As I write this sequestered on Bainbridge Island, I’ve just returned from DattoCon 2017 in Denver. This was the fifth installment of this partner conference and, to cut to the chase, I will repeat. Ironically this was my first DattoCon conference; I’ve tracked the firm for ten years all the way back to the basement. In those days, I could call and Austin McChord, founder and CEO, answered the phone directly.
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Mourn the Past or Celebrate the Future?
This past week I received an announcement that Bainbridge Technology Solutions was closing its doors on Winslow Way (“Main Street”) on Bainbridge Island. It’s been a storefront institution for over a dozen years; a welcome man cave to pick up parts, order a new system and most importantly, receive expert repair services. It joins other recent closures such as an office supply store (“Paper Products) just down the street.
8 Success Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs
Starting a business for the first time can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Follow these sage advice tips to keep your head above water in the beginning stages.
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IT Tips: How Small Businesses can Maintain a Healthy Network
Small business owners have a lot of responsibility. Between daily operations and managing employees, it’s hard to imagine having time to worry about your network connect.
Sage Advice: Hey George – What Should My 18 Year Old Son Do?
At the recently completed Sage Summit in Atlanta, I enjoyed a 1:1 meeting with George Foreman, boxing legend, following his keynote address to several thousand attendees. My question was simple – it was about advice for my 18 year old son who is an Eagle Scout and will start at CalPoly this fall studying information systems.
Onward and Upward – Jamison West’s New Gig
Over the past few months, I’ve teased you with forthcoming changes in the world of Jamison West. He essentially divested
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