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 Bringing Business Buyers 2gether with Business Moms:
Building Relationships 2 Build Your Business
Is your target market other businesses?
Whether it be large or small businesses you're after, knowing the ropes of doing business with other businesses is very different than selling to consumers. The needs are different, the demands are greater, and the rewards are bigger!
B2B Moms was developed to help our moms in business who are trying to navigate the confusing, bureaucratic maze of large corporations to the bootstrapped, cash conscience world of small business. Learn the secrets of getting through the gatekeepers to the decisionmakers, and much, much more.
B2B Moms provides a rich resource of trainings, events, and resource partners that can help you aquire the business you want.
Being a part of this program has helped our members reach the buying decision-makers with:
    Our Speakers
Ana Recio Harvey
As the U.S. Small Business Administration's assistant administrator for women's business ownership, Ana Recio Harvey is the director of the SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership. She oversees the agency's efforts to promote the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that provide business training and counseling, access to credit and capital, and multiple business and networking opportunities.
Harvey manages a nationwide network of women's business centers that provide training and counseling to hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs in nearly every state and two U.S. territories. Her office also works with representatives in every SBA district office to oversee operations of the women's business centers and to coordinate services for women entrepreneurs.
After working as a translation consultant from 1991 to 2000, Harvey established Syntaxis, LLC, a highly successful SBA 8(a)-certified multilingual communications company with clients from Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Harvey successfully grew her company from a single English-to-Spanish translation agency into a full-service multilingual communications firm with 75 employees handling communications and translations in 25 languages.
Dave Kerpen
 Dave Kerpen is the cofounder and CEO of Likeable Media, an award-winning social media and word-of-mouth marketing firm. Dave and his wife and COO Carrie have transformed theKBuzz (founded in 2006) into Likeable, 1 of Facebook’s Top 65 Preferred Developer Consultants as well as the only 3-time WOMMY Award winner for excellence from the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA).Dave has been featured on CNBC’s “On the Money”, ABC World News Tonight, the CBS Early Show, the New York Times, and countless blogs. Within the past year, Dave has spoken at dozens of social media related conferences and webinars for organizations such as WOMMA and the American Marketing Association.
Dave is backed by a team of social media thought leaders who collectively have managed over 250 accounts on Facebook and other social networks, for brands such as Verizon FiOS, 1-800 Flowers.com, Neutrogena, Uno Chicago Grill, The Pampered Chef, and Heineken. Dave’s 1st book, published by McGraw-Hill, is “Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook and other social networks.”
Dave is proud of his Likeable business accomplishments but prouder of Charlotte and Kate, his two daughters at home in New York.
Elaine Starling
 With over 23 years of international advertising experience, Elaine started Starling Media Services, Inc. to support clients who need strategically integrated media and marketing plans. She brings a strong customer focus to her work and delights in engaging stakeholders to create innovative solutions that address specific challenges. Her clients range from high tech to consumer goods, video games, and business-to-business firms.
Elaine brings over 20 years of international agency and advertising experience to her clients in managing television, radio, magazines, newspapers, outdoor and web advertising as well as developing integrated media marketing plans. She has directed the strategic development of corporate media activity, handled product placement opportunities, managed Internet exposure, and worked with media, creative, and product placement agencies to develop and implement innovative and efficient advertising plans.
Elaine's expertise was honed during her years as Associate Director of Media at J. Walter Thompson, working on the Corporate, Consumer, and International Sprint businesses. She also has entertainment experience from working with Orion Pictures and Mattel Toys at Foote, Cone & Belding. Scott Letourneau
 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nevada Corporate Planners
Over 11 years ago, Scott Letourneau founded Nevada Corporate Planners, Inc. He is also a busy lecturer, consultant and author. Mr. Letourneau is recognized and recommended by top professionals, such as Sandy Botkin, Attorney/CPA, and Attorney Dr. Arnold Goldstein, as the foremost expert on not only Nevada corporations and entity structuring, but also creating and structuring entities nationwide.
To his 5,000+ clients, Mr. Letourneau's expertise has allowed them to incorporate with confidence and "get their business off to a fast start".
Mr. Letourneau has a BA in Finance, a Master Practitioners Degree in NLP and is the author of "The Top Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Incorporating".
He has appeared on CNN Headlines News with Pat Summerall's Success Stories and has also been interviewed by Channel 8 News, in Las Vegas, and various radio stations throughout North America for his expertise and experience.
He was recently asked to mentor along side of celebrities such as Chuck Norris and Shakira, and has been selected to write the chapter on business start up's for Entrepreneur Magazine's new book coming out in 2008 for the Information Marketing Business!
Scott is a rare combination of the best training from Tony Robbins, Dan Kennedy, Michael Gerber, and Jay Abraham all wrapped into one speaker (coach).
Mr. Letourneau is a happily married to De Ann, an amazing classical violinist, and a proud father of three beautiful girls, Gracie, Rosie and Faith!
