Posts Tagged ‘sbdc’

V-Wise Program Helps Women Vets Shine!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

I am passionate about helping women, minority and Veteran-owned businesses find the inspiration and assistance that they need to succeed in a challenging economy and a highly competitive small business environment. That’s why I was excited to learn about V-Wise: Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship.

This SBA-funded program is taking off across America, with workshops in select cities. I’m lobbying to bring this exciting program to Arizona, where it is sure to draw from huge Veteran populations in Phoenix, Tucson and beyond. Add your voice to mine and let’s bring V-Wise to Arizona next year!

Learn more about V-Wise here: http://whitman.syr.edu/vwise/ 

And be sure to Like the V-Wise Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/VWISEconference 

Lori Martinek, Branding Expert & Author, http://pplusonline.com

Turn On The Light!

Friday, July 15th, 2011

bulb-in-palm-of-handAs entrepreneurs, we long to turn our passions into income-producing busineses. Who doesn’t dream of being able to wake up each day and make money for living their passion?

A business that is built on your strengths is much more likely to succeed and it is much more likely to survive the challenges that all new businesses face. Why? Because its entrepreneurial, passion-pursuing owner … that’s you … will be more likely to hang in there, work hard and do what it takes to make it through tough times. Your commitment and emotional investment will make you willing to invest your time and effort to make things work and the quality of the time and the effort that you invest will be better.

You will be involved by choice … and choice is the most powerful motivator in the world! … Lori Martinek, Branding Expert & Author, http://pplusonline.com

Be sure to visit the MindingHerBiz project at http://mindingherbiz.com

The Advice You Need, Three (Free) Ways

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

womenwithchartMindingHerBiz Seeks Candidates for June, July …

MindingHerBiz works with female entrepreneurs to help them confront and move past the challenges of startup and growth. We are a 100% pro bono, pay it forward project headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. Each month, we work with one candidate to power brainstorm one or more issues and provide input that she can use to make good strategic choices. It’s a free 90-minute session that participants tell us works wonders for helping them approach their ventures with fresh eyes. Visit our website at http://mindingherbiz.com  to download the forms or email me at lori@mindingherbiz.com   if you are interested in becoming a candidate.

 

FREE Power Workshop: Branding for Social Media Success ….

Friday, June 18 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Kierland Westin Conference Center, where the Greater Phoenix Chamber will be hosting its Spring Business Expo. Learn how to be smart AND social with branding expert Lori Martinek. Free admission to expo and workshops. Details at http://tinyurl.com/loritalksbranding

 

SBDC Provides Free Ongoing Counseling

Brainstorm with MindingHerBiz one time … and then get the ongoing counseling and support that you need, for FREE, from SBA-funded SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) nationwide. Find the location nearest you at http://asbdc-us.org . In Arizona, check out the Arizona statewide network at http://azsbdc.net . There are 20 locations across the state.

 

Let us know if you or some smart, savvy female business owner whom you know could benefit from the help of the MindingHerBiz team. We’re on a mission –  and it’s to help other women succeed. … Lori Martinek, Branding Expert & Author, http://pplusonline.com , http://lorimartinek.com 

Event Helps Entrepreneurs Start and Grow A Business

Friday, May 14th, 2010

yobfair-logoLooking to Start or Grow a Business?
Be sure to check out the YOB (Your Own Business) Fair … which will be held from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. on May 21 at Deer Valley Airpark. Organizations including the AZSBDC and the Maricopa SBDC … ASBA … Phoenix Chamber … City of Phoenix … Business Journal … Wells Fargo and more have teamed up to provide information, resources … and the assistance you need to make starting — or growing — a business a fulfilling reality. Top notch advice and resources and … it’s all free!

Learn more at http://yobfair.com … Lori Martinek, Branding Expert & Author, http://pplusonline.com