November 2014, Issue 1

-The WEV Staff

Plan for Success in SET Workshops

The second Plan for Success in SET workshop for those that enroll by November 25th, will bridge the gap between personal and business finances, teach basic financial lingo, and provide a preliminary assessment to see if your business concept might be financially feasible.

Sign up for an orientation to find out more about WEV’s SET program and how it can benefit you.

WEV Job Opening: Development & Marketing Coordinator

Resources

Sandra Tsing Loh: The Madwoman In The Volvo
Santa Barbara’s Association for Women in Communications (AWC) is a great organization and network to gain peers and support.  They are hosting best-selling New York Times author, Sandra Tsing Loh, for an evening of comedy.

When: November 5th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Santa Barbara Women’s Club, 670 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara
Cost: $15 for AWC-SB members; $30 for nonmembers
Click here to read more and register.

November Ladies Luncheon
Ladies Luncheon serves to gather women together for networking, business, social, fun, and moral support. Join them as they eat, meet, greet, and shop!

When: November 6th 11:15 am-1:30 pm 
Where: The Pierpont Inn & Spa, 550 Sanjon Rd, Ventura
Cost: $25 sit-down luncheon buffet; seating is limited

You’re Social, Now What?
You’ve probably heard of social media. You may even understand the value social media can bring to your business. Now wondering how to start? This introductory session will cover strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities.

Where: Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
When: November 6th 10-11:30 am
Cost: Free; please bring a business card for admission 
Click here to read more and register. 

Los Angeles Small Business Expo
Come enjoy one of the largest and most anticipated business-to-business events of the year. The day includes 100+ exhibitors, 20+ workshops, presentations, a Shark Tank casting call, and lots of networking!
 
When: November 6th, 10 am-5 pm
Where: California Market Center Penthouse, 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles
Cost: Free to attend 
Click here to read more about the day and register.

Whistle Club Hosts Fashion and Technology Event for New Start-Up

WEV client business, Whistle Club, a beautifully curated boutique, is hosting an event for local fashion start-up ADASA–an online boutique marketplace that partners with America’s best independent fashion boutiques. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the founders and learn more about the unique business model and investment opportunities. This is a great opportunity to support local business, network with other business leaders and entrepreneurs in our community over a glass of wine, and learn more about this interesting start-up business. 

When: November 6th, 6-8 pm
Where: Whistle Club, 819 State Street Suites A+B, Santa Barbara (in the Paseo Nuevo shopping center)
Cost: Free

Tax Information for H-2A Visa Agricultural Workers and Employers
The IRS is hosting a free webinar to help listeners gain a better understanding of the withholding requirements and compensation reporting for H-2A Visa workers, and how agricultural employers can avoid liability.

When: November 6th, 10:30-11:30 am
Where: Online 
Cost: Free
Click here to register.

Participate in Small Business Saturday!
Saturday, November 29th is Small Business Saturday–the day to celebrate shopping small after Thanksgiving. In California, businesses and neighborhoods have joined together to make it a banner day for small businesses. 

Sign up your business at ShopSmall, and receive individual store Small Business Saturday marketing materials including: printable signage, free welcome mat, tote bags, stickers and more. Free online ads from American Express, Yelp and Microsoft Bing, email templates, sample social media posts, and more are also available through November 14th or while supplies last.

Igniting Positive Change: Health, Wealth, and Happiness Symposium
Join WEV graduate, Jessica McGrath, as she hosts this conversation about the role wealth & health plays in one’s overall happiness. Receive practical tools that you can implement right away to create more abundance in your life both professionally and personally.

When: November 6th, 7-9 pm
Where: 1801 Solar Dr. #190, Oxnard
Cost: Free
Please call (805) 626-8924 to RSVP; space is limited.

Learn About the Four Building Blocks of Your Small Business in Santa Barbara
A panel of experienced SCORE counselors will discuss product development, financing your business, technology and marketing.  

When: November 12th, 7:30-9 am
Where: University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara
Cost: Free; includes mixer with refreshments
Click here to learn more and register. 

Startup Weekend Returns to Santa Barbara!
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. 

The weekend (November 14th-16th) begins with open mic pitches where attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Saturday and Sunday focus on customer development, idea validation, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts.

Friday Night Opening Event
When: November 14th, 6-11 pm
Where: The Santa Barbara Art Foundry, 120 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara
Cost: Varies with participation; click here for ticket info

To learn more about the whole weekend including sessions on Saturday & Sunday, as well as the closing presentations and after party, click here.

Free Estate Planning 101: What is Estate Planning and Who Needs It? Workshop
Join long-time WEV supporter and volunteer, Roy Schneider of Schneider and Associates, at this workshop to learn the basics of estate planning for those with little to no experience!

When: November 13th, 8-10:30 am
Where: The Tower Club, 300 E. Esplanade Drive 22nd floor, Oxnard
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more and register.

Nominate a Young Entrepreneur for Magazine Cover!
Do you know a young entrepreneur under the age of 30 that is making all the right moves in business/education and in Ventura County community?  

If so, click here to submit their name. It can even be you! The next issue of American Latino Magazine will focus on local Ventura County entrepreneurs, and the winner will be featured on the cover.

 Axxess Cards Now Available!

• Plan for Success in SET Workshops
• Client of the Month: Carolin Hauser
• WEV Job Opening: Development & Marketing Coordinator
• WEV Gotta Blog: A Nation of Givers

• Sandra Tsing Loh: The Madwoman In The Volvo
• November Ladies Luncheon
• You’re Social, Now What?
• Los Angeles Small Business Expo
• Whistle Club Hosts Fashion and Technology Event for New Start-Up
• Tax Information for H-2A Visa Agricultural Workers and Employers
• Participate in Small Business Saturday!
• Igniting Positive Change: Health, Wealth, and Happiness Symposium
• Learn About the Four Building Blocks of Your Small Business in Santa Barbara
• Startup Weekend Returns to Santa Barbara!
• Free Estate Planning 101: What is Estate Planning and Who Needs It? Workshop
• Free Tax Seminar
• Business Giving Roundtable
• NAWBO Ventura November Meeting
• Nominate a Young Entrepreneur for Magazine Cover!