Author Archives: Vlad

How come there aren’t more “honest” SMB blogs out there?

Posted: 3:05 pm
June 22, 2010
IT Business
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I get this question often.. My standard response is to just shrug and say that most people that are willing to put serious effort into something expect to be compensated. For the rest, there is a significant penalty for being … Continue reading →

Intuit, when cloud hits the fan

Posted: 9:15 pm
June 16, 2010
Beta
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First of all, we are a happy Intuit client. As much as I hate Quickbooks and everything Intuit produces, it pales in comparison to dealing with a CPA, IRS, Florida DOR, Dallas Tax Appraisers office, anything in California, and of … Continue reading →

Letting the little stuff slide

Posted: 6:49 pm
June 15, 2010
Misc
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Not really related to anything in the technology field, but just how often do the little things get to you? To me – very often. Mostly because my entire job is on the polar opposites – I set the company … Continue reading →

At which price point are we competitive enough?

Posted: 11:26 pm
June 14, 2010
IT Business
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Last week, after I changed up my presentation at MSPU to be a little more straight forward, I got to have several conversations with people who were extremely concerned not about the cloud, but their ability to compete with those … Continue reading →

Thank You

Posted: 9:12 am
June 10, 2010
Vladville
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I’d just like to take a moment to thank so many of you that have taken the time to send me some constructive feedback on what you’re contemplating, fearing and considering on your journey to the cloud – or why … Continue reading →

Writing a book on Cloud Services

Posted: 7:04 pm
June 8, 2010
Vladfire
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Yep. The body of American Literacy is about to take a huge step back. I am incredibly literate when I spell check and proof things so we’ll see. The stuff I’ve written is so far very similar to Vladville so … Continue reading →

What I wish I knew 10 years ago

Posted: 11:44 pm
June 6, 2010
Boss
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Earlier tonight I was in my driveway (King of the Hill style) washing our cars with my son and wife and remarked: “We’ve got some nice s*@#’”; It got me thinking about one thing I learned the hard way that … Continue reading →

The Three Kings

Posted: 12:52 am
June 4, 2010
Awesome
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You know how people say “Live each day as if it was your last” and if this happens to be my last day on earth, I’ll know why. It may have something to do with my dinner(s). You see, normal … Continue reading →

Reflection

Posted: 10:34 pm
June 2, 2010
IT Business
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Ok, I’ll admit that I chose the title to see if I can give my buddy Scott a heart attack. Don’t worry, this message is not about SPAM and it’s not funny. The Leave I’ve been somewhat disconnected from the … Continue reading →

Black & White

Posted: 10:03 am
June 1, 2010
OwnWebNow
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Generalizations are fun. Naturally, people tend to object when you say things like “all” or “every” or “none” but in (small) business you’re often growing on the back of someone elses marketing agenda that is moving the overall direction of … Continue reading →