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UPCOMING EVENTS

PRÉSTAMOS DE COVID-19 REAPERTURA

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ADVISORY SERVICES

WEV cultivates the power within each woman to realize her dreams, achieve financial independence and succeed on her own terms.

Business Training

WEV’s business training programs helps entrepreneurs learn sound business practices and write a business plan.

Loans

WEV’s Loan Program provides startup and expansion capital of up to $150,000 to small businesses that can’t qualify for traditional bank financing.

Advisory

WEV helps established businesses stabilize and grow with long-term consulting and coaching provided through our Thrive program.

En Español

WEV ofrece capacitación y préstamos para empezar o mejorar un negocio. Para personas que se sienten más a gustos aprendiendo en español.

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Traditional banks were not an option for me as they only looked at numbers on paper, however, WEV took the time to break things down and look at my finances on a personal level as well as get to know more about my business.

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Who would’ve thought a $15,000 loan from WEV would result in a company with 8 employees that’s helped raise over $750,000 for local schools and non-profits?

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👉🏼👉🏼 “One appointment with my WEV business advisor has made a difference in helping me solve challenges that Latin American entrepreneurs face. WEV is always a call or email away from answering all my questions.”
-Julio Palencia, Co-owner of @mexabrands and client of WEV’s Spanish Advisory Services
 
WEV is currently recruiting for Bilingual professionals – both paid and volunteer positions – to serve as Business Advisors, QuickBooks Coaches, or Volunteers. 
 
Do you have expertise in business law, human resources, web development, QuickBooks, or other specialties? 

Do you share our passion for supporting local small business owners?
 
If so, we invite you to share your time and talent with the WEV Community. 

Our small business owners are incredibly grateful for your professional expertise.
 
Apply today!
 
Visit our WEV webpage for paid part-time and volunteer opportunities… See Link in Bio 👆🏼

#wevcommunity #bilingualprofessionals #smallbusinesssupport

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Here are five free ways to support and celebrate ...

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Here are five free ways to support and celebrate National Small Business Week. 

⭐ Write a positive review
⭐ Tell your friends and family
⭐ Follow on social media
⭐ Engage with the business post
⭐ Sign up for their newsletter

Drop a comment to share other ideas for ways to support our local small business community. 😊
Learn more at www.wevonline.org 

#WEVCommunity
#SmallBusinessWeek  #smallbusinessowners #shoplocal

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🛍 🛍 It’s National Small Business Week. 

Where will you shop? 
 
Share the love 💕 and comment with the name of the local, small businesses where you like to shop.
 
At WEV, we celebrate our small business community every week! 😊
 
Learn more on our WEV website, see link in bio.👆🏼
 
#WEVCommunity #SmallBusinessWeek  #SupportLocalBusiness

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👉🏼👉🏼 Many of your favorite local businesses started with someone asking themself whether they were ready.

Are you thinking about starting your own business❓

WEV’s 4-week instructor-led class guides you through the questions and decisions needed to understand whether your business idea is viable, and whether you are personally ready to commit to starting a business. 

Through small group discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a better understanding of the steps and resources required to launch a business, as well as whether you are financially and emotionally ready to do so.

Give yourself these 4 weeks to Explore Entrepreneurship – know your readiness. 

Course dates are October 11 to November 8.
 
Learn more, 👆🏼See link in bio 👆🏼

#exploreentrepreneurship 
#wevcommunity #beyourownboss #smallbusinessowners

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Twenty years.

On this National Day of ...

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Twenty years. 

On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, 20 years after the attacks, we continue to honor the brave acts of service by all who gave their lives to save others, and remember all who lost their lives.

#NeverForget #WEVCommunity

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👉🏼👉🏼 Do you own a business?  Yes! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Or, have you launched a new business?  Yes! 🙋🏽‍♀️
 
Do you have a detailed business plan?  Hmmmm… 😳
 
WEV’s LivePlan Business Program is for you.

This 8-week, instructor-led class will guide you through the steps necessary to write a comprehensive business plan for a new or existing business, using LivePlan software. 

LivePlan is a cloud-based business planning software tool, which can incorporate real-world financials and assumptions to model different business outcomes.

If you are serious about growing a business in 2021 or need to get additional working capital for your business, a solid business plan is crucial. 

