Women Business Owners Network (WBON) Member News

Current Job Openings at Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs

WBON Administrator — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:35 GMT

Senior Accountant/ Manager

We are seeking either a Senior Accountant or Manager that is interested in being on the Partner track. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 5+ years in public accounting. They have strong experience in auditing, tax or both. We are looking for someone that is client focused and has strong communications skills and is interested in both client and staff development.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; with a CPA license; a thorough understanding of accounting, tax preparation and/or auditing. A willingness to train staff; strong communication, organizational and computer skills including experience with QuickBooks. The ability to oversee and juggle concurrent engagements and demonstrate excellence in client management is a must. Experience with Thomson Reuters software is desired. Experience operating in a paperless environment is preferred.

If you are interested or know of anyone that might be interested, please send your resume or your recommendation to Kathryn C. Baccaglini at kathryn@dh-cpa.com.

www.dh-cpa.com

Carved Solutions is HIRING! Who do you recommend?

WBON Administrator — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:28:52 GMT

As Gov. Madeleine Kunin shared with us at this Spring Conference many women become self-employed because of the need for flextime and finding ways to put family first. At Carved Solutions, being family owned and operated "putting family first" is easy! Whatever your family needs from you - that comes first! Do you need flextime? Job share? Do you need to leave for a doctor's appointment? A field trip? Do you need to help with transportation for your aging parent? Whatever it is; we understand! Why? Because we are parents of a 12 year old and have an aging parents. WE want the same thing you do - which is why Carved Solutions was born! Carved Solutions is HIRING!

carvedsolutions.com

Carved Solutions is HIRING! - Please email resumes or recommendations to dawn.lancaster@comcast.net for consideration.

Subject: Customer Service/ Order Entry (Williston)
Williston based small business with great growth is seeking an individual to help in many aspects of the daily business. Business is Better Business Bureau Accredited. Corporate culture is warm, inviting, supporting and friendly. We serve the gift industry nationwide, have great branding and are "Oprah" listed!

Primary responsibilities:
Customer Service via telephone and email, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism both on the phone and in writing.

Basic bookkeeping, very detail oriented. Client transaction management/order entry.

Opportunity to assist at trade shows with proven skills

You are:
Experienced, professional, and client focused.

Empathetic by nature, pleasing, and accommodating.

Great with customers.

Willing to help in any aspect of the daily business. Ability to help in packing & shipping when time allows (team player).

Computer proficient, word, excel, outlook, etc.

General knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.

*** YOU MUST BE DETAILED ORIENTED****

Soft spoken on the phone and friendly

This position can be a flex position (2 part-time people)

You are invited to a casual "Wellness Discussion"

WBON Administrator — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:05 GMT

“Let food be thy medicine.” - Hippocrates

Raw fruits and veggies are proven to keep us healthy, vibrant and able to fight off illness... yet we don’t eat the recommended 9-13 daily servings even on our best days.

I invite you to a casual “Wellness Discussion” about Juice Plus+. 25 raw fruits, veggies and berries packaged “to go” in soft chews and capsules for the busy person who wants to eat well but needs help! RESEARCH BASED!

Date: Friday May 18, 2012
Time: 6-7pm (Wellness Talk, Open Studio 5-8pm)
Place: Lille Fine Art Salon, One Lawson Lane Suite 15, Burlington

Hosted by: Robin Singer & Corina Belle-Isle

RSVP: h: 882-8053 c: 203-391-4852

Robin Singer
h:802.882.8053
m:203.391.4852
robinsjuiceplus.com
robins.towergarden.com

Productivity Vermont showcases local photographer David Seaver

WBON Administrator — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:19 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2012
Productivity Vermont showcases local photographer David Seaver

Productivity Vermont is proud to provide online gallery space to local photographer David Seaver.

“Seaver’s stunning Vermont landscapes capture the essence of our state,” says Productivity Vermont’s Porter Knight. “We are thrilled to feature his images on every page of our website, www.ProductivityVermont.com.

