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My ideal project management software March 02, 2010 →
I’ve tried a lot of online project management software over the years. From the most basic, homegrown Microsoft Outlook calendar system to the complexities of Microsoft SharePoint, everything falls short.
How to fix your Windows 7 64-bit slow boot time February 10, 2010 →
I have a fast computer, but after the latest Security Update, my typical boot time went from under one minute to almost five minutes. Here’s the fix.
Business = stress November 07, 2009 →
It’s been a long-time dream of mine to own an agency. What I didn’t realize back in high school, obviously, was how fraught with stress running a business can be.
If I didn’t have to October 23, 2009 →
Six reasons why if I didn’t have to use Windows, I’d use a Mac.
It’s that time of year October 16, 2009 →
October in the Yukon usually means snow and this time around is no exception, as the white stuff has flown a number of days this month.
Snow Leopard and Microsoft Exchange 2003 September 14, 2009 →
Snow Leopard has hit the streets and people who want to bring their Macs to a Windows workplace will be happy about its support for Microsoft Exchange 2007. What Apple fails to mention is that 10.6 also works with key components of Exchange 2003.
The future of Urban Yukon September 11, 2009 →
Urban Yukon was launched on March 24, 2006. Over three years later, I’m looking for a new owner.
How to succeed with enterprise clients September 08, 2009 →
Four not-so-simple, but essential, steps: know what you’re doing, how to sell, how to maneuver and how to adapt.
What I’ve been up to June 24, 2009 →
Learning more than I ever thought I wanted or needed to know about Microsoft SharePoint 2007.
I deleted my Twitter account June 19, 2009 →
I’ve been on Twitter for about two years. A fun experiment, but I’ve grown tired. My time on this earth would be better spent doing work, meeting people, regularly updating at least one of my two websites and being with the family.
Running a business is (sorta) like raising kids April 30, 2009 →
I’ve got both, so I guess it makes me a subject matter expert.
The love of business March 29, 2009 →
It’s been over two years since I started my own business. Not one of those 750+ days has felt like work.
Switched to Windows February 20, 2009 →
A few months ago, I decided to start down the path of switching from Mac to Windows. For most people it’s the other way around, but Windows is simply a better fit for the type of stuff I do and the people I work with.
In search of office space September 27, 2008 →
There comes a time in the life of every young business where the owner must decide whether to keep on truckin’ as is or take the appropriate steps to grow into a larger and more sustainable operation.
A return to bike racing August 08, 2008 →
A local three-day road cycling event, Tour de Whitehorse, held July 25-27, marked my formal return to bike racing after a three-year hiatus.
