It’s now been one year ago when I put my shingle out on this website and created SP Information Systems, LLC, aka SquarePeg Systems.  It was an experiment after doing a year of somewhat consistent side-projects outside of my day job by taking a step forward and being, well, a bit more serious about it while still trying to maintain my day job and my family.

2009 was a memorable year for a lot of people, as it was for the Hostetler house for several reasons.  For my little LLC, though, it was all really good.  I was as busy as I wanted to be — usually busier.  One surprising thing was how busy I was — there were really no lulls yet I didn’t have to market myself at all.  My customers usually found me, or at least inquired about getting help from someone.

What did I do the most of?  Nothing. Or, really, everything.  Including:

• PHP
• Django/Python
• JavaScript
• Networking
• Linux Administration
• SCO Administration
• Window Vista
• WordPress consulting
• Web Design
• Database Design
• eCommerce
• SEO

I did more of some things than others, of course.  But I still dipped my toes into each and every thing on that list.  Amazing, huh?

Thanks for a great first year — the shingle it out. Let’s keep it going.