David Seaver is a professional photographer based in Burlington, Vermont (www.davidseaver.com). In addition to Vermont landscapes, he has significant collections of work in portraits, travel, sports, still life, and more. His images have been featured in national and international venues. Productivity Vermont specializes in teaching workplace productivity through workshops and seminars as well as one-on-one consulting and coaching. Services include Office Organizing and Time Management, Project Management, Process Documentation, Electronic Organizing, and Communications.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Porter Knight, Certified Professional Organizer®
(802) 453-3940
porter@productivityvermont.com

Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC. Announces: A Cloud Solution for QuickBooks & The Value of a Remote Bookkeeper

WBON Administrator — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:21:00 GMT

Are you looking for a hosting solution for your desktop QuickBooks program? Don't want to lose the functionality of your desktop program by switching to the online version? Looking for a Cloud based application you can rely on?

Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC is now an affiliate of Uni-Data. Uni-Data provides a hosting solution for QuickBooks and Microsoft Products. Working with Double Entry Bookkeeping and Uni-Data allows you to employ us as a remote bookkeeping solution while still having full access to your books. We can work with you to keep your books up to date and accurate while you are invoicing your customers. Or we can do it all while you retain access to the books and have the ability to run reports anytime. Double Entry Bookkeeping offers the complete accounting solution to businesses and individuals by providing bookkeeping, QuickBooks training and tax preparation services. Double Entry Bookkeeping enables businesses and individuals to streamline the often much-dreaded tasks of bookkeeping and tax services to one accounting solution. Diana Sheltra, a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, can provide you with valuable training in setting up your accounting system and using QuickBooks efficiently. Diana provides individual training as well as group training. Training sessions are designed to focus on your individual accounting needs and skills. Diana and her experienced staff can simplify your bookkeeping and tax preparation; call us for a free consultation.

Uni-Data is a leader in application and hosting & Cloud Computing Technology.

Uni-Data is an Intuit Authorized Host for QuickBooks® Pro, QuickBooks® Premier and QuickBooks® Enterprise. This means that Uni-Data has been thoroughly vetted by Intuit regarding security, infrastructure and expertise in financial data management. Their Hosted QuickBooks® solution makes it possible to use the full power of QuickBooks® in a flexible and secure hosted environment. Moreover, software is available as a subscription, so there is no large upfront licensing expense, while software is perpetually upgraded to the latest version.

Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC is a full service bookkeeping firm owned by Diana Sheltra. Ms. Sheltra is a Tax Preparer and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor as well as a full-charge bookkeeper. Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC is in its ninth year of business with offices in Essex Junction and Wolcott.

Diana Sheltra
Double Entry Bookkeeping, LLC.
137 Iroquois Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-878-0990
P.O. Box 75
Wolcott, VT 05680
802-851-7397
www.doubleentrybookkeeping.net

Free workshop – “What Your Financial Reports Are Really Telling You”

WBON Administrator — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:38:02 GMT

WHAT: Free workshop – “What Your Financial Reports Are Really Telling You”

WHERE: 33 Blair Park Road, Suite 201, Williston, VT

WHEN: Friday, May 4^th; 8AM-9:30AM (light breakfast is included)

HOW TO REGISTER: Email anna@dh-cpa.com or call 802.878.1963

Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs presents 2012 Management Seminar Series
"What Your Financial Reports Are Really Telling You"

Real-time information is king! Business owners need regular access to data that will uncover trends and deliver the information they need to make the best decisions. Join us and we will offer examples of key reports and how best to use them.

Online Invitation: http://bit.ly/Jeioej

News from Office Squared

WBON Administrator — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:28:11 GMT

It's been awhile, but we've been busy! Earlier this year we expanded to a second location at 77 College Street (the old Gallagher Flynn building) and we are loving it.

