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Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:42:59 +0000

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By: nancy white

nancy white — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:16:50 +0000

Great info., especially for the technically uneducated.
Dan, I love the simplicity of your writing, an interesting read even if it is about computers and technology, an area in my life that I am rather “stupid” about.

By: Daniel Gibbons

Daniel Gibbons — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:24:45 +0000

Hi Aila,
No problem at all, I’m glad I could help!

By: Aila Karpio

Aila Karpio — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:05:54 +0000

Thank you for your article. It inspired us to do research into Google Apps and we will also look into Basecamp. We are outgrowing many of the systems we have had for years so the timing was perfect. Thanks again for sharing!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:54:22 +0000

One of the things I valued so much about this post, Daniel, is having it acknowledged by someone on the other side of the biz that tech people don’t always make it easier for their clients. I’ve experienced real frustration with that this year.

It is refreshing and gives me hope to know that knowledgeable and helpful people like you are also in the biz. Thanks for sharing your wisdoms!

By: Daniel Gibbons

Daniel Gibbons — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:54:00 +0000

No problem at all. Finding the time to deal with technology stuff when you’re growing quickly can be very difficult

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:50 +0000

Amazing!! As a non-profit organization that is growing with immense speed - these tips will come in handy for sure! thank you Daniel and Danielle.

By: Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:21:14 +0000

I second, third and fourth the top 5. Especially Google Apps. And oh how I slogged through the switch over. I had to tear myself from the pretty comfort of Outlook. Google is ugly, but it’s so freaking efficient. And it’s CONSTANTLY improving. And what do you pay for those improvements? Nada.

Before Dan came on board, we looked for months for a web-based document sharing system. They were either pricey, had a steep learning curve, or limited in functionality. Now, we create a Google Doc and can share it, access it, work on it from anywhere — in real time. It’s beautiful.

I don’t think everyone can fully get rid of IT support, we’re fortunate that our CEO is a serious Geek - but if you proceed knowing that so many IT tools are FREE, then you can give a geek consultant some stern direction about what to put into place for you.