Description Are you thinking about starting a business but don’t know where to start? Limited on time? Attend this Saturday Summit and get all the nuts and bolts in one place! At the Summit you will: Explore the process and learn about the risks and rewards of starting your own business Get your financial ducks in a row Define your value proposition with marketing/branding Learn practical tips for reaching and building relationships with clients through maximizing social media marketing Connect…

About These Coaching 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 experience…

Do you find that there is never enough time in a day to get everything done? You can accomplish much in a day but business leaders need to make sure that the important things get done. We will learn about techniques to prioritize all of those things on your “to-do list” to turn it into a “success list”. “If you chase two rabbits, you will catch none.” We’ll help you understand how to choose which rabbit to chase. We incorporate…

Thank you for joining the Founders’ Circle!!! Since 1997 Hannah Grimes Marketplace and the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship have served as a simple, beautiful and well-built home and a hub for those who are working to build a thriving local economy and a vibrant community. As one of those community builders, we are happy to have your support in building a solid core of operating support for an enduring presence and we are and we are happy that you…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

Topics:  Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market.   Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…

Dee Schneidman and Morganna Becker from the New England Foundation for the Arts will provide an overview of CreativeGround, NEFA’s free online directory made up of profiles for New England cultural nonprofits like theaters and community centers, artists of all disciplines, and creative businesses like design and marketing firms. Register Now! Hosted by:

Join us for the second of four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will learn various intermediate and advanced formulas and functions. Formulas and functions allow an Excel user to analyze data in an effective way. 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, participants should bring a Windows laptop with…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm.

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:  Family and Business Law Victoria is a local attorney skilled in many areas that can be helpful for small business owners. While the majority of her practice focuses on family law, she also has a business background and can assist with questions and concerns related to business formations, contracts, conflict resolution, contract review, etc. Victoria understand the excitement of starting a new business, and how the reality of unforeseen and unanticipated obstacles should be contemplated early on in order to…

Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid sized business 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 satisfied clients break stagnant sales cycles and…

Shanna Mayers, director of the Redfern Arts Center, presents a workshop for performers! She'll review expectations and awesome experiences in her many years as a curator for the performing arts - from dance to music to theatre to community-engaged workshops and presentations. She will guide participants through what makes a killer pitch to a venue and how to deliver it in the most professional way. Get noticed and get gigs! Register Now! Hosted By:

Topics:  Customer Service, Networking, Lead Generation Team Building, and Communication Michelle has over twenty-five years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries; her areas of expertise include Customer Service, Training & Development, Effective Communication & Networking as well as Team Management. She has experience with both inside and outside Sales. Michelle is an award-winning business coach and is now the Chief Problem Solver of Connor Business Resources, www.conbizresources.com  supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations with online education and resources.…

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 successful.   Schedule…

Facebook is the giant in social media, with more than 1 billion people actively using it. Creating a Facebook page for your business has become essential, but it can be discouraging to see the drop in reach and engagement. We’ll go over: Best practices, Strategies to increase engagement What to post And more! This will be a 90 minute talk, with plenty of time for questions. Bring a notebook and any device you’ll be using for managing your Facebook page.…

Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. 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 Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…

Join us for the third of four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will start to learn about PivotTables, why and how they can be useful, and how to begin creating PivotTables. 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, participants should bring a Windows laptop with Excel 2007 or later.…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis           Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //  Session length: 1 hour  

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…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

Join us for the last of the four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will learn the next level of PivotTables and PivotCharts. 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, participants should bring a Windows laptop with Excel 2007 or later. Mac laptops will run a version of Excel however…

About These Sessions 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 research and a planning process that addresses market access needs.  Roy also serves…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

Topics:  Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market.   Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site. With 575 million members in 2018, the potential for contacts and opportunities is huge! Learn to use the platform correctly in order to build your network, establish authority and grow your business. We’ll go over: Optimizing your profile Etiquette for connecting Daily To-Dos for maximum impact And more! This will be a 90 minute talk, with plenty of time for questions. Bring a notebook and any device you’ll be using for managing…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm.