If you haven't had a chance to see the new space, stop in for one of our new Friday morning Coffee Breaks. Check out our event on Facebook for more information. They have become very popular, thanks to those community members coming in, getting to know everyone and making new connections happen every week. Join us at 10:30am every Friday. We switch back and forth between the two locations, so be sure to 'like' our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter so you will know where to find us.

Keep an eye out for an article in Seven Days mentioning Office Squared. They stopped by our Coffee Break last week and chatted with some of our members.

Coming up at O2

On Tuesday, April 24th at 77 College St, SCORE will be hosting a roundtable discussion called "Social Media! How to Manage the Ever-Evolving World of Social Media," with a presentation from Lisa Wood, Creative Director/CEO of Sprout New Media. The event lasts from 5:30-7:30 and is free to attend. Register for the event here.

Also on Tuesday, Nan Patrick, of Mary Kay Cosmetics, will be hosting a free skin care consult to help you finally find the right foundation, at 6:15pm. For more details or to RSVP, contact Nan at 802.238.8622 or nanpatrick@msn.com.

Connie Livingston, a consultant, coach and strategist, will be teaching a tele-course about how to connect in business as an introvert. Visit her blog to learn more.

The Entrepreneurial Equation - seminar from Rich Jacobs of Edward Jones

WBON Administrator — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:06:01 GMT

The Entrepreneurial Equation

This seminar presented by Rich Jacobs of Edward Jones is designed to help small business owners understand the financial strategies and tools available to help run their business more effectively.

Topics include:

Various banking, retirement plan and insurance options
Valuable strategies that can help you create value outside your business
Strategies for building, creating value and protecting your business

Rich began his career with Edward Jones in 2011. His prior work experience was in the field of education for 30 years as a school principal and school guidance counselor. Rich has a Master of Education from Springfield College, MA and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Springfield College, MA

Rich is active with the following organizations:

The Lamoille Region Chamber of Commerce

The Rotary Club of Morrisville, Vermont

The Lamoille Chamber Business Builders

Jewish Community of Greater Stowe

You can find Rich at Edward Jones on Main Street in Morrisville 802-888-4207.

The seminar is on April 27th at 8am, Tegu Hall in Morrisville. Please register on the website: www.lamoillecountybusinessnetwork.com

How To Connect At Work And In Business As An Introvert And Actually Have Fun In The Process!

WBON Administrator — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:27:08 GMT

How To Connect At Work And In Business As An Introvert And Actually Have Fun In The Process!
Two-Week Lunch and Learn Tele-Course beginning April 26, 2012 with Connie Livingston
2 weeks, 2 hours $49. Click here to register>>
Time: Noon to 1:00 on the following dates: April 26 and May 3

Join Connie as she provides the tools and support to help you better connect with others. She is an introvert who has been self-employed for three years and has built a thriving consulting practice despite her shyness. When people meet her at networking events and meetings, they can't believe she's an introvert. She'll show you how to have fun as you connect with others..

In this practical, informative class, Connie shares the tools and approaches that have worked for her as she has grown her own business. Participate live from wherever you are by phone or listen to the Tele-course recording at a time that’s convenient for you.

Connie is also available to come to your business and provide a Lunch and Learn program for you and your staff on site.

Special bonus with this class: If you live in the Burlington, Vermont, area, you are invited to "test drive" your new-found connecting skills at a weekly networking event where Connie will be available to provide "laser coaching" and answer any questions that you have. No additional cost.

MY GOAL FOR YOU:

You walk away with confidence about networking
You feel relief that there’s a way to do marketing for your employer or business that’s fun and comfortable for you
The information supports you to really thrive in your work or business

This confidential setting, combined with Connie’s insightful recommendations, is an ideal way to take charge of your networking and marketing and masquerade as an extravert! If you:

feel uncomfortable in groups
need to network and connect with others to grow your business
are responsible at work for marketing or sharing information about your company with others
hate the idea of marketing

...then NOW is your chance to take the reins, get connected, and have fun!

