2004 EVENTS
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Frank Keating
How SCORE Can Assist You in Growing Your Business
Frank Keating, Chairman of Bucks County SCORE, will explain how you can get free, confidential business
counseling in nearly any aspect of starting and running your business. He will share how our local SCORE
chapter's team of more than 45 retired executives partner with businesses of all shapes and sizes to provide
business expertise, strategic advice, experience and mentoring.
Now in his third career, Frank Keating has gained a vast knowledge of business and human relations.
Mr. Keating served for more than 10 years (military and civilian) in aircraft maintenance and operations,
working as a crew chief, flight mechanic, pilot and owner. In his second career, he worked with
Schulmerich Carillions for 23 years, holding the positions of Technical Manager, Special Projects Manager
and Director of Sales. Now in his "retirement" he divides his time between advising small businesses, chairing
Bucks County SCORE and running a Fun Foods LLC mobile restaurant since 1996.
Throughout his careers, volunteer work has been a priority. He spent 15 years on the Board of Directors
of the Aldie Counseling Center in Doylestown, where he also served as President, and 18 years on the
Board of Directors of the United Way of Bucks County.
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Jeff D'Aoust
Computer Solutions for Small Businesses
Computers are an essential business tool. The right configuration of hardware and software
can improve business operations and client communications and directly contribute to profitability.
However, it is difficult to determine which tools will best support individualized
business computing needs because the marketplace offers a seemingly infinite array
of product and price options.
Jeff D'Aoust is the owner of SOHO Connexion, LLC, a local computer and networking
resource for small business and home office owners looking to take full advantage of
their computers in a safe and secure environment. He has over twenty years of
experience working with various types of computers and networks throughout the world.
This presentation will show business owners how to:
• Cut through the sales pitch and be certain to get the computer
configuration they need without overspending on extraneous capabilities
• Maximize their computers performance with minimal hassle by automating
maintenance tasks to become part of the computer’s daily routine
• Handle computer problems and obtain technical support without wasting
time or going broke.
Wednesday, February 4, 2004
8:00am at The Writers Room
Nancy Baker
Living Your Best Life
In today's world we move faster and faster wondering when we'll
be able to settle down and just live. From her years of
experience working with people to live rich and fulfilling lives,
Life Coach Nancy Baker brings you proven strategies you can start
implementing today to stop running and start living your best life.
Nancy is one of the founders and past president
of the Philadelphia Area Coaches Alliance. She leads
the worldwide Life Makeover Telegathering for Cheryl
Richardson, author of New York Times Best Sellers Take
Time for Your Life, and Life Makeovers, and
Oprah's Lifestyle Makeover Team Leader. Nancy's monthly
e-newsletter "Notes from Nancy" reaches over 700 people
around the world. As a professional life coach, her
passion is helping others to live rich and fulfilling
lives. More information is available at her website
www.nancybaker.net.
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Lisa Naples
Successfully Navigating a Career at Home While Raising Children
Lisa Naples will speak about her wonderful pottery work and how she successfully navigates a
career at home while raising children. This will be an interesting topic to those of us with children and without.
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
8:00am at The Writers Room
Keith Ellison
Create Your Own Powerful 30 Second Commercial
Networking is one of the most important tools you have in the business world.
Unfortunately, many of us have trouble with the basics of introducing ourselves and
explaining our roles. Make it easy on yourself - increase the chance of success while decreasing
your level of stress by preparing a 30-second commercial.
A 30-second commercial is an invaluable tool that will help you make more meaningful connections in a variety of situations, including voicemail messages, e-mail introductions, and cold calls. Crafting this commercial will help you make more connections and make the most of every opportunity.
For more information on Keith Ellison, visit http://www.ellison-group.com.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Laura Szabo Cohen
Spring Cleaning — Spirit Cleaning
A scrupulously honest and conceptually-blockbusting discussion on:
• Remaining present and accessible as a mother
while building the next part of your life
• Converting your home into a "manufactory" for tending both your children's and your own needs, and...
• Balance and Serenity: Yeah, right. Yeah! Right!
Laura Szabo-Cohen is a life-coach specializing in Parenting, Relationships, Self-Definition,
Nest-Building, and Radical Honesty. She is the co-author of Food No Matter What and
Disaster Blasters, and is a lyricist and poet known for her live and televised readings. Her
upcoming book is Mama Says: Parenting Essays by a Daughter Who Was Treated Kindly.
Laura speaks nationally on parenting, including its intersection with voluntary simplicity,
home organization, and the personal and professional needs of mothers.
