Working for yourself is awesome, but it’s not all working at the beach and laughing at the suckers who have to commute. The fact is, maintaining a healthy, happy independent career is not easy, and there’s little to fall back on if you’re in a tough spot. So what do you do when the going gets tough? Join us for a night of education, communication and conversation.
Free
http://ciconus.eventbrite.com
CodeIgniter Con 2011 is a two-day CodeIgniter conference being run with events around the world. The US conference will be the middle of August with some of the most experienced and well known CodeIgniter developers coming along.
The two-day mixture of masterclasses and talks will give you a great chance to meet fellow CodeIgniter developers, listen to talks from some of the well known CodeIgniter bloggers and Reactor Engineers and learn new skills in our masterclasses which cater for beginners and advanced users alike.
Beyond that, we’ll be having a talk from the people behind PHPFog and a few other sponsored talks. Lots of learning, lots of nerdery and lots of fun.
Ready to build your website? This 3 hour “for beginners” intensive seminar will demystify the world of web and break down complex subjects into digestible chunks understandable to a novice.
In this lesson we’ll focus on the fundamentals, an overview of tools and terminology and start looking at basic HTML and CSS. We’ll see free resources for learning at your own pace online and by the end of the course you’ll have built a basic web page.
We’ll also discuss content management systems like WordPress and why you might use them. Also we’ll discuss the fundamentals of SEO (seach engine optimization) and how you might apply some of these basic principles.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO ONGOING WEATHER CONDITIONS
Need to create an accounting system?
As an independent or freelancer accounting can often seem overwhelming. The trick is to find a system that works for you. Learn how do you plan out a system for book-keeping that works for you and benefits your business. Create a plan to keep from getting overwhelmed. Streamline your income and expenses into a fine-oiled machine.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO ONGOING WEATHER CONDITIONS
HP knows you need technologies that perform at the highest level when and where you need them. Printing is no exception. Join HP and New Work City for a night of networking, food and spirits, and demos of latest devices on the day they’re launched. See how printing has evolved and how HP technology enables you to make the best impression possible and stand out from the crowd.
Learning to sell will be the single most important skill you learn in life.
Whether you’re looking to launch a business, create a non-profit or get the job you have always dreamt of, selling is key and there is nothing sleazy about it when you do it right.
The format: 5 up-and-coming Instagramers on the NYC scene (mostly street photography, architecture, cityscapes) will be presenting 5 photos, discuss the story behind them, technique, etc, then have a Q&A, then head to a bar.
InstagramersNYC On FB
Negotiate Like A Pro: Negotiation Essentials for Entrepreneurs is a workshop that provides attendees with a solid foundation on how to use collaborative negotiation techniques to resolve even the most challenging disagreements and create truly innovative ventures.