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January 2015, Issue 2

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In This Issue: Spring 2015 Business Training Courses: Few Spaces Remain in Ventura County, Input Needed: WEV Connects Survey, WEV Gotta Blog: 5 Costly Mistakes Business Owners Make, Client Photographers Needed!, WEV Job Opening: Spanish Program Coordinator

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Dear Friend of WEV,
As we take time to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. this week, we also take time to reflect on our dreams, opportunities and obstacles that may stand in the way of reaching them. We hope you’ll be able to take advantage of the events and resources in our newsletter today to move closer to acheiving your dreams in 2015. 

Enjoy this issue of WEV Got News!

 

-The WEV Staff


Spring 2015 Business Training Courses: Limited Space in Ventura County
If you know someone who wants to start a business, be sure to share our Orientation info with them. We are now operating on a waitlist in Santa Barbara County and limited spaces remain in our Ventura County classes. Click here for more information and to sign up for an orientation today—courses begin in February!


Input Needed: WEV Connects Survey
We are very excited to add a business owner panel component to our WEV Connects events this year, and would love your input! Please complete this 2 question survey to help us best meet your needs and support the WEV community. All who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing to win an Axxess book or gift card. Click here to participate by January 31st. 


WEV Gotta Blog: 5 Common Costly Mistakes Business Owners Make, Part One
Every business owner knows there’s no room for costly mistakes. Lauren Rosson, Thrive in Five® Outside Consultant and CPA at Rosson CPA, shares her top 5 ways to prevent unnecessary financial loss.

 

Check out part one here and if you missed our last post “Record-keeping: Keep it Simple for 2015,” be sure to click here and join the conversation.


Client Photographers Needed!
WEV needs your help to professionally photograph clients for our marketing materials. 1-2 WEV client photographers will be selected to photograph up to five clients each, and will be paid a small stipend. The photographer must provide their own transportation, be available for up to five shoots before February 13th, and retouch up to 10 selected photographs per client by February 27th.

If interested, please apply and send examples of your work to Leah Gonzales at lgonzales@wevonline.org.


WEV Job Opening: Spanish Program Coordinator 

we're hiringWEV is seeking a part-time Spanish Program Coordinator in North Santa Barbara county, beginning immediately. Though part-time, this position is an active member of the program team, participating in collaborative processes to deliver impactful programs and services for WEV’s Latino and Spanish-speaking clients.

For more details on this opportunity, please click here.

Resources

NAWBO Ventura Meetings Have Moved to Camarillo!NAWBO
You’re invited to join other women business owners at NAWBO‘s new location as Chellie Campbell, author of ‘From Worry To Wealthy’ shares how to achieve financial freedom in your business and life.

When: January 22nd, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: 
Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo 
Cost: 
$50 

Register now to be entered in a free dinner giveaway!


Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar 
The Employment Development Department (EDD) invites you to join them for a free Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar. 

When: January 22nd, 9 am-12 pm
Where: America’s Job Center of California, Simi Valley Room, 980 Enchanted Way, Suite 105, Simi Valley
Cost: Free
For more information and to RSVP, click here.


California Competes Tax Credit Webinar
logo 2Interested in applying for the California Competes Tax Credit? Learn more in this free Webinar hosted by Go-Biz. 

When: January 26th, 2-3 pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free

Click here for more information about the credit and here to register for the webinar!  


Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its Relevance to Your Business
Whether you are a sole practitioner, or the leader of hundreds of employees, your inner emotional landscape directly affects your business outcomes.  The Harvard Business Review states one’s EQ has a far greater bearing on long-term business success than IQ. Join the National Association for Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Santa Barbara Chapter for a two-hour introduction to the principles of Emotional Intelligence and its place in your business. 

When: January 28th, 9:30am-12 pm
Where: University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara
Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers
Click here for more info and to register.


Creating High-Performing Organizations with Engaged Employees     
Numerous studies show that engaged employees create high performing organizations. Yet in today’s market, less than 20% of all employees are engaged–leading to lower performance, higher costs and hindering a company’s ability to truly compete.


