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Bainbridge Island at work... together! April 23, 2012 |
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Greetings!
Don't forget, Free Coworking Monday is today! Bring your to-do list and see how much you can get done. Spend the entire day, or just drop in any time to see our "productivity party" in action. Learn more, or RSVP on Facebook.
The flip side of a chaotic eonomic picture that has many of us 'alone in the wilderness ' as free agents may in fact be the emergence of something inspirational: a new standard of individual freedom in business. That's one of the findings reported in Leslie's talk on the Future of Employment, last week at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon. We should have a short video soon that excerpts some of the story.
Also at that event was John Powers, the Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Association. He mentioned that another important development for the survival of small businesses is the support for crowdfunding that President Obama signed into law earlier this month. Here is a good article to read up on the significance of the new crowdfunding law. Warning... it may be a year or so before the SEC creates the necessary rules. In the meantime, here are some good guidelines when asking for funding or using online systems such as Kickstarter. |
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Social Media May: Five Tuesday events coming soon!
Social media is optional as a personal choice, but it's getting harder to ignore if you are running a small business. With the workshop series on video production (organized by Barry Peters) recently concluding on such a high note (the last session was a screening of videos produced by participants!), we are about to embark on a journey through the jungles of Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and maybe revisit Google+.
- May 1st is about what you need to know to get started, the rules of the road, and whether your company's Facebook page can replace your Web site.
- May 8 we discuss using social media for customer engagement and retention.
- May 15 explores advertising on social media
- May 22 is about running a social media campaign, and the tools available to help.
- May 29 is the all-critical "how to get found," how Google Places can help you, and what you need to know about "search engine marketing."
Annette Walker, an Xpat whose company Astonish Inc. helps small businesses capture mobile traffic for higher sales and more profits, is offering leadership for this series. We are looking for a few other co-leaders as well, so if you have some social media expertise you are willing to share, please let us know. Please RSVP on Facebook, or call us, 206.780.2177.
It's likely that we will focus on SELF PUBLISHING for June, and LIVE STREAMING in July. Stay tuned! |
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Events @OfficeXpats
- Monday April 23: FREE COWORKING ALL DAY (plus lunch!)
- All Mondays 9:30-10am: Coworker check-in
- All Tuesdays 9am-12pm: Free PC tech support for members
- Tuesday April 24 6:30pm: Agate Pass Exchange potluck and marketplace
- All Wednesdays 9-10am: It's About Creating Health (weight loss support group)
- All Thursdays 4:30pm: Coworker happy hour
- All Fridays 7:30-9am: Bainbridge Business Connections
Save the Dates:
Tuesdays in May, 12-1:30pm Social Media for Business
Fridays in May, 9:30-10:30am Best of TED Talks
May 16, 6:30-9pm: Ignite Bainbridge, in the Bainbridge Cinemas (buy tickets NOW, just $5!)
See our Events Calendar to save events to your calendar. Events are located at OfficeXpats and drop-ins are welcome unless otherwise noted.
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When you refer someone who becomes a weekly 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 | |
OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island is a community workplace following the coworking model. Our vision is to become THE place on Bainbridge Island where independent workers, small businesses, and big ideas find community and support.
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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