Read more about Connie and her seminars>>

Porter Knight speaks at national conference

WBON Administrator — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:06:19 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2012

Productivity Vermont founding partner Porter Knight, CPO® was invited to address the National Association of Professional Organizers’ conference in Baltimore, Maryland on March 21, 2012. Over 850 individuals attended the conference. Knight has consistently been one of NAPO’s most popular presenters in the past, and has been invited to speak at the conference 10 of the last 14 years.

Productivity Vermont specializes in teaching workplace productivity through workshops and seminars as well as one-on-one consulting and coaching. Services include Office Organizing and Time Management, Project Management, Process Documentation, Electronic Organizing, and Communications.

Knight will be presenting locally at the Vermont Businesses for Socially Responsible Businesses conference May 15, and at the Vermont Business EXPO 7-7-7 Panel May 23. Productivity Vermont can be found online at www.productivityvermont.com.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Porter Knight, Certified Professional Organizer®
(802) 453-3940
porter@productivityvermont.com

You are invited to be in the Women of the Waterfront (WOW!) outdoor marketplace

WBON Administrator — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:56:51 GMT

We invite you to be a vendor at our first annual Women of the Waterfront (WOW!) outdoor
marketplace, because you are found to be a savvy woman entrepreneur!

WOW! will be part of the landlubber activities of the 35th Mayor’s Cup event. Our outdoor marketplace is created to showcase local talented women entrepreneurs who contribute unique, creative, and useful products that touch and inspire others. WOW! is also a fundraiser for much needed financial support for the Kent-Delord House Museum.

Your participation will give you access to not only a large local audience but also visitors from
other states and Canada. You will be supporting the Kent-Delord House Museum and your
community’s heritage.

For a modest fee of $45 and a donation of a product or gift certificate for a raffle prize, we will
provide you with a 10’ x 10’ space on our side lawn with beautiful views of Plattsburgh Bay on Lake
Champlain. Your space will also include one 6’ table with two chairs. We will be promoting the event
and your participation in various media (newspapers, radio, and posters). WOW! will be included in all
Mayor’s Cup PR coverage.

Set-up for all vendors is on Saturday from 7:30AM to 9:30AM. Please note: the show will end at
5PM. Vendors whose products may sell out prior to 5PM are encouraged to have informational
materials to hand out so customers can reach you later.

Vendor understands that once your application is accepted by the Event Committee, the fee is
non-refundable. Please include a thorough description of your products and photos of booth set-up, if
available. Vendors do not have exclusive rights to the sale of any particular item. However, the Event
Committee will make every effort to not award space to duplicate vendors, and this will be determined
on a “first come” basis. The decision of the Committee is final.

Vendor spaces are limited; we do suggest reserving your space early. Vendors may provide their
own attractive canopy shelter with proper business signage and adequate tie-downs. (We always
anticipate a bit of wind and tie-downs are suggested for safety purposes.) All food vendors must meet all
local regulations and all vendors must post any required permits and licenses. The show is held rain or
shine. A no-show from a vendor will result in no further invitations to future shows.

For questions or more information, please contact Pat at (518) 561-6571, or email wowatkdhm@yahoo.com. We are continuing to work on our online representation, http://www.womenofthewaterfront.webs.com. Please provide your email for updates.

DOWNLOAD THE VENDOR APPLICATION

The Clothes Exchange is Popping-up for HOPE Works.

WBON Administrator — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:38:24 GMT

The Clothes Exchange is at it again and will be selling clothes for a cause at a pop-up shop in the old Ann Taylor space at One Church Street on May 12th from 11 am- 6 pm.

This sale will feature the best selection of pre-loved and new apparel for men, women and kids, all priced to sell. More than 30 retailers, including Sweet Lady Jane, Stella-Mae, ECCO, Horny Toad, Ibex, April Cornell and Isabean are donating new clothing. Proceeds from this event will benefit HOPE Works, a Burlington- based nonprofit working to end sexual violence. www.hopeworksvt.org.

