Kon-strux Developments’ Fran Morisset will join us as we discuss the value Kon-strux brings to the Alberta home owner and what it takes to be an award winning business right here in Calgary, Alberta.

Kon-strux is a full-service residential Design/Build remodeling company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Kon-strux offers a complete array of Design/Build services including: interior design and construction project management services. Whether designing a new kitchen, new addition, basement or whole-house renovation, Kon-strux can assist you with all phases of the Design/Build remodeling process. Trust our experience and track record to guide you through the tough task of turning your dream into reality.

To learn more about Kon-strux Developments visit their website by clicking here.

Tune in to Kon-strux Developments on Bulletproof Business Radio live on Dec 4 at Noon (Mountain) or download our show by clicking here.

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An exciting IT career awaits you with one of Canada’s leaders in small business information technology.

Bulletproof InfoTech is celebrating its 23rd year as a high-end provider of Information Technology products and services to small and mid-sized businesses in Central and Southern Alberta.

We’re growing, and looking for individuals with extensive experience managing and supporting Microsoft Windows Server based networks, Exchange, SQL Server, Terminal Servers, firewalls, and secure network architecture. Excellent communication skills are as important to us as technical skills, and the ability to effectively manage your time is critical. Certifications are a plus, though the right experience may substitute.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Install, configure and maintain customer servers and workstations;
• Install and configure network equipment and firewalls;
• Monitor network infrastructure on multiple platforms;
• Identify problems, troubleshoot and provide advice to customers, as required;
• Document LAN and user environments in a clear and concise manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

Our team members are highly skilled, committed, and passionate about IT. In return, we offer a fast-paced collaborative atmosphere working with the latest technologies and tools, interesting projects, and the chance to work with other energetic and talented people. As well, ours is the only IT support team in Central Alberta led by an accredited Professional Engineer.

If you have been stagnating as an in-house network admin or a field technician at a chaotic IT company – always lacking the resources to do the job the way it SHOULD be done, then Bulletproof may be exactly the change you’re looking for!

Salary range is $45-60K plus benefits, depending on experience, qualifications and certifications.

Send us your resume to careers@bulletproofIT.ca to launch an exciting IT career now!

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Join Bulletproof InfoTech’s Stuart Crawford with Michael Stelzner. Michael is the founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com, a Technorati Top 100 Blog for Small Businesses that focuses on social media marketing for business.

Michael is author of the best-selling book, Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged, the Social Media Marketing Industry Report and the man behind large summits, such as Social Media Success Summit. He has presented at national conventions for organizations such as MarketingProfs, MarketingSherpa, BlogWorld and others. MarketingSherpa calls Michael “The Grandfather of White Papers.”

Michael has more than 25,000 readers of his WhitePaperSource newsletter. He also has written for many of the world’s most recognized companies, including Microsoft, Dow Jones, FedEx, Motorola, LinkedIn, Monster, Hewlett-Packard and SAP.

Tune in live on November 20th at 1:30 PM Mountain time or download the archive of the show by clicking here.

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Bulletproof InfoTech, an Alberta based Microsoft Small Business Specialist and Gold Partner has been awarded Microsoft’s top small business honour during their annual awards gala in Toronto Thursday.

Alberta is back on Microsoft’s map for leading the way in innovation, client service and overall satisfaction in the small business community.

The Microsoft IMPACT awards are an annual event which showcases and recognizes the work and focus on client satisfaction, Microsoft Partners exhibit daily in their business communities and with their clients from coast to coast here in Canada.  Over 26 awards ranging from those focused on complex software development solutions, technology solutions which empower business and companies who passion is serving those with efforts outside technology.  This year’s award ceremony was held at Wayne Gretzky’s in downtown Toronto on Nov 12 and was attended by Microsoft employees, executives and partners from all across Canada.

“Our annual IMPACT Awards celebrate the most innovative technology partners who have shown superior service to customers and are real leaders in their respective fields,” said Corinne Sharp, National Director, Canadian Partner channel, Microsoft Canada Co. “As true IT heroes, technology partners like Bulletproof continue to raise the bar with customers by helping them maximize business performance.”

