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August 2013 Issue 1

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August 2013 Issue 1 In This Issue: Client of the Month: Mikki Reilly, WEV Job Opening: Program Assistant, Thanks for Your Support at the Ventura Open House!, Thrive in Five Clients Gather to Think Big, and Fall 2013 Business Training Courses: Now Open!

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As we prepare to start our fall business training courses next month, we’re taking cues from our August Client of the Month, Mikki Reilly, who knows that “when the going gets tough, its up to you to make it happen!” Enjoy the motivation and opportunities available to you in this issue of WEV Got News! 

-The WEV Staff

Client of the Month: Mikki Reilly

 

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In 1992, Mikki Reilly—a SET graduate and owner of Fitness Transform— transformed her own fitness so dramatically that she is now devoted to helping others do the same. 
 
You can heed to her expert health advice not only in person through intensive training sessions, but also through her new book, Your Primal Body: The Paleo Way to Living Lean, Fit and Healthy at Any Age. Click here to read more about her fitness and business transformations!
 

WEV Job Opening: Program Assistant

 
WEV is seeking to hire a full-time Program Assistant to work in the Santa Barbara office, beginning in August. 
 
As an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and thorough individual, the Program Assistant supports all programs and acts as WEV’s first point of contact for potential clients and office inquiries. For more details, visit our website here.

Thanks for your Support at our Ventura Open House!

Thank you to everyone who visited our Ventura Open House last week! What a great opportunity to see our supporters, as well as meet new friends! Even Senator Jackson’s office stopped by to present WEV with a Certificate of Recognition! 
 
Special thanks to Merissa Marcuccella of Love Bites Raw Chocolate (SET & Tn5 client) and Chef Juan Peche of Mayan Cuisine (WEV Client Business) for sharing their delicious goodies with our guests. We’d also like to thank SET graduate Shawn Shimokawa of Sulphur Mountain CSA, Trader Joe’s, and Greenthumb for their generous door prize donations! Thanks for the support, everyone!

Thrive in Five Clients Gather to Think Big! 

 
It was a full house as WEV’s Thrive in Five® clients gathered together in Santa Barbara on July 11th for their quarterly Think BIG! session. 

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Angel Cottrell’s presentation of Entrepreneurial Excellence gave clients the opportunity to look at their businesses from a different point of view. Breakout sessions facilitated by our Business Development Specialists in the areas of Marketing, Money, Management, and Sales provided clients with new ideas, perspectives, and new opportunities for impacting their business. For more information about Thrive in Five® contact Lisa Minyard at lminyard@wevonline.org.

Fall 2013 Business Training Courses: Registration Now Open! 

 
If you know someone who wants to start a business, then be sure to share our Orientations with them–they might need a little nudge! Every week this month, we’re offering Orientations for Fall 2013 Self-Employment Training (SET) and Business Plan Intensive (BPI). 
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Orientations are free, hour-long sessions to learn about the resources available to entrepreneurs, and to test your readiness to enroll in one of our programs. Click here for more information and to sign up! 

Resources

Dancing Backward in High Heels: Its a Balancing Act

 
Join Camarillo Chamber’s Women in Business as they present “Dancing Backward in High Heels.” You”ll hear WEV CEO Marsha Bailey describe her “balancing act” alongside a panel of CEO’s, Founders, and City Councilmembers, moderated by WEV instructor and development coach, Gloria Miele. 
 
Date: Thursday, August 22nd; 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: Camarillo
For more information, call (805) 484-4383.

How to Work Less, Make More & Love Your Business Again!

 
If you are a small business owner, professional, or solopreneur who wants to spend more time with the people and activities you love, do right by your clients, and make more money, join popular SET speaker Maura Raffensperger (founder of Your Chief Simplicity Officer) for this free tele-class, during which you will learn: 
 
• How to stop working 24/7, and enjoy free time again
• The #1 reason delegation efforts fail – and how to be successful
• How to attract more clients with consistent follow-through
• Steps you can take NOW to let go of the tasks you hate (hint: it’s not always hiring a VA or outsourcing)
 
For more information, and to register, click here! 
Date: Wednesday, August 21st, 4-5pm
Location: the comfort of your office! 

NAWBO: Brilliant Sales Conversations

 
In partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), David Ny presents “Brilliant Sales Conversations: How to Convert More Leads into Sales & Be Seen as an Expert Instead of a Pushy Salesperson.”
 
