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Intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | $ 5,900,000 | $ 5,900,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (4,008,333) | (2,668,333)
Intangible assets, net | 1,891,667 | 3,231,667
Non-compete agreement |  |
Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 400,000 | 400,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (233,333) | (153,333)
Trade name |  |
Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (272,222) | (178,889)
Certifications/programs |  |
Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (1,944,444) | (1,277,778)
Customer backlog |  |
Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 100,000 | 100,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | (100,000) | (100,000)
Customer relationships |  |
Cost |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000
Accumulated amortization |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | $ (1,458,334) | $ (958,333)

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