tag:calagator.org,2005:/events/searchCalagator: Events tagged with: Worry-Free Workplace2013-08-09T09:29:59-07:00tag:calagator.org,2005:Calagator::Event/12504646982013-08-09T09:29:59-07:002013-08-09T09:29:59-07:00The Benefits of cloud services for small business and consultantsTuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6-8:30pm at Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Centerhttp://calagator.org/events/12504646982013-08-27T18:00:00-07:002013-08-27T20:30:00-07:00<div class="vevent">
<h1 class="summary">The Benefits of cloud services for small business and consultants</h1>
<div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2013-08-27T18:00:00" datetime="2013-08-27T18:00:00">Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2013-08-27T20:30:00" datetime="2013-08-27T20:30:00">8:30pm</time></div>
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<span class='fn org'>Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center</span>
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<span class="locality">Portland</span>
, <span class="region">OR</span>
<span class="postal-code">97232</span>
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<p>Free and open to the public
The Red Lion charges the OCCA for using their ballroom. Please help us defray this cost by buying food and beverages.
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month (except December).</p>
<p>RSVP to meetup.com/itpro-70
Agenda:
6:00--6:20 Networking
6:20--7:00 No-host dinner
7:00--7:30 Introductions and announcements
7:30--8:30 Main Presentation (followed by Q&A):</p>
<p>The Benefits of cloud services for small business and consultants</p>
<p>Agenda:</p>
<pre><code>Introductions and expectations. Questions any time. Interruptions are OK and expected.
What are Cloud Services Anyway?
How can offering Cloud Services benefit small business (client)?
How can offering Cloud Services benefit a computer support business?
Data programs email, storage, backup, etc.
Voice programs hosted PBX, hosted paperless fax
Individual hosted applications
How to plan for migration to the cloud without killing your client's business
Who is the Target Market
Referrals can pay off
Q & A
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<p>Presented by
Tom Rich, owner Worry-Free Workplace
<a href="Http://www.Worry-FreeWorkplace.com">Http://www.Worry-FreeWorkplace.com</a>
Guiding Small businesses to the Cloud</p>
<p>Tom began in the computer industry in 1978 (Portland Byte Shop). He started Mt. Hood Computer Services in 1980 to support the computer needs of Small Businesses.</p>
<p>Certifications over the years: Novell CNE, Microsoft MCSE, Citrix CCEA
Microsoft Partner since 2003
Microsoft Small Business Specialist since 2004
Started Worry-Free Workplace April 1, 2013</p>
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<p><a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/Cloud services">Cloud services</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/Storage">Storage</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/Tom Rich">Tom Rich</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/Worry-Free Workplace">Worry-Free Workplace</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/consultants">consultants</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/meetup">meetup</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/microsoft">microsoft</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/occa">occa</a>, <a class="p-category" href="/events/tag/training">training</a></p>
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