Brent Higgs

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Host Sample Videos

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Here I go diving into Amazon Web Services I never thought I would be on to use or have a need for AWS!  I have found that with one of my projects or should I say with one of my business ventures. I have found that I was in need of static yet secure hosting of static content in large volumes as is gigabytes of content.  With me branching out in to Video Animations with root.MEDIA. With several hundred different animations needing sample videos to show them off and not wanting them to be hosted by Youtube or Vimeo.

I have started to implement a S3 storage and delivery service for the several hundred video animations that I will be offering. The basic function is to store the video files in mp4 and have them opened on a site that I am setting up that will handle the ordering and payments.

While this is just the beginning of my adventure with Amazon Web Services and I know I am just stretching the surface of what could potentially be my next big offering. Thought there is a fair bit to what AWS is able to do and offers.  I can see myself utilizing more of the AWS services for my self as well my clients.

Building my empire, one brick at a time the foundation.

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My empire will not build it’s self. I am actively building my empire, and some days it is down right rough to keep going. Especially when I do not see or get instant results for my efforts. Thought I am some days just laying the foundation or tweaking something. I know it will take many more days, week and even years before I may truly see my empire rise.

Laying Foundation

Just like any building a business needs a good strong foundation.  Without the strength and support of the foundation a building can not be raised that will last very long. In the business world this is true, if the business does not have a strong foundation it will not succeed.  Part of the foundation of a business is the business needs to know that they do. Knowing my why will be my key to success and build a good foundation and starting point.

My Why!

Well when it comes to why I want to build a business empire is first and foremost create a better life for myself! Being  able to afford a better lifestyle, and get myself out from under poverty. Additionally I would love  to be able to support world changing organizations and causes financially. Another part of my why is that I do not do well in regular type jobs where you I would have to preform to a certain level. As well the flexibility with my time.

Branding!

When it comes to branding we all know about Coke Cola, Tim Horton’s and many others. When it comes to a business foundation having and knowing your brand is vital. It is very easy to get distracted and water down down what a business does. One of my brands that I operate is So Good Hosting this brand is simple yet effective. It would be very hard to misunderstand what this business does as it is in the name.

Know Your Product or Services!

There is nothing worse than not know what your business offers for products and services. Depending on they type of business you are in you may have a hundred products or two or three products and services. When it comes the Web Hosting I know a fair bit about it but just like any industry there is is always new and emerging technology.  Staying on top of your product or services can be time consuming. As for myself I have limited So Good Hosting to just two services Personal Hosting Plan and a Business Hosting Plan. Some of my other business offer a variety of different products and services.

Voting Day! (May 9, 2017)

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Okay the big day is here! The province of British Columbia is heading to the polls to hopefully elect a new Provincial Government.  In my option the current Liberal Government needs to be replaced. As I have mentioned in a previous post that I have already cast my vote at the advanced polls last week.

GET OUT AND VOTE!

Instead of complaining about the Government I am going to do something about it. VOTE!

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When it comes to the Government there is no shortage of what one can complain about. Instead of complaining about how the Government is not doing this or that, do something about it get out and Vote! Here in beautiful British Columbia we are in the middle of a Provincial General Election. On May 9, 2017 the people of British Columbia will be casting their votes to make up the new Provincial Government.  I myself have already cast my ballot and Voted at the advanced polls.

A Single Vote!

Each registered voter gets a single vote to cast in favor of the candidate in their riding.  The province of British Columbia is divided into 85 electoral districts. You may think my vote does not matter but in fact a single vote can make the difference. In the past elections it has come down to a single vote making the difference to who won the riding.

Who to vote for?

When it comes the elections there are many choices. The four main parties are BC Conservatives, BC Green Party, BC Liberals and BC NDP. Though in any given riding you may have a representative from some of the main political parties as well independent candidates or smaller parties. Each party has outlined what they stand for and do not stand for. It is up to you the voter to do your own homework and decided which party and candidate aligns with your values and beliefs.

Excellence in hosting

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So Good Hosting iis one of my brands that I own and operate as my Web Hosting service. I am excited that So Good Hosting will only be offering two different packages for web hosting. The first Package Personal Hosting that is ideal for blogs and hobby type Web Sites.  The second package is a Business Hosting that is ideal for Business web sites such as E-commerces Sites.

All my Web Hosting packages include the popular cPanel control panel for easy management of your Web Site and Domains. As well the server uses SSD Drives which are up to twenty (20x) times faster than conventional Hard disk drives. If you need to install a Blog or a Content Management System for your web site you can do it easily with over 400 applications available to install, with just a few clicks.

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