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November 2012, Issue 1

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November 2012 Issue 1 In this Issue: Clients of the Month: Sarah Koffman and Julie Beaumont; Congratulations, Business Plan Intensive Graduates, Calling All Artists!, Save the Date for SET Graduation, Upcoming Offerings: Orientations for Spring 2013

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Dear Friend of WEV,

In light of this month’s festive expression of thanks-giving, we hope you take a moment to sincerely acknowledge the people you hold a warm and deep appreciation for. Enjoy this issue of WEV Got News with the knowledge that we’re so grateful to have your continued support. 

-The WEV Staff

 

 

Clients of the Month: Sarah Koffman and Julie Beaumont!

 
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After selling produce at various farmers markets, Sarah Koffman and Julie Beamont realized the need for a local produce delivery service– one that guaranteed a personal relationship with local farmers. The two women collaborated their individual skills and passions, and– with the help of WEV’s Small Business Loan Fund— launched Local Harvest Delivery. Read more here.
 
Save 50% on your first produce box with weekly subscriptions using your Santa Barbara Axxess card!

 

 

Congratulations, Business Plan Intensive Graduates!

 
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Every season, a select number of WEV clients choose to complete our rigorous curriculum in only six weeks. The graduates of this season’s fall 2012 Business Plan Intensive (BPI) course in Santa Barbara are an enthusiastic group with businesses ranging from artisan bread to luxury pajamas. We wish them all the best! 
 
Is BPI right for you or a friend? Learn more here.

 

 

Visit our EXPERT’S CORNER!


Could you tell us what your business does in less than twenty seconds? If you can’t, you could be losing business!
 
This issue’s Expert’s Corner features tips from David Harris, owner of The Wiser Organizer. His tips will help you organize your thoughts so you can deliver clear and concise information about your business. Keep reading! 

 

 

Calling All Artists!


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. 

 

 

Save the Date for SET Graduation


Please join WEV in celebrating the accomplishments of the women and men graduating from this Fall’s Self-Employment Training (SET) courses. You’ll be inspired by the dynamic class speakers and elevator speeches during the ceremony, followed by the client expo.
 
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When: Tuesday, December 18th, 6-8pm
Where: Montecito County Club, 920 Summit Road, Montecito

Cake and coffee will be served following the ceremony.This event is free and open to the public!

 

 

Upcoming Offerings: Orientations for Spring 2013


Self-Employment Training (SET) and Business Plan Intensive (BPI) courses are filling up for Spring 2013; we plan to be full by the end of the year! 
 
This season, we’re offer business training courses in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Camarillo. Attend an upcoming orientation in your area by signing up here!

 

 

Resources

 

 

Social Media Made Easy

 

Fearless Women Rising (FWR), a new monthly training class that takes the fear out of sales and marketing, will have social media navigator Laurie Hurley as the featured speaker for its November meetings. 

 

The goal of Fearless Women Rising is to pass on the experience and knowledge from female trailblazers who have conquered their fears, mastered their skills and now want to share what they have learned with like-minded women who have a burning desire to be…fearless. 

 

November 19 — Ventura, 7-9 pm 

November 28 — Westlake Village, 7-9 pm 

Fee to attend: FWR members $25, non-members $30 For more details visit FearlessWomenRising.com.

 

 

Women, Power and Money Presentation

 

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Our attitudes and beliefs about money affect our decisions and relationship…so why do so many of us not want to talk about it? 

 

Join Women In Technology International’s event “Women, Power and Money” to learn how your attitudes about money affect your life and work.

 

Date: Tuesday, December 4th; 6-9pm

Location: Santa Barbara

Click here for more information!

 

 

Subscribe to Ventura’s Business Resources Newsletter!

The City of Ventura’s Business Assistance Office wants to support you and your business! Stay up to date with available resources in your area by subscribing to Business Briefs, a quarterly e-newsletter dedicated to giving you the information you need to successfully do business in Ventura. Sign up here! 

 

 

Small Business Saturday 

This year’s Small Business Saturday is on November 24th!

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday sits Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to helping small businesses and their communities. 

 

Are you saving up to visit all of your favorite local and small businesses on November 24? Click here to find shops to support, or to promote your own business. 

 

 

The Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable Welcomes Established Small Business Leaders

 

Join other small business leaders to share innovative models and approaches to community giving.The Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable (CPR) will host an executive panel and a continental breakfast. 

 

Date: Thursday, November 15th; 8-9:30am

Location: Santa Barbara

 

 

Small Business Loans

Small business owners needing loans up to $50K should contact Women’s Economic Ventures. Our lending program is for entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding their business, but don’t yet qualify for conventional bank financing. For more information and to apply online, check out our website here.

 

 

Share Your Story with Other Women Entrepreneurs!

 

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The Story Exchange has recently launch 1,000 Stories, a project aimed at understanding the needs of women business owners and giving their stories media exposure.

 

Share your business story by posting a short clip here. The project will select candidates for future blogs and videos. Click here for more information. 

 

 

Expert’s Corner

 
The following three tips come from David Harris, one of our guest presenters, SET graduate, and owner of The Wiser Organizer. His tips will help you practice and refine how you deliver information about yourself and your business. 
 
