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Something Constructive – Part II

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I’ve been on the road this past week working on the business and trying to finalize 2009 plans and see how everything is moving. Most of my close partners have my cell phone number and are familiar with the DFWVF … Continue reading

If mind was a drug I’d sell it by the…

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Book. If you are seeing difficult times ahead you have to step your game up. Don’t end up on the corner like Paco, get your learn on. Erick is doing a 50% sale. Ends next week so hit it today. … Continue reading

So is SBS 2008 dead?

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You guys read way too much into my postings. For the record, I never said that SBS 2008 is dead. I did however say that the business model that exists around solely deploying and configuring an SBS network (be it … Continue reading

Something Constructive

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In the past, I’d get pissed off at people trying to knock a chip off my shoulder. These days, all I can do is laugh and try to write a blog post while sounding out each word like Andrew Dice … Continue reading

As the world turns…

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I’m writing this blog post at about 25,000 ft in a half empty plane heading to Dallas for a company party. With a ticket I bought yesterday, with a hotel and car rental for well under $500. Last year I … Continue reading

To the great white north….

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Please kindly move the polar bear, igloo and Celine Dion aboot 19″ to the left, Own Web Now is now in Canada: $10 / Exchange 2007 + SharePoint 2007 with 10GB storage. $1 / GB for Offsite Backup storage powered … Continue reading

Pursuit of Flaw – Part 2

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Previous post was about the importance of change in the survival of enterprise. But the last few months in America have been the celebration or at least massive reinforcement of failed business plans. From the banking and financing failures all … Continue reading

Pursuit of Flaw – Part 1

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First of all, apologies all around for the relative silence over the past few weeks. I realize that many on my own team, suppliers as well as customers look at this blog as an indication of what we are up … Continue reading

IT Book Bailout

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My buddy Karl is trying to help you in a down economy. Spend $20, get $8 off: http://smallbizthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/12/end-of-year-sale.html If you haven’t looked through Karl’s stuff before let me offer you my advice. Get Karl’s Managed Services in a Month for … Continue reading

How do you compete in a recession?

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Assert confidence. Pick on those less fortunate and snag the solid clients who are looking for something more stable. As discussed before, businesses are built on relationships. People don’t head into relationships with companies that look like they won’t be … Continue reading