Key elements of entrepreneurship are also covered in this interactive and engaging class, with opportunities to network with other business owners and community members. 

Offered quarterly, this class meets twice a week for instructor-led and workshop sessions.

Now enrolling for our Oct. 12 – Dec. 7 course.

Learn, see 👆🏼link in bio 👆🏼

#writeabusinessplan #launchsuccessfully 
#wevcommunity

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👉🏼👉🏼 When asked about her experience with WEV’s Thrive Advisory Services Program, Kristen Anderson of @earthkandee had this to say: 

“I strongly believe that Earth Kandee would not be where it is today if it hadn't been for WEV. I found this foundation during quarantine while I was working on my business plan every single day. Once I began taking classes I was able to get my idea off paper and actually start selling in less than six months. Starting a business is SCARY. But, having an advisor through the THRIVE program allows me to bounce ideas off someone with experience who can help guide me in the right direction. Before, I had no idea where to start or where to go next but now I have so many educated people who are a part of the THRIVE team available to meet with whenever I need them. It's much less scary with such a great support system.”
 
Congratulations, Kristen on your new location – offering Ventura delivery or pickup.  We’re excited to enjoy your Earth Kandee smoothies! 😋 
 
Learn more about Kristen and her smoothie company at @earthkandee 

Learn about our Thrive program, visit our WEV website, link in our bio 👆🏼
 
#ShopLocal #businessresources #WEVCommunity #PlantBasedSmoothies

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👉🏼👉🏼 Are you ready for the biggest shopping holiday of the year? 

Make the most of the upcoming Holiday Selling Season.
 
WEV, in partnership with @shopify , will present a workshop to help you plan and prepare your store for holiday traffic. 

Learn how to optimize your e-commerce store for the holidays, ways to implement key promotion strategies, and set yourself up for a successful selling season.
 
Presented by Chris Snyder of Shopify LA.

🆓 Free

👉🏼 September 21, from 12-1pm 

👉🏼 Register through the link in our bio👆🏼
 
#ECommerce #WEVCommunity #Shopify #Business Resources
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WEV en Español

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👉“Una cita con mi asesor comercial de WEV ha ...

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👉“Una cita con mi asesor comercial de WEV ha marcado la diferencia al ayudarme a resolver los desafíos que enfrentan los emprendedores latinoamericanos. WEV siempre está a una llamada o correo electrónico de responder todas mis preguntas ".
-Julio Palencia, Copropietario de Mexa Brands y cliente de los Servicios de Asesoría en español de WEV

WEV actualmente está reclutando profesionales bilingües, tanto para puestos pagados como voluntarios, para que sirvan como asesoras/es comerciales, entrenadoras/es de QuickBooks o voluntarias/os. ¿Tienes experiencia en derecho empresarial, recursos humanos, desarrollo web, QuickBooks u otras especialidades? ¿Compartes nuestra pasión por apoyar a propietarias/os de pequeñas empresas locales?

Si es así, te invitamos a compartir tu tiempo y talento con la Comunidad WEV. Nuestras/os propietarias/os de pequeñas empresas están increíblemente agradecidas/os por tu experiencia profesional.

¡Aplica hoy!

#ComunidadWEV #RecursosParaNegocio #WEVCommunity

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Aquí hay cinco formas gratuitas de apoyar y celebrar la Semana Nacional de la Pequeña Empresa.

⭐ Escribe una reseña positiva
⭐ Dile a tus amistades y familiares
⭐ Síguelos en las redes sociales
⭐ Interactúa con sus publicaciones
⭐ Regístrate para recibir sus noticias

Envía un comentario para compartir otras ideas sobre formas de apoyar a nuestra comunidad local de pequeñas empresas. 😊

Obten más información en www.wevonline.org

#ComunidadWEV
#SmallBusinessWeek #shoplocal #ComunidadWEV

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Es la Semana Nacional de la Pequeña Empresa. ...

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Es la Semana Nacional de la Pequeña Empresa. ¿Dónde harás tus compras? Comparte el cariño y comenta con el nombre de las pequeñas empresas donde te gusta comprar.

¡En WEV, celebramos nuestra comunidad de pequeñas empresas todas las semanas! 😊

Visita wevonline.org (enlace en nuestra bio) para conseguir más información.

#ComunidadWEV #WEvCommunity #NationalSmallBusinessWeek

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¿Estás pensando abrir tu propio negocio?
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¿Estás pensando abrir tu propio negocio? 

