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Robert Ruder

Founder, vCIO
1924 W Spofford Ave
Spokane, WA 99205
info@idicdesigns.com

Experience

Education

35 Years

Small Business Development

23 Years

Information Systems Development

29 Years

Database/Software/Website Development

29 Years

Technologies

HTML/CSS

SQL/XML/JSON

C#/VB.NET

Business Data



Principles and Passions

Infinite Diversity, Infinite Combinations (IDIC)
When technology becomes transparent to the need and expectation of the user, everything will change. The world will become a better place.
The business owners and professionals that I work with are on a journey to build sustainable, secure, and growth oriented businesses. I help them match effective technology and technology projects to those goals. Collaboratively, our aim is a business with purpose and opportunity.
You can be a slave to your technology. OR your technology can serve your purpose.
The difference is where you invest.

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

Arthur C. Clarke

My Ideal Customer

We can be a right fit if...
  • You have a business of 1-20 users.
  • You are open to being coached: see one, do one, teach one.
  • You are interested in making changes based on a systematic approach that matches your preferred way of working with the right technology.
  • You view business as a collaboration between you (the decisionmaker), your stakeholders, and your knowledgable vendor.
We probably are not a right fit if...
  • You NEED someone to take responsibility and make all the tech decisions.
  • You are NOT interested in collaboration.
  • You base your purchase decisions on what the price is.

My Brands

These are the places you can find me online helping others with their daily needs and challenges.

IDIC Designs
www.idicdesigns.com

This has been my systems and development business for the last 23 years. I build databases, websites, monitor and maintain computers, and help business owners find new revenue opportunities in what they do every day. Whatever it is you need to be effective in your day-to-day work and play, I can help.


All For One Academy
allforone.academy

My co-founders and I started this entrepreneur education community in 2023. We conduct monthly online meetings to help startup and bootstrapped business owners find answers to their questions and a supportive, collaborative space where they can find friends and partners in business.


Inland Northwest Champions Network
www.inwcn.com

I'm currently launching this community as a learning and collaboration platform for those in the Inland Northwest who want to improve their in-person network skills. The principles that will be taught on the site will be based on two books: The Champions Network by Matt Silverman and The Way of the Conscientious Connector by Dave Ribble


My Offers

The following represent a portion of the work that I have and currently do with my customers.

No Cost

The following items are available at no cost to you:

  • Monthly Newsletter:

    I publish a monthly thought piece where I apply my current thinking to a technology or business problem that I'm focusing on for that month. You can see my past messages on my ConvertKit Creator Profile HERE

  • Dark Web Research:

    Have you already been compromised?

    Often we don't know when or where our accounts have been exposed. I have a resource that scours the Dark Web to locate and report on compromised credentials. It's better to know than to be in the DARK. You can request a free Dark Web Scan Report HERE.

  • Join My Communities:

    I have a number of ways that I make myself available to online communities. If you'd like to participate and learn what motivates me, please check out one of these opportunities which are currently free to join and participate in.

    • All For One Academy: Startup and Bootstrap Entrepreneurs (Education, Collaboration)

      Website

    • Inland Northwest Champions Network:

      Build Better Online and Inperson Networking Skills

      Website

      Facebook Group

    • Spokane Small Business and Entrepreneurs:

      If you are in the Spokane area, I can often be found at the in-person networking events hosted by this community. Go HERE.

    • Groundswell Collective:

      I also attend the Purpose and Profit events organized by the Groundswell Collective community. Go HERE.

  • Let's Chat!:

    A discovery call may be the best way for us to decide if there is some way that I can help you. I don't get hung up on names and labels. Maybe you are open to seeing your issue from a different perspective.

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Modest Cost

All of these items involve investments less than $500 or $100/mo.

  • Subscription-based Email Support

    This is an entry level product. Sometimes, you just want to get an opinion from an experienced professional. Using the email support option let's you know who you are talking to and still get guidance on how to resolve your issue.

    This is advice only. I provide acknowledgement within 24 hours and a complete written response within 72 hours. If you need more support--i.e. hour(s) of time--that will be handled separately.

    The first 50 subscribers on this program will only pay $9.95/mo or $99.50/yr for a self-renewing subscription. You may sign up for this service HERE.

  • Digital Research

    I know what I know. And I'm willing to tell you what my limits are fairly quickly. Still, you might want me to become more knowledgeable.

    Under these circumstances, I will request that you purchase an appropriate block of digital research hours to help me generate an appropriate answer in a reasonable amount of time.

    Research will be charged at a rate of $25/hr in a block of appropriate hours for the requirements that you have provided. You may apply for these credits HERE.

  • Remote Computer Monitoring and Maintenance

    Security and availability of your computer is the most important issue in your business. If you are not adequately backed up, secured against maleware, or not aware of imminent hardware failures, you could be one of those statistics about small business failures every year.

    Having a skillful eye monitoring your system for less than the price of a breakfast sandwith per day could be the best investment you make. Together, we will make sure that your system is secure and reliable.

    The cost of this service begins at $50/mo for one PC. A discovery call may be necessary to determine the exact protections you need to be a sustainable business. Send an Email to info@idicdesigns.comto begin the conversation.

  • Techbench Hours

    If you need me to work on a project--performing recovery, building systems, etc, I will ask for hourly payment and an initial deposit equal to 1/2 the time that I estimate will be required.

    Techbench Hours are charged at the rate of $150/hr.

    Apply Here

  • Digital Security Audit

    If you work at home in any professional capacity, you may be required to have protections in place to lower the risk that your systems will be compromised. But, you don't know what you don't know.

    A digital security audit is a collaborative process of documenting your systems, networks, and daily practices. This will help you identify specific situations or scenarios where you are unnecessarily putting your systems and livelihood at risk. Should something show up that needs to be addressed, we will then be able to talk about those issues clearly and deliberately.

    Your Digital Security Audit costs $250.00. You may sign up for one HERE.

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A Project, Subscription, or Retainer Relationship

All of these items involve investments of $1,000 or more. A budget conscious payment schedule can be created for any of these offers.

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