thepaulfisherblog : diary of a serial entrepreneur

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Learning to speak "server"

At a certain level, website hosting is simple. I was a web designer in a past life and back then I just stuck a website on a virtual server and away we went. So the thought of arranging the servers for this project website was not a big deal. I was going out to look for a reputable company to sponsor us, providing what we needed in return for the excellent exposure that would be generated.

But then I realised that the hosting world had adopted a new language, and it wasnt English.

Apparently we need a scalable, load balanced, fire walled, duel server platform with more redundancy that a UK car manufacturer. Good job I left it to the last minute then hey.

Apart from learning to talk server, I also had a go at getting some pictures for the all important website profiles. Unfortunately I havent seen the light of day for several weeks, so they came out really badly.

To disprove the suggestions of vanity, here is my very worst shot. I was laughing so loudly there wasnt a chance of staying in focus.

posted by Paul Fisher @ 8:19 am

Can one million people work together in producing one giant artistic collaboration?

Previous Posts

• Myspace blog
• The trouble with blogs
• Third PR company lucky?
• Retail on the rise, corporate remains sluggish
• A juggling act
• A quiet Easter for Corporate Catering
• Recognising dyscalculia
• Mmm, Google Calendar
• Dyscalculia links
• Living with dyscalculia

Why I Blog

Last year I was asked by my local development agency to talk to school children and young adults about starting businesses and life as an entrepreneur. Naturally I balked at the idea. Nothing terrifies me more than standing in front of 30 young people, desperately trying to keep them interested in what I’m saying.

After further discussions it was suggested that I might blog about my experiences as a young businesses owner and social entrepreneur, so that younger people might get a flavour of the kind of issues I face in a medium they understand.

I'm currently in my (late!) twenties and have built up several businesses ranging from car dashboards, software sales, website design and restaurants. My current project is a major charity arts event. I have a strong form of the learning difficulty dyscalculia, but hope to show others that the disorder can be overcome by effective coping strategies and a lot of confidence!

So here I am.