Aug 28, 2011   //   by Josh Turpen   //   What We Think  //  1 Comment

It seems amazing that after working on something for 692 hours you give up, take it to a pro, and they have it fixed in 15 minutes. Is it a function of their amazing skill? That probably has a lot to do with it. Could it be their experience? I’m sure that helps. In many cases their skill and experience has led them to a set of tools that is perfect for the problem you’re trying to solve. These tools might not make you a pro, but they will certainly get you closer. Continue reading “The Right Tool for the Job” »

Aug 19, 2011   //   by Josh Turpen   //   What We Think  //  4 Comments

We are a society awash in data. You carry more data in your pocket (cell phone) than NASA had available when they put men on the moon. This staggering amount of data is used to sell you things, 9 out of 10 dentists approved. It’s also used to make you afraid of things, 1 person will die in a drunk-driving accident every 50 minutes. The power of the data available is not in question, the question is; how can a small business get and use this data to their advantage? Continue reading “Free Data – Your Competitive Advantage” »