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One Month App … And then what?

A really nice approach to the "what happens after we've finished the project" client conversation.

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23 October 2024
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The Client

Scope creep? Deadlines? Profits? Not his problem. Introducing The Client. Can anyone stop the chaos?

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22 October 2024
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Minitel

A decade before the Internet, French citizens were interacting via Minitel, a computer network open to anyone with a telephone.

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21 October 2024
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Mastering Live Events

Thinking about hosting a live event, but not sure how to make it well-attended, profitable and worth your time?

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21 October 2024
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History of the Apple Lisa

Sabotage, hired goons, and a landfill in Utah: this is a story about the life, death, and afterlife of Apple’s most pioneering flop, the Lisa computer.

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21 October 2024
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Craft+Work On The Road

Ten days, two events, two countries, a 13-hour train ride, and an OG Shopify reunion — it was quite a ride!

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12 October 2024
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What's Your Podcast Setup?

It's been a while since I got behind the mic, and it appears a lot has changed.

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10 October 2024
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Craft+Work London Retrospective

A visual look back at the May 2024 London edition of our Shopify Partner event Craft+Work.

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05 September 2024
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Recent Reads August 24

Have you ever wondered what a stack of books says about a person?

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23 August 2024
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Event Merchandise

Let's be honest; the quality of conference and event "merch" is of varying quality and utility.

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16 August 2024
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Tenets for Better Work

As Sir John Hegarty says, "Everyone needs a code to live by"

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07 May 2024
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What was Work With Shop?

After leaving Shopify, I had the idea of launching a Shopify-specific job board. Here's what happened.

Article
14 January 2024
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Publishing Prices Online

It's an age-old question. Should we publish our prices and rates online?

Article
18 December 2023
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The Power of Pause

Next time you feel the urge to 'dive in', consider taking a few seconds to pause and see what happens.

Article
25 July 2023
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Are You a Founder?

You might not think you're a founder, but maybe it’s time to think again!

Article
01 July 2023
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Client Relations

However great a relationship begins, I believe it's fair to say that both sides of the client/agency relationship can occasionally become frustrating.

Article
16 December 2022
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Bowie on Selfish Work

Can being selfish with our vision produce better work?

Article
22 November 2022
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Event Marketing 101

It's 2002, and events are slowly returning. As we get back to thinking about attending and sponsoring conferences, here are my top 8 tips for IRL marketing.

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22 February 2022
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