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September 2008


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In this issue:
Your Web Life Organized
Cool Start-Up Event at Amazon
Workshop & Event Calendar, Starting Tonight

Your Web Life Organized

Want to know more about social networks than your teenage kid? You will, once you read this article from KOMO news about Lifestreaming. It's a new way for you to combine all your social network interactions into one place. It's the latest uber in social media. But we have to wonder, is it really possible to organize your life (ahem...Web Life)?

Amazon Web Services Start-Up Tour
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2-7 pm

When it isn't Christmas-time, Amazon just happens to have a whole lot of leftover capacity that they offer to start-ups. They've turned it into Amazon Web Services (AWS) -- infrastructure and tech resources for start-ups. To hear what it's all about and to hear how businesses are taking advantage of it, AWS is holding half-day events in start-up "hot spots" around the country -- including Seattle. It's a can't miss if you're an entrepreneur, founder, leader of a start-up/early-stage company or venture capitalist. Register here for this free event.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

The New Way to Sell: Selling, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Web 2.0, SEO
Tonight: October 1, 2008, 6-9 pm -- Edmonds Community College

Learn how to shape your sales messages. Then, get low and no-cost tools you can put into practice immediately to manage your contacts and spread the word. Register here

Pricing for Profit
Friday, October 17, 2008, 8-10:15 am -- Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training, Seattle

Earn what you deserve; learn to set competitive pricing and maximize your value. Register here

9 Ways to Market Your Business with Social Networks
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9am-5:30pm -- North Seattle Community College

Wondering about the time investment you should be making in social networks, like LinkedIn and Facebook? Figure out social media at this workshop that's part of the Money Wi$e Business Women Conference. The all-day event features two keynote speakers and 16 breakout sessions. As an exclusive offer to members of this list, register by October 23 and enter "Business Women Block" under Coupon Code for a $15.00 discount.

Marketing 101 at Seattle SCORE
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 12pm-4pm

This class is a great foundation for any business. It's a comprehensive workshop that puts all the pieces together for you. $45. Sign up at Seattle SCORE


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Robbin Block covers covers marketing, entrepreneurship, Web 2.0, and social media like nobody's business. learn more

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