Early interactions with your new employee have a significant impact on how well they perform their job and how much they enjoy being on your team. During this overview we reflect on the goals of the orientation process and how to best meet them, including an overview of required and recommended paperwork. In addition to sharing critical HR knowledge and answering burning HR questions, this monthly gathering also strives to nurture connections between attendees. Come to any and all meetings…

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 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…

Do things feel like a constant tug-of-war in your workplace? Has conflict become a dirty word? Most of us cringe when we think of confrontation, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Believe it or not, when you look at the data, conflict is actually a critical piece of a healthy team’s foundation. The first step is acknowledging that conflict can be productive and that the outcomes can actually be AMAZING when you embrace it. That’s why this workshop transforms teams. Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict improves self-awareness around…

Topics: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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…

Restauranteurs are busy people! It can be tedious to read confusing government lingo. Therefore, we have put together a fast-paced webinar called "The Plain English Guide to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund in 20 Minutes or Less." The webinar covers: · What is the program (grant, loan...)? · What types of businesses qualify? · Who will get the money first? · How much will your business qualify for? · When can you expect to receive funds? · What can you spend…

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…

Websites for small businesses and nonprofits are as common today as business cards and play a large role in promoting your enterprise or organization. With the advent of new web tools, such as Squarespace, the important job of developing and maintaining a website can now be handled by people without technical training. Come join Sustainable Digital founder Bob Lawson to learn more about developing and updating websites using Squarespace. Follow Bob as he presents a live demonstration of how you…

About These Sessions: Topics: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, and…

About These Sessions: Owner of The Voice of Clay in Brookline NH, Wendy has been in business for over 20 years. She has a BA in Music and English from Skidmore College, an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Atlantic University, and certifications in Breathwork Facilitation and Hypnosis.  Wendy has been wellness coaching for over 7 years and has a unique perspective as a business owner herself. She started her business in 1999 and has predicated leadership in her field on resiliency, creativity, resourcefulness,…

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: Topics: B Corp Certification, Business Plan Development, and Small Business Advising Taryn Fisher has expertise in the areas of small business advising, business plan development, and B Corp Certification. She is deeply committed to triple bottom line principles and sustainable business practices has entrepreneurial experience and serves on the Board of Trustees of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. For 20 years, Taryn worked in supply chain management for multinational firms in the consumer products and financial…

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: Start up and Small Business Law Attorney Beaulac is here to help you navigate your small business and start up legal needs.  She works with business clients to set up and create partnership agreements, LLC and other documents for filing with the state; draft and review legal documents including contracts and agreements; and has litigation experience for businesses when things do not go as planned. Additionally, she also has experience in litigating landlord/tenant issues.  Attorney Beaulac was…

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…

Project planning can often seem daunting. If you are a writer, you may have questions of where to start in terms of managing all your writing projects. These questions also include thinking about timelines for creating and submitting your material. If you work in other areas as an artist—whether you are a painter, dancer, work with textiles, or within any other medium—how do you pace a project to completion as life is happening? This is for the writer or artist…

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: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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 sessions: Topics: B Corp Certification, Business Plan Development, and Small Business Advising Taryn Fisher has expertise in the areas of small business advising, business plan development, and B Corp Certification. She is deeply committed to triple bottom line principles and sustainable business practices has entrepreneurial experience and serves on the Board of Trustees of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. For 20 years, Taryn worked in supply chain management for multinational firms in the consumer products and financial…

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…

Mompreneur Mastermind Group Taster Session If you’re like most Mompreneurs*, you’re Overwhelmed and isolated after a year of the pandemic Tired of running ideas by yourself Trying to solve your problems alone Eager to find friends like you And you’re a great candidate for the Mompreneur Mastermind Group launching this June 9th, 2021!  At a Mastermind Group, you’ll have a laugh, get a solution to your most pressing business problem, and find a friend all in one long lunch hour a…

About These Sessions: Topics: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, 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…

About These Sessions: Sarah is a personal and commercial lines insurance professional with Kapiloff Insurance with 16 years of experience in the field. Kapiloff Insurance is a locally owned agency in Keene and services many commercial clients of varying sizes and needs. Commercial insurance has many facets that can be confusing when a new business is created. Sarah will offer guidance with regard to the insurance needs for your business as well as quotes as requested. All Coaching at this…

****THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Want to get ahead in your career? Ready to build stronger, more effective relationships with your team and your managers? This workshop is for you. It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur, if you work for a larger company, or somewhere in between. No matter what professional path you’re on, your success relies heavily on how well you understand the people around you and how well you collaborate with them. This ability is called your emotional intelligence…

Topics: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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…

In-Person workshop here at Hannah Grimes, in Roxbury/Wadsworth conference room. Want to grow your sales? Looking to turn roadblocks into revenue? The most productive and successful sales efforts follow a pre-defined process that includes BOTH buyer and seller decision making in the human interaction. Understanding your process is key for understanding the resources required for each sale, and most effectively manage those resources toward the level of sales you desire. Come to this workshop with Jon Anderson to learn ways…

Mompreneur Mastermind Group Taster Session If you’re like most Mompreneurs*, you’re Overwhelmed and isolated after a year of the pandemic Tired of running ideas by yourself Trying to solve your problems alone Eager to find friends like you And you’re a great candidate for the Mompreneur Mastermind Group launching this June 9th, 2021!  At a Mastermind Group, you’ll have a laugh, get a solution to your most pressing business problem, and find a friend all in one long lunch hour a…

