Clear, local tech help for small businesses and independent projects.
Website work, training, business data checkups, and sensible security basics — for people who want things set up clearly, run simply, and stay within reach.
Based in Antigonish, working across rural Nova Scotia.
No price list on the site. The cost depends on the work, and it is usually best sorted out in a short conversation.
- Website work Builds that load fast and belong to you
- Training One-on-one sessions, at your pace
- Data checkup A clear look at what you own and who has access
- Cybersecurity Sensible basics for small operations
Selected work
One project I can point to now, with more to come as engagements wrap up.
- Flagship project
The Antigonish Reel
A locally governed community information platform for Antigonish, built to be private by default and owned by the community it serves. The first of what I hope becomes a small network of town-by-town sites.
Read about the Reel → - Case study coming
Website rebuild
An example of taking a site that had become slow, expensive, or difficult to update and replacing it with something the owner can actually manage and afford to run.
- Case study coming
Tools and data checkup
Working through accounts, subscriptions, and tools with a small operator — understanding what they own, what they depend on, and what would happen if a service they rely on changed its terms.
What working together looks like
Most work starts with a conversation. From there, I assess the fit, scope the work clearly, and get moving once it is approved.
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You reach out
Send a note through the site or by email outlining what you need help with.
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We talk it through
We set up a consultation, in person or online, and go through the project properly.
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I send a clear scope
If it looks like a fit, I send the scope, contract, and next steps in plain language.
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Work begins
Once everything is approved, I start the work and keep it moving in a clear, manageable way.
Website work
Fast, simple sites that load well, cost little to run, and belong to you. Most of what I build is static or lightly dynamic — meaning less to break, less to pay for, and fewer surprises down the line.
Where I can help
- Starting a new site from scratch, including help with copy and branding
- Rebuilding a site that has become slow, expensive, or awkward to manage
- Building a clean landing page for a new venture
- Making ongoing small updates at a pace that suits you
What you get
- A site that loads quickly and costs little to host
- Clear ownership of your files and content
- Plain-language notes on what was built and how to maintain it
Not sure what you have? Send me the link and I will walk you through it.
Training
One-on-one or small-group sessions on whatever is getting in your way. I work at the pace you need and do not assume prior knowledge.
What this is useful for
- Getting comfortable with a tool or workflow you have been putting off
- Understanding the subscriptions you are already paying for
- Moving off something you have outgrown or that no longer fits
- Setting up AI tools sensibly for real day-to-day work
How it works
- Sessions run in person around Antigonish or remotely
- I keep things practical and explain in plain language
- You receive written notes after each session
Business data checkup
Most small operations are running on scattered accounts, subscriptions, and tools that have built up over time. This is a practical look at what you have, where it lives, who can access it, and what would happen if something changed.
Where this helps
- Accounts and subscriptions you have lost track of
- Files and records scattered across too many places
- Important things that depend on one person or one old service
- Obvious gaps in ownership or access recovery
What you come away with
- A simple map of your main tools, accounts, and data
- Clear notes on what looks fine and what needs attention
- A short list of next steps, in order of what matters most
- A record you can actually use going forward
This is a practical checkup, not a formal audit. The goal is clarity, not a findings report.
Cybersecurity
Sensible security basics for small operations. Most of what a small business actually needs is straightforward: better passwords, tested backups, careful account access, and a clear plan for when something goes wrong.
Where I can help
- Getting passwords and two-factor auth properly set up
- Checking that backups exist and can actually be restored
- Reviewing who has access to what, and clearing out old accounts
- Writing down a simple recovery plan before you need one
What this covers
- The basics most small businesses have not gotten around to
- Unglamorous, necessary, and straightforward to address
- Delivered plainly, without manufactured urgency
If something needs more than one person can reasonably handle, I say so and help point you toward the right resource.
Not sure where to start?
Send me a note describing what you are trying to do. I will tell you plainly whether it is something I can help with.
Get in touch