The event is free and open to the public. Those wanting to Shop First, can purchase one of just 50 tickets being sold a ticket for $100 to shop on Friday, May 11 from 6 - 8 pm. Click here to purchase your ticket.

If you are interested in donating your in-perfect condition clothing, The Clothes Exchange is accepting pre-loved, men's and women's clothing at more than 20 locations through-out April.

Click here to view the drop-off options.

Since 2001, The Clothes Exchange has raised $300,000 for nonprofit organizations in Vermont. If you've never been to a Clothes Exchange event, check out this video to see how much fun it really is.

For more information visit www.theclothesexchange.org.
Follow on twitter at @clothesexchange
Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clothesexchange

Vermont Women’s Business Center Taps The Idea Midwife

WBON Administrator — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:17:30 GMT

Laura Lind-Blum Hired as New VWBC Director

March 25, 2012 – Barre, VT – Central Vermont Community Action Council (CVCAC) and the District Office of the US Small Business Administration are pleased to announce Laura Lind-Blum as the new Director of the Vermont Women’s Business Center (VWBC). Lind-Blum, known in the women’s business community as “the Idea Midwife,” brings many years of experience helping women entrepreneurs find innovative strategies for nurturing their businesses.

“We are delighted to welcome Laura to this leadership post in the women’s business community,” states Mary Niebling, director of Community Action’s Community Economic Development programs. “Her experience in helping business owners bring new ideas to life will help bring the work of the Vermont Women’s Business Center to a new level.”

In addition to having operated her own coaching business, Lind-Blum has served as a management and leadership trainer for Vermont businesses, has been an instructor for Vermont educational institutions and programs, and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to women in business as an active member and former board member of WBON, the Women Business Owners Network. She lives in Waterbury Center.

Since opening in 2002 under Community Action’s sponsorship, the SBA-supported statewide Vermont Women’s Business Center has assisted with the creation of 253 new jobs, helped launch 98 new businesses, and since 2005, has helped women business owners access more than $3.6 million in financing for their businesses. Each year, the Center assists more than 1,500 Vermonters with one-to-one business counseling, inquiries, referrals,lending library resources, and group trainings.

The Vermont Women’s Business Center operates statewide through the five Community Action Agencies. The Center’s home office is located at 327 US Route 302 in Berlin. Interested parties can contact the Vermont Women’s Business Center at 802.479-9813 or toll-free at 877.524-1998 for referral to local services.

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About Central Vermont Community Action Council
Founded in 1965, Central Vermont Community Action Council (CVCAC) helps people achieve economic sufficiency with dignity through individual and family development. CVCAC is part of the nationwide network of Community Action Agencies; a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency and a Community Development Corporation. The organization serves over 18,000 low-income Vermonters each year in Washington, Orange and Lamoille counties and offers a number of statewide programs. www.cvcac.org

About the Vermont Women’s Business Center

The Vermont Women’s Business Center is a statewide program of Central Vermont Community Action, providing one to one business counseling and training to women seeking to start or expand a business. The Vermont Women’s Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and local partners such as the Vermont Community Action Agencies, the State of Vermont, Key Bank, and Northfield Savings Bank, among others.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Liz Schlegel, Community Outreach Director
Central Vermont Community Action Council
802-279-4695
Laura Lind-Blum, VWBC
802-479-7379

Marketing Workshop Series for Artists and Small Business Owners

WBON Administrator — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:10:16 GMT

The Old North End Arts & Business Network and Women’s Festival of Crafts are pleased to sponsor a workshop series for artists and small business owners.

“The Women’s Festival of Crafts was created to help women excel in their art and to promote women’s craft,” explained artist Moe O’Hara. “These workshops take it one step further from a craft show to help any artist or small business grow that business by bringing it into the online world,” she continued.

All workshops will be held at North End Studios at 294 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington. A fee of $5 will be charged for each workshop, cash or check only, but are free for Old North End Arts & Business Network members.

