Dear NAWBO-Silicon Valley Members & Friends, Our leadership group has asked me to serve another year, and I’m excited to do so. Thank you for the opportunity to lead this wonderful organization again in the upcoming year, which began on July 1. Thank you to outgoing Program Director, Beatrice Schultz for her fabulous service this year in creating our wonderful programs. And please help me in welcoming to the Board [...]
Dear Members and Friends of NAWBO-SV, Much is happening in NAWBO National, NAWBO California and NAWBO Silicon Valley along with other Chapters. Last month several of our NAWBO-SV members participated in the Bizwomen: Mentoring Monday, hosted by the Silicon Valley Business Journal at Villa Regusa in Campbell. This event was the first of its kind and the beginning of an annual tradition that brings women together in a casual, fast-paced [...]
Dear Members, Happy New Year! I hope this finds each of you reflecting on your successes of the year just passed and planning for the prosperity ahead in 2016. Yes, of course, the PLAN! As unique, independent and creative business owners, we all have our own ways to do that. We’ve been coached that the plan must be in writing, be manageable, include our vision, etc. And in the end, [...]
Dear NAWBO-Silicon Valley, Yes, it’s here – Q4! Is it cliché to say that the years go by so much faster as we get older? Yes, it is, but yes they do! I’ll admit that I’m never fully ready to embrace Q4 yet, in early October, but by Halloween, I’m all in. And as Thanksgiving approaches, I really do take stock of what I’m thankful for. So, readers, you’ve missed [...]
Dear NAWBO-Silicon Valley, As we turn the calendar to September, I can already smell autumn in the air. When I take my morning walks, I feel a nip in the air and the smell of garlic wafting up from Gilroy. It’s also that time of year when I have the “reality checks” with myself about my business. Summer is almost over, and we’ll soon be in the fourth quarter of [...]
Dear NAWBO-Silicon Valley, As most of you know, July 1 begins the new fiscal year for NAWBO (both nationally and here in Silicon Valley). It is the official passing of the baton from one board of directors to another; the start of the implementation of a new strategic plan, and a chance to evaluate. The incoming board of directors for fiscal year 2015/2016 held its annual strategic planning retreat in [...]
Dear Members and Friends of NAWBO-SV, We had an amazing time at NAWBO California Propel Your Business Conference in Sacramento. The turnout from our California Chapters was great and it was good to reconnect with our sister Chapters (so much networking went on – yeah!). NAWBO California went all out and put together a fabulous agenda for us this year. They had a lineup of speakers that was outstanding. Besides [...]
Dear Members and Friends of NAWBO-SV, February is over and we are into the second week of March – I am amazed at how time flies – in business and personal arenas. It reminds me to live in the moment and not stress out with things like “what ifs”, “I need to get this one thing done before I call it a day”, or saying to yourself “did I forget [...]
Dear NAWBO-SV Community, I hope everyone’s summer is off to a fabulous start. We at NAWBO-SV are taking a meeting hiatus in the month of July, but are working behind the scenes to return with continued excellent programming in August. Please see our website www.nawbo-sv.org for upcoming program details. July marks the beginning of NAWBO-SV’s fiscal year, and I am pleased to announce our new Board of Directors. President – [...]
Dear NAWBO-SV Community, Spring has arrived! What does that mean for your business? Spring indicates the end of the first quarter of the year. Have you met your goals? If not, there is still time, and you may need to modify your efforts or revisit those goals for the rest of the year. It also is tax time and time to get your records in order. Speaking of records, spring [...]