Welcome to the monthly newsletter for the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. This is the newsletter for September 2013.
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Member News
Welcome New and Renewing Members!
Message from the President
Members in the News & Member Spotlight
Member Benefits & Opportunities
Ideas, Inspiration and Opportunities
Procurement Programs
NAWBO SFBA Events
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - Oakland: September 9 Note Special Date & Time This Month
NAWBO®-SFBA Monthly Educational Speaker Series & Dinner - San Francisco - Thursday, September 12 (second Thursday of each month)
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - San Francisco: September 18 (third Wednesday of each month) NEW LOCATION at SBA!
NAWBO®-SFBA Networking Breakfast - Marin: September 24 (fourth Tuesday of each month)
NAWBO SFBA Networking Breakfast Forum Walnut Creek -Become a facilitator for the Walnut Creek Breakfast Contact Us.
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Welcome to New and Renewing Members of NAWBO®-SFBA!
New Members
MJ Roney, with Decker Bullock Sotheby's International Realty in Mill Valley, joined our chapter as an Established Business Owner. MJ's telephone number is 415-233-3344 and her email address is mj.roney@sothebysrealty.com.
Renewing Members
Linda Leary, owner of Reliable Caregivers in San Francisco, has renewed her membership as an Established Business Owner. Linda has been a NAWBO SFBA member since 2006.
Time to Join, Re-Join or Renew your membership? Simply register online www.nawbo.org
Thank you for your membership. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events, and to the opportunity to grow, thrive, and lead together!
Message from the President
 This past month I had the opportunity to engage in several conversations related to women owned businesses. Issues discussed are important to all of us. The first was a seminar on Gender Equality in the Workplace sponsored by the SF Department on the Status of Women attended by myself and two other board members, Syndi Seid and Shannon Presson. The topic raises questions for women business owners. Are we making our best effort to promote women to leadership positions in our own companies? Does gender bias exist in our business? This is a time to take an honest look in this regard.
The National Women Business Council, advisory council to the President, Congress and the SBA, held their quarterly meeting in SF. Myself, Board Members, Julie White and Syndi Seid, along with NAWBO members, Laura Renner and Carolyn Pistone represented our chapter. We listened with interest as the council presented their annual report and focused on changes women need to make in our perspective to scale our businesses in revenue, size and profitability. You can find a link to their report on our website.
I attended the East Bay Economic Development Alliance Conference where Kish Rajan, Director of the Governor’s new Department of Business Economic Development presented. I asked Kish what efforts his department was making to address the unique challenges facing women business owners. Admitting that they had not begun that work, he showed interest in working with NAWBO to begin to identify strategies for CA.
After attending these events and others this month on behalf of NAWBO it became clear to me that for our businesses to have the best opportunity and environment to succeed we have to be involved in conversations that affect our businesses. It is clear that everyone wants women at the table but being heard takes determination and persistence. NAWBO SFBA will do our part to speak on behalf of women business owners but your voice is needed as well. I encourage you to find opportunities to talk to us about your business needs at events. Be heard. Your voice does make a difference. There are many organizations that speak on your behalf but it is not enough. Become engaged in issues that matter to you and your unique situation.
Being involved with NAWBO is one way you can be heard. Attend our events and engage other women in conversation. Our September Educational Speaker Series features Jory des Jardin, one of the founders of BlogHer. She has a great deal to say about the voice of women. Please join us.
Best wishes on your success,
Kay Robinson
President, NAWBO SFBA
Members in the News & Member Spotlights
Dr. Lisa Brent Marin Natural Medicine Clinic
 If you’ve attended a Marin Breakfast Forum in the last year, you may have had the opportunity to meet Dr. Lisa Brent. Lisa is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist who works out of the Marin Natural Medicine Clinic in Larkspur. A naturopathic doctor, according to Lisa, is a primary care physician who uses natural therapies for acute and chronic illnesses and disease prevention. Lisa is also a licensed acupuncturist and says, “Everyone can benefit from acupuncture.” She uses it for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and to overcome digestive issues and body pain.
What she likes most about her profession is helping women. “I love helping women find their own inner vitality,” Lisa explains. She encourages them to create a balance of work and family life. Lisa has been in practice for over 13 years. Starting in Portland, Oregon, she later set up shop in Santa Barbara, and in 2008 moved to the Bay Area.
Recently, Lisa has introduced a fertility enhancement program for women and couples who are trying to conceive. She starts early to improve the woman’s health by using a multifaceted program of good nutrition, acupuncture, and intravenous (IV) therapy. IV therapy is a way of replenishing lost vitamins and minerals quickly and easily without having to take a large amount of oral supplements. For more information, go to www.drlisabrent.com.
Besides being a physician, Lisa says she has an “unpaid job” taking care of her three small children. Lisa lives in Marin with her husband David, a construction consultant, Eva 9, Julian 6, and Alma 4. In her free time, Lisa likes to garden, do yoga, and hike.