Workshops include:

“Tips for Selling on Etsy”
Nicole Carey, owner of Nicole’s Threads
Tuesday, April 10 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Studio A
Nicole is a clothing and accessory designer who has turned her line into a fulltime business with the help of an online Etsy shop. The workshop will include the creation of a listing, what it takes to have an eye-catching shop, and how to get noticed on Etsy.

“Web Analytics: Why Measurement Matters For Your Small Business”
Kacey Freel Boone, Web Analyst at Burton Snowboards and Director of Queen City Craft Bazaar
Thursday, April 12 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Studio B
Kacey has worked in the web world for 12 years in both a large organization and through running her own craft business. Learn the basics of web analytics and how to use them to measure the success of your website.

“Facebookin’ for Bucks”
Sarah Spencer, owner of Got Clicks?
Monday, April 16 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Studio A
Sarah's mission is to create affordable solutions for small businesses to conduct their enterprise online. She is the 2012 winner of the Vermont Small Business Administration “Women in Business Champion”.

“Ch-Ch-Changes: How Google Plus is Changing the Web Forever”
Zack Luby, owner of Good Stuff Communications
Wednesday, April 25 from 2:00-3:30 in Studio A
Zack is a social media consultant…and so much more! He’s a professional in the area of social media strategy and digital marketing.

For more info, please check http://www.womensfestivalofcrafts.com or www.oneabn.org or call Megan Humphrey at 864-7528.

Join The Healthy Home book group

WBON Administrator — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:34:39 GMT

Starting Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 7PM THE HEALTHY HOME book club!

Join The Healthy Home book group, starting April 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in downtown Burlington at the warm and homey Lille Fine Art Salon, One Lawson Lane, Suite 15.

In 6 sessions of illuminating exploration, this book takes the reader from room to room throughout the house, uncovering places that toxic chemicals lurk and offering solutions to detoxing your home, from the scented holiday candles on the mantle to the laundry detergent in the basement and antiperspirant in the medicine cabinet. Learn, laugh, discover, discuss, and transform your environment.

This book will surprise you!

“Consumers in Vermont can’t trust that the products we buy are safe. There are more than 80,000 chemicals used commercially in the United States and another 1,000 more are added each year. Yet, more than 90% of these chemicals have not been adequately tested for their impacts on human health. This is alarming, especially given the scientific evidence linking chemical exposure and diseases and disorders, including cancer and fertility problems.” VPIRG 6/16/11 email.

For more information and to register, call Sally at 802-865-8381 or email sallyballin@gmail.com.
The Healthy Home, by Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz, is available at Amazon.com for $7.96 new hardcover (ISBN: 13: 978-1-59315-655-8) or Kindle for $8.99

Back by Popular Demand: Top 10 Key Marketing Concepts

WBON Administrator — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:44:14 GMT

Vermont Women's Business Center invites you to join us for our NETWORKING LUNCHEON with guest speaker Amy Mattinat of Auto Craftsmen: "The business that markets best...wins. No matter how good you are at what you do - if people don't know about your product or service, they won't buy from your business." This workshop will give you concrete tools, ideas and plans that you can immediately put into action for little or no money that creates sales and cash flow.

For more information about this Networking Luncheon please contact facilitator Mary Johnson directly at 802-479-7439 or email mjohnson@cvcac.org.

NEW LOCATION & DETOUR ALERT
North Main St. in front of Community National Bank is closed for construction. All traffic is being routed down Summer St. which runs parallel to it. From Summer St. watch for Cottage St. or So. Seminary St. and turn down either one. (So. Seminary is opposite the driveway to the Barre Auditorium.) Park in the big parking lot between these two streets where Lenny's Shoes and Soups and Green's Restaurant are located. Walk across No. Main St. to CNB.

The Vermont Women's Business Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Please contact VWBC with specific accommodation needs. We make every effort to honor requests when made two weeks in advance. Contact Vermont Women’s Business Center, 195 US Route 302-Berlin, Barre, VT 05641; PH: 479.9813 or 877.524.19982; email: vwbc@cvcac.org .

