Sept. 26th, 2011: Ricia Adair’s Top 10 Stupid Things People Do To Sabotage Their Success In Network Marketing

September 14th, 2011 by admin No comments »

The Top Ten Stupid Things People Do To Sabotage Their Success In Network Marketing, By Ricia AdairIn Ms. Adair’s presentation, the audience will receive a condensed version of her recently released book “The Top Ten Stupid Things People do to Sabotage their Success in Network Marketing.”

We will see how closely connected traditional business really is to the network marketing world and how the very same mistakes are often done in running a conventional business. The network marketers will be enjoying many ah-ha moments while the conventional business people in the crowd will experience several eye openers as well. Ricia does an excellent job in bringing home the lesson to everyone in the room no matter what background they come from or what path they’re working towards.

Ricia Adair, Speaker and TrainerRicia Adair is a very compassionate speaker who you’ll feel very comfortable with quite quickly. She can make the entire room, no matter how large the audience, feel like they’re seated together in a livingroom. Combined with humour and wit, your audience is sure to enjoy themselves during this animated presentation.

 

No comments »

Posted in Events, News

Tags:

August 22nd – Dr. Paola Lake

August 17th, 2011 by admin No comments »

What tools are you currently using to manage your stress?
Are they working?

 

Dr-Paola-LakeThis month, let’s talk about stress with someone who knows how to help bust it. Dr. Paola Lake, host of the weekly talk show “The Dr. Lake Show” on CHLY 101.7 Monday evenings at 7pm, is going to spend her Monday night  with us, talking about how to break the stress habit.

Dr. Lake’s varied background includes teaching university psychology, training graduates in counselling students at university, working in larger organizations such as hospitals and government clinics as well as running her own psychology coaching business. Her experience working with a wide range of individuals has helped her develop an in-depth knowledge of factors that increase the likelihood of successful change towards goals.

See you Monday night!

 

Sincerely,

Karen Hanson, President

Nanaimo Women’s Business Network

 

No comments »

Posted in Events

Tags:

June 27th Meeting: What’s Your Story?

June 15th, 2011 by admin No comments »
This meeting, we’re having 3 guest speakers that you know very well.
 

Everyone has a story about how they came to be in this place in their business, and this month, you’ll get to hear from three of our own Members. Carrie Gauthier, of Scent-sations, Tammy Phye of Lifestyle Harmony, and Peggy Richardson of WizardofeBooks.com.

Each of our speakers will give us a 10 minute presentation, talking about themselves and how they got to where they are today, in their current business/career. What motivated them? What have they learned along the way to share with others? Did they have a mentor? Did they always want to do what they are now doing?

How about a little bit about them as a person: what drives them? Do they have a specific personality trait that is a force in their current business? If they weren’t doing what they are doing now, what would their ” new” careers be?

After each of them have completed their 10 min story, this will be followed by a 10 minute interactive session with the others at your table. After the 20 minutes, we’ll switch tables and speak to a new group of members and guests.

Tip: If you’ve been waiting to invite a guest out to a meeting, this is the perfect time for them to come out, as it’s a night geared to HUGE networking and referral opportunities!

 

No comments »

Posted in Events

Saving the world from mediocre design – Sarah Clark

May 19th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Monday, May 30th – NWBN Presentation

How a little graphic design knowledge can save you a chunk of time and money.

When you got a computer and a hundred fonts, did anyone teach you anything about how to use them? How to choose the one to best suit your business? How to mix and match fonts for the most powerful effect?  Designer and writer Sarah J. Clark wants to introduce you to the wonderful world of graphic design – where you can enhance your business image dramatically with some simple and doable design basics.

In this evening presentation, Sarah will show you how learning graphic design basics will actually save you money, time and nerve endings. Just about everything she is going to tell you will cost little or nothing to apply.

Come join Sarah for an evening of fun and learning – she promises you will leave with a set of tools you can use and a newly acquired knowledge you can build on.

