Many business owners have approached Bulletproof InfoTech over the past few months as the recession shows it’s ugly head here in the province of Alberta sharing the challenges with doing business in today’s new economy.  However, many of us are committed to maintaining the Alberta Advantage in our business and demonstrating to those around us that Alberta is still a wonderful place to do business in Canada.

Small Business owners have shared frustrations around the major US banks getting hand out after hand out.  The Big 3 getting bailed out and others with their hands out wanting more and more.  What about the small business owner in Alberta?   Who is helping them?  Bulletproof InfoTech with offices in Red Deer and Calgary is doing our part to help the Alberta Small Business owner out.

The Small Business Technology Stimulus Package has been designed to  assist a small business in each of Bulletproof’s core markets of Red Deer and Calgary.  The successful candidate who applies online at http://www.whataboutme.ca will receive much needed computer hardware, software, stuff for play and training needed  and also web marketing services to ensure and maintain the Alberta Advantage.

We are not doing this alone, many of Canada’s leading IT firms including DELL Canada, Microsoft, SonicWALL, Research in Motion, OperiTel Corporation, Scorpion Software, eKzact Solutions, Wi-Band Communications have come forward to help Bulletproof InfoTech help Alberta Small Business which contributions of services and product to help Alberta business.

What exactly will the successful candidate receive?

·         DELL OptiPlex Business Computer System
·         DELL Laser Printer
·         SonicWALL Security Appliance
·         AuthAnvil Security Token
·         Blackberry Smartphone
·         5 Microsoft based courses
·         Web site review from eKzact Solutions
·         Free pass to Blackberry Training in the Fall
·         Discount on Wi-Band Internet
·         One year free netSHIELD Basic (up to 5 systems) from Bulletproof

Bulletproof will be accepting online applicants at http://www.whataboutme.ca starting today and running through June 30, 2009.  Each business will be judged by a team of judges and the successful candidate will be award in July 2009.

For more information, please do not hesitate to call Stuart at 403.206.2233 or email stuart.crawford@bulletproofIT.ca

Cheers

Stuart Crawford,
Guest Blogger to DavidAWest.com

This Thursday a very special networking event is happening in Calgary.  Every month a group of Calgary Entrepreneurs link up to share business stories, ideas, concepts, relationships, build new friendships, network with each other, build strong alliances and learn from other entrepreneurs in the City of Calgary.

This month is no different!

On Thursday, April 9th, 2009 join Calgary Entrepreneurs for another wonderful and fulfilling evening of business to business networking, relationship building and learning.

Phil DaSilva of Investors Group will be sharing some great insight on areas of our businesses that many entrepreneurs overlook.  This one included.  The importance of protecting your assets, your business and your family.  As entrepreneurs we are so wrapped up in the day to day business activities that we often overlook those things that are important.

• What are you going to do later in your life?
• What is your succession planning?
• What happens if you become sick?
• What happens if you die?

Some soul searching questions and Phil will have some answers on where you can turn.

Cost to attend is only $5.00 and you can register at our Calgary Entrepreneur Networking Group site.

Event Date: Thursday April 9, 2009
Time: 18:30 to 20:30
Cost – $5.00
Location – Calgary Coast Plaza Hotel, Horizon’s Restaurant in the big room

10 years ago it was a tough sell to convince a small business that they should get a website. Today, most business owners and entrepreneurs turn to online marketing, and a website is usually first on the list.

There is more to online marketing today than just your business website. Are you missing the boat?

Read the recent post at my article on Web 2.0 & Missing the Boat here where we write about Calgary website design, marketing and other business related topics.

Web 2.0 & Missing the Boat