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Partnering Up: Strategic Alliances

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Partnering Up: Strategic Alliances

Want to grow your business?  Missing critical tools/abilities in a specific area?  Well, you can learn/develop/purchase them for yourself.  Or, you can partner up and find a buddy…. a strategic alliance.
A strategic alliance is an arrangement that involves two or more organizations that pool expertise and resources to:
·        Fill gaps in serving the need of a marketplace
·        Add value to products and services
·        Respond to an opportunity (expand capacity without expanding)
·        Access new markets and customers
·        Contribute to the greater community
·        Solve a problem (strength in numbers)
This energizing presentation will help you move your business to the next level with insights and advice about strategy, marketing and the latest small business trend: strategic alliances.
BIO    Dawn McCooey, MA 

Dawn McCooey, MA (Leadership & Training), CMC, is a Business Advisor with Women’s Enterprise Centre, and is based in our Victoria office. WEC is the leading business resource centre for women business owners across BC. Fueling the success of BC women entrepreneurs since 1995, WEC offers business loans, business skills training, mentoring, personalized business advice, practical resources and a supportive community.

As a Business Advisor, Dawn works directly with women business owners to provide one-on-one complimentary business guidance. She reviews and provides feedback on business plans, evaluates loan applications, and provides support to current loan clients.

A Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Dawn completed a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training at Royal Roads University, and has worked with corporations, small businesses and government in organizational development and human resources management. As the owner of a career consulting company for over 18 years, Dawn managed up to 32 employees in three offices in Victoria and was voted “Best Boss in Victoria.” She is the author of the Amazon bestseller, Keeping Good Employees On Board. Dawn brings a positive energy to her clients and to all of the projects that she undertakes.

Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs & The Power of the Purse

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Tuesday 20 February 2018
OWBN Meeting
Doors open at 5:30
Quality Resort Bayside
240 Dogwood Street Parksville BC
Cost $30 for all WBN Members
(OWBN, WWBN, NWBN & CVWBN) and
Cost $37 for Non-Members.
!!!!!Reservation Cut off is 12:00am Friday 16th 2018!!!!
The WAGS Team Vancouver Island
Compassion Dogs
BARB ASHMEAD, BSc, MSC,
VICD DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION – FUNDING & SPONSORSHIP
Since her youth, Barb has spent decades passionately involved with several animal charities. Most recently with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT), she has served nationally and internationally to help spay, neuter and rescue both dogs and cats. Locally, she has co-chaired with her business partner the Qualicum Cat Rescue Society. Barb’s work with BC Guide Dogs, raising five puppies for service and autism support fostered her tremendous devotion for canine service. Collectively, these experiences empowered Barb to pilot the founding initiative of VICD upon the request from Comox Airforce Base seeking such a program in 2013. Both of Barb’s parent’s being WWII military veterans also stirred her unwavering vision for VICD’s purpose. Leaning on her research training and problem solving experience’s gained thought completing her Master’s Degree and acquired thought running a successful local business for more than 20 years have helped contribute to her tireless accomplishments.
Haven House is OWBN's charity of choice. 
These funds are raised each meeting 
through our 50/50 draw.
In the spirit of Valentines day in the month of February we are also collecting purses for Haven
The initiative by Julia Mewhort
juliamewhort@shaw.ca   or     (250) 240-0516

The Power of the Purse
Collecting for Haven Society
Julia has initiated a purse drive for Haven. Julia is collecting gently used or new purses for Haven Society . They will be needing these purses and donations most this Spring.
We will collect and pick up all donation from now until the end of February. You can bring any and all donation to our February's meeting where Holly Heppner will gather up and deliver to Julia Mewhort
Adding any items to the purses is also a nice gesture - items such as toothpaste toothbrush floss feminine hygiene items etc.
Women that flee from a violence often do so quickly and sometimes in the middle of the night. They often have nothing for belongings but the cloths they are wearing.
Haven Society’s promotes the integrity and safety of women, children, youth and families and the development of a respectful and healthy community.
If you would like to be a part of this purse drive or discuss further please
contact Holly Heppner (250)927-2786 holly@manemortgae.com

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Why Instagram is the HOT Social Network for Business and Why You Need to Be There!