Profile of Sarah J Clark

The first thing you might notice about graphic designer and writer Sarah J. Clark, is her passion and excitement about helping people. It is the driving force behind her company, Sarah Clark Design.

Since 1985, Sarah has been helping business owners reach their clients, through innovative design and “word wizardry”. Her clients are very appreciative and aren’t afraid to say so. “You are the word weaving Goddess of my world”, came from fellow designer Reneé Deakin, who has worked with Sarah on co-creating for two clients recently.

After so many years of helping individual clients with their design and writing needs, Sarah has decided to turn her focus in slightly different direction. Instead of helping people one at a time, she is going to teach whole groups of people the basics of graphic design and finding the right words. Her mission: To Save the World from Mediocre Design!

Following her very well received book, Making a Great Impression: how to make your mark in the marketplace, Sarah will teach ordinary individuals the vital elements of design, so that they can improve whatever they are doing – and ultimately have more success reaching their customers.

Along with graphic design, Sarah is passionate about words – so she is putting together a new workshop – Finding Your Unique Writing Voice – to help entrepreneurs uncover the unique story of their business. Again, this is a powerful way to connect to an audience. And yes, her mission also includes Saving the World from Mediocre Writing.

 

No comments »

Posted in Events

Tags:

Amrit Manhas and Nanaimo Economic Development

April 19th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Amrit Manhas of Nanaimo Economic DevelopmentThis month’s meeting, held earlier tonight on April 18th, featured Amrit Manhas and a discussion of economic development in Nanaimo.

After hearing Amrit speak, I have a much clearer picture of the growth in Nanaimo’s local economy, and what’s driving it. Here are the high points:

- Local population in Nanaimo is growing mostly from people moving here, not more people being born here. That means that business people and consumers between the age of 40-ish and 60-isnow form the bulk of our local population.

- The local consumer base is about 350,000 people, even though Nanaimo itself only has about 86,000 people in it. We attract consumers from all of the surrounding communities.

- Amrit’s office is not just mandated to provide support for big business, but for the bulk of business in the area, which is small business – over 75% of businesses in Nanaimo are small businesses, employing less than 20 people each.

- You want stats? She’s got ‘em: where your business should locate in Nanaimo, how many other businesses are in your sector, how many potential customers there are, how to reach them via non-traditional marketing methods, help with press and social media, and get this: everything they offer is FREE.

- Starting a business? Her office has a booklet that will help you do everything you need, from your licensing to your location. They want to make it easy for you to start your company and keep it running smoothly.

- Trying to not just attract new customers, but keep the ones you have? They have all sorts of info about client retention, advertising, and other stuff that might surprise you.

How do you take advantage of all this FREE help? Why, you simply visit their website at Nanaimo.ca, and click on the blue link in the toolbar titled “Business”. Her office has many programs and staff who are available to help you on a one-on-one business. If they don’t do it themselves, they will refer you to someone who can. Think of them as your “little black book” for your company!

Thanks again, Amrit!

No comments »

Posted in Events

Tags:

March 28th Meeting: Speaker Angela Crocker

March 14th, 2011 by admin No comments »

Angela Crocker, Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating A Social NetworkOn Monday, March 28th at 5:30 pm, author, social media trainer and honourary Nanaimo* resident Angela Crocker will be the keynote speaker for the Nanaimo Women’s Business Network (NWBN) event at Nanaimo Golf Course (2800 Highland Blvd). She will present “People Drive Online Communities” based on her new book “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating A Social Network.” (Penguin)

Social networking, social media and online communities are getting lots of attention. They represent a fundamental shift in how people interact in their personal lives and their professional networks. Building a community online is not enough. Individuals and businesses must take part with meaningful relationships, genuine interactions and generous content. In this session, Angela Crocker will discuss how the core of any community remains the people who make a community vibrant, interesting and dynamic.

She’ll offer specific strategies to build community including advice on attracting new members, gathering content and ways to navigate varied relationships from strangers to bosom buddies.