El curso de WEV, Fundamentos de Emprendimiento, dirigido por una instructora les guía a través de los pasos para abrir un negocio. En esta clase aprenderás los fundamentos básicos para empezar tu propio negocio, los temas cubiertos son la administración, permisos y licencias, publicidad digital, y finanzas. A través de discusiones en grupos pequeños y actividades prácticas, obtendrás una mejor comprensión de los pasos y recursos que se requieren para iniciar un negocio.

Del 6 de octubre - 3 de noviembre 
Las clases se ofrecerán virtualmente los miércoles de 6:30-8:30 pm
$125
Regístrate en el enlace en nuestra bio.

#ComunidadWEV  #RecursosParaNegocios

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Veinte años. En este Día Nacional de Servicio y ...

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Veinte años. En este Día Nacional de Servicio y Recuerdo, 20 años después de los ataques, continuamos honrando los valientes actos de servicio de todas esas personas que dieron sus vidas para salvar a otras, y recordamos a toda la gente que perdió la vida. 

#NuncaOlvidaremos #WEVCommunity #ComunidadWEV

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En este curso gratis de seis semanas, aprenderás ...

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En este curso gratis de seis semanas, aprenderás conceptos básicos de publicidad digital aplicado al negocio. 

El curso tendrá dos clases presenciales al principio y al final del programa y cuatro clases por Zoom. También habrá la oportunidad de pláticas individuales con el instructor durante 1 hora, dividido en 30 minutos la semana 2 y 30 minutos la semana 6 para asesoría. 
Al final del curso de WEV dirigido por un instructor: Tendrás el Plan de Marketing para aplicarlo a tu negocio. 
Tendrás las herramientas necesarias, así como las redes sociales, para implementarlas en tu negocio.
Serás parte de un grupo de networking que te servirá de apoyo para tu negocio. 
Tendrás el libro del Programa Básico de Marketing para referencia. 
Asesoría personalizada de Marketing durante el curso ¡y mucho más! 

2 de oct al 6 de nov 
GRATIS 
Enlace en nuestra bio.

#ComunidadWEV #PublicidadDigital #Marketing #RecursosParaNegocios

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Cuando le preguntaron sobre su experiencia con el ...

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Cuando le preguntaron sobre su experiencia con el Programa de Servicios de Asesoramiento Thrive de WEV, Kristen Anderson de Earth Kandee dijo lo siguiente: “Creo firmemente que Earth Kandee no estaría donde está hoy si no hubiera sido por WEV. Encontré esta base durante la cuarentena mientras trabajaba en mi plan de negocios todos los días. Una vez que comencé a tomar clases, pude sacar mi idea del papel y comenzar a vender en menos de seis meses. Iniciar un negocio DA MIEDO. Pero, tener asesor del programa THRIVE permite compartir ideas con alguien con experiencia que puede ayudar a guiarme en la dirección correcta. Antes, no tenía idea de por dónde empezar o por dónde ir, pero ahora tengo muchas personas educadas que son parte del equipo THRIVE disponibles para reunirme cuando las necesite. Da mucho menos miedo con un sistema de apoyo tan bueno ".

Felicitaciones, Kristen por tu nueva ubicación, que ofrece entrega o recolección en Ventura. ¡Estamos emocionadas/os de disfrutar de tus batidos Earth Kandee! Obtén más información sobre Kristen y su compañía de batidos en https://earthkandee.com/

#ShopLocal #BusinessRecources #WEVCommunity #PlantBasedSmoothies

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¿Estás lista/o para la fiesta de compras más ...

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¿Estás lista/o para la fiesta de compras más grande del año? Aprovecha al máximo la temporada de ventas navideñas.

WEV, en asociación con Shopify presenta un taller para ayudarte a planear y preparar tu tienda para el tráfico navideño.

Aprende como optimizar tu tienda digital para las fiestas navideñas, cómo implementar estrategias de promoción clave y prepararte para una exitosa temporada de ventas navideñas. 

Presentado por Azura Pena de Shopify LA En español 
Gratis 
28 de septiembre, 12-1 pm 

Regístrate en el enlace en nuestra bio.

#ECommerce #WEVCommunity #Shopify #BusinessResources #ComunidadWEV
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