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The demand for technology consultants who set up and support network systems for small businesses is red hot. If you’re one of these value-added providers (VAPs)—or you’re investigating what it takes to set up shop—this just-in-time guide explains how to build a successful and profitable practice creating network solutions with Small Business Server (SBS) 4.5. This practical reference details both the technical and nontechnical expertise you’ll need, including how to: • Analyze the unique business needs and internal landscape of the small business • Help your clients exploit the technological, financial, and competitive advantages of using SBS as the digital backbone of their business systems • Plan, roll out, test, and support a customized SBS installation • Demonstrate an immediate return on an SBS investment • Stay one step ahead of the business technology curve—your critical edge in positioning your services, setting rates, and deploying resources • Add value to your services—including ways to transcend your role as consultant to become a trusted technology advisor INCLUDED ON CD-ROM: The CD-ROM contains templates to help you develop technology solutions for your small-business clients and organize your resources, white papers on strategic business and technological issues surrounding SBS, and useful evaluation software.