BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T205907Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T205907Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090908T210003Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457656 DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular modules of our new Self-Employed Acad emy (www.SelfEmployedAcademy.com) is the one that talks about creating m ultiple streams of income. This module not only shows how to do that but we also talk about the different 'quadrants' of income you need to deve lop in order to stabilize you income. \;\n \;\nStabilize your inco me | What does that mean? \;\nWhat do you do when clients don't want to buy 'services'? It happens. The market tends to be cyclical. When it' s down (like now) clients hold onto their money. They want to try to do it themselves. Where does that leave you if you're a service provider?&# 13\;\n \;\nWe're going to show you! \;\nThere are experts right he re in our own community that are doing fine earning a living by creating multiple income streams. SECP has pulled together a stellar panel who w ill share with you what they're doing to make it work. They'll give you some real examples of what they're doing and then they'll answer your qu estions. \;\n \;\nVisit our site to check out our panel: www.SECPp dx.com\n\nTags: self-employed\, free lance\, freelance\, business\, cons ultant\, coach\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457656 URL:http://www.SECPpdx.com SUMMARY:SECP September | Creating Multiple Income Streams LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091002T232112Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091015T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091015T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091002T232112Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091002T232112Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457818 DESCRIPTION:Have you considered using affiliate programs to market your p roducts or services? \;\n \;\nHave you considered joining affiliat e programs and promoting products you love? \;\n \;\nWould you lik e to learn some basics and hear from others interested in the same thing ? \;\n \;\nWe all have products we love\, whether or not we are th e creators. Affiliate marketing is a great tool\, especially for small b usiness owners. Whether you are promoting your own product\, or someone else’s\, affiliate marketing can develop into a great additional revenue stream. \;\n \;\nIn this presentation and facilitated discussion\ , you’ll learn: \;\n \;\n * What an affiliate program is \;\ n * How to earn commissions on products you already love and promote& #13\;\n * Resources to get you started \;\n * Feedback and insi ght from those already doing it! \;\n \;\nThis workshop is best fo r: Small business owners and service providers learning about and beginn ing to use or start affiliate programs. \;\n \;\nBrandie Kajino - known as "\;The Home Office Organizer"\; - is a Professional org anizer\, author\, speaker\, blogger\, small business technology and mark eting enthusiast. Her specialty is empowering micro-businesses and home office professionals with information\, technology\, productivity tools and customized organizing solutions. \;\n \;\nSome of Brandie's me dia credits include Portland Family Magazine\, WashingtonPost.com's &quo t\;Blogwatch"\;\, Sparkplugging.com\, Yahoo.com and her internet rad io show &\; podcast "\;The O-Myth"\;. Her resource-packed we bsite\, www.thehomeofficeorganizer.com (The Home Office Organizer DOT co m) offers resources\, teleclasses\, products\, a service menu and a blog . Brandie is also an active participant in social media outlets such as Facebook\, Twitter and LinkedIn.\n\nTags: writer\, designer\, freelance r\, consultant\, business\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/ 1250457818 URL:http://www.SECPpdx.com SUMMARY:Affiliate Marketing for Creative Professionals & Service Provider s LOCATION:Oregon Stamp Society: 4828 Ne 33rd Ave\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175146Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100422T153000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100422T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175146Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458531 DESCRIPTION:Are you writing for the internet? \;\nWhether you are writ ing website copy or blog postings\, your goal is to resonate with an inv isible audience. \;\n \;\nWrite it Rich! Real-World Writing Tips f or Reluctant Writers is a fast-paced workshop covers: \;\n \;\n * How to organize your thoughts and pick a key message \;\n * Ing redients for memorable online content (both written and video) \;\n * Tips and tricks to capture your target market’s attention *Q &\; A – strongly