Steve Pye

Author: spye

  • Leaving a Legacy

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    As most of the world has already heard, Apple co-founder and multi-industry leader Steve Jobs died last Wednesday, a result of complications from pancreatic cancer. Millions of people worldwide mourned the loss felt by the Jobs’ family, by Apple, and by the technology industry in general. I read many quotes from people often saying, “why…

  • iOS and OS X Roadmap to 2013

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    My best guess on the roadmap for iOS, OS X (and its successor), the iPhone 5, and the iPad 3 & 4… Also, check out my take on the iPhone 4S announcement.

  • iPhone “4S” is for Strategy

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    In the wake of yesterday’s Apple keynote announcing the iPhone 4S, which left many people disappointed and dropped Apple’s stock by 5%, I’ve noticed that there are a few things that the industry is waiting to catch their breath on and adjust their rumor mills accordingly. Just like the jokes that cropped up over the…

  • With Great Exposure…

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    I am amazed at how many times I’ve heard clients who have said “I have some work for you… it doesn’t pay well, but it will give you great exposure.” As though it’s an honor to be able to work for them, almost to the extent that we should pay them for the opportunity. Even…

  • New Site Launch

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    I launched a new version of my web site today! While the old site had served me well for a while, it was gradually losing focus as I had repeatedly attempted to incorporate past blog material, and content from other blogs that I had created. Merging everything into a single site was a good starting…

  • Business Service Pricing

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    I’ve been to sites several times in the past where consultants, contractors, designers, or developers fail to provide any information on pricing or fees for their services. It always frustrated me, but as I moved along further in my business work, I discovered the reason: pricing is highly subjective when doing business development, and fixed…

  • Getting in Contact

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    When contacting me, particularly through the “Ask Me” section of the site, please be sure to supply at least one point of contact if you want me to answer a question directly!

  • Important For Us

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    Do you base what you do on its importance or urgency in your life? Do you consider the importance or urgency of others in what you do?

  • Seeing What Is, Not What Isn’t

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    Do you see the world as it is… or as you are?

  • Being Overburdened

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    Small Business owners rarely get a break. You aren’t just a company owner, you’re its face, its hands, its feet and its source of nourishment. But are you keeping yourself strengthened enough to sustain your business long-term?