Alberta firm wins top honour

Bulletproof InfoTech was named “Microsoft Small Business Specialist of the Year in Canada” for their work with Sinneave Family Foundation (SFF).  SFF Provides leadership and innovation in a family and science informed, lifespan approach to autism interventions, education and research.  SFF had unique IT needs prior to their engagement with Bulletproof.  As a non-profit agency during tough economic times they required an innovative technology solution which would increase efficiencies around the office, allow them to work securely from outside the office and especially work within their budget.  Bulletproof provided SFF with a Microsoft based solution which met all their needs and kept their overall IT investment with their budget.  Leveraging Windows Small Business Server 2008, SharePoint and Office 2007, SFF now has a technology solution which all them to focus on what is important to their organization the most, the families they serve.

SFF is now engaged in Bulletproof’s netSHIELD program, a fixed-cost and worry-free service many clients throughout Alberta use to kept their technology solutions in top shape enabling them to meet their business goals without worrying about information technology getting in the way.

“Bulletproof offered us a well-rounded IT solution, keeping us secure and allowing us to focus on what we do best. They offered us a solution that saved us thousands of dollars in licensing costs and their staff was very responsive to our needs and easy to work with. Their service techs are absolutely the best in the business!!!” stated members of the SFF team.

Read more on how Bulletproof helped Sinneave Family Foundation with all their Small Business computer and network support.

This is Bulletproof’s first Microsoft IMPACT award.  Bulletproof was also named runner-up in the Microsoft overall Client Experience award category in 2009.  In 2009, Bulletproof Networks (Red Deer) joined forces with CompuConsult (Calgary) to create Bulletproof InfoTech.  Bulletproof works in our community, members of our team serve local service organizations, scout troops and volunteer with both the Red Deer and Calgary Chamber of Commerce.  Bulletproof is an active leader with Heartland Tech Groups and the Calgary Entrepreneur Peer Group where they engage with businesses around the globe and right here at home with solving business challenges in today’s new world of business.  Bulletproof has offices in Red Deer and Calgary.

If you would like to discuss this recognition with Bulletproof please contact Stuart Crawford, VP Business Development at 403.206.2233 or email stuart.crawford@bulletproofIT.ca.

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Windows 7 offers a number of enhancements which shake, rattle and roll.  However, all these cool new ways of doing things will allow you and your team to become more efficient in their daily tasks.  More importantly, your team will have a computer system they can rely on and build their confidence in your business.

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We are an exciting small business computer and information technology support company with offices in Calgary and Red Deer that is growing and needing a controller to come join our management team. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in the information technology industry but not required.

More details:

• Coordinate and prepare the financial statements, reports and analysis.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures
• Approve and process revenue, expenditure and agreement documents.
• Analyze cost controls and expenses to guide the company. Analyze financial statements to identify potential weak areas.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards, and ensuring records systems are maintained.
• Prepare and participate in discussions with management on operations
• Process payroll for the company.
• General ledger reconciliations
• Assist accounts payable and receivable during peak times

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a senior accounting position
• Accounting designation or near completion
• Experience using Quick Books and ConnectWise software an asset
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Participate and facilitate group meetings
• Motivating staff to work within tight timeframes and pressures
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost controls
• Maturity in judgment combining practical and the professional
• Energetic, motivated, organized and a strategic thinker

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jason Appleyard at 403-340-1011. Feel free to visit our website for more information about our growing company at www.bulletproofIT.ca.

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We’re growing, and looking for individuals with extensive experience managing and supporting Microsoft Windows Server based networks, Exchange, SQL Server, Terminal Servers, firewalls, and secure network architecture. Excellent communication skills are as important to us as technical skills, and the ability to effectively manage your time is critical. Certifications are a plus, though the right experience may substitute.

Responsibilities/Activities:

• Install, configure and maintain customer servers and workstations;
• Install and configure network equipment and firewalls;
• Monitor network infrastructure on multiple platforms;
• Identify problems, troubleshoot and provide advice to customers, as required;
• Document LAN and user environments in a clear and concise manner;
• Other duties as assigned.

Our team members are highly skilled, committed, and passionate about IT. In return, we offer a fast-paced collaborative atmosphere working with the latest technologies and tools, interesting projects, and the chance to work with other energetic and talented people. As well, ours is the only IT support team in Central Alberta led by an accredited Professional Engineer.

