Join us this BBC Friday for another “Business On Bainbridge“ (or BOB, or bring your own beer) — a conversation with our own Leslie Schneider, OfficeXpats co-owner, longtime BBC Regular, and Deputy Mayor, Bainbridge Island City Council.

Quick alphabet soup quiz: what is the DUOWM, why did it cause so many people to show up at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and what is its status now? Alternate question: What is the difference between a business meeting and a study session? For extra credit, what is an executive session? For those who follow such things, what do you think of the draft RFQ for the Sustainable Transportation project that Council will have discussed by Friday? These or other questions can be asked or answered by you at the next BBC, when Leslie Schneider will wear her councilmember hat (i.e., “prepared to talk policy and all things mysterious about City business”). BTW, Leslie is already 1/3 of the way through her short 6-month term as Deputy Mayor. How did that happen! (And does it mean Leslie will be running for president in 2020?)

Leslie will not only share cool business stuff, but she also wants to access her “BBC Board Of Directors” (that’s us) to pick our collective brains. She appreciates us — and we APPRECIATE her, and Jason, for their years of hosting the BBC! Leslie on City Council. Leslie on LinkedIn.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – BOB – Business [or Beer] On Bainbridge, w/ Leslie Schneider
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

“How much should I charge?” Can be a challenging question. It can be tied to market norms, perceived value, personal belief, and even intrinsically tied to the value we place on it ourselves. What if we could take the mystery out of it?

Answering the “pricing question” is rooted in deciding what kind of business you want. How many clients do you want at a time? How many hours a week do you want to work? Group work or 1-on-1? Online or in-person? From this perspective, your choices will reflect that way you speak about, market, and choose your clientele.

Walk away with a new vision rooted in a profitable business structure you designed with your pricing a natural fit for the offering. Charlie on  linkedin.com.  Charlie’s website (incl. free pdf on managing your kids use of technology, “A Parent’s Guide To Take Back Family Life In A Digital Era”): heroicfatherhood.com.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion  
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – The Charlie King Show, “The Pricing Question”
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

26 February, 7:30-8:45 – BBC Regular Craig Clermont, Bookish Media, will be presenting for the Silverdale Chamber and SCORE Kitsap: “Big Changes In 2019 For Small Business Websites.”  Location: Hops n Drops, 3171 NW Bucklin Hill RD. Details and registration:  business.silverdalechamber.com. Also Wednesday February 27, 7:30-8:45, hosted at the Poulsbo Chamber Office, 19735 10th Ave. NE, Suite S100 (Poulsbo Flyer).

2 March 2019, 5:00-9:00 PM, ISLAND HONORS BANQUET: Once a year we honor member businesses that have contributed above and beyond to our community and install our new Board of Directors at a gala event sponsored by Kitsap Bank. The winners of the award categories will be announced at the dinner. Sign up here: bainbridgechamber.com.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this chilly BBC Friday for a special presentation by BBC Regular Craig Clermont, Bookish Media. New privacy laws, digital accessibility guidelines, and Google changes that website owners should know about. Let’s look at them from the small business owner’s perspective.

Co-Founder with Anne Clermont At Bookish Media, Craig performs website audits for Bookish clients for Compliance, Security, and SEO. He also consults on helping clients decide which CMS is best for them, be it SquareSpace, WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, Adobe EM, or Sitecore. Each has pros and cons, so picking the right one is very important depending on a number of factors. Visit Craig on LinkedIn.com.

NOTE: On 26 February, 7:30-8:45 AM – Craig will present “Big Changes In 2019 For Small Business Websites” for the Silverdale Chamber & SCORE Kitsap at Hops n Drops in Silverdale; register: business.silverdalechamber.com. Also Wednesday February 27, 7:30-8:45, hosted at the Poulsbo Chamber Office (Poulsbo Flyer).

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion  
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – 2019 Small Business Website Update, w/ Craig Clermont
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

20 February, 11:30-1:00 PM – “2019 ECONOMIC VITALITY REPORT” & Chamber Luncheon @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club. You need to register ahead (by deadline February 15th) at bainbridgechamber.com.  21 February 5:30-7:00 PM – Chamber After Hours @ Coates Design Architects. Wine & light refreshments; try the virtual reality goggles for a walk around inside a house that hasn’t been built yet. Free event: bainbridgechamber.com.

26 February, 7:30-8:45 – BBC Regular Craig Clermont, Bookish Media, will be presenting for the Silverdale Chamber and SCORE Kitsap: “Big Changes In 2019 For Small Business Websites.”  Location: Hops n Drops, 3171 NW Bucklin Hill RD. Details and registration:  business.silverdalechamber.com. Also Wednesday February 27, 7:30-8:45, hosted at the Poulsbo Chamber Office, 19735 10th Ave. NE, Suite S100 (Poulsbo Flyer).

