Evan Standish, OnDeck Systems I’m sure your own industry or profession has its share of overused clichés, but in the IT world, those two words – best practices – have become one of the most hyper-invoked, supposedly credibility-inducing phrases in recent memory. Don’t believe me?…
Joke De Roeck, Business Gazette For more than 23 years, OnDeck Systems has provided technology consulting, sales and implementation to North Island businesses – and they’re serious about what they do. “We love what we do, but this isn’t a hobby,” explains sales manager Evan…
Business Gazette A new computer seldom makes a business run more efficiently; the magic lies in the programs and apps. “Some industries are very standardized, and it's easy to find excellent off-the-shelf solutions,” explains Renee Kraft, of Merlinus Software Solutions in Campbell River. “But what…
Joke De Roeck, Business Gazette Planning a renovation? Did you know that most homes built before 1991 contain asbestos? Asbestos can be found in drywall mud, flooring, textured ceilings, vermiculite insulation and more. “Asbestos was used commonly as a fire retardant,” explains Roy Piper, of…
Don Linder, AGS Business Systems Technology products are just too complicated nowadays. Think about the technology in your office – chances are, you don’t use most of the features on a regular basis. You’re not alone in this – a recent survey showed that only…
Joke De Roeck, Business Gazette It is Jani Martinius’ mission to make the North Island look great while working. Whether you work in construction, trades or just love outdoor adventures, Jani provides quality clothing that’s as comfortable as it is functional. “The Bricklayer trousers with…
Joke De Roeck, Business Gazette Mould is commonly found in attics, crawlspaces and basements. Some of the causes are inadequate and faulty ventilation, water intrusion and new builds closed up with wet material. Enter Roy Piper – The Mould Man of Home SOULutions Remediation Ltd.…
Lisa Graham, Seadance Photography The public has a love/hate relationship with Photoshop. Feelings run the scale from dislike of over-done fashion spreads to going gaga over the eye candy in magazines like National Geographic, yet digital photography and Photoshop are inseparable. When you hire a…
