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1747 Brookdale Road Naperville, IL 60563 voice: 630-258-3417 fax: 630-839-6158 rich@sparksit.com |
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Sparks IT Consulting, in the person of Rich Cullen, provides professional information technology guidance to small companies that cannot justify a full-time IT Director. Services provided range from strategic planning to cable installation. |
Current Specialties: Setting up small business and home
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Internet connectivity has become a significant part of my work. Most of my clients have migrated from dial-up access to DSL, cable or T1 access. I help them select a carrier, get everything installed and configure their router.
Many clients have asked me to set up a simple Web site for them (like this one) so that they can have a Web presence and an e-mail address with their own domain name. I can set them up very inexpensively, and refer them to a graphic designer if they want a more sophisticated site.
I "nag" my clients about three things: backups, virus protection and firewalls. A fourth nag is creeping in, spyware. Spyware is that nasty accumulation of junk that grows on your computer as you use the Internet. It is not a dangerous as my primary nags, but it can sure be a nuisance.
I work with many different industries. It fascinates me to learn about different industries and about the specific software packages that have been developed for the industry. Years ago, I would often develop database applications to suit a specific industry or a specific problem. This was, and continues to be, an expensive and time consuming process. Fortunately, with today's software, it is almost never done. Almost every industry, regardless of how "special" it is, can choose from a selection of industry-specific software packages.
My "niche" is that I am not a specialist. I am a technically competent engineer and a savvy business person who realizes that you are not in business to play with computers. Computers should be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
I have been satisfying clients as Sparks IT Consulting for over five years. Clients range from folks with one computer at home to businesses with over fifty computers.
Photography has long been my hobby; perhaps my passion. Thirty years ago, I had a portrait studio in my home and I developed and printed my own work. Today, digital photography has changed the photography industry. Some of my clients have asked me to shoot pictures for their web sites or other promotional materials.
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Your invoice from Sparks IT can now be paid using PayPal. There is no extra cost to use PayPal. |
Give me a call or send me an e-mail, and let's discuss how I might help you.