After Yellowknifers were ordered to stay home last March, remote capabilities became essential as homes transitioned to offices and social gatherings went virtual. That meant technology moved to the top of priority lists, and for Talbot Technologies, business picked up.
Trey Talbot started In April 2018 after earning his computer information technology diploma from Lethbridge College.
The tech company offers full IT support in residential computer repairs, office setup as well as web development and management for businesses.
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Having worked in sales and for the government, Talbot said his past experience has been more business to consumer. As an entrepreneur, he has come to learn what a dollar is worth to different companies and gained a better understanding of the value of his own time.
When the pandemic struck, Talbot Technologies became busy with requests for video equipment setup, at-home office installation and other such services for living in isolation.
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Talbot currently has an office in the Finn Hansen building on 50 Street, though he hopes to eventually have a proper storefront and a staff presence to relieve some of the burdens of being a sole-proprietor and only employee. He admits such changes wonSA国际影视传媒檛 be in the near future. For now, heSA国际影视传媒檒l continue to SA国际影视传媒済o with the flow and see what happens and how long (he) can manage the ship.SA国际影视传媒�
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