February 2014, Issue 2

Dear Friend of WEV,

Do you have a “drought” or slow season for your business? If so, use that time working on your business! Be sure to utilize all the amazing local business resources in this issue (and beyond!) to help your business flourish throughout the year.  

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Join Lisa Braithwaite, WEV alumni andvolunteer, as she delivers a FREE presentation, “Speak to Engage: Make Your Presentations Meaningful and Memorable,” at workzones Santa Barbara.

When: Monday, March 10th, 6-8 pm
Where: workzones Santa Barbara
Cost: Free
More information and to RSVP, click here.
RSVP required

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Looking for resources and startup events in one place? Subscribe and send your events to Santa Barbara’s StartupDigest, “the personalized insider newsletter for all things startup in your area!”

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You have worked hard to build your business. Take time out to share what you do best in a beautifully supportive atmosphere. This group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

For more info, contact WEV graduate Debbie Echeverria at info@ybstoday.com or click here.

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 Exhibitor Registration for the Meet Your Makers Zone at SB Earth Day is now OPEN! The Meet Your Makers zone at Earth Day is a highly curated zone of regionally-based makers and other small creative businesses that engage in sustainable, socially and environmentally responsible practices. Click here for more information. 

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The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program offers free tax help to people who make $52,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. Advance level tax preparers are also available for self-employed.

Find a VITA site near you.

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At this Women in Technology International (WITI) workshop, Sara Caputo of Radiant Organizing will lead you through her Productivity Puzzle which highlights your physical systems, time management, to-dos and tasks, and how to maintain these spaces and systems.

Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Location: UCSB
Cost: $25.00 / $15.00 for WITI members
More information and to register, click here.

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to join them for a free Employee or Independent Contractor Tax Seminar. Learn common misconceptions about independent contractors and how to distinguish an employee from an independent contractor.

Date: Tuesday, March 11th, 9 am – 12 pm
Location: Job and Career Center, Simi Valley
For more information and to RSVP, click here.

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WEV’s annual Empowerment is Priceless fundraiser is coming up this spring in Ventura! We’re currently looking for sponsors for the event. If you or your company may be interested, please reach out to Danelle by email or at (805) 456-2347 for more information!

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In This Issue

• And So the Journey Begins!
  
• Client of the Month
  

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Resources

• Meaningful and Memorable Presentations
  
• Santa Barbara Startup Digest
  
• The SUPER Women’s Networking Luncheon
• Be an Exhibitor at SB Earth Day
  
• FREE Income Tax Assistance
• Make it YOUR Business Conference
• Your Personal Productivity Process
• Free Tax Seminar
  
• 2014 Women’s Festival

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• Sponsorship Opportunities

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Tina Figurski, owner of Skin Care by the Sea and recent WEV SET graduate has obtained certification in Oncology. Tina is passionate about providing safe and soothing skin care treatments to clients who are activity going through cancer treatment or are in a post-treatment phase. Follow Tina and Skin Care by the Sea on Facebook.

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We’re always on the lookout for a new Client of the Month, Success Story 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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