encouraged! \;\n \;\nSusan Rich has earned a degree i n journalism…which led to a career writing for newspapers and magazines. Along the way she joined several major companies\, including Boeing and Tektronix. She learned how airplanes fly (and why they crash)\, and wha t goes on inside a logic analyzer (it isn’t logical if you’re not an eng ineer). To that end\, Susan managed PR and marketing campaigns\, develop ed materials for product launches\, and fought the good fight with Excel . She lost — which only goes to show that she writse better than she can build a spreadsheet. After two decades in the corporate sector\, Susan left in 2004 to start her own business… Welcome Susan! \;\n \;\nYo u can learn more about Susan\, her services\, classes and events\, and h er company RichWriting here: RichWriting.com\n\nTags: self-employed\, fr ee lance\, freelance\, business\, consultant\, coach\, photographer\, wr iter\, internet\, marketing small business\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250458531 URL:http://www.iasecp.com/events/ SUMMARY:Writing for an Invisible Audience | Susan Rich of RichWriting LOCATION:IASECP Webinar: 5273 NE 31st avenue\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175515Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100520T153000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100520T140000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175515Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100408T175515Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458532 DESCRIPTION:Kaya Singer | Awakening Business Solutions \;\n \;\nThe se days many people want to write “Their book!” It feels like getting so mething in print is one way to help build your business. \;\nThis is true\, however\, how you write it\, what you write about\, who you write it to\, what you want to accomplish and how you publish it makes a big difference in terms of meeting your goals. \;\n \;\nKaya Singer (A wakeningBusiness.com) is the author of the newly published book\, “Clear Your Focus\, Grow Your Business: 7 Simple Steps to Empower Your Busines s and Bring Your Money and Freedom.” She helps successful small and solo business owners get clarity on what they need to do to overcome obstacl es and take their business to the next level through her coaching progra ms\, tools and seminars. \;\n \;\nKaya has also recently launched a new online community for solo business owners who want real community. Awake Business TeaHouse. \;\nYou are invited to come and have a peek .\n\nTags: self-employed\, free lance\, freelance\, business\, consultan t\, coach\, photographer\, writer\, internet\, marketing\, small busines s\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458532 URL:http://www.iasecp.com/events/ SUMMARY:5 Important strategies for self publishing your nonfiction book a s a business building tool LOCATION:IASECP Webinar: 5273 NE 31st avenue\, Portland OR 97211 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T013953Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T113000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100527T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T013953Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100518T013953Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458695 DESCRIPTION:Sheryl Larsen is one of the most sought-after DB2 consultants in the world\, and IBM is sponsoring her to present a free half-day sem inar about DB2 10 (the newest version of DB2 z/OS recent) and valuable a dvice from dozens of real-world SQL performance tuning engagements. \ ;\n \;\n\n\nTags: free\, db2\, z/os\, z\, mainframe\, idug\, node\, s ql\, database\, ibm\, consultant\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ events/1250458695 URL:http://www.idug.org/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,70/date,2010- 05-27/extid,245/extmode,view/ SUMMARY:Free half-day seminar on DB2 for z/OS by Sheryl Larsen\, IBM Gold Consultant LOCATION:Lloyd 700 Building: 700 NE Multnomah St\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100430T193633Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100604 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100601 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100430T193633Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100430T193633Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458628 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Tuesday\, June 1\, 2010 at 11am through Thursday\, June 3\, 2010 at 2pm.