The NWBN is a great example of a successful community both online and offline. “On behalf of the Nanaimo Women’s Business network, we are so pleased to be welcoming Angela Crocker back as our April speaker,” enthuses Karen Hanson, President of the NWBN. “Angela clarifies social media so that everyone can comprehend and learn. She communicates in a down to earth, even-keeled manner, giving insight and tips on how we can benefit and build our businesses. What a bonus for NWBN to have Angela return.”

Tickets are available for both members and guests at www.nwbn.ca/events. (The large orange button at right.)

More about Angela:
An avid finger puppet collector and a closet Internet geek since 1994, Angela Crocker helps heart-centered entrepreneurs and small business owners build (mostly) online communities. She has a unique ability to teach using geek-speak that’s understandable to all. A community builder, Angela believes social networking is part art and part science. From the technical how-tos to the art of conversation, Angela teaches anyone to find and passionately embrace their community both online and offline. Her first book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Social Network, shares many of her tips for successful communities. Find her at www.beachcombercommunications.com or at a coffee shop playing with her latest tech toy.

Follow Angela on Twitter as @AngelaCrocker and on Facebook as: http://www.facebook.com/CrockerAngela

*Angela is also 1/3 of The Book Broads. The two other member of the group live in Lantzville and Gabriola Island, so Angela is in the Nanaimo area often!

No comments »

Posted in Events, News

Money Momentum with Shari Molchan

January 31st, 2011 by admin No comments »

Money Momentum with Shari Molchan

I’ve been talking to people about money for a long time.  And one thing I’ve noticed is that people don’t like to talk about money. Really – now that may be a surprise to you – but it’s true! In my financial services practice I specialize in protecting clients in the event of unexpected injury, illness or death – subjects you really do not want to think about, but it is important to protect your biggest asset – you!  But even more than all that – people’s reluctance to talk about money goes way deeper than that.

With women especially, for the most part we aren’t taught how to be in control of our own financial destiny – yes – we are usually taught the simple money basics, but not how to create our own wealth and abundance and plan our ‘money’ future.  Most women we are taught how to be nice girls, good wives, and caretakers of the family home…We aren’t empowered or educated with the knowledge, confidence and acceptance to allow us to make the kinds of choices that lead to our financial independence and to winning in the money game.

That’s why I created Money Momentum. Enough – it’s time! One of the first steps is getting comfortable talking about money; what it is – what it does for us, why we want it, how to get it and why our financial future depends upon it!  So I’d like to invite you to get into the conversation about money with me. I promise it won’t hurt! Let’s start talking and let’s start playing!

“3 Avoidable Money Mistakes Women Make:

…and how to get into the Money Game and Play to Win!”

Shari will reveal the top three reasons why women struggle with money. Make a commitment to yourself to take charge of your financial well-being. Once you do, then you can go on to create the abundance you have worked hard for and deserve! JOIN Shari Molchan for an evening that will change your financial future forever!

‘Money Momentum Evening’ with Shari Molchan

Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 and

Thursday Feb 3rd, 2011

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

At the Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo

Admission $15

Register here for Jan. 26

Register here for Feb. 3

For more information visit my website


Or send e-mail to info@moneymomentum.ca


Or call 250-755-4004


To Your Success!

Shari Molchan

Your Secret Money Momentum Weapon

Money Momentum

140 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5G6
CA

No comments »

Posted in Events

January 24th Meeting – Michelle Cederberg

January 9th, 2011 by admin No comments »


Michelle Cederberg, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), MKin, BA Psyc, CEP

Michelle Cederberg, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), MKin, BA Psyc, CEP