WEV consultants Harriet Cohen and Karen Boublis, team together to present a five-session workshop series to address these and other issues and create a business that is strong, sustainable, and salable. This will be an interactive program, and is limited to 15 attendees.  

When: Beginning January 2015
Cost: 
5 sessions for $1,490 (includes workbooks and materials), single sessions are $590 each 
For more info, contact Harriet at Harriet@trainingsolutions-hlc.com or Karen at Karen@HRBusinessSolutionz.com.


NAWBO-SB Bravo Awards Nominations Now Open!
NAWBO Do you know an extraordinary woman in business? Join Santa Barbara’s National Association of Women Business Owners Santa Barbara Chapter in celebrating women of influence!

Click here for a full list of the award categories and here to nominate by January 30th.

Save the Date: Luncheon will be held March 12th.


AIGA Presents Zag! A Branding Workshopzag10001
Looking to improve your brand strategy in 2015? Join AIGA and bestselling author Marty Neumeier in a workshop in Santa Barbara covering the essential principles of brand strategy.  

When: The weekend of February 20th-22nd
Where: Casa Las Palmas, Santa Barbara
Cost: $1200
To register, click here.


Support WEV

Sponsorship Opportunity!
WEV is currently seeking sponsors for our upcoming Empowerment is Priceless fundraising event. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, or think you know a company that would be, please contact Danelle Mangone at dmangone@wevonline.org or (805) 456-2347, to discuss sponsorship opportunities.


2015 Axxess Card Now Available!

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2015 Axxess cards are now available for purchase from WEV! For every $30 card we sell, WEV receives $10 in Santa Barbara and the FULL $30 in Ventura. WEV provided Santa Barbara Axxess with a loan in its infancy to help print the books–talk about coming full circle! Order yours here! 

 


January 21st, 2015


In This Issue

  • Spring 2015 Business Training Courses: Few Spaces Remain in Ventura County
  • Input Needed: WEV Connects Survey
  • WEV Gotta Blog: 5 Costly Mistakes Business Owners Make
  • Client Photographers Needed!
  • WEV Job Opening: Spanish Program Coordinator

Resources

  • NAWBO Ventura Meetings Have Moved to Camarillo
  • Employee or Independent Contractor Seminar
  • California Competes Tax Credit Webinar
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its Relevance to Your Business
  • Creating High-Performing Organizations with Engaged Employees
  • NAWBO-SB Bravo Awards Nominations Now Open
  • AIGA Presents Zag!: A Branding Workshop

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Client Achievements


Congratulations to Ashley Pope!

Ashley Pope, WEV Client and owner of Spice-Topia, is the winner of NAWBO Ventura’s BRAVO 2015 Young Woman Entrepreneur Award. Keep up the great work Ashley!


Congratulations to Jack Ucciferri!
Jack Ucciferri, WEV client and owner of Our Town Property Management, recently had an article published in the Santa Barbara Independent. Our Town Property Management helps Santa Barbara-area residents earn passive income from renting out their homes while they travel. Read the full article here!

Publicize Your Business Achievements

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.

WEV Classifieds

Consignment Store for Sale!
Barter Ventura, one-year-old established business in the heart of Ventura, for sale by owners. Includes low-rent retail space with lease, ongoing consignments and store-owned inventory. On-street parking, parking lot, office, restroom, and two fitting rooms, as well as social media accounts, successful ebay store, and database software. Located at 2350 E. Main St. #102, Ventura. Call (805) 648-2222 for more information on this opportunity!


Program Assistant Wanted

The Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Santa Barbara City College is looking for a part-time program assistant. If you are passionate about
entrepreneurship and have experience in event planning, administrative duties, and marketing, then this could be the opportunity for you! Click here to learn more information.


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

WEV Client Business Directory
Did you know WEV has a client business directory on our website? Did you know that if eligible, we’ll list your business for FREE? Click here to check out the directory and complete a simple form to request a listing for your business.

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