Lisa was introduced to NAWBO by fellow Marin NAWBO member, Toni Galardi. She attended her first breakfast forum and immediately joined SF NAWBO. She likes that NAWBO members support one another. She’s found everyone she’s met at NAWBO to be “supportive, authentic, powerful, and interesting.”
Thanks Lisa for taking the time to tell us about you and your business.
If you’d like to be featured in a Membership Spotlight, contact Melody Brumis at mbrumis@wtsolutions.biz.
Are you a member who has news about your business? Please send your news to NAWBO SF Bay Area info@nawbo-sfba.org. "News" refers to recognition your company has received in the press, awards you or your company have won, or events that have happened. This space is not used for promotion of products or upcoming events. Thanks!
Let us know about your business NAWBO SFBA members may bring a promotion item to display on our Member Information Table at each Monthly Dinner.. info@nawbo-sfba.org
Member Benefits & Opportunities
To see benefits available to you as a chapter member. See national benefits.
Promote Your Business
- NAWBO SFBA members may bring promotional brochures or flyers to display on our members' information table.
- Attendees have the opportunity to showcase their products/services with a marketing table. Cost for members is $50, non-members is $250. Contact Wendi info@nawbo-sfba.org to arrange.
- Submit your event to our online calendar. Click here to suggest an event.
- Place an ad in our eblasts ($150 per eblast). Contact info@nawbo-sfba.org.
Get Involved!
The best way to benefit from your membership in NAWBO®-SFBA is to get involved! You'll also continue to enhance your leadership skills and gain increased visibility for your business.
- Attend events (monthly mixers, networking breakfasts and special events)
- Give feedback & share your thoughts
- Join the board
- Chair or join a working group (working groups information)
- Marketing, Social Media, Public Policy, Affiliates, Programs & Membership
- Become a program facilitator (breakfasts or brown bag lunches)
- You can select your own location! How about Walnut Creek area?
Grow, Thrive and Lead!
Contact Kay Robinson president@nawbo-sfba.org to share your interest in being an active volunteer member of NAWBO SFBA!
Second Thursday
Location: Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Thursday, September 12 Educational Speaker Series & Dinner 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (networking, dinner and speaker)
Special Speaker: JORY DES JARDINS, BLOGHER
HOW PASSION, PURPOSE AND POINT OF VIEW CAN CREATE A BUSINESS THAT IMPACTS THE WORLD
As women entrepreneurs, you’re focused on the “how-to’s” of building, optimizing, promoting and delegating in your businesses. But as you grow, your perspective of what matters grows as well. You begin to ask yourself “how do I want to impact the world, now that I know what I am capable of. How do I hold sight of this bigger vision while still running my business, paying my employees and managing my profit and loss?”
October 11, 2013 ESS & Dinner will be "The Millionairess Formula: 6 Steps to a 7 Figure Business and Lifestyle" Speaker is Allison Maslan is the CEO of Allison Maslan International, a Global Business Mentoring Company
NAWBO COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to announce that NAWBO SF Bay Area raised $3,000 for Girls, Inc. through our opportunity drawing and a generous year end donation from members of the 2012-2013 Board of Directors in appreciation to outgoing president, Kathleen Thurmond. Kathleen was the force behind this fundraising effort and will present the donation to Girls Inc. in early September.
Walnut Creek Networking Breakfast Forum is looking for two facilitators. If you or a woman you know would like to co-facilitate this group of women business owners please contact us. Kay Robinson president@nawbo-sfba.org
Third Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
NEW LOCATION: Small Business Administration SFDO 455 Market Street, Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 744-6777
September 18, 2013
From "Talking Head" to Rock Star! How to get More Clients by Speaking To Groups
Are you ready to leverage your time to presenting to rooms full of prospects? Maximize your impact? Attract your ideal clients? Create a signature talk that sells?
Elizabeth Bachman is the author of Taking Your Show on the Road: How to Get Booked as a Speaker. In over 50 operas around the world, Elizabeth has directed such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and others. She uses these skills to help business professionals become Fabulous Presenters.
Our morning breakfast forums provide a comfortable place for businesswomen and entrepreneurs to gather monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfast Forums are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Monday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Monday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
Learn more and register online by Monday, September 20
Fourth Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Il Fornaio Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera
September 24 - Creating Connection While Thinking on Your Feet with Lisa Safran
As a small business owner we often wear many hats including “Director of Networking, Sales, and Marketing.” While all of us bring incredible talents to the services we provide, the idea of networking, sales, and marketing are sometimes daunting to say the least. Being able to quickly and spontaneously share about our business or expertise in a way that will intrigue the listener is essential. Equally important is our ability to actively listen to what others are saying. Improvisation a growing trend in 2013 will support building and moving those important relationships forward!
Lisa Safran, owner of ImprovConsultants will guide you through several exercises to support being able to think on your feet and listen in an authentic way. If you’ve ever had that “deer in the headlight” expression when someone has asked you a question, or felt less than confident when presenting or pitching your business, then this interactive program is a perfect solution!
