RamblingDyna

I attended the Women Web 2.0 - Startup Essentials http://www.women2.org/october-2009-startup-essentials/ last night, a three part series covering three core components of running a successful business: Product Development, Law, and Public Relations. I've received many of their LinkedIn Group invites and yesterday's course was my first time attending one of their events. It was refreshing to attend an all women group since the past couple of workshops and events that I attended comprised of men and women. Not there's anything wrong with that but the dynamics of an all women group fosters a more supportive, engaging and collaborative atmosphere. I must preface that men are also welcome to attend these events. Christina Pearson, Attorney for Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw & Pittman conducted the Legal Night workshop. She thoroughly covered various topics from the types of companies (Partnership, LLC, Corp) and funding to employee status and intellectual property. I won't b...

Ohhh, I've neglected my site for so long. After a brief a hi-cup, I'm back on track. But let's start with the fun stuff. We've had two nice weekends in row so why not enjoy some fun outdoor events. Mid 70's temps are rare and nice for San Francisco. Yes, please just walk away from the computer over the next two days. Try try try to refrain from checking your emails on your cell phone. So wazzz up? SAT 10/3 Food On Fillmore: Fillmore between Pine/California St. *** free *** Oktoberfest at Pier 48 Dancing in the Streets: 2nd/Market and Civic Center *** free * Blue Grass Festival at Golden Gate Park: Fri-Sun *** free *** SUN 10/4 Castro Street Festival - Sunday 10/4 *** free *** Sandcastles at Ocean Beach - *** free *** Give your eyes a computer screen break - slather on that sunscreen, exhale, and stroll through the city streets. Next week it's back to business. I'll post a list of workshops to attend that can help you and your business grow. Or at leas...

The fate of mobile phones, secrets to startup success, starting a SF business and landing that Federal contract - pick the brains of industry experts as they share their words of wisdom, experience and advice this week. WHAT: The Next Big Thing in the Mobile World WHY: “ Industry experts will discuss the benefits and challenges facing companies as customers and businesses demand more content of higher quality and speed wherever they are and on any device.” – Commonwealth Club https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp WHEN: 8/05/09, 7:00 pm - ? WHERE: Microsoft, Building 1, 1065 La Avenida, Mountain View MULA: $15 Commonwealth Club members, $25 non-members WHAT: Entrepreneurism: Begin with the End in Mind ...

Attention all current and future entrepreneurs! San Francisco is celebrating the national Small Business Week. In various venues throughout the city, the week long festivities include resource events, networking mixers, sidewalk sales and workshops in social media, green business, technology, marketing, etc. Learn, educate, inspire or (get inspired), sell yourself (but not your soul), distribute your business cards and make connections. Make it happen. http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/

http://blog.futurewomenleaders.net/blog/bid/19763/How-to-generate-business-in-a-recession-for-less-than-50 I've been attending various workshops and lectures in the Bay Area targeting small business owners and current/future entrepreneurs. I wrote a post for Future Women Leaders about one of the lectures conducted by a Business Expert and Marketing Consultant. He shared an inexpensive checklist of strategies on how to stay afloat during these hard times, gain traction and build smart partnerships. Very helpful advice for any business regardless of the size (are you listening Corporate America!) and industry.