Going from boring to spellbinding — Almost everyone has to write a speech at some point in time. For those of us who aren’t writers it’s a hard and laborious task. For those of us who aren’t performers or comfortable up on stage it’s scary and luminous. …

An Example of Branding Done Well — Chris Nash Recently I’ve been searching for a great branding example that defines, sets the standards, integrates its guidelines and has a positive outcome for a company, business or organization. Little did I know, it was only a short drive outside of the city. When I think of IT departments…

A Cautionary Tale from the Developer’s Room — Jacqui Janzen This is a tale passed down from developer to developer about Olde Jon, a man once revered for his skilled code and now feared for his grotesque transformation. A man sat at his computer on a warm summer’s day while his friends called his name from the park across…

4 Steps to Branding — This is not exactly a “How To” guide to the best way to brand yourself rather it’s what I find works best for myself and my clients. Let’s start by you posing as my client and we’ll walk through the steps together. Hey Client! Defining Your Brand. I would like…

Weighing the differences between working for large corporations and small businesses. — Vancouver, the home of yoga pants, recycling, gentrification and gluten free cyclists, is now a haven for tech companies. Geekmania has hit and with it an influx of web developers and designers just like myself. With numerous companies scattered throughout the city, potential employees should be asking, “Is it better…