About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

February 9: Shifting Sands: How to Remake or Adjust Your Organization to Ensure Relevancy in a Changing Environment 4 - 5 pm Facilitated by Donna Dunn, Interim ED, Mt Washington Observatory Between COVID, today's wild economic ride, shifting funding sources, and rapidly changing needs in the community, non-profits face a daunting task to remain relevant and sustainable. Donna Dunn, currently the Interim Executive Director of the Mount Washington Observatory, is a seasoned professional who has worked with scores of organizations facing…

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

About These Sessions: Chrissy is a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional who enjoys working with clients to solve problems through design and creative process. She has experience in print and digital design, illustration, branding, and marketing strategy. You can view her work here. Chrissy believes that good design has an immediate return on investment for clients - by increasing confidence in your brand, providing easy-to-use (and reuse) content and tools, and reducing time spent on marketing/communications. These sessions are intended…

About these sessions Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid-sized businesses as the founder of Sidehill. He will work alongside existing leadership to implement world class sales operations and client acquisition strategy, sales team performance and processes, systems design and implementation, marketing integration, and executive coaching. Sidehill brings your team over 25 years of sustainable new revenue development and sales operations repair. We have helped dozens of satisfied clients…

In this workshop you will be able to spend time with HR expert, Paula Mathews of HR Compliance 101 where we will discuss all of your nagging and pressing Covid-19 related questions.  Topics Include: Writing Covid-19 policies  Standard Operating Procedures for complying with State and Federal Requirements How to keep your employees and customers safe Discussion about the future of teleworking Blueprint to follow for dealing with Covid-19 moving forward Registration will include space for you to request topics/ask questions…

About these sessions Topics: Sales, Customer Success, Marketing Operations John is a Managing Director of Blake Street Group, a boutique leadership advisory firm, and leads the company’s Operating Practice. He brings a depth of experience spanning industry and company stage. He specializes in the field of Revenue Operations and has led teams through two IPOs over the last ten years. John’s passion is helping companies optimize their go-to-market efforts by joining operational best practices and analytics with practical, real-world experience.…

About these sessions Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit organizations he has completed residential and commercial energy audits,…

About these sessions: Topics: How to develop and maintain your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology, having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. All Coaching at…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Are you a Manager or Supervisor, the head of a department or a team? Your ability to guide individuals and groups is a significant factor that influences morale, productivity, turn-over, and the health of the workplace. Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles. The online workshops…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

Have you ever wished someone on your team would show a greater sense of urgency? Or maybe you’re always having to ask for more details when collaborating with a colleague? Have you ever been struck by a co-worker’s reaction to a situation, thinking they were way too emotional? The list of possibilities for potential disagreement and conflict between any two people – whether co-workers, family, or friends – is long. But successful professionals have an awareness of themselves and others that helps them navigate these complex situations.…

About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

About These Sessions Topics: Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), leadership coaching, branding, business development Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm.  He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns.  Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use.  His focus is on market development based on…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Are you a Manager or Supervisor, the head of a department or a team? Your ability to guide individuals and groups is a significant factor that influences morale, productivity, turn-over, and the health of the workplace. Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles. The online workshops…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

About These Sessions: Topics: Start up and small business law Andrew loves working with growing businesses. He advises companies at all stages, from formation to liquidity events, and has experience with crowdfunding, IP protection, securities compliance, commercial leases, contracts, employment, and business litigation. As a young lawyer, Andrew has taken an entrepreneurial and unconventional approach to his practice through partnerships with startup hubs throughout New Hampshire, and by incorporating client friendly tools like flat-fee offerings, online appointment booking, and a modern approach…

About These Sessions: Chrissy is a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional who enjoys working with clients to solve problems through design and creative process. She has experience in print and digital design, illustration, branding, and marketing strategy. You can view her work here. Chrissy believes that good design has an immediate return on investment for clients - by increasing confidence in your brand, providing easy-to-use (and reuse) content and tools, and reducing time spent on marketing/communications. These sessions are intended…

About these sessions Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid-sized businesses as the founder of Sidehill. He will work alongside existing leadership to implement world class sales operations and client acquisition strategy, sales team performance and processes, systems design and implementation, marketing integration, and executive coaching. Sidehill brings your team over 25 years of sustainable new revenue development and sales operations repair. We have helped dozens of satisfied clients…

About these sessions Topics: Sales, Customer Success, Marketing Operations John is a Managing Director of Blake Street Group, a boutique leadership advisory firm, and leads the company’s Operating Practice. He brings a depth of experience spanning industry and company stage. He specializes in the field of Revenue Operations and has led teams through two IPOs over the last ten years. John’s passion is helping companies optimize their go-to-market efforts by joining operational best practices and analytics with practical, real-world experience.…

About these sessions Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit organizations he has completed residential and commercial energy audits,…

About these sessions: Topics: How to develop and maintain your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology, having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. All Coaching at…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Are you a Manager or Supervisor, the head of a department or a team? Your ability to guide individuals and groups is a significant factor that influences morale, productivity, turn-over, and the health of the workplace. Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles. The online workshops…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

Being a successful entrepreneur can feel like crazy-making. You have to be: Visionary while detailed oriented Compassionate but also capable of making tough decisions Ready to take charge and act quickly while staying open-minded When your business requires you to trade hats weekly, daily (maybe even hourly), work can feel impossible. But there is a way to be everything your business needs you to be—by harnessing your emotional intelligence. We’ve all heard the term “emotional intelligence” or it’s abbreviation “EQ” a lot! So…

About These Sessions Topics: Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), leadership coaching, branding, business development Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm.  He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns.  Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use.  His focus is on market development based on…

About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

Excel allows a user to compile and store data in one central location, while telling the story of their data in a meaningful way. Join us for the first of three courses that will take participants from the foundational basics of Excel to more advanced functionality. During this course participants will learn the foundational basics of Excel in order to become more efficient in producing meaningful spreadsheets and compiling data. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Are you a Manager or Supervisor, the head of a department or a team? Your ability to guide individuals and groups is a significant factor that influences morale, productivity, turn-over, and the health of the workplace. Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles. The online workshops…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

Join us for the second of three courses that will take participants from the foundational basics of Excel to more advanced functionality. During this course participants will learn various intermediate and advanced functions that allow a user to analyze data in an effective way, as well as put Excel to work for the user. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the functionality discussed during the course which can be used as a reference later on. Where possible,…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

April 13: Effectively Managing Volunteers: Best Practices for Attracting, Recruiting & Retaining Good Volunteers 8 - 9 am Facilitated by Staff, Monadnock RSVP Volunteer Center Volunteers can help an organization do things it could never do otherwise, carrying out tasks that take advantage of unique skill-sets or that staff simply cannot do because of a lack of time. But managing volunteers can be time-consuming and requires specific strategies in order for the relationship to be productive and enjoyable for both the…

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…

Join us for the final course in a series of three that will take participants from the foundational basics of Excel to more advanced functionality. During this course participants will learn about PivotTables & PivotCharts, why and how they can be useful, and how to create effective ones. A PivotTable is a dynamic tool that allows a user to analyze and summarize data very quickly. They can be used for tracking income, purchases, inventory, spending and more. A PivotChart takes…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Are you a Manager or Supervisor, the head of a department or a team? Your ability to guide individuals and groups is a significant factor that influences morale, productivity, turn-over, and the health of the workplace. Join us for this engaging and practical series of workshops that will build your confidence and toolkit to lead others. The Management & Leadership Series covers essential knowledge and tools that often are not directly developed despite advancement into supervisory roles. The online workshops…

About These Sessions: Chrissy is a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional who enjoys working with clients to solve problems through design and creative process. She has experience in print and digital design, illustration, branding, and marketing strategy. You can view her work here. Chrissy believes that good design has an immediate return on investment for clients - by increasing confidence in your brand, providing easy-to-use (and reuse) content and tools, and reducing time spent on marketing/communications. These sessions are intended…

About these sessions Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid-sized businesses as the founder of Sidehill. He will work alongside existing leadership to implement world class sales operations and client acquisition strategy, sales team performance and processes, systems design and implementation, marketing integration, and executive coaching. Sidehill brings your team over 25 years of sustainable new revenue development and sales operations repair. We have helped dozens of satisfied clients…

About these sessions Topics: Sales, Customer Success, Marketing Operations John is a Managing Director of Blake Street Group, a boutique leadership advisory firm, and leads the company’s Operating Practice. He brings a depth of experience spanning industry and company stage. He specializes in the field of Revenue Operations and has led teams through two IPOs over the last ten years. John’s passion is helping companies optimize their go-to-market efforts by joining operational best practices and analytics with practical, real-world experience.…

About these sessions Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit organizations he has completed residential and commercial energy audits,…

About these sessions: Topics: How to develop and maintain your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology, having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. All Coaching at…

About These Sessions Topics: Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), leadership coaching, branding, business development Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm.  He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns.  Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use.  His focus is on market development based on…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

About These Sessions: Chrissy is a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional who enjoys working with clients to solve problems through design and creative process. She has experience in print and digital design, illustration, branding, and marketing strategy. You can view her work here. Chrissy believes that good design has an immediate return on investment for clients - by increasing confidence in your brand, providing easy-to-use (and reuse) content and tools, and reducing time spent on marketing/communications. These sessions are intended…

About these sessions Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid-sized businesses as the founder of Sidehill. He will work alongside existing leadership to implement world class sales operations and client acquisition strategy, sales team performance and processes, systems design and implementation, marketing integration, and executive coaching. Sidehill brings your team over 25 years of sustainable new revenue development and sales operations repair. We have helped dozens of satisfied clients…

About these sessions Topics: Sales, Customer Success, Marketing Operations John is a Managing Director of Blake Street Group, a boutique leadership advisory firm, and leads the company’s Operating Practice. He brings a depth of experience spanning industry and company stage. He specializes in the field of Revenue Operations and has led teams through two IPOs over the last ten years. John’s passion is helping companies optimize their go-to-market efforts by joining operational best practices and analytics with practical, real-world experience.…

About these sessions Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit organizations he has completed residential and commercial energy audits,…

About these sessions: Topics: How to develop and maintain your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology, having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. All Coaching at…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

About These Sessions Topics: Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), leadership coaching, branding, business development Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm.  He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns.  Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use.  His focus is on market development based on…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

June 8: Strategic Planning 4 - 5 pm More details to come Recurring Event see all!

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

About These Sessions: Topics: Start up and small business law Andrew loves working with growing businesses. He advises companies at all stages, from formation to liquidity events, and has experience with crowdfunding, IP protection, securities compliance, commercial leases, contracts, employment, and business litigation. As a young lawyer, Andrew has taken an entrepreneurial and unconventional approach to his practice through partnerships with startup hubs throughout New Hampshire, and by incorporating client friendly tools like flat-fee offerings, online appointment booking, and a modern approach…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About These Sessions: Chrissy is a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional who enjoys working with clients to solve problems through design and creative process. She has experience in print and digital design, illustration, branding, and marketing strategy. You can view her work here. Chrissy believes that good design has an immediate return on investment for clients - by increasing confidence in your brand, providing easy-to-use (and reuse) content and tools, and reducing time spent on marketing/communications. These sessions are intended…

About these sessions Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid-sized businesses as the founder of Sidehill. He will work alongside existing leadership to implement world class sales operations and client acquisition strategy, sales team performance and processes, systems design and implementation, marketing integration, and executive coaching. Sidehill brings your team over 25 years of sustainable new revenue development and sales operations repair. We have helped dozens of satisfied clients…

About these sessions Topics: Sales, Customer Success, Marketing Operations John is a Managing Director of Blake Street Group, a boutique leadership advisory firm, and leads the company’s Operating Practice. He brings a depth of experience spanning industry and company stage. He specializes in the field of Revenue Operations and has led teams through two IPOs over the last ten years. John’s passion is helping companies optimize their go-to-market efforts by joining operational best practices and analytics with practical, real-world experience.…

About these sessions Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis Scott is Director of Clean Energy Finance at the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Working with businesses, non-profits, and municipalities, Scott provides financing tools and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and manages an energy audit grant program for small NH businesses. In previous positions with for-profit companies and non-profit organizations he has completed residential and commercial energy audits,…

About these sessions: Topics: How to develop and maintain your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology, having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. All Coaching at…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

About These Sessions Topics: Business strategy, company formation, capital access (fundraising), leadership coaching, branding, business development Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm.  He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns.  Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use.  His focus is on market development based on…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Please Note: Sessions taking place from January through March will be held virtually or over the phone, depending on your preference. Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks.  Paula brings over 35 years of…

Topics: Online Bookkeeping Services, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management John has over 30 years of experience in manufacturing in most business areas.  He started in Inventory and Supply Chain Management, Working for communication and medical companies, before moving to a world-class Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer where he worked for 20 years.  There he moved into Operations Management, overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, including an international one at an executive level.  After leaving, John and his wife decided to start Mount Kilburn Business…

About these sessions Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect…

About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Website Development, Website Audits, SEO, Branding, Lead Generation, Digital Assessments- Websites and Social Media Channels Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence.  Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business.  She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and…

About these sessions Topic: Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks Certified in Desktop, QuickBooks Online ProAdviser Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend moer time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting…

Topics: Artist and Maker Community Connector Arts Alive! is the arts service organization of the Monadnock region. Artists, nonprofit arts staff, arts advocates, town planners, economic development professionals, and tourism industry workers are welcome to come to coaching hours for referrals, creative economy and arts market data, to learn about workshops and opportunities (from grants to marketing), to discuss long-term cultural planning and arts integration for towns and businesses, to brainstorm ideas for partnerships, and to connect on communicating the…

About these sessions Topics:  Financial & Budget Analysis and Strategy. Ann is an award-winning business adviser. She has assisted businesses and organizations throughout the U.S. to create action plans for strategic growth. With over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, she’s helped more than 200 entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations identify their goals, steer them around a multitude of obstacles, and tackle their long-term challenges with a series of manageable steps. She sees her coaching as empowering people to be…