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA) – Who’s an IDEAL client for you? Not just someone who pays your bill on time, but someone you’re excited to serve? That person that makes you get out of bed and look forward to your day?

When you get clear on your ICA, you can speak directly to client needs, directly to their struggles. Clients will self-select that you’re the “provider of choice” for their specific needs. From this talk you’ll have in hand key questions that can unlock a full book of clients that make you feel like you’re work makes a difference, and so do you! Charlie on  linkedin.com.  Charlie’s website: heroicfatherhood.com.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion  
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – The Charlie King Show, “Your ICA”
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

20 February, 11:30-1:00 PM – “2019 ECONOMIC VITALITY REPORT” & Chamber Luncheon @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club. You need to register ahead (by deadline February 15th) at bainbridgechamber.com.

26 February, 7:30-8:45 – BBC Regular Craig Clermont, Bookish Media, will be presenting for the Silverdale Chamber and SCORE Kitsap: “Big Chamges In 2019 For Small Business Websites.”  Location: Hops n Drops, 3171 NW Bucklin Hill RD. Details and registration:  business.silverdalechamber.com. Also Wednesday February 27, 7:30-8:45, hosted at the Poulsbo Chamber Office, 19735 10th Ave. NE, Suite S100 (Poulsbo Flyer).

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Reminder: BBC is canceled this Friday for winter storm warnings tomorrow through the weekend.

Helpline House info from our wonderful presentation by Maria Metzler last week. PDF One-sheet description of Helpline House services (Note: this PDF was produced by Dave Kragen, not Helpline House): HelplineHouseFlyer. Helpline House Website: helplinehouse.org. Maria Metzler on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maria-metzler-593a1a155/.

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

20 February, 11:30-1:00 PM – “2019 ECONOMIC VITALITY REPORT” & Chamber Luncheon @ Wing Point Golf & Country Club. You need to register ahead (by deadline February 15th) at bainbridgechamber.com.

26 February, 7:30-8:45 – BBC Regular Craig Clermont, Bookish Media, will be presenting for the Silverdale Chamber and SCORE Kitsap: “Big Chamges In 2019 For Small Business Websites.” Location: Hops n Drops, ?3171 NW Bucklin Hill RD. Details and registration: business.silverdalechamber.com.

Through March 17th, Donna Lee Dowdney Exhibition “Under the Influence of Fiber” – in conjunction with the North Peninsula Branch of the Surface Design Association. At the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock (donnaleedowdney.com).

Sakai Plastic Film Recycling Challenge! SAKAI STUDENTS WANT YOUR PLASTIC FILM. Now through April 15th. More Info at sustainablebainbridge.org.

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this deep winter BBC Friday for special guest, Maria Metzler, Helpline House executive director. Maria will share about Helpline House’s vision for the future, as well as how local individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses can support Helpline House for a better Island future. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Starting a year ago, January 2nd, as director of Helpline House (helplinehouse.org), “Maria Metzler has made a living out of helping people. So, it’s only natural that the latest chapter in her 17-year Social Services career is as Executive Director of Helpline House. Metzler … has always been driven by social justice, improving the lives of others, and connecting with people and community. She and her husband – who met while working in a homeless shelter – moved to Bainbridge Island four years ago and have 5-year-old twins” (Karen West, Helpline House Special Assignment Volunteer Writer, 2 Mar. 2018). Maria on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maria-metzler-593a1a155/. 

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion  
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – Maria Metzler, Helpline House Executive Director
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

7 Febuary, 7:30-9:00,  Chamber Breakfast, hosted once again at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Details at: bainbridgechamber.com/chamber-breakfast/.

Through March 17th, Donna Lee Dowdney Exhibition “Under the Influence of Fiber” – in conjunction with the North Peninsula Branch of the Surface Design Association. At the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock (donnaleedowdney.com).

Sakai Plastic Film Recycling Challenge! SAKAI STUDENTS WANT YOUR PLASTIC FILM. Now through April 15th. More Info at sustainablebainbridge.org.

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this deep cold wet winter BBC Friday for OPEN MIC Business Strategy, Support, & Sharing Roundtable. Bring a business idea or problem to share, show-and-tell art, app, or friendly xenomorph from Venus or Ganymede. BBC – “Your Board Of Directors!”

Play, share, dream, be mortal. Be creative, think sideways, have fun.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion  
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking  
8:00-8:50 – Open MIC Friday  
8:50-9:00 – announcements, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC _______________________________________________

BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

22 January, Tuesday@Noon, 12:00-1:30 – Understanding Search Engine Optimization (SEO), w/ Mick Credere, Director Technical Services, Valor Marketing. Free to the public, to reserve a spot please register at officexpats.com.

