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May 2011

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In this issue: 2011 Summer Calendar, Client of the Month, Are You the Next Client of the Month?, Exposure Opportunity, Get Inspired, WEV Job Post, Free Webinar, Marketing for Government Contracts, ‘Twittorial’, CEO Round Table, SCORE’s Anniversary Expo, Free Tax Seminar

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May 2011

Dear Friend of WEV,

‘Greetings!’ from your friends at WEV. We hope you’ll enjoy the stories and resources we’ve compiled for you.

-The WEV Staff

2011 Summer Calendar

No matter where you are in your journey as an entrepreneur, WEV’s 2011 summer calendar has a program to support your needs.

READY…

Do you have a brand new business idea or desire to be self-employed? WEV is launching a 10-hour Business Ready workshop packed with helpful activities and info so you can develop a clear business concept and make sure you have what it takes, before launching a business.

SET…

 For the first time ever, WEV’s curriculum will be taught in the summer. If you have the motivation and drive to work at a fast pace, and need capital quickly, enroll in our Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course, offered May 31-July 14 in Ventura. 

GO…

 New Offering: Have you missed the structure and support of your WEV course since graduating? Join a WEV Roundtable group in your area and meet with your peers and a WEV instructor monthly!

…THRIVE!

  What could your existing business achieve with one-on-one, customized support from a team of WEV professionals? We’re currently recruiting for our next cohort of Thrive in Five!

For questions or interest in any of these programs, please contact our staff in Santa Barbara (805.965.6073) or Ventura (805.667.8004). If you’ve never attended an orientation, sign up today!

Client of the Month

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“Desperation and opportunity collided!” says WEV alumni Diane de Mailly, of her unplanned entrance into the world of entrepreneurship. From unemployment to a “renegade sole proprietorship”, Diane is now operating DDM Metering Systems with such success that this month she’ll receive NAWBO Ventura County’s Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. Read more.

Are You the Next Client of the Month?

WEV wants to celebrate you! We’re always searching the community for a new Client of the Month, Success Story, Featured Artist or addition 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! If your business has benefited from the support of WEV, send an email to Leah Gonzales at lgonzales@wevonline.org

Exposure Opportunity

Join WEV in celebrating 20 years of creating successful entrepreneurs! We are asking WEV clients to submit photos and/or logos of their business.* Be creative, and try to include yourself in a photo doing what you do! Email photos to dmangone@wevonline.org by May 10th.

*Sending in your photos is granting your permission for WEV to use them for publicity purposes.

Get Inspired

SET and BPI Students Graduate this Month

  Our Self-Employment Training (SET) and Business Plan Intensive (BPI) students will graduate in just two short weeks. Join us as their friends, families and the local community recognize their efforts:

Tuesday, May 17th, 6-8pm, Montecito Country Club

WEV Job Post

Bilingual Survey Assistant Needed

WEV is currently recruiting a part-time (30 hours per week) Bilingual Survey Assistant to work from our Santa Barbara office from late-May through July 2011. The Survey Assistant will interview past clients about their business outcomes since receiving services from WEV and will help enter survey results into our database. More info.

Resources

Free Webinar

 Three Keys that Convince Your Customers to Buy

Monday, May 9th, 9:30 a.m.

Learn the WHAT as well as the HOW of creating better copy for your website and other marketing materials.

Offered by Tea Silvestre, Marketing Communication Expert of Word Chef (not a WEV event) Register now to save your spot!

Marketing for Government Contracts

The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program allows contracting officers to set aside specific federal contracts for certified women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSBs). Get started today!

Marketing to Government Workshop:

  • May 12th, 9am-12pm, Ventura; Register, 916.334.9388

Workshops are offered in collaboration with the Federal Technology Center (FTC).

‘Twittorial’ at the PWA 2011 Conference

Saturday, May 10, UCSB

The Professional Women’s Association’s annual conference will include, among many valuable speakers and topics, a ‘Twittorial’ – on using Twitter! – at 2pm by WEV alumni, Lisa Braithwaite. More info.

CEO Round Table

May 19, 8-12pm 

Join Seena Sharp – author of “Competitive Intelligence Advantage: How to Minimize Risk, Avoid Surprises and Grow Your Business in a Changing World” – and experience a CEO Roundtable; a unique program that combines leadership development and problem solving.

For more information and to reserve a seat, contact WEV Graduate Lisa Champagne Minyard (not a WEV event)
435-2727, lisa@achres.com

SCORE Ventura’s 40th Anniversary Expo

May 25th, 12-9pm, Oxnard

Plan to attend this huge event celebrating SCORE’s 40 years of service to small businesses in Ventura county. The day will include free seminars on marketing, social media, funding and more; as well as exhibitors like WEV; the Board of Equalization; the IRS; banks; the Chamber of Commerce; and more.

The event is free, but you must register beforehand. More info/registration.

Free Tax Seminars for Employers

The following seminars are offered through the Employment Development Department:

Federal/State Basic Payroll Tax Seminar
May 12th, 9am-12pm, Ventura

You’ll learn California’s payroll reporting requirements, including forms, employer obligations, reporting and payment requirements. Sign up.

In This Issue

  • 2011 Summer Calendar
  • Client of the Month
  • Are You the Next Client of the Month?
  • Exposure Opportunity
  • Get Inspired
  • WEV Job Post

 

Resources

  • Free Webinar
  • Marketing for Government Contracts
  • ‘Twittorial’
  • CEO Round Table
  • SCORE’s Anniversary Expo
  • Free Tax Seminar

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WEV Client Achievements

Best of VC Grand Opening 

May 11th

WEV Graduate, Talia Wunder of Devone Design will open doors to her newest venture, Best of VC. The Santa Paula storefront will house an assortment of crafts and gifts, all with a Ventura County focus!

108 N. 10th Street, Santa Paula

Have an achievement to share?

Let us know! At WEV, our goal is your success. Help us highlight your achievements. Email news@wevonline.org by the 25th of the month with client achievements or announcements! 

WEV Got Business
  
Start or renew your WEV Got Business membership today before prices increase from $100 to $125 on April 12th!

WEV welcomes its newest WEV Got Business Members:

Connie Fueyo
Ellen Kelley
     Soft Spikes Curlers
Michelle Casey Stevens
     The Refill Shoppe

WEV Classifieds

Comprehensive Technology Assessment

  Exclusive 30% discount for friends of WEV.

Don’t do it alone. We partner with you on your technology and on-line presence needs – automation, websites, social media, any questions you have! You’ll receive the exclusive, one-on-one attention of business coach, former CIO and published Technology author Matthew Moran of Kreative Knowledge.

Contact WEV Graduate Freda Ramey
805-612-3181, framey @kreativeknowledge.com

Mastermind Group

  SET Graduate Gail Bray – with 20 years of experience facilitating Mastermind and self-empowerment groups – is leading a Mastermind group in Camarillo. (commitment through December)

Cost: $149, 10% of proceeds will be donated to WEV.

Contact Gail at gailbray27@yahoo.com

Contribute to the Classifieds

If you’ve got something for sale or rent – or a special deal to share with the WEV community – let us know at news@wevonline.org

Contact WEV

Santa Barbara County
333 S. Salinas St.
Santa Barbara, 93103
805.965.6073

Ventura County
374 Poli St., Suite 207
Ventura, 93001
805.667.8004

Kern County
P.O. Box 5477
3717 Mount Pinos Way,
Unit A
Frazier Park, 93225
805.667.8004