Shadetree Tech Recommends

I have been providing management and technical support services for over a dozen years, to clients ranging from very small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations, not to mention all of the family, friends, neighbors, and community organizations I have helped out.

Over the course of my career, I have been asked to recommend a wide range of products and services. I found that I was recommending the same things time and again, so I decided that if so many people wanted advice in these areas, I could help even more people by creating this page.

This site contains a collection of links to products and services I have been asked to provide for clients. Each of these products or services have been researched for quality and value, and consistently provide an above average return on investment for their intended purpose. These are the items I recommend to friends, family, and valued clients.

Keep in mind that when I recommend something, I know the purpose for which it is intended. I am familiar with the end user and provide a solution that fits their specific needs. These links are provided as general recommendations to high quality products that I have successfully implemented. Please feel free to contact me for your own custom recommendations.

Right now I have just placed quick banners and / or links, primarily to make it easier on my current clients to access the resources. I will be adding more specific information, reviews, and case studies as time permits, and I intend to allow others to post their opinions as well, just as soon as I have time to implement the necessary scripts.

There are already hundreds of articles on a wide range of topics available through the link above. These were gathered from a lot of places, so the formatting is varied, but there is a lot of good information there.

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I also keep my eyes open for those special deals on computers, printers, office supplies, and just about anything else my clients use in their business.

Don't worry, I hate spam as much as you do, and I promise never to share your information with anyone.

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	Dell Small Business - Limited Time and / or Limited Quantity Offers. These are the deals you always hear about someone else getting after they are over. These deals are subject to change without notice.
	HP Small & Medium Business Program - Receive up to $300 Instant Savings on select ProLiant Smart Buy Servers through July 21, 2008. HP SpacePilot USB 3D Intelligent Controller for $359


	Another thing I get asked about a lot is business cards. Vista Print has a full range of styles in all quality levels. You design the card online and see just how it will look before ordering. If you are looking for cheap, they will send you 250 for FREE! You just pay shipping & handling (less than $5).
	Follow this link for special discounts on all versions of Intuit QuickBooks software. Make sure to compare the various products available. QuickBooks Pro is great, but one of the specialized products may provide features to make your job even easier! If you need help deciding, contact me and we'll work it out.
	For personal finance, nothing beats Quicken. Several versions are available so you can choose the one that is right for your individual situation.
	Looking to start a business? MyCorporation takes the headaches out of the process of setting up your company and making sure all the legalities are covered. I use them when I need a new business entity set up, and they always get the paperwork done quickly and efficiently.
	I have successfully implemented this software for doctors, lawyers, and even copywriters. You can record voice notes on any device such as a tape recorder or digital voice recorder, then let Dragon Naturally Speaking convert it to text, saving you hours of typing. I use it myself to transfer all my pages of notes without having to use the keyboard.
	PDF Converter is the flip side of Dragon Naturally Speaking. It takes PDF files and converts them to audio. It really comes in handy when you don't have time to read
	This is the same Video Professor computer training you see on TV all the time, but the offer is a little different. I get lots of people asking if the product is any good, and I always say the same thing: you either love it or hate it! Some people love this type of training, and others don't like spending the time. No matter which category you fit into, I guarantee you'll learn something if you use the program. If you really commit to following the lessons, they are really terrific, and you get a lot of knowledge in a realatively short time. There is an online demo on this page, but I suggest you order the free course and try it out. The free CD is not a demo, it is the real product. You can choose from around 50 different courses, and pay about $7 for shipping. There aren't many places you can get a full training course for less than $7! But be warned:
	This is NOT insurance. It can be used in conjunction with your existing dental insurance to minimize your out of pocket expenses. These plans get you discounted rates on dental services. Many of our local Dentists are providers for one or more of these plans. Visit the site and check to see if your dentist is listed.

Strictly for Entertainment

I spend as much time in the woods as I can, camping, hiking and Scouting with my boys. U.S. Cavalry has some of the coolest and best gear available. I set up a deal with them so I get regular discounts, and I'll post them here so you can take advantage of them, too! Save 5% w/ purchase of $49 or more with code PJUSC5! Save 10% w/ purchase of $99 or more with code PJUSC10!
	OK, this won't help you get your work done, but I really like it, so here it is. Hoyle Miami Solitaire is a great way to take a break. Well, I guess it can help get the job done... Spend a few minutes playing and then you can get back to business with a new perspective!
	Change your tune. Support the musicians, not the record labels. Earn FREE MP3s for reviewing hot, new music at TuneFlow. Taking music back from the big record labels one email at a time.
	Every time I go to a concert, a ball game, or just about anywhere else for entertainment, I see the vendors w6 alking around with the glowing bracelets and necklaces, the fiber optic toys, flashing sunglasses, etc. I always wondered where they got all that neat stuff, so I tracked it down! Go to Flashing Blinky Lights and check it out! It's just cool!

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Strictly for Entertainment