If you have been stagnating as an in-house network admin or a field technician at a chaotic IT company – always lacking the resources to do the job the way it SHOULD be done, then Bulletproof may be exactly the change you’re looking for!

Salary range is $45-60K plus benefits, depending on experience, qualifications and certifications.  Please send your resume in confidence to careers@bulletproofIT.ca.

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Many small businesses invest thousands of dollars to protect their physical assets, they install robust alarm systems to ensure the bad guys stay out and have complicated security systems for employees to swipe in and out whenever they leave the building but some small businesses do not invest the same care and attention to their Internet gateway.  Now, many crimes against buisness are not physical, they are being down online, electronically and many threats originate from inside the organization.

What are you doing to ensure your business information is secure, all the time?

Bulletproof works with SonicWALL to ensure small businesses are as secure as possible.  SonicWALL offers affordable, robust and reliable security solutions to protect your critical business information.  SonicWALL will protect your business from unauthorized access from the bad guys online, ensuring viruses and malware stay outside the company network and at the same time allowing your staff members the flexibility to communicate, exchange information and even work from outside the office without the risk of someone piggybacking into your network.

It is time to secure your business electronically just like you would physically.

For a limited time, SonicWALL is extending through Bulletproof as competitive upgrade to ensure your business is secure online.  Upgrade your existing SonicWALL or another qualifying product to their TZ210 with 2 years of comprehensive gateway security for the same price as a one year SonicWALL subscription.  This will ensure you have two years of upgrades, warranty and protection of your most valuable business asset, your data. 

Call Bulletproof today at 403.206.2233 or 403.340.1011 to discuss how SonicWALL fits into your business protection plan.

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“Why Windows 7 Professional?”

Vs. Windows XP — Windows 7 Professional has been specifically designed to meet the growing demands of modern technology users with more sophisticated networking, mobility, entertainment, data protection, and compatibility features. And with Windows XP Mode,* you get the compatibility of Windows XP in Windows 7 Professional.

Vs. Windows Vista — With Windows 7 Professional, we listened to our business customers. First and foremost, we strengthened fundamentals around performance, reliability, and security. We improved ease of use through user interface (UI) improvements, better wireless networking, and more comprehensive (and comprehensible) troubleshooting. We added Windows XP Mode,* giving businesses the option to extend the life of older productivity applications by running them in a virtual Windows XP environment. And we made it easier to make the transition between work and home with features like Location-Aware Printing.

Vs. Windows 7 Home Premium — With Windows 7 Professional, you get all of the home and entertainment features of Windows 7 Home Premium, as well as key business features. This gives users the experience that they are looking for in a PC. Backup Advanced lets you schedule a periodic backup to save your data or an entire system image to a network location or a local drive. This helps you quickly restore individual files or folders that get accidentally deleted. The Encrypting File System feature helps you protect your confidential information with powerful technologies that encrypt your files and folders. And Location-Aware Printing detects whether you’re at work or at home-automatically sending your documents to the right printer.

“Will my legacy applications work with Windows 7 Professional?”

Windows 7 Professional has an option to run some applications in compatibility mode. There is also Windows XP Mode,* a valuable transition tool that lets you run many existing older Windows XP applications. Windows XP Mode is easy to find and access from either the Start menu or the Windows 7 taskbar.

Do I need a new PC?

New PCs are designed to get the most out of Windows 7 in ways that older PCs simply can’t handle. Windows 7 Professional is preinstalled, preconfigured, and fully supported on a new PC, which helps to maximize performance for faster startup, shutdown, and Web browsing. New PCs are also optimized for the latest peripheral software and mobility devices- supporting multitouch functionality, all your wireless devices, Blu-ray, WiMAX, digital tuners, and much more. And with the improved battery life, you can keep going longer without having to stop and connect.

“How much time do I need to invest to learn how to use it?”Using Windows 7 Professional is intuitive and easy. Everyday tasks have been streamlined and simplified-with commonly used resources put within easy reach and clutter minimized on the desktop. UI improvements make finding things easy-simply type a few letters in the search box, and documents, applications, or even menus appear in seconds. Easily access programs you use the most with one click by pinning them on your taskbar. Or with a simple keystroke, you can minimize or maximize windows or arrange them side by side.

Contact us Bulletproof InfoTech today to learn more about Windows 7 for your business.

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