No matter how technically proficient you are, even the sharpest IT consultant or support pro is going to make a mistake every now and then. Most mistakes are recoverable, but you definitely want to avoid ones that could lose you clients and customers. During the episode of TR Dojo, I go over five of the worst mistakes IT pros can make in the field and give you some advice on how to avoid them.

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