& BWN Vienna Members’ Presentations

Wednesday, January 18: 

Topic:  Success Stories from Small Business Women

Share those experiences that have brought you/are still bringing you success in your business. 

Presenter:  Ina Nenninger (Triathlon Race Director: Tri It Now)

Wednesday, February 15: 

Topic:  Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships with                          Clients 

How do you assess your clients’ needs?  Do you thank them for their business?  How do you keep your “good” clients & “fire” your “bad” clients? 

Presenter: Joan Huber (Landscape Designer:  Patio Patch)

Wednesday, March 21^st:

Topic:  Building Your Credibility as a Woman Entrepreneur

Do you feel respected as a woman business owner?  How do you “educate” your clients or fellow entrepreneurs with regard to your credentials & what you can offer them?  What stumbling blocks have you encountered? 

Presenter:  Susan Stiles (eBay Trading Assistant:  Susie’s Online Consignments)

Wednesday, April 18th: 

Topic:  Sustaining Optimism & Energy to Continue to Progress as a Small Business Owner

 How do you maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward your business in spite of any experiences that you might encounter? 

Presenter:  Robin Sailer (Sales Director:  Mary Kay Cosmetics)

Wednesday, May 16: 

Topic:  Promoting your Business by Helping Others:  Do you Occasionally offer your Services/Products for Free or at Lower Rates (to Charities, for example)? 

Do you assist charitable organizations/fundraisers?  Have you found that these organizations or events are helpful for marketing your business? 

Presenter:  Stephanie Mensh (Publisher/Stroke Recovery:  Positive Power Publishing & Stroke Survivor.Com)

Wednesday, June 20:   

Topic:   As a Business Owner, What Mistakes have You Made & What did you Learn from them? 

Isn’t this universally known in business as “On The Job Training”?? 

Presenter:  Susanne Boehm (Music Contractor:  Symphony To Go)

Wednesday, July 18:

Topic:   Referrals:  Are they a Valuable Resource for Growing Your Business? 

Where have you received some worthwhile referrals - previous clients, networking groups like BWN Vienna, other business owners, social networks, etc?

Presenter:  Sherry Dmytrewycz (Intuitive Energy Healer:  Healing Gateway)

Wednesday, August 15:

Topic:  How do you Handle/Keep Track of your Business Expenses & Profits (Quikbooks, book keepers, etc. 

Are you satisfied with the methods you are currently using?

Presenter:  To be announced

Wednesday, September 19:

Topic:  How Do You Market Your Business?

Which methods have worked for you?  Which haven’t?

Presenter:  Andrea Olsen (Interior Decorator:  Floor To Ceiling Interiors)

Wednesday, October 17:

Topic:  Your Competition:  How do You Handle it?

Is it important for you to know your competition?  Does it influence the way you market your business (lower prices for your services, more comprehensive marketing practices, etc)?

Presenter:  To be announced

Wednesday, November 21:   

Topic:   How Effectively Do You Balance Work with Your Personal Life?

Do you find that running your business tends to take over your personal or family life?  How do you achieve a satisfactory balance between your two lives?

Presenter:  To be announced

Wednesday, December 12:

Holiday Party & Gift Exchange