Wednesday, April 7, 2004
8:00am at The Writers Room
Kimberle Levin
"Get Real"
What should you know about setting up shop and putting
a more professional face on your business to get "real"
clients — you know, the ones that pay you! Learn
better ways to build your business and run it more professionally
and effectively...
• accounting 101: billing, invoicing, not getting screwed
• business legality basics: when to call a lawyer for anything, liability insurance, WBE filings
• pricing: determining fair market value, fair pricing, competitive pricing, pro bono issues
Kimberle Levin, President & CEO of Teknuko (www.teknuko.com), is an award-winning entrepreneur who has built and managed several
multimillion dollar businesses in the information technology industry. A visionary, innovator, and gifted
conceptual thinker, Kimberle is a highly regarded business leader and has consistently excelled and been recognized
for her outstanding achievements.
Kimberle has an extensive entrepreneurial background, having established several Information Technology
companies during the past 18 years. As President and CEO of JVC Technologies, an Information Technology company
that specialized in network integration and system support, Kimberle grew her organization to become a multi-million
dollar enterprise. As President and CEO of Telcom Assistance Center, a telephony management services firm
she founded, Kimberle grew the company to be the premier provider of enterprise-wide telephony management and
deployment services to Fortune 1000 companies worldwide. For several years, Kimberle was responsible for the
daily operations of both the Information Technology and the telephony management businesses in addition to
spinning-off three additional technology related organizations.
Kimberle has been widely featured in many newspapers and magazines including: The Wall Street Journal,
Philadelphia Inquirer, Business Philadelphia, Success Magazine, Philadelphia Business Journal, Computer Reseller
News, Executive Female, Cosmopolitan and Incentive, and she has an impressie list of awards, honors and affiliations
to her name.
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Neshaminy Manor Center
Sonia Smith
Local Assistance for Your Business
Whether you are starting, relocating, or expanding your
business in Bucks County, of the resources available
to you, such as technical assistance, county-administered
loans, and workshops. This event is also beneficial
to attorneys, bankers, CPAs, real estate professionals,
and others whose clients include entrepreneurs and business
owners.
Ms. Smith is the Economic & Business Development
Administrator for the County of Bucks. She coordinates
the County Commissioners' economic and business initiatives
in partnership with the various agencies and groups
in the county. Initiatives include microenterprise assistance,
loans to for-profit businesses that result in job creation
and benefit low-moderate income areas, and the transformation
of blighted areas into vibrant communities. Her mandate
is the removal of barriers impeding small business and
entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on assisting women
and minority-owned firms.
Wednesday, May 5, 2004
8:00am at The Writers Room
John J. Miriello, MCSE, MCT, CNA, A+
It seems that the more than technology creeps into our lives, the more chances we, as small
business owners, have to become a slave to the very things that are supposed to help us.
Our clients demand immediate responses and our vendors are starting to require that we do business
using their technology. Suddenly, those very things like downtime and computer problems
are more than annoyances; they are the very things that can shut down our ability to continue
business operation.
Small business owners should be aware of technologies that can improve their productivity
and the measures they should be taking to reduce their vulnerability to outside events that
can halt their businesses.
Mr. Miriello will be discussing various methods that even the small business owner can
use to backup critical data, avoiding computer viruses and the do's and don'ts for your business
information.
Co-Founder and principal of Intrepid
Technology and Consulting, John Miriello has more
than 15 years experience in computer security and network
design. Formerly a security officer and computer auditor
for a variety of Philadelphia and New York Financial
institutions, he moved on to concentrate on his dedication
to the development of small businesses. Today, he takes
that philosophy to the next level by dedicating the
direction of Intrepid Technology to the integration
and training of computers and technology for small businesses
so that they may compete and stay in tune with the industries
in which they operate. John has taught many graduate
and post-graduate level courses in the Pennsylvania
area.
Friday, May 14, 2004
6:00 to 8:00pm
Special WBF 2 year Anniversary
Party
Why: Celebrating two years and growing stronger, lets come together to celebrate
two years of
more business, more partnerships and more support! Bring a friend!
Place: The event will be hosted at the home of Laura Powers from Harvest Graphics.
For directions, please e-mail [email protected].
What to bring: Once again this year, we are asking that everyone bring a side dish,
or dessert. Beverages will be provided.
Feel free to bring a friend or significant other
or friend (male or female)! This is a great time to
share with people what we're all about!
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Open Forum
Wednesday, June 2, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Phyllis Sisenwine
How to Get What You Really Want in Record Time
Join Phyllis Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach and high-energy speaker for this interactive,
motivational program where you will learn:
• Strategies to move you forward in your business
• The 3-part magic formula of a successful plan
• How to increase your overall performance - everyday!
