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July 2012, Issue 1

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July 11, 2012 In this Issue: WEV Client of the Month, WEV Connects at Goodland Kitchen!, Featured Artist, Think Big in Santa Barbara, Call to Business Development Specialists!, Orientations for Fall Courses, Keep Roundtables on Your Radar, Client Interviews Well Under Way!, A Woman’s Power: Retreat with Zhena, Basic Payroll Seminar, Expert’s Corner

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Dear Friend of WEV,

We love spreading the word about our clients’ sparkling successes, and this month we’re featuring summer’s finest: gourmet popsicles, prosperity workshops, a fashion-forward boutique, and eye-popping prints of the beach. We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

-The WEV Staff

WEV Client of the Month:

Tiffany Buchanan

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FreezerMonkeys gourmet popsicles will hit your local Whole Foods just in time for summer! What an incredible achievement for 2011 Self-Employment Training (SET) graduate Tiffany Buchanan of Thousand Oaks. With flavors like Raspberry Thai Chili and Horchata, who can resist? Read more.

WEV Connects at Goodland Kitchen!


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, Goodland Kitchen & Market- a vibrant commercial kitchen space and the most delicious grab-and-go eatery in town.

When: Thursday, August 9th, 6-8pm
Where: Goodland Kitchen, Old Town Goleta
Event Page: Click here!

The Details: FREE to attend; open to the public; RSVPs encouraged but not necessary; bring along your friends; doorbuster prizes for the first 10 to arrive.

Featured Artist
Beth Taylor

 

We chose Beth Taylor, owner  of Taylor Design, as our featured Santa Barbara artist because her creative eye  inspires others. Beth was a graphic designer for a local commercial real esta12x18_SBHarbor_Shells_72dpi 4te company, but decided it was time to start her own business. She graduated from WEV’s Self-Employment Training (SET) course in Spring 2012, and has already begun selling her vibrant digital prints. In the near future, she will be designing her own greeting card line! She takes photos to another level by  collaging her pieces in Photoshop and Illustrator. The walls in our office are brighter than ever! Read more.

  

Interested in featuring your art in our offices? Contact lsomers@wevonline.org for more information!

Think Big in Santa Barbara!

Think bigger about your business! Our ‘Think Big’ event only happens 4 times a year, and is one of the benefit’s of WEV’s most exclusive program, Thrive in 5. Our next evening of education, collaboration, and inspiration will be on August 8th in Santa Barbara.

For more details or to learn about how Thrive in 5 can take your business to the next level, contact Program Manager, Lisa Champagne-Minyard at lminyard@wevonline.org or 805.667.8004.

Call for Business Development Specialists!

 
If you’re interested in guiding business owners through the wild terrain of entrepreneurship, or if you are a stellar specialist who is changing the business world as we speak, consider becoming Thrive in Five’s new Business Development Specialist (BDS).

BDSes provide one-on-one support for Thrive in Five Clients during their initial assessments, monthly check-ins, and quarterly mentoring meetings. For more information, contact Program Manager, Lisa Champagne-Minyard at lminyard@wevonline.org or 805.667.8004.

Orientations for Fall Courses

 
Self-Employment Training (SET) and Business Plan Intensive (BPI) courses are filling up for Fall 2012! Attend an upcoming orientation in your area…you could launch your business by the end of the year! Sign up here!

Keep Roundtables on Your Radar!


Being in business for yourself can be lonely. Roundtables will provide the education, feedback and accountability you need to continue moving forward.

The next Roundtables starts in September–claim your spot by emailing kdowling@wevonline.org.

Client Interviews Well Under Way!

 

During July, WEV staff will continue interviewing randomly-selected clients served during 2010 about their experiences and outcomes since participating in our programs.

 

All clients completing the 15-20 minute interview will be entered into a drawing for one of several wonderful donated prizes by local businesses like Silvergreens, Trader Joe’s, The Boat House Restaurant, C’est Cheese, lynda.com, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, Fresco Café, Z Folio Gallery and many more!

 

As a client, your participation in the interview is the easiest way to give back to WEV, and your feedback helps us improve our existing programs, develop new programs, and inform the public (including potential funders) about the impact we’re making in the community.

 

If you’ve been selected, you’ll be hearing from either Amy Fletcher or Ester Trujillo very soon!

EXPERT’S CORNER

You need to attend various networking events to promote your business, but you’re intimidated. What happens after your elevator speech?… Keep reading for 5 questions you can use when networking, from Alyse Hart.

Resources

A Woman’s Power: Retreat with Zhena

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Join us in harnessing the unique gifts that wise women possess to build wildly profitable, singularly feminine, restorative and healing businesses that make the world a better place for all. At A Woman’s Power retreat (hosted by Zhena Muzyka--long-time WEV contributor and Board Member), you will learn to put yourself first in order to feed and grow your business and cultivate your dreams into reality.