23 January, Wednesday! Chamber After Hours (5:30-7:00) – Fletcher Bay Winery, hosted at their Winslow tasting room, 500 Winslow Way E. (next to BIMA). Please note that the event is on a WEDNESDAY this month (bainbridgechamber.com). Upcoming: 7 Febuary, 7:30-9:00,  Chamber Breakfast, hosted once again at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Details at: bainbridgechamber.com/chamber-breakfast/.

Through March 17th, Donna Lee Dowdney Exhibition “Under the Influence of Fiber” – in conjunction with the North Peninsula Branch of the Surface Design Association. At the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock (donnaleedowdney.com).

Sakai Plastic Film Recycling Challenge! SAKAI STUDENTS WANT YOUR PLASTIC FILM. Now through April 15th. More Info at sustainablebainbridge.org.

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Small Business Marketing  –  What are the best ways to promote a small business in today’s market? The options seem endless, and you’ll hear headaches and hero stories from every corner of the internet. What works for others may, or may not work for you or your business.

In this presentation Charlie will highlight some of the most effective ways to promote your business and how to put it into action right away! These top strategies are not just “good ideas.” Charlie will provide bullet points you’ll be able to take action on right away. Charlie on linkedin.com. Charlie’s website: heroicfatherhood.com.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space … and another delicious cup of BBC!

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion 7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – “Small Business Marketing” w/ Charlie King 
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC

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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

22 January, Tuesday@Noon, 12:00-1:30 – Understanding Search Engine Optimization (SEO), w/ Mick Credere, Director Technical Services, Valor Marketing. Free to the public, to reserve a spot please register at officexpats.com.

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

TOTALLY FUN BBC 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

Thank You BIMA (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art) and BBC Regular Peter Raffa, for hosting our wonderful 10th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you to Kevin Wiley for organizing a great catered breakfast — WITH WAFFLES! — catered by: Harrison Catering Service (thomascuisine.com).

The History Of BBC 10th Anniversary PowerPoint Show:  BBC_10thAnniversary_BIMA_11Jan2019

Alyse McConnell’s 6th Annual BBC “Looking Back – Looking Forward” conversation from 14 December 2018. Thanks Alyse!  https://www.facebook.com/alyse.mcconnell/videos/10218349684758072/

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

2018 Chamber Membership and Citizenship Awards: Nominations are open for one more week! Complete and submit nomination form to the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce by Friday, January 11th. More info at: bainbridgechamber.com.

13 January, 3:00-5:00, Donna Lee Dowdney Exhibition & Reception “Under the Influence of Fiber” – in conjunction with the North Peninsula Branch of the Surface Design Association. At the Old Alcohol Plant, 310 Hadlock Bay Road, Port Hadlock (donnaleedowdney.com).

Sakai Plastic Film Recycling Challenge! SAKAI STUDENTS WANT YOUR PLASTIC FILM. Now through April 15th. More Info at sustainablebainbridge.org.

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.

Join us this BBC Friday to kick off the new year with THINK CLUB 2019 business strategy and sharing roundtable, with BBC Thinkologist, William Ruddick. Topic: Verbal Judo, The Gentle Art Of Persuasion.

When communicating and dealing with people it is critical to persuade people to act and communicate with you. We’ll consider the following: what never to say; engaging people through empathy; listening better; block those verbal attacks in their tracks. Mushin: a samurai warfare state of mind defined as “still center,” the ability to stay calm, to read your opponent.

Be here, be free, be businesswise. For, in a sense, me hearties, as serial entrepreneurials, we all be business wise! Domo arigatogozaimashita.

So Invite your friends and associates to come join us for this exciting non-virtual non-cloud event in real time and real space…and another delicious cup of BBC!

BBC@OfficeXpats – 403 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Is, Upstairs at the Pavilion
7:30-8:00 – coffee/tea, visiting, informal networking
8:00-8:45 – Think Club Business Roundtable
8:45-9:00 – more networking, sharing, visiting

  — COMING NEXT WEEK! 11 JANUARY 2019 — BBC 10TH ANNIVERSARY 
 We will be graciously hosted by BIMA (Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art) and enjoy a catered breakfast, with waffles! Mark your calendars for this … amazing celebration of 10 years of BBC not existing

Sincerely, BBC Management, KaveDragen Ink, & other entrepreneurial sentients from planet BBC
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BBC Regulars Upcoming News & Events!

Waterfront Seattle & 2019 Viaduct Removal – Free Shuttle Service Info/Map: seattle.curbed.com/2018/10/4/17938460/seattle-waterfront-shuttle-bus-transportation.

Creating Community Resilience. “Map Your Neighborhood”:  bifd.org/map-your-neighborhood.aspx. Bainbridge Prepares:  bainbridgeprepares.org. Scott James guidebook, “Prepared Neighborhoods” preparedneighborhoods.com.