Attendees will learn that, when done correctly, selling can be an invigorating and enjoyable experience for both the salesperson and the prospect. 
 
Date: Thursday, August 22nd; 8am-12pm. 
Location: Santa Barbara
Click here for more information, and to register!

Join Leadership Santa Barbara County

 
Join the next Leadership Santa Barbara County Class to learn and practice communication, team building, facilitation, conflict resolution, public speaking, consensus building, and information gathering skills. 
 
Attend the free informational Happy Hour on August 8th, from 5-7 pm at Blush Restaurant & Lounge in Santa Barbara for more information about participating in the program. To RSVP, click here, or contact Lori LaRiva at recruitment@leadsb.org.
 
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Health Care One-Stop-Shop for Business Owners

 
Affordable health care is a top concern for businesses. In a few quick steps, the Small Business Administration‘s wizard can help you understand what you need to know about new insurance options and other health care changes as well as find health care related resources. Click here to get started!

Employee/Independent Contractor Seminar 

 
Join California’s Employee Development Department (EDD) as they host “Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar.” Learn how to distinguish between an employee and an independent contractor, the basics of statutory employment, and about independent contractor reporting requirements. Click here for more information, and to register. 
 
Date: Thursday, August 22nd; 
Location: Ventura

Attend SCORE’s Summer Workshop Series 

 
SCORE’s Saturday Series for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses has begun! Check out the selections here, including a Business Basics Series, a Marketing your Business Series, and an Entrepreneur Academy Series!
 
Date: Offerings in June, July, and August 
Location: Conejo Valley
 
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Support WEV

Stay Up To Date!

 
In this brand-new newsletter section, we’ll keep you up to date on ways to support WEV! We are a 501(3)c nonprofit organization and are dependent on private donations, foundation grants, corporate donations and federal funding to offer our programs. Sometimes people don’t realize that donations from people like YOU are what keep our doors open. This is the part of the newsletter where we’ll let you know about upcoming fundraisers and other ways to give to WEV.

Trolley Tours: Sponsor a WEV Fundraiser!

 
Do you know a business or organization that would be interested in sponsoring an upcoming WEV fundraiser? In October, we’ll be hosting a Ventura Trolley Tour fundraiser and we’re looking for sponsors! If you want more information about sponsorship or know someone who we should reach out to, please email Danelle Mangone at dmangone@wevonline.org.

 

 

 

 

August 7th , 2013

 

 

In This Issue

  • Client of the Month: Mikki Reilly
  • WEV Job Opening: Program Assistant
  • Thanks for Your Support at the Ventura Open House!
  • Thrive in Five Clients Gather to Think Big
  • Fall 2013 Business Training Courses: Now Open!

 

 

Resources

  • How to Work Less, Make More & Love Your Business Again!
  • NAWBO: Brilliant Sales Conversations
  • Join Leadership Santa Barbara County
  • Health Care One-Stop-Shop for Business Owners
  • Employee/ Independent Contractor Seminar
  • Attend SCORE’s Summer Workshop Series

 

 

Support WEV

  • Stay Up to Date!
  • Trolley Tours: Sponsoring a WEV Fundraiser

 

 

Follow WEV

 

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Client Achievements

 

 

Kim Maxwell Studio launches IndieGogo Campaign
 
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Kim Maxwell, a recent SET graduate and recipient of the 2013 City of Ojai Lifetime Achievement Award, is kicking off an online fundraiser for her theatre venture, Kim Maxwell Studios (KMS), a new studio space located next to Jim & Rob’s and Bohemia in Ojai. To contribute, and for more information on the campaign’s progress, click here! 

 

 

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Congratulations to BPI graduates and PGA trained professionals, Mark McWilliams and Andrew Howie, who launched their golf simulator this past March! Go Fore Golf has 56 famous courses to choose from, provides ball and club fitting data, and is available for events! For more information, click here! 

 

 

Beth Taylor’s  Art Show
 
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Beth Taylor– a SET graduate and past WEV Featured Artist– is having her first juried solo art show, “A Year of Building”, and is displaying images representing a year of building her portfolio! 
 
Click here to view her work as it is currently displayed at the Santa Barbara library!

 

 

Publicize Your Business Achievements

We’re always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story, Featured Artist or additions to the Client Achievements section of the newsletter. But don’t wait for us to find you… let us know how you’re doing now! Email news@wevonline.org

 

 

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If you’ve got something for sale or rent – or a special deal to share with the WEV community – email news@wevonline.org

 

 

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