Micro Biz Journal

What the Heck am I doing?

Chris — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:32:05 +0000

Well, if you’re still following, it’s been quite a while since I posted to this
blog (apart from my lammo twitter feed). The reality is that I’ve had my head
down for about 9 months developing and launching a new venture for our little business.

In short, we’re back in the software business!

Why did we do it:

Most importantly, we wanted to add value to our current customers with a tool to help them sell more.
We wanted to something to build more value to the business and products get a higher multiple than services.
Unlike 99% of what I do now, I actually sort of understand the software business.

So, the long and short of it is: go to www.TestimonialDirector.com and see what we hath wrought.

Sadly, this is also the end of my adventure with this Micro Biz Journal. What I have discovered is that I really can’t devote enough time to do it properly and make this new venture successful.

Thanks for your time and attention, Chris

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

Chris — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Niagara on the Lake is on fire… http://twitpic.com/mx4w9 #
Wine tasting at Peninsula Ridge… Hmmm wine and cheese. http://twitpic.com/mqvrn #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-11

Chris — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Making T. Keller's potato puree: "the puree is all about the fat it contains, which presents a challenge: how much fat can you get into it?" #
Very happy that the funniest / most clever radio show ever, "Wiretap" finally has an official podcast: http://bit.ly/YWT7P. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

Chris — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Too cool! Uploaded run data right from my Garmin to plus3network.com for donation to Nevada Cancer Institute (sponsored our customer Skip). #
Feeling healthy. Head heeled. Hamstring better. 10K today without blood or strange tearing sound… #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-27

Chris — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Quelle horreur! Back at Entrust today to show them our new software app. Must be a slow day: 5 of them, only one of me. #
Attending the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Incentive Tax Program briefing to learn how to get my software dev money back! #
Attending Industry Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program briefing to learn how to get my software #
Another 2,700 kms and I'm back in Ottawa. What happened to summer: it's cold! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-20

Chris — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:02:00 +0000

First run early this AM with a healthy hamstring. Ran into a tree in the dark, knocked myself out, split my head. http://twitpic.com/hpa1o #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-13

Chris — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Settling in after our economic stimulus package for Costco, Best Buy, Home Depot, West Elm and Bed, Bath & Beyond. http://twitpic.com/hj555 #
Heading out on the 2700 km drive to Miami to close on the condo. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-06

Chris — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:02:00 +0000

voting for Colleen's article for article of the month at http://bit.ly/iBlzy #
Hmmm… Hang over or food poisoning? How can you tell? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30

Chris — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:02:00 +0000

@steveneville1 Torn – out for a few weeks in reply to steveneville1 #
Damn hamstring! On the sidelines where I get to watch all the fun… http://twitpic.com/f9oad #
I can't lift my arms. Colleen's personal trainer has broken me. Damn whipper-snapper … #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-23

Chris — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Cheers to one of the few dog-friendly patios: the Georgetown. http://twitpic.com/erz52 #
Shooting video today for our app (our neighbourhood thinks we're doing porn). Pat from InMotion is fantastic! http://twitpic.com/eq96i #
Xerox 10k plus 30 degrees = Hurl. #