WHEN: Monday April 2, 2012 from 11:30-1:30 pm
WHERE: NEW LOCATION DETOUR ALERT
This Networking Luncheon is scheduled to take place at Community National Bank 316 North Main Street, Barre (second floor conference room). We just found out there is a detour on North Main Street in Barre.

COST: FREE Bring your own lunch. Open to women & men.

No registration - just show up at CNB! Bring a friend! Bring business marketing materials to share.

This event generously sponsored by VWBC | 327 Barre-Montpelier Rd. | Barre, VT| www.vwbc.org

Nominate your Elderpreneur for the The First Annual Elderpreneur of the Year Awards program!

WBON Administrator — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:46:46 GMT

Do you know someone who’s 50+ and is serving as a vital, positive role model with a profound impact in the business and/or not-for-profit community?

CELEBRATE THEM and nominate your Elderpreneur for the The First Annual Elderpreneur of the Year Awards program! Mysilverpages.org is a new engaging online community for active 50+ women and men. The First Annual Elderpreneur of the Year Awards program, run by MySilverPages.org, will recognize and acknowledge those individuals who have been nominated by their peers. An Awards Reception will be held at the Echo Center on the Burlington Waterfront on May 16, 2012.

Please visit www.MySilverPages.org for an award form and to learn more!

Are you ready to discover your Life Purpose?

WBON Administrator — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:49:02 GMT

Are you ready to discover your Life Purpose, no more guessing, and to uncover what is getting in the way of living it? It’s in your hands, literally! Join Janet Savage, Master Hand Analyst (your guide) and 7 others seekers committed to doing what it takes to find clarity, passion and meaning. Receive the keys to open the doorway to the true treasure – your Life Purpose. Come away with a greater sense of You, clarity about what’s getting in the way and the practical tools to live the life your are meant to live every day. Visit the LPJG information page for all the details.

April 10, 24 & May 8, 15, 2012
6:30-8:30 pm
New! Bonus recordings of relevant topics plus 3 private consultations with Janet
Jungian Center, Waterbury, VT
Investment: $195
Limit to 8 participants!

Click here all the details and to find out what former group members are saying.

To receive an Application, call Janet 802.279.8554
Janet@HandTales.com
www.HandTales.com

"Establishing Bonus Plans" free seminar

WBON Administrator — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:41:23 GMT

Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs Presents 2012 Management Seminar Series

Upcoming Free Seminar on Thursday, April 5th

Establishing Bonus Plans

In this second in our series of three seminars we’ll cover the benefits of “performance-based” bonus programs and help you understand how to make the most of your bonus compensation plan!

Seminars will be held 8:00 - 9:30a.m. and includes a light breakfast.
Register TODAY, seating is limited!!
Call Anna at 802-878-1963 or email us at anna@dh-cpa.com

Download the PDF flier: Seminar2-Bonus Plans.pdf

SBA’s March Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice for Women-Owned Small Businesses

WBON Administrator — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:55:20 GMT

WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Women’s History Month, SBA’s March web chat will feature an open forum on Women’s Business Ownership. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership helps to promote growth of women-owned businesses through SBA programs offering business training and counseling, access to credit and capital, and business and networking opportunities. It also administers a nationwide network of Women's Business Centers that provide training and counseling to entrepreneurs.

WHO: Ana Harvey, assistant administrator of the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership, will host the March web chat on “Ask the Expert: Women’s Small Business Open Forum.” Join her for an exchange on starting and growing a business.

WHAT: SBA’s web chat series provides small business owners with an opportunity to discuss relevant business issues online with experts, industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Chat participants have direct, real-time access to the web chats via questions they submit online in advance, and during the live session. Participants will gain valuable information on how to connect to counselors, mentors and other women business owners.

WHEN: March 22, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) Harvey will answer questions for one hour.

HOW: Participants can join the live web chat, and also post questions before the chat, by going online to www.sba.gov, and selecting the "Web Chat Event" under "What’s New."

Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news