SHO TECHNOLOGY
SOLUTIONS
SCRANTON, PA
MEMBER SINCE 2016
WWW.SHOTECHNOLOGY.COM
Applying technology to your business
will inevitably lead to success—
that’s the guiding principle for
Scranton-based Sho Technology
Solutions, which specializes in
software development, consulting
and maintenance. Boasting the ability
to create custom web, desktop and
mobile apps for businesses, Sho
Technology Solutions helps bring
new technology to long-standing
institutions and helps them bring their
services to the future. Meet owner and
founder Jason Washo in this month’s
Small Business Spotlight…
What inspired you to start your business?
I’ve always had the desire to start
my own business. I started to create
websites for local companies when I
was in high school. I quickly realized
that I didn’t have the necessary
skills to start a business, so I went to
college and entered the workforce
as fast as I possibly could. I spent the
fi rst 15 years of my career working for
Diversifi ed Information Technologies
(now EDM Group), where I had the
opportunity to learn about running
a technology business: business
operations, fi nance, sales, information
technology, and just plain, good old
work ethic. Having that solid training
allowed me to fulfi ll my dream of
running my own business and have it
succeed.
4 • The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce
What are other services you provide?
The Chamber
has helped
my business
in many ways.
What is the number one request clients
make of your company and why?
Software development is not an
inexpensive purchase. Just like building
a house, you want to know that your
builder has great knowledge and
quality, fair pricing, and can actually
fi nish the job. Software development
is a very easy type of project to leave
incomplete, so the number one request
my clients have and trust my company
with is the drive to completion.
Why should businesses start using a cloud
service?
Running a server room is expensive
and, frankly, a pain. We wouldn’t be in
business if we had to sell thousands of
dollars’ worth of computer hardware to
support the software we build. Using
cloud computing allows our clients to
have private and secure environments
on geographically-distributed and
“always on” hardware to ensure the
software is always running. Also, the
cost scales nicely with the software
usage.
Where software development is the
prime focus of my business, we also
offer consulting, maintenance of
existing software and retail. My goal
is to perfect the outsourced-CTO
(Chief Technology Offi cer) model.
How has the Chamber helped your
business?
The Chamber has helped my business
in many ways. First is the newly-
branded and remodeled IGNITE
Program at the Scranton Enterprise
Center. The program is designed to
start the small business ignition for
companies just like mine by offering
affordable rent, great business advice,
collaborative workspaces, and access
to basically any asset. I also serve on
the Skills in Scranton board at the
Chamber, offering my services to help
enrich the workforce in the area. I’m
literally surrounded by people who
want my company to succeed, which
is a great feeling.
Get in the Spotlight!
Every month, The Greater Scranton
Chamber of Commerce features
a member small business in the
Small Business Spotlight. Don’t
miss your chance to be seen! Visit
scrantonchamber.com to apply for
membership or to fi ll out a Small
Business Spotlight application today!