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Western
Dairyland Business Center
November 2009 Newsletter
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Whether you are considering starting
a business or simply looking to expand your sales reach in difficult
times, we have a range of topics this month!
November Events (details
below):
11.02.09
Using QuickBooks in Your Business, 2-session class (11.02.09 &
11.09.09) 6 -9 pm, Eau Claire
11.10.09
7 Steps to Starting a Business, 6-9 pm, Alma
11.12.09
T.E.A.M Women's Business Networking Meeting, noon-1
pm, Eau Claire
11.12.09 Jackson
County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting, 6:30 pm,
Black River Falls
11.16.09
QuickBooks in Your Business: Payroll, 6-9pm, Eau Claire
11.17.09
7 Steps to Starting a Business, 6-9 pm, Eau Claire
11.19.09 Buffalo/Trempealeau
Counties Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting, 6:30 pm,
Independence
For more information on any of these events or to register, continue
reading below or feel free to contact me directly at kbriggs@westerndairyland.org
Sincerely,
Karman Briggs
Business Center Manager
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T.E.A.M.
- Women's Business Networking Meetings
The Teaching, Education And
Mentoring (T.E.A.M.) Women's Business Network
Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12
from noon to 1pm.
Simple
Marketing and Sales Techniques to Grow Your Business
will be
presented by Kathy Hayden, Leader-Telegram Sales Manager.
Hayden has 25 years of successful advertising and marketing experience
working with different sized businesses from the very small one-person,
home based business to some of the largest retailers in the
country. Kathy states, "The experience I've gained listening
to and helping local businesses grow has provided me with a
passion to provide entrepreneurs with down-to-earth, real-life
marketing knowledge about Eau Claire that can't be learned
from reading a book."
Kathy's presentation will cover general vs. targeted marketing, making
the most of your chosen business name, simple everyday sales techniques
you can use to grow your business (that won't cost you much time or ANY
money), and more.
T.E.A.M. meetings are free and take place Noon-1 pm at Western
Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire. Feel
free to bring your lunch. And, remember to bring your
business cards!
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Inventor
and Entrepreneur Club Meetings
Black River Falls -
11/12/09
Gail Prock, CEO of the Pine Harbor Holding Company in Chippewa Falls,
which developed The ShadowShield®, will be the guest speaker.
The ShadowShield®, a personal stalking and surveillance device created
to aid in hunting, has also garnered the attention of law enforcement
and the military. Gail Prock, will discuss her company's
experiences in product development and bringing the innovative The
ShadowShield® to market.
Prock is presenting at the November
12th meeting of the Jackson County Inventors
& Entrepreneurs Club. The club meets on the second
Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Black River
Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water St., Black River Falls.
The meetings are free and open to the public.
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Monica Holtz, owner of
Holtz Creative Enterprises, will share her experiences related to
publishing books, writing news releases, creating business publicity
materials, and running a one-person business. Holtz has worked as a
writer and editor for more than 30 years.
Holtz is presenting at the
Buffalo/Trempealeau Counties Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
meeting on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30
p.m. at Western Dairyland, 23122 Whitehall Rd, Independence.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
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Using
QuickBooks in Your Business
Mondays, November 2
& 9, 6 - 9 pm
Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St,
Eau Claire
QuickBooks is the most widely used accounting software among small
business owners, and Western Dairyland is offering
hands-on training in this popular and useful
program. In Session 1 (November 2) attendees will
learn the basics, including how to create a company file, how to backup
and restore data and how to contend with vendor information and
transactions. Session 2 (November 9) will cover how to deal
with customer information and transactions. Attendees will
also learn how to run reports.
Laptops will be
provided, but each attendee must either bring a flash
drive, or borrow one ($20 deposit required) to transfer the file they
have created to their own computer system. In addition, each
attendee must bring to the first session at least three business cards
for vendors and three for customers to be used in setting up their
QuickBooks company file.
Tuition is
$149; scholarships are available for income-eligible
individuals.
There are three easy ways to register: on-line at http://www.successfulbusiness.org/eventschedule/,
by telephone at 715.836.7511 ext. 171 or in person at the Western
Dairyland office in Eau Claire. Registration and payment
must be received by Noon, Monday, November 2.
Using
QuickBooks
in Your Business: Payroll
Monday,
November 16, 6 - 9 pm
Western
Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire
Evlyn
Carlile will present the training using Premier QuickBooks. In this
class, attendees will learn how to set-up employees, process time cards
and payroll and, process tax payments.