Some take-a-ways:
· – Develop increased confidence for speaking extemporaneously
· – Learn new techniques for active listening
· – Cultivate an attitude, of “Now I can do anything”
· – Gain powerful insights into yourself to support moving your business forward
Lisa Safran owner of ImprovConsultants, an innovative executive presence and communication consulting company supports business owners and leaders in developing ease and confidence in public speaking and presenting. With over 20 years experience in performing, presenting, and teaching, Lisa develops and shares innovative techniques with her clients worldwide.
Our morning breakfast meetings provide a comfortable forum for business women and entrepreneurs to meet monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfasts are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Friday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Friday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Please share dates and details about our breakfasts with your friends and colleagues.
Learn more and register online by 11:59 PM Friday, September 20
Olivetos
5655 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
7:30 AM - 9 AM
Monday, September 9 (Note day and date change)
Be The News
Doling out gems from her best selling book, “Guerrilla Publicity”, Jill shares powerful strategies for getting your name from unknown to newsworthy in almost no time. You will re think everything you know about publicity when Jill shatters the misconception that publicity ay is expensive. Sharing her proven secrets to understanding what the media outlets want, Jill provides you with short -term, doable, FREE and low cost tactics that will boost your visibility. Jill Lublin’s expertise will drive profits to your pockets, and prospects to your door!
Jill Lublin is the 3 Time Bestselling Author of “Guerrilla Publicity”, “Get Noticed…Get Referrals”, and “Networking Magic”. An international speaker with more than 200 speaking engagements each year, Jill Lublin is an audience favorite for her lively and interactive keynote speeches, seminars, and special programs. www.jilllublin.com
Our morning networking breakfast forums provide a comfortable place for businesswomen and entrepreneurs to gather monthly, exchange ideas and discuss business challenges. The Networking Breakfast Forums are a dynamic, informative and productive way to start your day!
Cost:
Members registered by Tuesday: $12; at the door $15
Non-Members registered by Tuesday: $20; at the door $25
First time guests: same as members for first three months when you register as a Guest.
Learn more and register online by Friday, September 6
Please share the word with your friends and colleagues!
NAWBO SFBA Programs
Leaders Circle
NAWBO SF Bay Area Leaders Circle is a facilitated program for women business owners with revenues over $2M, providing high value leadership and business skills to help grow their companies and directly impact their bottom line. More Information.
LeanIn Circles
NAWBO-SFBA has created LeanIn Circle Groups based on Sheryl Sandberg's (COO of Facebook) best-selling "LeanIn" book. We are creating a community of women to encourage and support one another, to lean into our ambitions. More Information.
NAWBO National & NAWBO CA
NAWBO National
National Conference October 3 -5, 2013 Miami, Florida
Need one more reason to register for NAWBO’s Women’s Business Conference in Miami? This year's opening reception is at the Nikki Beach Miami outdoor beach club—South Beach’s playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs and special guests...like YOU! Check it out here: www.nikkibeachmiami.com. Then go to http://nawbo.org/content_17264.cfm to register.
Affiliates and Partners
Registration for the WIPP Annual Leadership Meeting is Now OPEN!
WIPP Leader to Leader: From Across America to the Halls of Congress
October 9-10, 2013 – Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Procurement Programs
Supplier Diversity Programs in corporations are a way for women owned businesses to secure contracts.
The first step is to become a certified Women Business Enterprise. Contact Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) to begin the process of being certified. http://www.wbenc.org/
Public Policy
NAWBO supports fair and equitable tax policy for large and small businesses that fosters the economic growth of women-owned and other small businesses. Legislation should be enacted to ensure tax equity and basic fairness for all forms of small business organizations. The privilege of deducting legitimate business expenses should no longer be based upon the entity chosen to operate the business. More information.
NAWBO SFBA has supported CA SB 399, as amended,Wright. California Prompt Payment Act. The California Prompt Payment Act subjects a state agency that acquires property or services pursuant to a contract with a business to a late penalty payment, if it fails to make payment to the person or business on the date required by the contract. See More on Public Policy
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Deborah Lardie will be representing NAWBO SFBA on the New Public Policy Primer Calls that will be held monthly to keep us informed of issues affecting business owners.
Mayor's Roundtable: Deborah is participating SF Mayor's business roundtable discussions. Let her know issues that concern you as a SF business owner.
 Join Deborah Lardie, NAWBO SFBA Public Policy Chair, in informing and advocating for our members.
NAWBO Advocacy Partners provide NAWBO with more opportunity to speak to decision makers on behalf of our members and all women business owners on issues that are most important to women entrepreneurs today. These issues include health care, procurement opportunities, access to capital, fair and equitable tax treatment for small businesses and more. For details on NAWBO’s public policy platform and legislative highlights—and to get involved to make sure your voice is heard—please visit our site’s Legislative Action Center. We invite you to get involved and make your voice heard.
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