I have been out this morning to support one of our clients, Guitar George, who was exhibiting at the Bracebridge Heath Festival. Over the past few weeks I have watched him build his latest dramatic electric guitar, the “Snake”. This is primarily an exhibition piece which is getting close to being finished, it is just […]
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It was the Branston Business Network last night and I gave the fifteen minute presentation, a quick overview about cloud computing. I have put my notes online here. Thanks to all those people who said they enjoyed the talk and got some good information from it. Branston Business Network is an active, informal group of
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At Octagon we spend a lot of time on support and help lines sorting problems for our clients. Some of which we find are neither “helpful” or “supportive” and you just feel their “press one for support etc” is put there just to annoy you. One of the funniest things we get when we call
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Is DropBox secure? There is a short story before I get to “Secure Cloud Storage”. Today my appointments did not join up, which meant a two hour gap around midday. I had the choice to go from the north of the city to Branston and then back to the north of the city or to
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We are all out representing Octagon this evening at the Branston and Mere Parish Council AGM as part of the Branston Business Network. the group’s new banner The AGM was well attended and our members had plenty of opportunities to talk about our services. The exhibition table full of leaflets, cards, various PowerPoint presentations and
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Nicky from Amethyst Consultancy gave a great presentation this morning at the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, Sleaford Breakfast Group about online and offline marketing. Speaking from her experience as both a printer and a web designer she was able to give the group some good ideas how to use a mix of media to promote
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The next meeting of the Branston Business Network is tonight at the Wagon and Horses, Branston. if you run a business based in Branston or the surrounding villages you are most welcome to join us for a casual meeting in the pub lounge. All the businesses attending will be given an opportunity to talk about
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Clive is giving a presentation about networking this evening at Branston Business Club. Update – see a photo here. BRANSTON BUSINESS CLUB Thursday 31st January (the last Thursday of every month) 5.30pm for 6pm – 7pm Supper for those who want to stay on Branston Waggon and Horses High Street, Branston LN4 1NB, 01522 791356
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Darren and I are discussing with Reg from Ambrey Baker Construction how he can use technology to promote his company.
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