\n\nDescription:\nIs your website ready for Multiple Income Streams? \;\nJoin us June 1 – 3 for a 6-hour summ it focused on getting your website Income Stream Ready. \;\n \;\nL earn to: \;\n \;\n * Set up &\; using Google Analytics\; \;\n * Build a killer list &\; generate leads \;\n * Set up your eJunkie Shopping cart \;\n * Use Social Media tactics to crea te buzz \;\n * Create &\; your information product &\; \; \n turn your business into a cash machine \;\n * Craft can’t- miss sales pages \;\n \;\nFor class schedule\, speaker info\, earl y bird discount info and to register\, visit: http://www.iasecp.com/iase cp/virtual-summit-2010/\n\nTags: self-employed\, free lance\, freelance\ , business\, consultant\, coach\, photographer\, writer\, internet\, mar keting small business\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 458628 URL:http://www.iasecp.com/iasecp/virtual-summit-2010/ SUMMARY:Multiple Income Streams for Self-Employed Professionals LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100629T164320Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100819 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100817 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100629T164320Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100629T164320Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458816 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Tuesday\, August 17\, 2010 at 1pm throug h Wednesday\, August 18\, 2010 at noon.\n\nDescription:\nA fun getaway P LUS a powerful workshop on the step-by-step process to create and market ing high-end information products to bulk up your income streams. Perfec t for solo pros especially those in the communications and creative serv ice industries\, consultants and coaches\, or other service-based profes sionals.\n\nTags: self-employed\, free lance\, freelance\, business\, co nsultant\, coach\, photographer\, writer\, internet\, marketing small bu siness\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458816 URL:http://www.iasecp.com/events/ SUMMARY:Developing Information Products: Create\, Launch\, Sell & Revise! LOCATION:Hood River Hotel: 102 Oak Avenue\, Hood River Or 97031 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T194447Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120327T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T194447Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T194447Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462122 DESCRIPTION:Agenda: \;\n6:00--7:00 Networking and no-host dinner \; \n7:00--7:30 Introductions and announcements \;\n7:30--8:30 Main Pres entation (followed by Q&\;A): \;\n \;\nRSVP to meetup.com/itpro -70 \;\nProprietor to Employer\; What's the Process? \;\n \;\nT he presentation will cover: \;\n \;\n Mind Mapping \;\n T he Business Plan \;\n Wheel of Employment \;\n Dangers of Go ing it Alone \;\n Core vs. Non-Core Functions \;\n Risk Mana gement Myth or Reality? \;\n Distraction to Profit \;\n Reac hing the Next Level \;\n Tools &\; Resources \;\n \;\n 3\;\nPresented by \;\nTroy Neimann: Portland Representative for HR Su pport \;\n \;\nExperience: \;\nAs an advisor in tactical human resource strategies for over seventeen years. He is a licensed insurance broker\, professional in human resource management and retirement plan fiduciary analyst. \;\n \;\nWebsite: http://wedohr.com\n\nTags: hu man resources\, consultant\, business plan\, hr\, computer\, employer\, Troy Neimann\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462122 URL:http://occa.org SUMMARY: Proprietor to Employer\; What's the Process? LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center: 1021 NE Grand Avenu e\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170922T211324Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171007T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171007T080000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170922T211324Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170922T211324Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472555 DESCRIPTION:This presentations at this IEEE sponsored workshop will hone your business and networking skills\, to help you succeed at technical a nd engineering consulting. Experienced consultants and entrepreneurs wil l explain the proven strategies that enabled them to succeed. Members of the IEEE-USA Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks Coordinating Commit tee (AICNCC) will be attending to answer your questions. \;\n \;\n The workshop will be in Tektronix Building 38 from 8 am to 5 pm. A nomi nal registration fee between $20 and $45 depending upon IEEE membership. Registration at https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_registration/ register/46824 is required. It includes a continental breakfast and bo x lunch of your choice. Be sure to make your selection when registering. \;\n \;\nProgram: \;\n \;\n8:00am - 8:45pm ---- Registratio n &\; Continental Breakfast \;\n \;\n8:45am - Welcome – By the Oregon Network Chair and the AICNCC Chair \;\n \;\n9:00am – 9:50pm \;\nHow to Stimulate and Hone your Networking Skills by Bob Krause P.E.