Tuition is $75 for the class and
scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. No
experience with QuickBooks is necessary, but attendees should have
basic computer skills.
Laptops will be provided for use during the classes, therefore space is
limited to 15 participants and registration is required
by November 13.
There are three easy ways to register and
pay for the class: online at http://www.SuccessfulBusiness.org, by phone at 836-7511 ext. 171, or in person
at the Western Dairyland office in downtown Eau Claire.
Arrangements for persons with special
needs will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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7 Steps to Starting a Business
Classes Offered in Alma, Eau Claire and Online
Learn
the Basic Steps in Building a Successful Business Plan
Tuesday, November 10, 6-9 p.m.
Buffalo
County Courthouse
407
S Second St, Alma
or
Tuesday, November
17, 6-9 p.m.
Western Dairyland, 418
Wisconsin St, Eau Claire
or
Fridays, November 6,
13 & 20, 9-10am
Online
Webinars
These training sessions teach participants how to start a business by
assembling the pieces of a business plan. Topics covered include
feasibility, proving your market, funding your business, writing a
business plan, marketing, business legal structure and more.
After the class,
attendees may apply for free, one-on-one assistance from Western
Dairyland's Business Development Specialists to determine the
feasibility of their business idea and identify sources to prove their
market. Business Development Specialists may also help with
the preparation of business plans and financial forecasts which could
be presented to lenders.
Tuition is $25, class materials are
included. Scholarships are available for eligible
individuals. There are three easy ways to register and pay for
the class: online at www.SuccessfulBusiness.org/eventschedule/, by
phone at 836-7511 ext 171, or in person at the Western Dairyland office
in downtown Eau Claire.
Registration and payment
must be received by the Friday before class.
Arrangements for persons with special needs will be made if requested
at least two weeks in advance.
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Wisconsin Common Market, Western Dairyland's e-commerce
site, welcomes While Away, LLC.
While Away, LLC provides
your pet(s) with personal attention, security, safety and more - all in
the comfort of your home. Need someone to walk your dog(s) over the
lunch hour while you are at work? How about a ride to the vet or
groomer? Going away for a long weekend or a much needed holiday? With
WHILE AWAY services, there's no guilt, stress, anxiety or frustration
about caring for your pets' needs While Away.
To learn more more about While Away, LLC, visit the website at: http://www.WisconsinCommonMarket.com/whileaway
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News and Events
December
2, Viterbo University, Lacrosse
James Hunter will present " The
Power of Servant Leadership" at Viterbo University from
8:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
The event is free, but registration is requested. Call 608-796-3097 or
visit www.viterbo.edu/secure.aspx?ekfrm=51299
to register.
January 20: Midwest
Value Added Agriculture Conference
The Value Added Agriculture College
will have seven half and full day in-depth session on various topics
including: Post Harvest Handling for Vegetable Production Quality and
Success; Food Safety on the Market Farm; Shaking the Federal Money
Tree; Making Decisions about Local Food Sales Opportunities Using the
Holistic Management™ Framework; Wisconsin Acidifi ed Canned Foods
Training for Small Food Processors; Practical Agroforestry and
Permaculture: Creating your Disasterproof, Perennial Farm; and
QuickBooks 101 for Farmers. Register by December 1.
For more information visit: http://www.rivercountryrcd.org/valad.html
January
21 & 22: 4th Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit
The Conference and Summit will be
filled with agricultural and business
information, education, and networking brought to you by Wisconsin
Local Food Network, Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation &
Development and River Country Resource Conservation &
Development. Register by December 1. For
more information visit:
May
6 - 8: WFCCA Conference, Wisconsin Dells
June 24:
I&E Rendevous, La Crosse
August
25 & 26, 2010: Government Contracting Conference, Camp Douglas
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Business Resources
Free
Online Business Courses
The Small Business Training Network (SBTN) is a virtual campus
providing quality and targeted online training to meet the information
needs of prospective and existing small business owners.
Available courses are identified by topic, such as Starting a Business,
Surviving in a Down Economy and Business Management. In
general, the courses are all self-paced and should take about 30
minutes to complete. Most of the courses require a brief
online
registration.
http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html
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Partially funded
by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This institution
is an equal opportunity provider.
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