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January 2013 Issue 1

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January 2013 Issue 1 In this issue: Client of the Month: Verity Somers, WEV Connects at Dance 4 Wellness, Program Orientations for Spring 2013, Calling All Artists!

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Dear Friend of WEV, 

 
We hope your year is off to a great start, and that you’re shaping visions of a wildly successful 2013! Be sure to stay on track by taking advantage of the events and presentations listed in our Resources section, and stay inspired by reading our Client of the Month story and Client Achievements section. Enjoy!

-The WEV Staff 

Client of the Month: Verity Somers

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Our January Client of the Month, Verity Somers, is the successful owner of Raw Workouts, which was voted BEST BOOT CAMP in Ventura County in the 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards! Her advice for budding entrepreneurship (and any new year’s resolutions you may have): Do it. Read more about her story, her goals, and her tips here. 

WEV Connects at Dance 4 Wellness!

You’re invited to connect with the WEV community of business owners, donors, volunteers and staff. Build your business network while exploring our host and WEV client business, Dance 4 Wellness–– a ballroom dance instruction company. There will even be a short, free, and fabulously fun dance lesson!
 
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When: Thursday, February 7th, 6-8pm 
Where: Dance 4 Wellness, Westlake Village 
Event Page: Click here!
 
The Details: FREE to attend; open to the public; RSVPs encouraged but not necessary; bring along your friends! 

Program Orientations for Spring 2013

WEV’s Spring business training courses are now enrolling, and each of our courses in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Ventura have only a limited number of spaces left. 
 
If you’re interested in Self-Employment Training (SET) or Business Plan Intensive (BPI), your first step is to attend an orientation by signing up here!  

 Display Your Art Collection 

Are you an artist who would like the opportunity to display your artwork in one of WEV’s offices? Do you know someone in the WEV community who is? 
 
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WEV is proud to support the local artists who go through our programs. If you’re interested in seeing your work in our Santa Barbara or Ventura office, please email kdowling@wevonline.org.

Resources 

How to Start a Company with $100 

 

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The Santa Barbara Young Professionals will host New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestseller Chris Guillebeau of The $100 Startup” at their first FUEL event of 2013 on January 22nd. He will discuss entrepreneurship (…and how to start a company with only $100!) For more information, click here.  

First Basic Payroll Seminar of the Year!

On January, 23rd, you are invited to attend the Federal/State Basic Payroll Seminar hosted by the Employment Development Department (EDD). This is Ventura’s first seminar of the year! Free to attend. Click here to RSVP. 
 
Date: January 23rd, 9am-3pm
Location: Ventura 

“Boost Your Business Into Stratosphere” Marketing Seminar 

 

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Date: Thursday, January 24th; 9-5pm
Location: Westlake Village  

“Successfully Funding Your Start Up Business” Panel

Don’t be in the dark about what types of businesses investors are financing. Find out how you can position yourself to optimize your business’s access to capital.
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Join WEV in attending Women in Technology International’s (WITI) panel on “Successfully Funding Your Start Up Business” for an evening of networking, fun and getting all the information you need to make your business dreams a reality. Click here for more information
 
Date:Tuesday, January 29th; 6-9pm 
Location: Santa Barbara 

In Our Last Issue 

Santa Barbara and Ventura Axxess: Let the Savings Begin! 

 
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Save money AND support WEV at the same time?! Get your 2013 Ventura or Santa Barbara Axxess card today through WEV. 
 
Each card costs $30 and $10 of that amount will be generously donated back to support WEV’s programs. Get yours today! Cards must be picked up at either the Ventura or Santa Barbara WEV office. 
 
Did you know that WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund provided SB Axxess with a loan in its infancy – over 10 years ago! And now they’ve expanded to more communities – including Ventura!  

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In This Issue

  • Client of the Month: Verity Somers
  • WEV Connects at Dance 4 Wellness
  • Program Orientations for Spring 2013
  • Calling All Artists! 

 Resources

  • How to Start a Company with $100
  • First Basic Payroll Tax Seminar of the Year!
  • “Boost Your Business Into Stratosphere” Marketing Seminar 
  • “Successfully Funding Your Start Up Business” Panel 

In Our Last Issue 

  • Santa Barbara and Ventura Axxess 

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 Client Achievements 

 Raving Review for Harper Blue

 
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Congratulations to Debbie Beck– Thrive in Five client and owner of Harper Blue— for her recent glowing coverage in The Ventura County Star. They noted that her consignment is a real treasure! Read more here.   

 Publicize Your Business Achievements

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

 WEV Classifieds 

 Xerox Machine For Sale

 

A small law firm in Ventura is selling a used Xerox copy machine (Workcentre 5030) as soon as possible. If you are intersted, contact Lorane Bailon at lbailon@navarrobusch.com

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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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