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…

***THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP****** New online software allows you to design and launch a website without a technical background. This means that with only a layman’s knowledge of computers, you can now build your own website, and a new 6-hour workshop sponsored by Hannah Grimes will help. This workshop is designed to help you design a site, craft each page, and finally, turn the site live without the need for a webmaster. You will work on your own site,…

About these sessions: Topics: B Corp Certification, Business Plan Development, and Small Business Advising Taryn Fisher has expertise in the areas of small business advising, business plan development, and B Corp Certification. She is deeply committed to triple bottom line principles and sustainable business practices has entrepreneurial experience and serves on the Board of Trustees of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. For 20 years, Taryn worked in supply chain management for multinational firms in the consumer products and financial…

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: Start up and Small Business Law Attorney Beaulac is here to help you navigate your small business and start up legal needs.  She works with business clients to set up and create partnership agreements, LLC and other documents for filing with the state; draft and review legal documents including contracts and agreements; and has litigation experience for businesses when things do not go as planned. Additionally, she also has experience in litigating landlord/tenant issues.  Attorney Beaulac was…

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: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, and…

About These Sessions: Owner of The Voice of Clay in Brookline NH, Wendy has been in business for over 20 years. She has a BA in Music and English from Skidmore College, an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Atlantic University, and certifications in Breathwork Facilitation and Hypnosis.  Wendy has been wellness coaching for over 7 years and has a unique perspective as a business owner herself. She started her business in 1999 and has predicated leadership in her field on resiliency, creativity, resourcefulness,…

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: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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: Topics: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, 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…

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: Topics: B Corp Certification, Business Plan Development, and Small Business Advising Taryn Fisher has expertise in the areas of small business advising, business plan development, and B Corp Certification. She is deeply committed to triple bottom line principles and sustainable business practices has entrepreneurial experience and serves on the Board of Trustees of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. For 20 years, Taryn worked in supply chain management for multinational firms in the consumer products and financial…

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…

Topics: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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…

***THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Online sales have been growing rapidly during the pandemic. Now you can set up an eShop on your own website using Squarespace. In this workshop, Sustainable Digital founder Bob Lawson will run you through the setup of an eCommerce website using Squarespace.    While Bob will deal generally with Squarespace, the focus of this workshop is the setup of your online store and the creation of the products in it. Squarespace eCommerce topics to be…

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: 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…

***THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Do you hate sales? Feel like you aren't "smooth" enough in your delivery to be effective selling? Or are you coming off too pushy and scaring prospects away? If you’re staring at your empty books, still waiting for that potential buyer to call you back, it’s time to shake things up. What if your sales style could feel comfortable, productive, and successful starting now? Everything DiSC® Sales is the answer. This tool provides a dynamic framework to get…

About These Sessions: Topics: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, and…

About These Sessions: Owner of The Voice of Clay in Brookline NH, Wendy has been in business for over 20 years. She has a BA in Music and English from Skidmore College, an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Atlantic University, and certifications in Breathwork Facilitation and Hypnosis.  Wendy has been wellness coaching for over 7 years and has a unique perspective as a business owner herself. She started her business in 1999 and has predicated leadership in her field on resiliency, creativity, resourcefulness,…

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: Topics: B Corp Certification, Business Plan Development, and Small Business Advising Taryn Fisher has expertise in the areas of small business advising, business plan development, and B Corp Certification. She is deeply committed to triple bottom line principles and sustainable business practices has entrepreneurial experience and serves on the Board of Trustees of Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music. For 20 years, Taryn worked in supply chain management for multinational firms in the consumer products and financial…

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…

Topics: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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: Topics: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, 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…

About These Sessions: Sarah is a personal and commercial lines insurance professional with Kapiloff Insurance with 16 years of experience in the field. Kapiloff Insurance is a locally owned agency in Keene and services many commercial clients of varying sizes and needs. Commercial insurance has many facets that can be confusing when a new business is created. Sarah will offer guidance with regard to the insurance needs for your business as well as quotes as requested. All Coaching at this…

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…

Topics: Social Media Strategy and Digital Advertising, Brand Identity Antje is the Public Information Director for SAU29’s seven school districts and also runs Blue House Creative, a local marketing and PR firm. With clients across the US and Europe, Antje specializes in public relations, digital marketing and creative strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Prior to establishing her company in 2016, Antje worked in the College Relations/Marketing department at Keene State College for 12 years. Antje is a Social Marketing Certified…

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…

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 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: Legal Support for Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets Mr. Grissett is an intellectual property lawyer that helps new and established enterprises protect their innovations, minimize intellectual property (IP) related risk, and enforce IP rights and defend against IP right assertions. Mr. Grissett does this primarily through patent preparation and procurement, patent litigation, and various types of patent analysis. In addition, Mr. Grissett routinely advises companies on brand protection strategies, protection of creative works via copyrights, and…

About These Sessions: Owner of The Voice of Clay in Brookline NH, Wendy has been in business for over 20 years. She has a BA in Music and English from Skidmore College, an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Atlantic University, and certifications in Breathwork Facilitation and Hypnosis.  Wendy has been wellness coaching for over 7 years and has a unique perspective as a business owner herself. She started her business in 1999 and has predicated leadership in her field on resiliency, creativity, resourcefulness,…