January 2015, Issue 2

-The WEV Staff

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 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.

NAWBO Ventura Meetings Have Moved to Camarillo!
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
Interested 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!
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 Workshop
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.

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!