Stress Defense: Combat Tips to Help You Move from Stress to Success

It is estimated that 50-75% of all people who visit a doctor do so for psychosomatic disorders – illnesses that originate in the mind and manifest in physical ailments. Stress is a leading cause!
We’re so used to living with stress that it doesn’t occur to us that we don’t have to! Join Michelle as she presents her viewpoints on the physical impact of stress on the body, how we create needless stress for ourselves, and what we can do to minimize it. She’ll talk about how your reactions to events can impact your stress levels and provide you with her practical 6 step ‘Stress Defense’.
Michelle Cederberg (www.michellecederberg.com) leads the industry for life balance, health, and stress management programs, resources, and tools that actually conquer procrastination, fatigue, and loss of motivation. With a Masters in Kinesiology, a BA in Psychology, and a specialization in Health and Exercise Psychology, Michelle combines mind, body and practicality to inspire change.
She has built her career since 1990 as a college educator, personal trainer, author, and entrepreneur. As a professional speaker, she shares her experiences in a humorous and realistic way and has delighted audiences across North America. This past July she was awarded her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation – the highest earned designation in the speaking business, held by less than 10% of the global speaker’s federation.
Don’t miss this special Keynote Speaker – plan to join the NWBN on January 24th!
When: Monday January 24th
Where: Nanaimo golf course, 2800 Highland Blvd., Nanaimo
Time: Networking starts at 5:30 pm – Dinner @ 6:15 pm
Cost: Guests $45

No comments »

Posted in Events

December 13th Meeting – Dragon Ladies’ Den!

December 3rd, 2010 by admin No comments »
For our December meeting, we’re making a special event that’s all about your business questions! Like the business reality-TV show Dragon’s Den, but with our local female-only panel. Can’t decide whether to hire your nephew or a college intern? Wondering how to format an elevator speech that you can actually say in an elevator? Now’s your chance to hear no-holds-barred, honest and real answers.
Get your special question ready to write on a piece of paper and add to the hat – we’ll be drawing questions anonymously and putting them to our panel – The Book Broads.
The Book Broads are Angela Crocker, Kim Plumley, and NWBN Member Peggy Richardson. Together, The Book Broads specialize in the marketing, conception and business of books and information marketing. They write and speak together on business topics all over North America – and here’s your chance to hear totally objective feedback from them for your business. All of these ladies will be ready to spill their guts (or yours) when they give you the benefit of their experience and expertise.
Your Dragon panel for the evening will be moderated by Nanaimo-area business coach and NWBN Member Leslie Sutton. The Dragon Lady with a soft touch, Leslie is a Nanaimo-area business coach who works with small-to-medium sized business, to get them out of their ruts and get their companies growing. She is an alumni committee member for Leadership BC Central Vancouver Island, and now runs her own business consulting firm.
Members are FREE and guests are $45, including networking and dinner. Register your seats early by clicking here: http://nwbn.ca/registration.

No comments »

Posted in Events

Grand Opening of Impeccable Jewellery

October 30th, 2010 by Peggy No comments »

Title: Grand Opening of Impeccable Jewellery
Location: Country Club Mall
Link out: Click here
Description: On Thursday November 4th 2010 Impeccable Jewellery of Nanaimo BC will officially open their new and spectacular Jewellery store to Vancouver Island and the lower mainland of BC.

The most unique and spectacular silver jewellery ever made available on the Island will be available as well as esteemed members of the industry from around the world to inform and answer questions to all attending this event.

As a very special feature Impeccable Jewellery will have one of Canada’s most talented and well renowned jewellery designers available for this night only. Ms. Donna Fradley, a principal of Kibela Inc., will attend as a special guest to answer questions and show patrons some of her spectacular jewellery.

Donna is an anomaly in the jewellery industry, as she personally hand-picks every gemstone. The jewellery is produced in her own factory by skilled artisans using her designs and many years of global experience. She then distributes her rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, neck pieces and more to over 250 dealers throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, the UK, and North America. She is a true “gem” within the industry, and especially to the country she loves so much, Canada.

Impeccable Jewellery will feature Kibela Jewellery and other handmade unique products that can only be found in one store: Impeccable Jewellery.

Don’t miss this opportunity to view museum quality jewellery at very affordable pricing, and to engage with some of the most talented designers, gemstone providers and artisans.

November 4th 2010 an event!

For more information contact www.impeccablejewellery.com
Date: 2010-11-04

No comments »

Posted in Events