work with Phil?

• I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping entrepreneurs, small business owners, and solo professionals start and grow their business. For many, I have become their small business technology advisor. They trust me to develop a smart technology strategy for their business. They often come to me with a standard business process and I help them find ways to automate or use technology to make the process quicker, more flexible, and less expensive.
• It’s not just the best or newest technology, but the right tool thoughtfully applied. My experience working with businesses of all kinds has helped me develop a way to find and recommend the best tools. I can help you wade through all the technology available and choose the best tool for your workstyle and business, or the best way to apply the tool you already have in place. Have a communication, collaboration, or information sharing challenge? I can almost always recommend a free or low-cost tool that will address the issue.
• I have a gift for making the technical non-technical. I have been told many times that I have the rare gift of being able to make technical things (hardware and software) understandable and non-threatening to non-technical people. I focus on results and tools that just work.
• My Approach. I enjoy what I do and like connecting with energetic, positive, like minded people that are doing something important to them. I have an easy going working style and we’ll get a lot done, have some laughs, and solve your eBusiness challenges
• Show-em don’t tell em! Many of the software and/or services I recommend require some setup and configuration. If you don’t have your own “tech guru” to handle this for you, I can walk you through the basics using screen sharing. You’ll see my screen live as I take you step-by-step through whatever you need to know – and I record the whole thing so I can send it to you (via email or download) for later reference.

Don’t take my word for it – read what some past clients have said:

“I came to Phil with a problem. I was beginning a new consultancy and was determined to do so virtually, yet I knew nothing on the creation of a virtual business, particularly tools and technology. I felt hopelessly behind the curve. I found Phil’s company, you guessed it, virtually, via a link from a group I have on LinkedIn for Virtual Executives. He was skyping on a split screen with an associate halfway around the world, and I realized the guy was onto something. Phil has this stuff down cold regarding the strategies, technologies, practices and low cost tools for setting up the virtual office and promoting that business. Right now I am in process of implementing his ideas for website(s), blogs, online video creation and promotion and more. Phil’s counsel is clearly a must for anybody looking to set up a virtual office or leading virtual, distributed teams effectively. The costs of failing to do so are extraordinary! Montero Consulting (maybe Phil’s advice) lets you capitalize on the virtual business dream of anywhere working with real dollars and avoid the pain of going it alone. He has become my CVOO (Chief Virtual Operations Officer) and, if you’re reading this, he should be yours too.”

Karl Walinskas, CEO, Smart Company Growth (Maryland)
www.smartcompanygrowth.com

“Phil totally rocks when it comes to anything cloud computing related and was the one responsible for helping me move to the cloud for good! His advice is an absolute MUST for any entrepreneur that wants to be mobile, get things done and make money on the hop. The ‘Anywhere Office’ way of living is the ONLY way to go, as far as I’m concerned…”

Chris Ducker, CEO, Live2Sell and ChrisDucker.com (Phillipines)
www.chrisducker.com

“Prior to dealing with Phil we had an unremarkable website which was used primarily as an online brochure. His advice helped us dramatically revise our site and markedly improved traffic to it through his knowledge of search engine dynamics. He helped us develop downloadable research reports, articles, and to allow prospecitve investors to request information on periodic seminars that we hold. Our site now automatically fulfills requests for seminars and reports and captures prospect information. They also recommended technology to record and edit our actual seminars which we now provide online or via CD/DVD that we can  send to existing clients and prospects that couldn’t attend the event.”

Rick Silver, Managing Member of MRM-Horizon Advisors (Boston, MA)

“Phil helped us develop an effective eMarketing strategy and turn our website into a very cost effective way of recruiting new students to our schools. His strategy and ideas were instrumental in revamping our site to make it easier to navigate and ensure it places higher in search engines. He guided us to add lead generators like online tests, free weekly audio lessons, and teleseminars to our site. The best part is that not only is most of the system automated, but we can effectively measure the results we’re getting. Our improved searchability, along with some pay per click advertising he recommended, brought a lot of targeted traffic to our site. The automated lead generators have helped us develop permission email lists that allow us to keep in touch with these prospects easily via our newsletter and offer them special discounts on upcoming classes. We’ve increased our enrollment and conversion of new students while drastically reducing the money we used to waste on ineffective marketing through traditional advertising like subway posters and newspaper ads. Phil’s counsel has been invaluable.”

Ken Krall, President and CEO of Boston Academy of English (Boston, MA)
www.bostonacademyofenglish.com

“When I first had the idea to create a resource for classical singers in the New England area I wasn’t sure where to start. Phil helped me think through and plan all the steps necessary to proceed with my new venture. He helped me with all the decisions on choosing the right technology to launch my new eBusiness. Phil helped devise a strategy for a paid subscription site where subscribers have username and password access to all kinds of discussion boards, special calendars, and resources. Subscribers can sign up, register for events, and pay all dues and fees using our secure shopping cart system and web forms. We are able to cost effectively run our business with a very small virtual staff due to the website automation and collaboration tools they helped us put in place. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve or launch an eBusiness.”

Lynn Shane, President and Executive Director of Boston Singers Resource (Boston, MA)
www.bostonsingersresource.org

“Phil has made our site a hit with our fans. He helped us develop a multimedia website that allows us to easily keep in touch with our fans and keep people coming to our shows. Visitors can listen to songs on our music page, sign up for our newsletter, and check our calendar to find out where and when we are singing. Our mailing list is growing every day and it couldn’t be easier. People fill out a form on our site and are instantly added to our mailing list. Once a month we send an email to our list letting them know about upcoming shows. We released a new CD and were able to put song samples on the site and email everyone to let them know. He also helped us develop a digital version of our press kit that people can request by email or download from our site. Now booking agents and clubs can easily get the information they need AND listen to the music on our website. Phil and Montero Consulting are great people to work with and they really know their stuff!”

Sal Giarraffa, Founding Member/Singer of 50’s Doo-Wop Singing Group Sha-Boom (Port St. Lucie, FL)
www.sha-boomonline.com

Want to get started?  Contact Me to discuss your needs and get a free 30-minute consultation.