Introduction

Today I’m joined by Gabe Balanag, Tech Consultant servicing the LA and SD marketplaces. And with his help, he spotlights the most common gotchas new businesses experience as they set forth with their startups.

Highlighted Topics

• Gabe, here’s the situation…I want to start my own business. A startup if you will. Across the board, what would you say are the critical areas new businesses ask of you for things needed?
  • W2, 1099, etc.
  • Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
  • Human Resources
  • Healthcare
  • Action items that can be done independently by an employee
  • Recent trends and behaviors seen by both employer and employee

Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

Introduction

Today, I’m joined by co-worker, colleague and friend, Daniel Gurtner, web development consultant based out of San Diego. In this session we go head first into a situational question. Can he explain what a cookie is to his wife?

Highlighted Topics

• How long have you been a web developer?
• Family background questions: Married, yes? How long? Kids? How many?
• Let’s set the stage. Your wife is at the dinner table and a website prompts her with,

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Website after website after website…

• Without Googling it and in your own words, explain to your spouse what a cookie is?
• Options for people who have privacy concerns.

Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!

Introduction

Today I’m honored to have Teresa Valenzuela and Gary Knight from the San Diego Futures Foundation. And today, we’ll be going head first into the digital divide, specific to our county and how  local members in our community (me included) can be involved in these initiatives.

Welcome Teresa and Gary!

Highlighted Topics

• Could you give folks like me who are new to your org a rundown of how/why sdfutures.org came about?
• Teresa, what compelled you to reach out for this conversation today?
• Let’s break down the San Diego demographics which require the most care in terms of computers, education, ISP – are there certain cities/municipalities you find yourself often servicing more than others?
• Your services are quite extensive (e.g. Computers, Training, IT Services, Recycling, etc.), which area could use the most help at this point?
• How has the pandemic impacted your mission?
  • Our mission at San Diego Futures Foundation is to improve lives in San Diego County by making information technology available to underserved populations by providing technology equipment, training, support, IT outsourcing, and digital media services to Nonprofit organizations, disadvantaged small businesses, low-income households, people with disabilities, and seniors. SDFF is working hard to bridge the digital divide in our community.
• What keeps you up at night as it pertains to moving forward with sdfutures.org?
• How can the listeners of this community make an immediate impact?
• Final thoughts (e.g. things on your mind, ways to reach out, etc.)

Thanks again for listening in. Remember, I’m here to foster innovation through conversation. So if you’d like to continue this discussion or any topics previously discussed, join me at San Diego Tech Hub and go head first into the AllWebSD Group. It’s totally free. Just visit this link or click San Diego Tech Hub on the footer of AllWebSD.com. Thanks and Aloha!