 

Embody your feminine power in your business and your personal life with other successful and ambitious women in this unprecedented, private and confidential spa-like setting in the gorgeous, healing, Ojai Valley.

 

Date: November 9-11th

Location: Ojai, California

 

For more information or to register, please call 805.272.0130, email Team@zhenam.com, or click here.

Space is limited, and scholarships are available!

Basic Payroll Tax Seminar

 

On August 7th, you are invited to attend the Federal/State Basic Payroll Seminar hosted by the Employment Development Department (EDD). You will learn about California payroll requirements, employer obligations, electronic filing options, and much more! Free to attend. Click here to RSVP, or call 866.873.6086.

Date: August 7th, 9am-3pm

Location: 4820 McGrath St., Ventura 93003

EXPERT’S CORNER


The following tip comes from Alyse Hart–frequent WEV guest speaker and founder of Sell it Like a Woman. Find out what selling like a woman actually looks like here.

Use these 5 questions next time you’re networking to seamlessly generate conversation while creating rapport with your audience:

1) How did you get into this industry/area of expertise?
2) How is the current political climate impacting your work?
4) What first got you interested in your line of work
3) What triggered you to take the leap of faith to start your business?
5) Are there trends you see coming in your business that are important?

Thanks for your insight, Alyse!

 

What wisdom could you share with the WEV community? Establish yourself as an expert in your field by writing a quick tip to news@wevonline.org. Spread the wealth of knowledge!

In Our Last Issue

Safeguard Your Business: Computer Security Workshop

On July 19th, the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) invites you to a series of workshops, addressing the threats on and solutions to your business computer’s security.  Attend the workshop from 8:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm. For more information, click here. 

 
July 11, 2012
In This Issue

  • WEV Client of the Month
  • WEV Connects at Goodland Kitchen!
  • Featured Artist
  • Think Big in Santa Barbara
  • Call to Business Development Specialists!
  • Orientations for Fall Courses
  • Keep Roundtables on Your Radar
  • Client Interviews  Well Under Way!
Resources

  • A Woman’s Power: Retreat with Zhena
  • Basic Payroll Seminar
  • Expert’s Corner
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  • Safe Guard Your Business
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      Teresa Sat’s Xclusive Opening

       

      Take note of Teresa Sat, a Self-Employment Training (SET) graduate from Santa Maria who just opened Xclusive, a brand new boutique in Solvang featuring fashion forward clothing for plus size women.   XCLUSIVE LOGO copy 2

      Sat says, “It was through the SET program that I developed the skills to write my business plan, and make my idea a reality.” At Xclusive it is not just about clothing; it is about feeling beautiful and confident no matter your size. Visit her online or at her new store!

      Refill Shoppe

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      The Refill Shoppe is moving to downtown Ventura! Stay tuned for details about their grand opening! Congratulations to Michelle Stevens, who is the proud owner and also a Self-Employment Training (SET) graduate!
      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

      WEV Classifieds

      Beauty From the Inside Out Event

      A Blissful Place will be hosting a pampering event, Beauty From the Inside Out! The wellness spa and learning center will treat attendees with clothes fittings, endermologie, makeovers, and skin analysis… all for free! Click here to visit the website of SET graduate and spa owner, Maria Wagner.  

      Date: Saturday, August 11th, 10am-4pm

      Location: 1607 Mission Drive, Solvang 93463

      Questions? Call 805.691.9233

      6-Hour Prosperity Workshop
       

      Success is not an accident. It is a conscious choice. Choose well. The Murthy Center for Wellness and Guidance presents an empowering workshop focusing on balancing work and home, excelling in communications, and enhancing relationships. With the guidance of Coach Keya (a recent Self-Employment Training (SET) graduate) participants will learn to create prosperity in all areas of their lives. Using the fundamentals of Hypnosis, Imagery, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Graphology (handwriting analysis), participants will learn to attract the right people and situations, and engage in prosperous living because prosperity is a mindset! For more information, click here!

       

      Date: Saturday, July 21st, 9am-5pm

      Location: 1234 E Main St, Ventura, 93001

      3rd Annual Nurturing the Soul Retreat


      On Saturday, July 21st from 9:30-6:30pm, SET Graduate, Sharon Elvin, will be speaking alongside other women at the 3rd Annual Nurturing the Soul Women’s Retreat. Topics will include Body Awareness, Alternative Medicine, and Personal Growth.

      Join several women in Ventura for morning and afternoon sessions, lunch, happy hour with wine, hor d’oeuvres and door prizes. Click here for more information!

      Public Speaking Group Coaching


      Santa Barbara’s only Public Speaking Group Coaching program (facilitated by SET graduate and public speaking coach, Lisa Braithwaite) kicks off a new daytime, six-week summer session on       July 17 from 1:00-2:15 p.m.

       

      The first three people to register get 20% off the regular rate. For more information and to sign up, visit here or call 805.207.7647.

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