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1) Hone 2-3 elevator speeches (or more!).Even if you have to partially read from them at first, being prepared can really help you relax. 

 

2) Say your name & business at the beginning AND end to help people remember you. 

 

3) Time your elevator speeches beforehand so they stay a couple of seconds under whatever time limit your group sets. (I’ve seen great speeches get ruined at the end with unintended laughter because the speaker got gonged for going over.) 

 

4) It’s best to focus on the benefits rather than the features of our businesses.

 

(And if you can make others laugh, so much the better! Goodness knows we all need it, and I believe we get to know each other better that way.)

 

Thanks for your insight, David! 

 

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

 

 

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! 

 

 

 

 

November 14th, 2012

 

 

In This Issue

  • Clients of the Month: Sarah Koffman and Julie Beaumont
  • Congratulations, Business Plan Intensive Graduates
  • Calling All Artists!
  • Save the Date for SET Graduation
  • Upcoming Offerings: Orientations for Spring 2013

 

 

Resources

  • Social Media Made Easy
  • Women, Power and Money Presentation
  • Subscribe to Ventura’s Business Resources Newsletter
  • Small Business Saturday
  • The Corporate Philanthropy Roundtable Welcomes Established Small Business Leaders
  • Small Business Loans
  • Share Your Story with Other Women Entreprenuers 
  • Expert’s Corner

 

 

In Our Last Issue 

  • Santa Barbara and Ventura Axxess

 

 

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      Client Achievements

       

       

      New Loan Funded!
       
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      Congratulations to Natalie Sampila of Better Days Yoga in Goleta! 
       
      “I have worked to bring Yoga to the Goodland for four years. We have finally opened our doors and I am very proud of the community space we have created. Thanks to all the support and a loan from WEV, I not only have the physical space to invite everyone to come practice, but I also have the peace of mind to breathe as we grow.” – Natalie, Better Days Yoga 
       
      Try out the new space with this SPECIAL introductory offer of one month of unlimited yoga for $65. Offer expires November 30th! Click here to find out more about Natalie and her business!

       

       

      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

       

       

      Twyla K Girl’s Night Out
       
      Join SET graduate and owner of Twyla K,  for two exciting events!
       
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      The first event is a Girl’s Night Out. Hear a speaker cover topics about all things fun in the bedroom and the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, and enjoy giveaways, a photo booth, classes, champagne and appetizers! 
      Date: Thursday, November 15th; 6pm 
      Location: Thousand Oaks
      For more information, call (805) 496-0010
       
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      The second event is a Food Truck Block Party benefit to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Support Community. The event will feature food trucks, a great band, classic cars, great deals, and will raise some much needed dollars for the cancer community.
      Date: Sunday, November 18th; 12-4pm
      Location: Thousand Oaks
      For more information, call (805) 496-0010

       

       

      Z Folio Gallery: Upcoming Events
       
      Z Folio, owned by Zdena Jiratouva, has several upcoming events for you to join:
       
      An Evening with Michael Mendizza: Meet Michael Mendizza, whose large scale giclee images of nature and California coast grace the gallery walls. 
      Date: Saturday, December 1st; 3-7pm
       
      Music & Candelight at the Gallery: One winter evening, the electricity went out. We lit the gallery with candles, and it was enchanting. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are adding classical guitar music and refreshments to spice up the holidays. Be sure to join! 
      Date: Friday, December 7th; 4-7pm and Friday, December 14th; 4-7pm

       

       

      Celebrate with Sama Ayurveda SPA and Healing Studio!
       

      Maria Carbonell, BPI graduate and owner of Sama Ayurveda Spa and Healing Studio is now officially a Green Certified Business by Santa Barbara County! Learn more about her commitment here. 

       
      Special offer to celebrate this milestone: Signature 60-min Ayurvedic Healing Facial for only $65! For more information, email samabeauty@gmail.com

       

       

      Holiday Shopping that Supports WEV!
       

      Jen Livia and Phyllis Gubins–Thrive in Five clients and owners of Red Brick Gallery in Ventura– invite the WEV community to shop at the gallery for the holidays– and give back to WEV at the same time! 


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      Five percent of all purchase amounts over $50 will be donated to support WEV’s programs. Just stop in this holiday season and mention “WEV” while checking out. You are guaranteed to scratch off at least one holiday present after visiting Red Brick Gallery! 

       

       

      Don’t Kick It Click It
       
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      Make your business brand brilliant using FREE Internet tools with Jean Ard, SET graduate and owner of Don’t Kick It Click It 

       
      Join this dynamic, interactive workshop to gain proficiency at promoting your business online.  Click here for more information.  
      Date: Every Tuseday
      Time: 11:00-12:30
      Location: Ventura 
       
      For more information Contact Jean Ard at (805) 814-5326 

       

       

      Rockin’ Events at Your Holiday Service!
       

      The holidays are coming… You know what that means? Holiday parties! But what do you do with the children? Rockin-Events, started by SET graduate Meg Cameron, specializes in children’s parties at adult’s function. They entertain the children while the parents have fun with their friends. For more information, call (805) 705-2217

       

       

      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

       

       

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