Lunchtime Lesson: Designing Products People Need – Fri December 18th 2015
In this session, Michael Giotis will present a proven framework for understanding what people truly need. Products and services designed for needs and not just wants are more resilient to changing markets and consumer tastes. After presenting evidence to support the existence of Fundamental Human Needs, we will: • Examine market examples as a group […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Funding for Early Stage Businesses – Fri December 11th 2015
How many small businesses can bootstrap it all the way? Laurie O’Hara will give a talk on: • The many sources of funding for early stage businesses • How microlending can help entrepreneurs start or grow small businesses into sustainable companies. • How to finance the smart way and what mistakes to avoid. PLEASE RSVP HERE $10 at the […]
Lunchtime Lesson: How to Unlock Your Inner Entrepreneur – Fri December 4th 2015
In this content-rich presentation, attendees will receive: • A complimentary entrepreneurial assessment • Game-changing strategies which will allow business owners and sales professionals to better understand how they’re hard-wired as entrepreneurs. • A better understanding of their areas of giftedness. • Learn blind spots to watch out for. PLEASE RSVP HERE $10 donation at the door for Non WORK Members– […]
Lunchtime Lesson: NEW! Writers Roundtable – Fri Nov 20th 2015
Award-winning author and writing coach Eric Elfman will lead a small number of writers in this critique group at WORK. You are welcome to bring your own work to share or just listen. Each writer who wishes to participate will read a selection from his or her work, then Eric will lead the group in a […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Applying Ancient Practices to Modern Business – Fri Nov 13th 2015
Thousands of years ago, every culture had wise elders who would guide the people in their tribe as they grew, in harmony with the rest of the tribe and with the environment. They all had tools that they used, that would invariably be structured as a wheel. Over the last couple of thousand years, most […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Learn to Make Music with Code – Fri Nov 6th 2015
Have you ever been curious about writing code? Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own music? In this lesson, you’ll find out how you can do both at the same time. We’ll look at Sonic Pi, a free, open-source application that uses a beginner-friendly coding language to create almost any kind of […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Web hosting and servers for the rest of us – FRI October 30th 2015
“The Accidental Sysadmin: Web hosting and servers for the rest of us” Whether you’re a designer, marketer, or developer, it’s not uncommon to find yourself doing server work if you’re a freelancer or small agency. Even if you feel comfortable on the command line, you may not know how to protect against the most common […]
Lunchtime Lesson: How to Deliver Top Notch Presentations – FRI October 23rd 2015
No matter your role, standing in front of a room full of people and being able to confidently deliver a compelling message will serve you well. Even if you have mastered the message you want to express, if your presentation delivery isn’t strong, your audience is less likely to take your recommendations or remember what […]
Lunchtime Lesson: Tech Talk Roundtable – Fri Oct 16th 2015
Last month was so much fun, we’re doing it again! For all you tech folks out there, this Lunchtime Lesson will be an hour of Geeky Lightning Talks and a chance to share knowledge including: review of Ansible by Mike Van Winkle review of Logstash by Barry Stump Q&A and open discussion PLEASE RSVP HERE […]
Lunchtime Lesson: How to Start That Side Gig – Fri October 9th 2015
In this session, Audra Miller – The Conscious Career Coach- will teach you simple steps to start a new small business, side gig, or additional income stream using just your computer. Heck, you could use just an iPhone. For Intrapreneurs and Entrepreneurs alike, walk away inspired to get that idea out of your head and into the […]