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Tues January 16th OWBN meeting. All OWBN, WWBN, NWBN  CVWBN members & Non members Welcome

JUHLi is an award winning marketing and technology instructor who has educated hundreds of professionals and small business owners on how to use social media tools effectively to build relationships online that will lead to sales. She’s the founder of JUHLi SELBy Social Media, a training company based in Victoria BC, that offers private lessons, public workshops and online training. She’s also a social media marketing instructor at Camosun College

We are so very please to have JUHLi to share with us Why Instagram is the HOT Social Network for Business

JUHLi will be holding an extensive workshop the following day of the OWBN meeting. The workshop will be held at the Quality Resort Bayside from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesday, January 17th.
The workshop will be much more in depth, hands on and personal. Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity
With 800 million users, Instagram is hot! All the big brands, and 40% of the online Canadian population are 'Instagramming'. Learn strategic considerations for this platform; what to share; rookie mistakes to avoid; use of hashtags and location tagging, and tips to get your Instagram account on the path to success.
Note: You will need a smartphone, and you should have an Instagram account set up before the workshop if possible. Please remember to bring your login information (user name & passwords) for the following: Facebook, Instagram, & your Apple App Store or Google Play Store (to download apps as needed).
In this hands on 'how to' workshop JUHLi will show you:
*How to navigate around the Instagram app - including your home feed, how to view Instagram Stories, private messages, search, notifications, your profile/your Instagram feed, & your saved collections
*How to 'Instagram' a photo from your photo roll/gallery on your smartphone
*How to like, comment on, save, and privately share Instagram posts
*Best practices & how to 'Repost' (share) a photo
*What you should be doing daily & weekly to grow your connections/network
*How to find relevant people to follow AND get exposure for your business with the strategic use of hashtags & location tagging - including how to research hashtags
Cost $49 for all WBN Members
OWBN, WWBN, NWBN & CVWBN
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$69 for Non-Members.
 Tel: 250-686-7988. Email: connect@juhliselby.com.
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OWBN presents Little Black Dress, 12 Dec 2017

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OWBN
present
Black and White 
Classic Movie Christmas Party
Tuesday Decemer 12
5:30pm to 10:00pm
Join us for a scrumptious buffet dinner & fun
*gift exchange (optional participation) complimentary drink, and dance music
Guest and/or Spouse are welcome
*****Choose a fun movie related gift to exchange (max $15)***** 
NOTE: There will be NO tickets at the door
In the spirit of the season, unwrapped donations of toques, scarves, mitts or diapers(sizes 4,5,6) are welcome for the
Salvation Army

“Expressing Gratitude” Empowers You!

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Find Out How ‘Expressing Gratitude’ Empowers You!
Did you know that expressing gratitude can actually turn any negative energy you are feeling into positive energy? There is a universal Law of Gratitude that is a powerful force for shifting your energy to bring you more of what you want in your life and less of what you don’t want. By acknowledging how grateful you feel for what you already have right now in your life, you are ‘Allowing’ more good things into your life.
About Dana Smithers:
Dana J. Smithers is on a mission to inspire and empower women entrepreneurs around the world. As a Certified Law of Attraction Trainer she teaches you how to use LOA tools to build a business by working on your limiting beliefs. As a Certified Sacred Gifts Guide she helps you discover what makes you feel on purpose and fulfilled. As an Emotion Code practitioner Dana knows how to release your trapped negative emotions that have built up over the years and are now holding you back from moving forward.

OWBN Tuesday, November 21 5:30pm
Quality Resort Bayside
Register: www.owbn.ca

CONNECT! Build, Leverage and Influence Your Network – Cathy Kuzel

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Building lasting, genuine connections is good for business.

Many small business owners don't want to network because they think it's about shoving your business card in someone's hand and boasting about what you do. In fact, networking is actually about getting to know people whom you can help and who can help you.

