Axehomeyg^2.0

Obviously, outsourcing has done a great deal to erode the fast-paced and lucrative career of independent software consultants here in the United States. I have, however, found a treasure trove of colleagues and clients that can make mince-meat out of your projects or projected web investitures (in a good way). Here is a listing of resources, referrals for your needs.

Coding/Design

Audilis

Daniel, over at Audilis is a fantastic programmer, designer, system administrator, AND animal-lover. His development style offers a nice contrast (and often a complement) to our development philosophies here at AHG Software. Check out his site here..

3D Modeling/Design and Flash

3D Impulse

Jorge, at 3D Impulse, is a masterful 3d artist, proficient in Maya and Lightwave. He can crank out very organic models quickly for any type of project and has even been involved in numerous projects that integrate Flash and 3D models!

Project Management

Highend Network

These guys know what they are all about. If you give them a large-scale dilemma, they'll give you a lean-mean solution, carefully documented and forward-looking in both software-design and useability. Check them out..

Pixabit Interactive

Robert, over at Pixabit, is a fantastic designer, planner, and project planner. The guys is a jack of all trades, and he truly understands the meaning of a quick-turnaround. For those of you that fear software-consulting companies extending deadlines and derailing a project through wasted time, you owe it to yourself to check out Robert's fast-paced development style! Check him out..

RepeatNone

These guys have some really clean code. They truly nail that Web2.0 aesthetic. Check them out..

Hosting

Thinkhost Inc

There are many reasons to host your site at Thinkhost. Some practical reasons...

• The company ideology is highly community-based.
• They use re-useable energy credits.
• They have solid Ruby/Rails support.
• They have extremely high-tech backend software, keeping emails,sites, and most importantly, businesses, running smoothly.

If you are one of my clients, then you are probably already on one of my companies internal servers. Thinkhost will offer Enterprise hosting solutions in the near future, at which point, you might also want to consider their affordable and highly stable services.