Lunchtime Lesson: Relational Database Design: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices – Fri May 1st 2015
Data lies at the core of every website and technical project, yet the process of designing a good relational database that is both expandable and fast is as much art as engineering. In this talk I will present the rules, tips, and tricks that earned me the affectionate title “Database Dictator” while architecting and maintaining […]
Resolutions Part 3: Waste Not, Want Not
March: Waste less food. Unlike the simplicity of one-time projects like the first two months, changing a habit requires ongoing effort. Our standard food system is a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, especially when it comes to animal products. It’s also an easy place to make a significant difference. This is an extremely fascinating […]
Resolutions Part 2: Let There Be Light
Way back in January (yes, it’s already April!), I set my New Year’s resolution: Each month I tackle one thing in my own life that can reduce my footprint on this precious planet, specifically around climate change. As I mentioned, I’m easily distracted, so I thought a blog would keep me on track. Well, it […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Starting a Business in Petaluma – Fri Apr 24th 2015
In this session, Ingrid Alverde will discuss tips and tools for starting a business in Petaluma. Starting a business can be daunting and requires you to address many legal and logistical issues that you may not even know about. Petaluma recently published a business tool kit that she will share. She will discuss things that […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Make Every Day a Success – Less Stress, More Productivity – Fri Apr 17th 2015
Make Every Day a Success: Moving Beyond Stress and Worry to Peace and Productivity. In this session, Sara Schwab will briefly review the basics of how our brains handle stress, worry and fear. She will discuss how small changes in our thoughts and habits can change our mood, and even our brains, so we feel […]
coWORKing Coffee Talk: The Nature of Evil – Mar 17th 2015
What do gasoline, third grade literacy rates, and mentors have in common? They may all be important factors in determining your destiny. Coffee Social this week inspired a fascinating discussion on crime, punishment, and education. We started with the age-old notion of evil. Is that what drives people to do bad things? I suppose it depends on […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Creating Trust Online – Privacy Policies and more! Fri Apr 10th 2015
To quote a Petaluma business owner: “Seems that new and changing legislation is now just another part of doing business.” Considering the ever-changing legal landscape in this digital age, particularly in the area of compliance and privacy laws, his statement is spot on. We’ll review how to improve your online presence while complying with current law. […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Instagram for Business – Fri Apr 3rd 2015
Are you using Instagram for business? Instagram is a wonderful platform to provide your audience with unique visual content, while encouraging community engagement. Instagram boasts 15 times more engagement than Facebook, Twitter or Google+. What was once a simple photo sharing app is now a key sales channel. In this lunchtime lesson, Angela Lowry will discuss […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Organize Your Business – Fri March 20th 2015
How can you take your business to the Next Level without breaking the bank and making yourself crazy(ier)? Let Stormy Knight show you how a combination of great business ideas and FREE tools and tech to easily implement those ideas can make you: Get people to know, like, trust and buy from you Build a […]
coWORKing Coffee Talk: What Problem Are You Trying to Solve? Mar 3rd 2015
If you are embarking on an entrepreneurial journey, where do you begin? coWORKer Brian has a lot of experience in the startup world and his first point to the group: If you’re expecting to be a success, you’d better understand what problem you are solving. It might be as simple as quelling boredom on the bus […]