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| [ May 21, 2012 ] Marketing Without Your Business Money - Or, do you just want to know more that can be done to save you money in your business right now and still make it grow? And more importantly, have you considered the QUANTUM LEAP you can make in your business with little or no money just by opening your mind to some common sense marketing ideas? Here\'s just a glimpse of what the Marketing Without Money Classes can do for you: -- Grow your client list by 1000\'s more quickly than large dollar campaigns -- Ramp up the rate at which your mailing list grows -- Inspire those thousands of people to become your customer! -- Turn your information and services into a product you can sell again & again -- Learn the Keys to Successful Marketing that will help you make the most of ANY marketing you do -- Finally grab a hold of social media marketing and use it to grow your business\' profits -- Save you THOUSANDS of dollars in marketing and yet, get the same results. We have gathered marketing industry and business innovators and created a weekly training program on how to make these things REALLY work for your business. STOP wasting money, and start marketing your business with little or no money. We\'ve utilized these same \"Marketing Without Money\" concepts to grow the National Association For Moms In Business into one of the leading women\'s organizations in the country! And now, we will share our secrets with you. Take the class online or in person at one of our NAFMIB chapters. Fee may be charged for personal classes because they will walk you through the steps IN ADDITION to the online course. Non-member price: $29 PER CLASS (new class each week) - includes worksheets Member price: free - discount provided for chapter personal counseling Class goes from 12pm to 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time for online portion - Please adjust the time according to the time zone you are in. TO RSVP: Go to your local chapter webpage for local classes or click the information link. [ May 22, 2012 ] Business Plan Assessment - Let us take a look at your Business Plan and give you feedback to make it as strong as possible. The class cost is $25.00 if preregistered prior to the day of training. $30.00 if paying on day fo training To register call Leilani at (702) 734-3555 or e-mail at Leilani@4microbiz.org [ May 22, 2012 ] NxLevel Microenterprise 15 wk Course-Henderson, NV - Las Vegas, NV Spring 2012 NxLevel Classes begin March 6, 2012 R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M Questions: Program sponsored by Nevada Microenterprise Initiative & Nevada Women’s Business Center Contacts: Lu Torres – (702) 734-3555 or ltorres@4microbiz.org Kathy Carrico, NxLeveL State Administrator – (775) 784-6879 (voice) or (775) 240-0356 (cell) or kcarrico@unr.edu Instructor: Lu Torres, NMI President & CEO – (702) 734-3555 or ltorres@4microbiz.org Classes will be held at the Henderson Business Development Center, 112 Water St., Suite 120, Henderson, NV for 15 consecutive Tuesday evenings from March 6 – June 12 at 6:00-9:00 pm . COURSE PAYMENT FOR $395 ENCLOSED/ATTACHED (books included) . I AM MEMBER OF MOM’S IN BUSINESS, 50% COURSE FEE OF $198 ENCLOSED/ATTACHED . I AM MEMBER OF THE HENDERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 50% COURSE FEE OF $198 ENCLOSED/ATTACHED . ADD MY BUSINESS PARTNER/SPOUSE FOR HALF PRICE OF $198 (share books with partner, applies ONLY when one partner concurrently pays full $395 fee) . ADD AN ADDITIONAL SET OF BOOKS FOR MY BUSINESS PARTNER AT $105 Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Company:______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________Fax:_________________________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________________________________ TOTAL PAYMENT: $ __________ CANCELLATION POLICY: A 90% refund of the total amount paid will be provided only when a written request to Nevada Microenterprise Initiative is submitted 7 days prior to the first class session. After this timeframe, no refunds will be provided. I have read and understand the cancellation policy. SIGNATURE (REQUIRED): _____________________________________________ Sorry, credit cards not accepted. Please make checks payable to: Nevada Microenterprise Initiative Women’s Business Center This form must be received with full course fee. Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, as class sizes are limited. Mail or hand-deliver payment with this form to: E-mail NxLeveL questions to: kcarrico@unr.edu SBA.GOV site - U.S Small Business Admnistration The Women\'s Business Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Nevada Microenterprise Initiative office at 702-734-3555,X 112 Water Street, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89015. [ May 22, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 22, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 22, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 29, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 31, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 31, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. [ May 31, 2012 ] My Business Action Plan - Is it your dream to start or grow your own Business? We can help you every step of the way. Do you have a great idea for a product or service, but do not know where to start? Are you looking to grow your current business? Are you an entrepreneur who’s determined to succeed? Come to the Moms In Business Member Circle: Womens Initiative for the most comprehensive business training for women in the Bay Area. You will gain essential management skills, strengthen your confidence, and develop a strategic plan for your company. Attend a FREE My Business Action Plan session. Before you begin our business management training, you must attend one of these sessions. The My Business Action Plan session not only will give you more information about Womens Initiative program, but also will help you determine the practicality of your dream and the steps you need to take to make it a reality. If you are already in business, we will help you assess your current situation and pinpoint possible areas of improvement You do not need to register for the session. Doors close promptly on the hour so please be punctual. We cannot accommodate children or pets. Eligibility Requirements - A desire to be a successful entrepreneur - An aspiration to become financially independent - A business idea that excites you and energizes you - See website. Income restrictions do apply to continue this course. |