• The 3 P's to a perfect week
• The coaching secret 99% of all people never learn
Phyllis Sisenwine, Master Certified Coach achieved success as a top-producing sales representative
for over 20 years. Phyllis sold over $1 million worth of office supplies each year and earned the
title "Salesperson of the year". Phyllis has helped improve the business lives of lawyers, financial
planners, and other professionals. In addition to coaching, Phyllis is an author, frequent radio guest
and a motivational speaker. Her written work can be found in a variety of publications and she is a
contributing author of two books.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Johanna Not
Finding the work you love—and making a living
at it!
More information to come.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Kirstin Carey
PowHERful Negotiating: for Women Who Want It All!
Never fear negotiating again!
As found in the Wall Street Journal, "Bungling
a single negotiation can inflict a huge penalty.
A 22-year-old woman who fails to [effectively
negotiate] her first job offer...stands to lose
more than $568,000 by age 60. Men are eight
times as likely as women to bargain over starting
pay."
Negotiating is one of the most feared
things in our society — especially for women.
Studies show that good negotiation skills increase
personal and professional power in nearly every
situation. Learn how to be an effective negotiator
to get what you want and what you deserve!
In this program, you will learn:
• The #1 item you must know before sitting at
the negotiating table again.
• How not to get
cheated during a negotiation.
• The 11 secrets
to getting what you want.
• Exactly what to say
to get the other party to make the first offer.
• How to avoid power-killing language that causes
women to lose when negotiating.
Kirstin Carey is an award-winning professional
speaker and consultant who brings more than
10 years of marketing communications experience
to her position as principal of Orange Tree
Training & Speaking Group. Based within
the Philadelphia-metro area, Carey has given
seminars and conducted training sessions for
all levels of corporate management - from
CEOs to sales associates - and provided
one-on-one counsel to entrepreneurs, attorneys
and business leaders. Continuing to adapt to
an ever-changing world, her company's offerings
have focused on mastering communications techniques
for marketing and sales, and, most recently,
on gender diversity in leadership impacting
the bottom line.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm
Coffee Beanery, Doylestown Barn Plaza
Glynnis Stone-Tihansky
The Price of Motherhood
Have you ever heard of the book, "The Price
of Motherhood" by Ann Crittenden? And did you
know that in addition to not being paid for
your work as a mother and head of your household,
you receive no additional social security benefits?
If you are a mother, you should be aware of
these and other issues Ann Crittenden describes
in her book.
Ms. Stone-Tihansky has done some additional
research and believes that all mothers should,
at the very least, be aware of the economic
price being a mother brings. Come learn what
the prices of motherhood are and how they developed.
Perhaps together we can come up with some ways
to address our dilemma.
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Sonia Smith
Local Assistance for Your Business
Whether you are starting,
relocating, or expanding your business in Bucks County,
of the resources available to you, such as technical
assistance, county-administered loans, and workshops.
This event is also beneficial to attorneys, bankers,
CPAs, real estate professionals, and others whose clients
include entrepreneurs and business owners.
Ms. Smith is the Economic & Business Development
Administrator for the County of Bucks. She coordinates
the County Commissioners' economic and business initiatives
in partnership with the various agencies and groups
in the county. Initiatives include microenterprise assistance,
loans to for-profit businesses that result in job creation
and benefit low-moderate income areas, and the transformation
of blighted areas into vibrant communities. Her mandate
is the removal of barriers impeding small business and
entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on assisting women
and minority-owned firms.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm, Cyber-Stop Cafe, Doylestown
Gina Rubel
How to Start an Affordable Small
Business PR Program
Ms. Rubel will discuss public relations tactics businesses can employ to
develop new and increase existing business. She will describe tactics designed to
increase awareness among target customers, create and ongoing buzz and
position leaders as experts in their industries.
Attendees will walk away understanding how to create and execute an
effective public relations campaign on a small budget and where to go for more information.
Wednesday, September 1, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Bonnie S. Abrams, MBAWomen Who Control Their Company Can Control Their Financial Future
The Importance of Financial Planning for a Small Business.
As; a business owner, you know the importance of careful planning and smart investing. Those same skills that serve you in business can also serve you personally - helping you to achieve financial independence. We will discuss how to find synergies between the business and personal sides of financial
life. How to make your money work overtime by using business dollars to provide personal benefits.
Bonnie;'s mission is to help clients achieve their financial objectives - prudently and thoughtfully - through a long-term relationship based on trusted and knowledgeable advice.
