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.