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A coworking community and events center on Bainbridge Island January 16, 2012 |
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A Kanban workshop is just the ticket!
Greetings!
"When implemented effectively, Kanban can improve all aspects of a business including purchasing, shipping/receiving, maintenance, engineering, accounts payable and more."
 | | Download a free "1 board/up to 5 users" Kanban tool |
As a direct result of a Think Week brainstorm, a Kanban workshop is now on the calendar for every other Friday at 11am, starting January 27th! Gary Knopp, a new Xpat this month, explained how Kanban means 'ticket' in Japanese (or card). He described how cards showing tasks (or yellow stickies, in our case) get pulled according to the readiness of the task and the abilities and availability of someone to perform the task. He is passionate about being part of a Kanban learning group, and has facilitated them for a number of years. He says that almost any business problem can be visualized using Kanban, and he expects that our new group will dive into many "root cause analysis" discussions to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies as we learn to apply this simple, elegant system to our own work. (See last week's newsletter for photos of OfficeXpats' rudimentary Kanban board.) Please RSVP to Gary or to the Facebook event, and we look forward to seeing you there! |
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Business Skills Coaching Brown Bag
At noon on Tuesday Jan. 17, Elaine Jones from Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering her list of favorite "No-cost/low-cost resources for small businesses" and will lead a discussion on shoestring marketing. Before you spend on a consultant, be sure you are ready to get your money's worth, OR if you just can't afford expensive help, there are resources that don't require a major budget. Bring your small business challenges and you could get some direct free coaching! RSVP. |
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FREE Computer Support Office Hours
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Rumor has it that Jason has helped some members buy laptops, copy files from old to new laptops, and install upgrades or run diagnostics on slow computers. He can help protect your computer from viruses, or do his best to fix the ones that get you anyway. He can even help with that server you have running in your garage (doesn't everyone have a server in their garage?). Now you can get FREE computer support from Jason, our in-house IT guy: Computer Support Office Hours (T 11-12) Starting this week, Jason will be holding office hours weekly on Tuesdays from 11-12. First come, first served. Bring your laptop; you may get advice, or you may get a pile of screws. But you could get lucky. (PC only). |
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Ignite Bainbridge is off and running with new web site!
 "Enlighten us, but make it quick." We had a great turnout to kick off the monthly workshops that will help us all learn this 5 minute presentation format. If you missed it, check out the new web site for links to fun Ignite videos or to submit your idea for our performance in May, or just join us at the next "2nd Wednesday" workshop on Feb. 8, 1pm. Thanks to Beth Robson for her leadership, but many people took on tasks and offered ideas to make things happen. |
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Events @OfficeXpats
- Tuesday Jan 17, 12-1:30pm: Business Skills Coaching brown bag: "No-cost and Low cost resources for small businesses," with Elaine Jones of SBDC. RSVP.
- Wednesday Jan 18, 9-10am: It's About Creating Health weight loss support group
- Thursday Jan 10, 4:30pm: Coworker Happy Hour
- Monday Jan 23, 9:30-10:30: Coworker check-in: share goals for the week, create accountability.
- SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Jan 26, 5:30-7pm: Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" at OfficeXpats
Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted. |
| Membership Levels and Pricing
How many days each month would you use OfficeXpats?
Get work done in a productive, professional, and socially supportive environment. Or using a reserved conference room to host six people for a 2-hr meeting. Or both! You could even invite additional meeting attendees to join by Skype video conference.
- 3 days/month (Basic) $69
- 5 days/month $105
- 10 days/month $180
- 15 days/month $250
- Full time $320 (only $272 through Jan 2012)
- add unlimited after hours/weekend access to any level $75/month
- add a Pavilion gym membership to any level for just $20/month
- Flextime Punch Card $60: Drop in 6 times for up to 2 hours each. That works out to $5/hr, and you get free coffee! Does not include use of conference rooms.
Note that memberships are limited to staffed business hours (8:30-5:30pm). Add after hours/weekends for $75/month.
To start your membership, go to Membership Registration, or just give us a call at 206.780.2177. |
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| Pay it Forward! | |
When you refer someone who becomes a member, we want to give you credit! $60 of membership credit, to be exact. Or, if you aren't a member yet,we can offer you a Flextime punch card, also worth $60. Pass the word and let us know who you have referred!
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| Who We Are | |
"Our vision is to become THE place on Bainbridge Island where independent workers, small businesses, and big ideas find community and support."
OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island is a workplace solution beyond commuting to the corporate office or working from home.
Coworking is about making the personal choice to work alongside other people instead of in isolation. We offer a shared "community" office for remote workers, independent consultants, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
OfficeXpats is located upstairs in the Pavilion on Madison, just a 10-minute walk from the ferry terminal, through beautiful downtown Winslow. We hope to help you in your quest for 'new ways to work.'
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P.S. Please help us get the word out that coworking and meeting space is available in the Pavilion. to other independent workers and small businesses!
Sincerely,
Leslie and Jason,
The OfficeXpats Team |
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