She offers personal financial planning including planning for retirement, education, investments, asset allocation, risk protection and estate preservation.
Bonnie; S. Abrams is a financial advisor at American Express Financial Advisors Inc., Yardley, PA.
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm, Cyber-Stop Cafe, Doylestown
Ellen Cahill
Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
Did you ever say to yourself, "I can’t remember names"?
or "I will never be able to do this job?"
Research; has shown that much of what we say to ourselves is negative or counterproductive. We program ourselves for failure. This does not have to be the case.
Come; join this interactive discussion. Start helping yourself and your family to:
• Learn how to be more successful by changing your self-talk.
• Learn the vocabulary that produces productive (not just positive) talk and actions.
• Role-play productive self-talk, if desired.
This could be the evening that changes the tides for you.
Discussion facilitator is Ellen Cahill, M.A., Certified Comprehensive Coach. Ellen has a Masters in the communication field. She coaches people who want to change their focus and language to help them
achieve their vision, meet with greater success and productivity.
Wednesday, October 6, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Laura Fitton
Let's Talk Success: Great Presentations Mean Business
Learn how to apply three critical principles of powerful business communications - credibility, empathy and strategy - to achieving concrete business growth. Applications and examples will address all levels of
business operations from telephone calls to formal business presentations, showing how better spoken communications can directly contribute to a better bottom line.
Laura Athavale Fitton, Principal, founded Pistachio Consulting to help executives develop powerful, effective communications and business presentations. Pistachio Consulting clients learn to articulate their service benefits and carefully define their desired business outcomes in order to drive strategic growth. With an extensive background in early stage capital formation, business strategy and marketing communications, Ms. Fitton has developed investment and business partnership road shows for multi-million-dollar campaigns. She is a graduate of Cornell University (BA magna cum laude), has held a number of executive positions in marketing and business strategy, and is a sought-after
business speaker.
In addition to Ms. Fitton's speaking engagements, Pistachio Consulting conducts one-on-one presentation consulting, works with early stage companies on their investment presentations and leads a variety of seminarson communications, marketing and public relations.
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Catherine Ponist
Is It Time To Reclassify Your Business?
Are you a sole proprietor, nonprofit, or LLC? Should you incorporate? Maybe you’re just starting a business. Whatever your situation, you should know the advantages each of these "business entities" offers, and how to make the tax laws work for you.
In her presentation, Catherine A. Ponist, CPA, will discuss the tax advantages and disadvantages of these business entities. She will also explain why you should re-examine how your business is set up: You might be better off—and more profitable—switching to another business entity.
Catherine Ponist has been in public practice since 1986 and is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In 1993, she started her own successful accounting firm, representing clients in a broad range of industries varying in size and in volume of business.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Evening Event at 7:30pm, Doylestown Bookstore (Across from the Gap), Doylestown
Gita Faust
Pushing QuickBooks to the LIMIT!
Are you as a business owner currently using or planning on using QuickBooks? Learn to track and manage important data more effectively. We will be going over 99 Tips and Tricks in QuickBooks, can we quickly cover them all? Come and Join us.....
Wednesday, December 1, 2004
8:00am at The James-Lorah House, Doylestown
Pamela J. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
Women’s Lives: Playing the Balancing Game with Less Stress and More Success
Due in part to societal norms, women are expected to take on more in their lives than ever before.
The “Superwoman” phenomenon will be discussed with a real emphasis on change. We will explore
how women can be more fulfilled without being more overwhelmed. Specific suggestions are given for
common stressors for women today, such as the importance of being able to say “no” to people in our
lives. We will discuss why women tend to put their own needs last on their list of priorities and what
to do to change that while still meeting our responsibilities. Decision making skills will also be
discussed, to help women make more purposeful and conscious decisions.
Pamela J. Ginsberg, Ph.D., P.C. is a Psychologist and Life Coach specializing in Women’s Issues, Women’s Health and Wellness, Stress, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Grief and Bereavement, and Life Balance. She is licensed as a Psychologist and Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been in practice for over eleven years. She has been an Adjunct Professor of Graduate Studies at Chestnut Hill College and taught classes at other Universities as well. She has served as a consultant for several large companies such as Linens N Things, Ocean Spray, and AT&T.; She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Pennsylvania Psychological Association, New Jersey Psychological Association, and the Philadelphia Area Coaching Alliance. She is also on staff at Doylestown Hospital. She has a full-time private practice at The Farm in Doylestown, PA.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
7:30pm, Doylestown Bookstore (Across from the Gap)
Holiday Share: No speaker, but instead an opportunity to share information about your business, products or services with the group.
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