\, IEEE-USA Alliance of IEEE Consultants' Networks Coordinating Comm ittee (AICNCC) \;\n \;\nThe purpose of this workshop is to stimula te and hone networking skills. The session will cover the importance of networking\, understanding the fundamentals of networking (who\, basic p rocess)\, strategies for networking (how to get what you want\, Dos & \; Don’ts) and the ethics of networking. The session will include three exercises and audience participation will be required. Also\, you will n eed to have business cards to participate in the final exercise. \;\n \;\n10:00am – 10:50am \;\nHow to Find Clients Using Networking & amp\; the Internet by Gary Blank P.E.\, IEEE-USA Past President \;\n& #13\;\nDr. Blank is an experienced consultant. He will reveal all his se crets on how to find clients through networking and the Internet. \;\ n \;\n11:00am -11:50am \;\nManaging Risk for the Engineering Cons ultant\, by Steve Wetterling\, MSEE \;\n \;\nEvery business involv es risks that should be identified and mitigated where possible. Mr. Ste ve Wetterling\, an experienced engineer and project manager\, will discu ss Professional Risk\, Business Risk\, Client Risk\, Legal Risk\, Tax Ri sk\, Core Risk\, and Using Insurance to manage Risk. \;\n \;\nStev e Wetterling owns and operates Servenger LLC\, which provides customer s olutions for product design\, electronic design\, project management for new production development\, product introduction into manufacturing\, solving problems with existing products and production and assisting wit h the resolution of organizational issues. \;\n \;\nPrior to found ing Servenger\, LLC\, Mr .Wetterling was with Tektronix as an engineer\, manager and director\, then with NEC America\, NatSteel Electronics\, a nd two start-ups. He has written three books on electronic design\, hold s two patents and three university degrees in engineering and business ( from Stanford University and the University of Portland). He has recentl y added a Project Management credential to his toolset. \;\n \;\n1 2:00pm – 1:00pm - Lunch \;\n(Make your sandwich selection when you Re gister.) \;\n \;\n1:00pm – 1:50pm \;\nCreating the Business tha t's Right for You \;\n \;\nThis interactive session discusses the key life and business factors that a consultant needs to consider when s tarting their practice. Attendees will answer key questions which will h elp guide them into creating a business that fits the lifestyle they wan t\, doing the activities that they want to do. Attendees will walk away with short and long term plans and action items to get their businesses started and going in the right direction. \;\nJacob Beningo is an Ind ependent Consultant and member of the IEEE-USA Alliance of IEEE Consult ants' Networks Coordinating Committee (AICNCC). \;\n \;\n2:00pm – 2:50pm \;\nHow to Convert Your Ideas from Concept to Profit\, by Dr. Chris Jacobs\, PhD. \;\n \;\nDr. Chris Jacobs\, a successful inve ntor\, entrepreneur\, and student of human nature\, has owned and operat ed Jacobs Research &\; Development for many years\, making money by p roducing or licensing his inventions. More recently he has become CEO an d Chief Research Engineer at Genteel LLC\, where he invented the first t ruly painless lancet for diabetics\, the Genteel. Learn more at www.myge nteel.com. \;\n \;\n3:00pm – 3:50pm \;\nStart-up Tactics by Wil liam R. Kassebaum P.E.\, Consultants' Networks Coordinating Committee (A ICNCC) \;\n \;\nThis consultant turned entrepreneur will share his experience of going through this process. He will address: How to build a start-up company\, Financing\, Raising Money\, Book Keeping and Valua tion He will also cover issues like hiring/recruiting\, dealing with emp loyees\, dealing with board members\, business development\, sales and m arketing and What not to do! \;\n \;\n4:00pm - 5:00pm - Question a nd Answer Session \;\n(All presenters available) \;\n \;\nSee h ttps://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/46824 for more information. \;\n 3\;\nRegistration: https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_registration /register/46824 \;\n \;\nThere is a small fee\, depending upon the registrant's IEEE membership status. The fees are: \;\nIEEE Members = $35\, IEEE Student Members = $20\, IEEE Life Members = $20\, Non-IEEE Attendees = $45. \;\nThe fee for this workshop includes a light\, con tinental breakfast and a box lunch of your choice. Be sure to make your selection when registering. A vegetarian option is available. \;\n\n\ nTags: consulting\, consultant\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250472555 URL:https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/46824 SUMMARY:Consultants Workshop LOCATION:Tektronix Conference Center ( Building 38 ): 3025 SW Zworykin Av e\, Beaverton Oregon 97005 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR