| | WEBINARS The Power of Women Entrepreneurs Women's gender-based skills can help them succeed in business, if they use them right. Find out how. The FREE webinar will be instructed by Jean Brittingham, founder of SmartGirls Way. Monday, April 2, 2012 2-3pm ET. Register here. Things I Wished I'd Known When I Started My Business From egg decorating to the Today Show? Is there no end to the possibilities for talented people? This FREE webinar, taught by Jane Pollak, focuses on becoming crystal clear about one's vision of what a successful business and a balanced life are. Monday, April 16, 2012 2-3pm ET. Register here.
How Nonprofits Can Thrive in Changing Times To make your nonprofit grow, learn how to adapt to changes in the world and in your organization.The FREE webinar will be presented byDr. John Brothers, an expert on nonprofit development and assessment. Monday, April 30, 2012 2-3pm ET. Register here.  |
VCOURSES If you're located near Lawrence, NJ, please join us for this in-person event.
Ventureneer Panel Shows Nonprofits How To Mine LinkedIn Gold There's gold in that LinkedIn database. Does your nonprofit know how to mine it? Find out best practices in free Ventureneer online panel. |
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PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS Learn How Small Businesses Can Team Up to Win City Contracts NYC Teaming is holding a workshop on Wednesday, April 11 for small business owners interested in government contracting. Experienced contractors will present the benefits of teaming, the different types of teaming arrangements, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid.
During a break-out session, attendees will respond to a "live" city contract proposal.
Topics to be covered throughout the workshop include: - types of teaming arrangement
- pre-teaming evaluation
- templates and tools to facilitate teaming relationships
- maximizing online and offline networking opportunities
Registration is still open, and interested business owners should visithttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5jrc6pt838d85f9&llr=zex688iab.
CJW Consulting & Services, Inc.(CJW), produces the Tech Tuesday Webinars Series. CJW provides software/technology-related training, consulting and other services to nonprofit organizations.
Free Webinar Offered to Help Women Business Owners Win Federal Contracts
Learn how to win lucrative federal contracts with a free webinar for women business owners. In this one-hour tutorial, Give Me 5 instructor Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov, explains the requirements of the Woman-Owned Small Business Procurement Program. The session will take a look at what happens after women entrepreneurs self-certify their businesses. Larkin will walk you through the steps needed to compete for a WOSB set- aside contract.
The free webinar takes place Wednesday, April 4 at 3pm ET. For more information and to register, go to Give Me 5 131: Using your WOSB Certification to Win Contracts.
The webinar is offered by American Express OPEN and Women Impacting Public Policy as part ofGive Me 5, a national program to help women-owned businesses win get their full 5% share of federal contracts. Free Mentoring for Small Businesses Bidding on Government Contracts
Nearly half of small businesses that contract with government agencies exceed $1 million in revenue versus only 5% of their non-contracting peers. For novices or those looking to diversify their government contracting options, American Express OPEN is offering free mentoring as part of its Victory in Procurement (VIP) program
VIP participants will receive 12 hours of one-on-one virtual communications with a government contracting experts. They'll learn about GSA schedule, business certifications, teaming arrangements, and the importance of networking. To apply, fill out the VIP Mentorship Application, and email it to VIPMentorship@mbooth.com. Applications are due by May 1, 2012. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES 
Social Media for Values Driven Companies a one-stop, continually updated central resource about social media as they are used by nonprofits, which is sometimes different than the way for-profits use them. Ramp up their social media effortsVentureneer's new, free ebook, Social Media for Your Nonprofit: Take Charge!. Also don't forget to check out our survey report,Nonprofits and Social Media: It Ain't Optional.  Putting the Power of LinkedIn to Use for Your Nonprofits
Nonprofits learn how to use LinkedIn's powerful search capability to find donors, board members, staff and more.
 25 Best Social Media for Social Good Blogs
This is a list of blogs we think you should turn to first for answers about how to use social media for social good. |
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