A lot of people involved in information technology consulting truly believe they can’t really get started until they’ve managed to get 20 certifications or more.  They seem to think they won’t be considered legitimate in the world of information technology consulting unless they are highly decorated.  This couldn’t be further than the truth for the following reasons:

1.     Small businesses are typically not using the latest technology.  Most businesses are not even going to know what your certifications mean let alone care if you have that many because they will be pretty behind – often about two years – when it comes to technology.  

2.    A lot of technology for small businesses is pretty outdated.  When you work in information technology consulting with small businesses, you’ll usually be working with a lot of things that need updating … but chances are, you won’t be able to update it all because they just don’t make small business technology that is cutting edge.  

3.    There are other skills that are much more important to information technology consulting than technology savvy.  If other people come to you for computer advice, if people ask you to help them with their gadgets and you generally are known for knowing your stuff and being a real resource, your certifications aren’t going to mean a thing.  

4.    Information technology consulting skills are very variable.  Even if you have very junior (or very senior!) skills when it comes to computer skills, there will be a place for you in small business information technology consulting.  

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