This jam-packed workshop has been expanded to 2.5 hours to give you a variety of tools and techniques to help you effectively and efficiently build, leverage and influence your network.

Workshop outline:

The importance, and different places to network

  • Examples of the importance, purpose and format of various types of networking, and benefits you can expect

The Zone

  • 4 Zones
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Creating a natural and engaging conversation, 1-2-1 and in a larger group

Elements to a Great Intro

  • Meeting and greeting at a business networking event – approaching complete strangers and introducing yourself
  • Breaking the ice and initiating conversation

 How to achieve maximum benefits while practicing ‘netiquette’

  • Have a plan
  • Business cards
  • Be the Host
  • Leave gracefully

Building relationships – follow-up and follow-through

  • Developing a contact strategy with different types and levels of contact
  • CASL compliant re: emails/newsletters etc.
  • Coffee is good for business

Link to Event Registration:

https://connect-workshop-parksville.eventbrite.com.

Coffee is Good for Business – Cathy Kuzel

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Business is built on connections and relationships – not just texts, emails or a phone call. Inviting someone for coffee can create new opportunities. If you do it right, the benefits can outweigh the ‘extra time’ it will take out of your day. Leave it up to chance, and all you’ll get is another debit on your coffee card.

Here’s what you’ll learn by attending:

  • 3 Reasons why Coffee Meetings are good for business.
  • The difference between “Instant”, “Decaf” and “Fully-leaded” Coffee Meetings
  • 5 Points to keep your Coffee Meetings casual but controllable.
  • How to leverage your meetings to acquire clients, referrals and ultimately grow your business.

This engaging and high energy session will provide you with specific tools and words to be able to “brew” your business. Implement this knowledge to set yourself apart from other ‘coffee dates’, make the most of your valuable time and get people talking about you and your business.

About Cathy Kusel:

Cathy’s passion and dedication to helping entrepreneurs succeed also extends to her current position as Sales Expert at Small Business BC, her involvement with the Womens’ Enterprise Centre, Futurepreneurs, Junior Achievement, and her community. Her purpose is to help you STAND UP and STAND OUT in your business.  In addition to coaching clients in her private practice, Cathy is also the founder of The Connected Woman Association, an organization supporting entrepreneurial women that encompasses many industries, levels of experience and diverse backgrounds that allows women to go “Beyond the Business Card”® to build strong personal connections resulting in even stronger business alliances.

OWBN September IceBreaker

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Kick off the Fall Season at our September Ice Breaker

It's always a great event and not to be missed!

Members and Guests will have have extra Networking time to re-connect after the Summer break.

The evening will include a fun networking game, 50/50 draw (proceeds go to Haven House), prizes, a delicious meal and  most important... Meeting other amazing women - what could be better?!

Teaser:  Who sings in the shower?

 

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OWBN Members 

Pay for all 10 meetings then you won't have to worry about signing in each month.

Pay $300 for the 10 meetings - included in that is the Little Black Dress Christmas Party (for $30 instead of $45)

OWBN Potluck Summer Social

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OWBN Potluck Summer Social

Tuesday, July 18

5:30 p.m.

At Elaine DeRooy's

(to get the address please email info@owbn.ca)

Bring a friend, Bring your partner...

Come out and enjoy a fun evening with the ladies of OWBN.

It is potluck, so bring shareable food, your lawn chairs, your beverage of choice, your glass, your paper plates and cutlery.

Not a member? That's okay you are welcome to come and join us.

Come and have some fun and see the other side of the OWBN Women.

 

The Belly Dance lessons are a bonus!

OWBN Website Training

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OWBN Website Training for Members

Unsure how to use the new OWBN website or frustrated at trying to get in to it?

 

Join me on Tuesday, July 11 7:00 p.m. online as I walk you through how to access and use the new OWBN website.

 

To get the link to join the webinar, please email info@owbn.ca

Please note this is online, so you can join from your home, work, wherever you have internet service.

Glenna