Feb 19
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Business of business.
For the past year I was intensely looking to buy a house.
During that time, I met a few interesting people, and I recently had a good talk with a good buyer’s agent. He was telling me that the psychology of buying and selling homes is quite emotional and that choices of both buyers and [...] [...more]
For the past year I was intensely looking to buy a house.
During that time, I met a few interesting people, and I recently had a good talk with a good buyer’s agent. He was telling me that the psychology of buying and selling homes is quite emotional and that choices of both buyers and sellers are motivated by factors that have little to do with reality.
Of course, everyone is told that a real estate transaction is for many people a very emotional decision. But he went on to mention things that I had not considered before.
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Aug 06
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Business of business.
Tags: books, business management
It has been a while since I posted anything on the blog, but it doesn’t mean we’ve been sitting idle, quite the contrary in fact, expect big changes to our corporate image in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, I wanted to share some insights about a book I’ve read in the last few months: Blue [...] [...more]
It has been a while since I posted anything on the blog, but it doesn’t mean we’ve been sitting idle, quite the contrary in fact, expect big changes to our corporate image in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, I wanted to share some insights about a book I’ve read in the last few months: Blue Ocean Strategy. Definitely a recommended read. Read More
Feb 19
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Business of business.
Over the next few blog entries, I will be running a series of article that talk about the problems in doing fixed cost project and why it risky to accept work under such terms.
This first installment is about the dreaded question every developer hates to hear: “How long is it going to take, and [...] [...more]
Over the next few blog entries, I will be running a series of article that talk about the problems in doing fixed cost project and why it risky to accept work under such terms.
This first installment is about the dreaded question every developer hates to hear: “How long is it going to take, and how much will it cost?” Read More
Feb 17
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: From The Outside Looking In.
Here at Innobec Technologies, we had an employee defect to a client. While certainly not newsworthy in itself, what’s interesting is the realization that lending a hand to help someone out and offering goodwill can sometimes be rewarded with disloyal and insulting behavior. Oh well. Live and learn.
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Here at Innobec Technologies, we had an employee defect to a client. While certainly not newsworthy in itself, what’s interesting is the realization that lending a hand to help someone out and offering goodwill can sometimes be rewarded with disloyal and insulting behavior. Oh well. Live and learn. Read More
Nov 11
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Business of business.
Well, alrighty then. Just had an appointment with the fiscalist. Quote of the day: “My normal rate is now 575$ per hour”.
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Well, alrighty then. Just had an appointment with the fiscalist. Quote of the day: “My normal rate is now 575$ per hour”. Read More
Oct 08
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Uncategorized.
Recently my partner asked this question in relation to my blog. Is it potential customers? Is it just about tips for other consultants out there? Honestly I must admit I wasn’t really sure. For isn’t a blog a way to embrace expressing your thoughts, insights and feelings about anything and everything, without censorship? Isn’t a [...] [...more]
Recently my partner asked this question in relation to my blog. Is it potential customers? Is it just about tips for other consultants out there? Honestly I must admit I wasn’t really sure. For isn’t a blog a way to embrace expressing your thoughts, insights and feelings about anything and everything, without censorship? Isn’t a blog supposed to be a reflection of me, a way to stimulate and encourage discussion and provide free advice to anyone willing to listen?
Well, I guess, in a way, but in reality breaking free with my voice within and glorifying freedom of expression is not my main purpose. Read More
Oct 05
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Life as a Consultant.
I know you. Because I used to be just like you.
You’re the Hot Shot Programmer. But you’re not just good. You Rock. You’re one of those programmers who shine brighter than the sun. And the problem is that you, mr. Super Duper Programmer, aren’t really enjoying your job at all anymore, and you’re starting to [...] [...more]
I know you. Because I used to be just like you.
You’re the Hot Shot Programmer. But you’re not just good. You Rock. You’re one of those programmers who shine brighter than the sun. And the problem is that you, mr. Super Duper Programmer, aren’t really enjoying your job at all anymore, and you’re starting to think it might be a swell idea if you were on your own. Read More
Sep 30
Posted by: Patrick Bergeron (pbergeron@innobec.com)
Under: Life as a Consultant.
“If you’re not part of the solution, there’s good money to be made in prolonging the problem” — Despair.com
Consultants have a bad reputation. In Dilbert land, they’re often seen as incompetent, lazy money grabbing parasites that feed on rich companies for as long as possible. When Stephane and I started the company, early on we [...] [...more]
“If you’re not part of the solution, there’s good money to be made in prolonging the problem” — Despair.com
Consultants have a bad reputation. In Dilbert land, they’re often seen as incompetent, lazy money grabbing parasites that feed on rich companies for as long as possible. When Stephane and I started the company, early on we made a conscious decision to never let money step on our sense of ethics and always give the best possible service no matter what. Give great and honest service and they’ll come back for more. It’s all about good Karma, isn’t it? Read More