Come find out how Google works, on the inside. We will be taking a deep dive into the technical infrastructure that powers Google Search, Google Docs, Android, Google Cloud, and several other billion-user services. Steve will be presenting material on an internal system called Borg, a predecessor to the Open Source Software: Kubernetes. This will show how Google Engineers get code into production efficiently, and scale it up to serve billions of customers.
Social media is absolutely crucial these days for the success of a business. It adds legitimacy and a personal connection to your customers. However, for many small business owners, it can feel like a waste of time or not worth the effort with all the other hats they wear. In this workshop Justin Nealey, Senior Marketing Specialist of Hosting at GoDaddy, will teach you proven strategies to attract your first 1,000 followers on Instagram without wasting your already limited time. Many of the strategies that will be discussed carry over to other social channels such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, too! Already over 1,000 followers? Great! This talk can get you to your next 1,000.
As the Commander of the 30th Operations Group, Vandenberg AFB, CA, Colonel Kris E. Barcomb is responsible for over 500 military, civilian and contractors supporting all aspects of spacelift operations, and missile and aeronautical testing on the Western Range. He was also the Commander of the 1st Air and Space Test Squadron and has held a range of positions across Air Force Space Command and the Intelligence Community spanning spacelift, cyberspace planning and operations, satellite systems operations, acquisition, and research and development. Col. Kris Barcomb will be discussing leadership and decision-making strategies.
Hear from Laura Swan at this month's C & C!
Learn how to plan and use Facebook Advertising to grow your business. Steve Burnside, Director of Development & Marketing for Clever Ducks, will share his expertise in online marketing and social media strategy. Steve holds an MBA in strategic management and years of marketing industry experience.
Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. Learn how to set up your company and move around QuickBooks. Everyday Transactions: selling: invoices, sales receipts, payments, deposits, credit memos, and customer statements. Buying: bills, bill payments, checks, bill payment stubs, bills vs. checks, and credit memos. Inventory: purchase orders, receive items, adjust inventory. Sales Taxes: set up, adjust, pay, and report sales taxes.
Hear from Halleh Abedi at this month's C & C!
Halleh Abedi is a trailblazing entrepreneur with contagious energy and passion for design. Her expertise comes from over ten years of leadership in product and brand solutions for a diverse range of clients; from Nike, IBM, Samsung and other Fortune-100s to emerging startups. She shares compelling insights on what distinguishes UX vs. UI, the value of quality experience design and how cultivating UX culture levels-up an entire organization. Halleh is the founding Principal/Creative Director of Five Acres Agency, an active runner, ocean-lover, and mom to two strong, independent daughters.
Join us for an informative webinar where we will talk about the issues most pressing to small businesses. We’ll cover: *Public messaging for your employees and clients *How to decide whether to cancel or postpone a mass gathering event *When to implement telework practices for your staff *What you can expect over the next few months *How to craft an action plan for your business for COVID-19 *Where to find accurate and up-to-date information and resources
Don't miss free coffee and great networking opportunities!