J Street Technology Blog

Practical thoughts on databases, custom software, and getting technology right for your business, from the J Street Technology team.

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Beware Of Scam Package Delivery Emails!
'Tis the season of joy - and hackers trying to steal your personal information!
Armen Stein
December 11, 2016
When Customer Service Makes All the Difference
If you have ever experienced less-than-stellar customer service (and most everyone has!) then you know how frustrated you can become. Even if the end result is great, a bad customer service experience can spoil it for you.
Armen Stein
November 29, 2016
Social Media Marketing
Need help using your social media outlets to their full potential? Let us help!
Armen Stein
October 24, 2016
Why We Rarely Respond to RFPs
Occasionally we receive invitations to respond to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), but we rarely respond to them. Here's why:
Armen Stein
October 10, 2016
Stopping Unsolicited Mail, Phone Calls, and Email
Have you ever been expecting an important package and opened your mailbox to find a stack of coupons and junk mail?
Armen Stein
October 6, 2016
J Street SQL Tools
Have you ever wanted a simple way to modify part of a SQL Statement in your VBA code? With these J Street functions, you can easily replace the Where and Order By clauses of…
Armen Stein
September 26, 2016
9 Signs that an Amateur Built Your Access Application
When we're called in to look at an existing application, we're always curious to see how well it is built. A few key things can tell us whether we're dealing with a pro or an amateur. If we see any of these trouble signs, we know the developer isn't very experienced.
Armen Stein
September 12, 2016
Why Fixed Bid Software Projects Are a Bad Idea
Spoiler alert - the title says how we feel! Armen takes you through the reasons. https://jstreettech.com/armen-hourly-fee-structure.aspx
Armen Stein
September 6, 2016
The Little Problem That's Costing You a Lot
Is your team struggling to complete a project because one of their tools just doesn't work quite right? Ever wonder how much time is being wasted with workarounds?
Armen Stein
September 5, 2016
Internet Renewal Services SCAM
A J Street team member received this letter and although we immediately knew that this was a scam, it got us thinking about how many people may believe that this is REAL. We wanted to help get the word out to everyone of this SCAM so share this far and wide! This is a pretty good scam, too.
Armen Stein
August 31, 2016
Back To School Supply Drive
It's time for back to school shopping and here at J Street we have started a school supply drive to help an elementary school give its students a little extra assistance. We have chosen Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Seattle to provide extra supplies they need to have a great year.
Armen Stein
August 15, 2016
The Beginning of J Street Technology
The FIRST invoice (back when J Street was Armen Stein Consulting). Over 22 years and still going strong!
Armen Stein
August 10, 2016