If you have not met Ramon Ray and heard him speak, think of the experience this way. Till you meet him think of yourself as a weary passenger in a railway station waiting for a train’s arrival that is several hours away. Then in comes a superfast express train Ramon Ray who takes you to your destination not only sooner but more efficiently. Hope you will experience the Ramon Ray effect soon and the best way to do that is to look for opportunities to hear him speak and his website definitely has all the info.

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Huggable #1 : Ramon Ray, technology evangelist, is an author, speaker and the editor of Smallbiztechnology.com.

Ramon Ray, technology evangelist, is an author, speaker and the editor of Smallbiztechnology.com.

Since 1986, Ramon has been using computers and was first “online” in 1995. He is the author of “Technology Solutions for Growing Businesses”, has written hundreds of technology articles and posted thousands of technology news items on Smallbiztechnology.com. His content is syndicated and read by thousands of readers.

He has written technology articles for Entrepreneur, Allbusiness, Inc Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, New York Enterprise Report, CNet, Var Business, TechTarget and other media.

Ramon is not simply a technology writer, but as a former technology consultant, has years of hands on experience in building networks, installing software, upgrading computers, configuring mobile technology and supporting the technology small businesses use on a daily basis.

He is often quoted in the media, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine, WCBS Radio, Crains New York, National Federal of Independent Business, Small Business Advocate Radio Show and has been invited to speak at events including the United States Small Business Administration Service Core of Retired Executives “Strategies for Succeeding in Business”, Inc 500, PC Expo, Internet World, American Woman’s Economic Development Corporation and Business Development Institute events.

Distinctions:

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Board of Director’s and Technology Committee Chairperson
Jim Blasingame’s Small BUsiness Advocate Radio Show, Brain Trust Member
IBM, Small Business Expert Panel