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Open for (small) Business subverting traditional economic models emma jane hogbin

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Open for (small) Businesssubverting traditional economic models

emma jane hogbin

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I am IAM

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SorryA boot

eh?

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HICK Techis the rural and 

modern technology conference

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SRSLY

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Drupaldrupal.org/user/1773

Photo: morten.dkLegs: walkah

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BoF: Crafty DrupalAugust 29 @ 13:30Room: open bof

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Front End Drupalby Konstantin Kaefer& Emma Jane Hogbin

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Front End Drupal – Book BoFAugust 29 @ 15:00Room: open bof

(right after the knitting bof)

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www.crochetme.com

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10,218 membersbuilt with drupal 5

www.crochetme.com

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11,073 membersbuilt with drupal 5

www.crochetme.com

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Launching this fall

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Open for (small) businessThe Clients

The Business Model

Technical Information

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The TheoryThe 100 Mile Client Roster.Open source software needs to support open business models.Alternatives to the Chamber of Commerce and B2B discounting.Co­opetition is healthy and helps industry.

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FAILFAIL

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jack o’ lantern: 2040 feetjack o’ lantern: 2040 feet

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The TheoryThe 100 Mile Client Roster.Open source software needs to support open business models.Alternatives to the Chamber of Commerce and B2B discounting.Co­opetition is healthy and helps industry.

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The Clientsdeveloping your client roster

creating self­sufficient clients: training materials; Drupal help nights

managing expectations (their budget and your time)

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Active Web SitesMemory Garden RetreatsShane Jolley – GPO Deputy LeaderEverus Community Web siteThe Ginger PressTrillium Healing ArtsEnd Abuse NowCoffin Ridge Boutique Winery

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www.memorygardenretreats.com

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www.shanejolley.com

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community.everus.ca

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www.gingerpress.com

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www.trilliumhealingarts.ca

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www.endabusenow.ca

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www.coffinridge.ca

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Under DevelopmentThe 100 Mile MarketMarketSide Food Shop and CafeRiverside Yarns

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www.the100milemarket.com

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www.marketside.ca

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www.riversideyarns.com

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Self­sufficiencyTraining materials

The Manual (have you heard of DITA?)In­site help

Drupal help nightsOnce a monthFREE!

Charge for urgent and complicated work.

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Manage ExpectationsBe clear about “free” and “paid” work.Do expect low technical proficiency.Choose interesting businesses.Always have time for your clients.Fire annoying clients.

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   The Business ModelYou are now a business coach, congratulations!

Charging appropriately (and getting paid)

Reduce, reuse, recycle

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   Being a business coachEncourage radical dreaming.Say “no” often.Ask lots of questions.Help people to develop their story.

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Charging AppropriatelyNever discount. Ever. Not even for not­for­profit organizations.Give things away for free!Consider what your clients can afford.Consider what others would charge.

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FeesBasic Web site

$1500 to $2000Drupal installedCommunity modules configuredUses a downloaded theme with logoAccess to the Drupal night

Hourly rate: $125 to $200/hourHosting: $1200 to 1500/year

DreamHostDomain name registration8­12 hours technical support

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Getting PaidWrite down what you are going to do.Double your estimate (time and money).Get paid some.Deliver ahead of schedule.Get paid the rest.

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   Reduce, Reuse, RecycleDocumentationCommon code baseSecurity updatesDownloaded themes

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Technical InformationDrupal modules your clients will want

using template designs

tips on creating and using a multi­site Drupal installation

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Drupal ModulesCCK + imagefieldImage + img_assistTinyMCEEventUploadBook (for pagination and automatic navigation)ContactGoogle Analytics(Delete Content Type: Page or Story)

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Templates and ThemesConvert their old site to a Drupal theme.Download a Drupal theme.Tell them to pick a theme from:

www.drupal.org/project/Themeswww.oswd.orgwww.openwebdesign.org (check the license)

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Multi­site DrupalMakes upgrades and security patches a breeze!Makes adding new clients a breeze too!All themes and site­specific modules into:

/sites/example.com/themes/sites/example.com/modules

Sandbox on your own domain:/sites/example.xtrinsic.net

Use a separate database for each client.Sort client files into different directories

admin/settings/file­system

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Tips to starting:Focus on the people you want to work with.Not more than one third technical.Consider having different help nights for different industries (NFP vs. small business).Don’t expect huge financial returns.Don’t underestimate your network in finding you new work.

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Thank you!Thank [email protected]@hicktech.com

IRC: emmajaneIRC: emmajane

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