Lara's Biz Talk posts

Cheap porn or helpful project tips... You decide

A great post was added to the discussion forum of the Socialbees Group by James Ball in Kissimmee, Florida, a graphic designer who specializes in Night Life Design (such as promotional flyers for bars, night clubs & DJs).

James shared a link to a provocative slide deck illlustrating "ordinary" graphic design next to "extraordinary" graphic design as it relates to his target market.

Another member complained that the link provided more porn than project tips, and asked us to remove the post and spare the community the inappropriate material within.

I found the slidedeck catchy, informative and an original way to illustrate an old concept. It goes to show that we're all entitled to our opinions about what can be considered "appropriate" business promotion.

What are your thoughts?

'Fierce Leadership' is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller - come meet the author Susan Scott in Seattle tomorrow

Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst ‘Best’ Practices of Business Today is #4 on the Wall Street Journal’s Hardcover Business Bestseller List; and #11 on Wall Street Journal’s Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List.

If you're in Seattle, you do not want to miss meeting the author, Susan Scott, tomorrow, 11/03/09 at this month's Bizninik Innovators Series event.

https://biznik.com/events/the-fierce-susan-scott-shares-a-bold-alternative-to-the-worst-best-practices-of-business-today

Event includes free wine from Chateau Ste Michelle, complimentary appetizers, and a copy of Fierce Leadership that Susan will sign. And ProVIP members receive a 50% discount.

RSVP here

Gary Vaynerchuck on the TODAY SHOW today - see him LIVE in Seattle on 10/20

Gary Vaynerchuk is the next author we're invited to be a part of our Biznik Innovators Series. He will be in Seattle on Tuesday 10/20 and we're hosting him at the Seattle Wine Outlet: Details.

Today he appeared on the TODAY Show: check it out.

Millions have logged onto Gary's Wine Library TV - watching him boldly and unconventionally rate hundreds of wines. His pioneering approach to personal branding and business using social media led to an invitation to keynote Web 2.0, South by Southwest, and New Media Expo. And now he's speaking at Biznik! His latest book shows you how he did it. Event fee includes FREE copy of his new book, CRUSH IT! Why NOW Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion.

Seats for the 10/20 event are limited - RSVP now.

Office Nomads Special for Biznik ProVIPs

Office Nomads - our favorite Seattle coworking space on Capitol Hill, is offering a SPECIAL for Biznik ProVIP (gold star) members: half off ON basic membership, which includes:
• 3 drop-ins per month
• discounted additional drops-ins (only $20/each)
• 8:30am-6pm office hours

Office Nomads basic membership is usually $50/month. Biznik ProVIPs can sign up for $25/month.

Who are Office Nomads?

Office Nomads is individuality without isolation. Nomads are developers, telecommuters, planners, consultants, publishers, organizers, and students, who all believe that by working together they can accomplish more than they could alone.

Ten great things about Office Nomads

1. Community. These aren't random Kinko's work stations.
2. Three conferences room: a big one that seats 18, a mini one that seats 6, and a small one that seats 8, available for $25/person/day for up to 2 hours
3. Dogs are welcome. (As long as it plays well with others.)
4. Option of 24-hour access
5. Some permanent work stations, big tables & lots of comfy couches
6. Original art on the walls by local artists, that changes every couple of months.
7. Open space that encourages coworkers to see and speak to one another throughout the day
8. Access to the coworking visa, which allows active members of one space, when traveling, to use another coworking space, gratis! (Other cities include San Francisco, Phoenix, LA, Portland, Boston, NY - just to name a few!)
9. All amenities included: high-speed 10Mbps internet access, wifi, basic print/fax/scan, free notary services, even coffee & tea
10. A shower!

If that hasn't sold ya - The best way to really understand is to come in and see the space. As always, your first drop-in day is free – it’s the best way to get a feel of what working here is all about.

Office Nomads was founded by two Bizniks: Jacob Sayles and Susan Evans. They can be reached at info(at)officenomads.com.