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 Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

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 successful.   Schedule…

Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. 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 Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…

Have you recently launched your business and secured your first few clients, but want to take your business to the next level? This workshop will cover some basic strategies to grow your revenue base and formalize your company. It is suited for businesses in the first 1-3 years of operations with sales between $25-$100K/year. During this session, you will: • Identify where your business is today in its growth cycle • Learn the 10 quickest, most effective ways to grow…

Drop in business advising: Drop in during these open office hours to meet with the Director of New Hampshire’s Women’s Business Center. Whether you need general business advice, guidance on your marketing plan, suggestions on next steps, or simply an accountability partner, these open office hours are a chance for you to get answers to your business questions. All consults are completely confidential! Register now! ** Registration is required prior office hours. About the Instructor: Nancy Pearson has over 15…

Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid sized business 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 satisfied clients break stagnant sales cycles and…

Topics:  Customer Service, Networking, Lead Generation Team Building, and Communication Michelle has over twenty-five years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries; her areas of expertise include Customer Service, Training & Development, Effective Communication & Networking as well as Team Management. She has experience with both inside and outside Sales. Michelle is an award-winning business coach and is now the Chief Problem Solver of Connor Business Resources, www.conbizresources.com  supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations with online education and resources.…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis           Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //  Session length: 1 hour  

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…

There are 500 million monthly active users on Instagram. It has the highest engagement of any social media platform and yet, it can prove difficult to “find your tribe” and grow your account. If you’re just starting out on Instagram, or would like to learn some tips and tricks to increase your engagement, join Marketing Consultant, Stacey Nachajski of Great Brook Media, for a lunchtime workshop where we’ll discuss strategies to maximize this visual platform for your business! We’ll go…

About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop 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. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…

Becoming Best Friends with your Financials Series This six-part series on finance will be highly interactive and requires participants to be willing to share their numbers, as the class will include some time to work on budgets. Participants will bring in the numbers they used to determine a retail price on their service or item and a history of their monthly sales and expenses for the Cost of Goods class. This way, we can validate the numbers or create changes.…

Have you made plans for your transition out of your business? Some experts say that up to 50% of all business will change hands or be sold in the next 10 years. A planned exit strategy will help reduce dependency on the owner(s) and prepare others to successfully run the company into the future. This seminar will cover those elements of value in your company that you need to keep track of in order to maximize the value of your…

About These Sessions 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 research and a planning process that addresses market access needs.  Roy also serves…

About These Coaching 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 experience…

Partnership Opportunities around Well-being & Art Installations The Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center is exploring a program to support the integration of natural elements into worksite through Biophilic Design. “Biophilia”, the theory that connection with the natural environment improves wellbeing, is the foundation of this program. This program is an extension of an existing program, Wellpowered Worksites, which provides local employers support, resources and grants to improve the wellbeing of their employees. The first step in this…

The Hannah Grimes Center is partnering with MEP to offer a course on lean production on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 8am-4pm. The methodology, designed to help companies increase their production efficiency by identifying waste and processes to improve consistency, is used globally in manufacturing facilities. In this workshop each participant is provided a hands-on introduction to the newest interpretations of the principles of Lean Manufacturing, along with the methodology to implement those notions into a modern manufacturing or service…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

Topics:  Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market.   Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…

This workshop will introduce you to several simple and inexpensive online tools that can help you better manage projects by organizing project steps, developing group task lists, and setting deadlines. These tools can also help teams work collaboratively when one or more members work remotely. Among the tools this workshop will explore are Trello, Freecamp, Teamwork, and Kanban Boards. All these are tools that can be accessed from any web browser, on a computer or cell phone, helping you stay…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm.

Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid sized business 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 satisfied clients break stagnant sales cycles and…

Topics:  Customer Service, Networking, Lead Generation Team Building, and Communication Michelle has over twenty-five years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries; her areas of expertise include Customer Service, Training & Development, Effective Communication & Networking as well as Team Management. She has experience with both inside and outside Sales. Michelle is an award-winning business coach and is now the Chief Problem Solver of Connor Business Resources, www.conbizresources.com  supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations with online education and resources.…

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 successful.   Schedule…

Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. 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 Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…

About These Sessions: 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 to communication and document sharing. His interests…

Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis           Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //  Session length: 1 hour  

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: How to develop 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. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…

About These Coaching 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 experience…

About These Sessions 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 research and a planning process that addresses market access needs.  Roy also serves…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

Topics:  Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market.   Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm.

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: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid sized business 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 satisfied clients break stagnant sales cycles and…

Topics:  Customer Service, Networking, Lead Generation Team Building, and Communication Michelle has over twenty-five years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries; her areas of expertise include Customer Service, Training & Development, Effective Communication & Networking as well as Team Management. She has experience with both inside and outside Sales. Michelle is an award-winning business coach and is now the Chief Problem Solver of Connor Business Resources, www.conbizresources.com  supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations with online education and resources.…

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 successful.   Schedule…

Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. 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 Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…

Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis           Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //  Session length: 1 hour  

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: How to develop 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. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…

About These Sessions 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 research and a planning process that addresses market access needs.  Roy also serves…

About These Coaching 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 experience…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm.

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 Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

About These Coaching Sessions 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 marketing.  She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of these types…

Topics:  Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market.   Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…

Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. 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 Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…

Topics: Sales process and design Jon Anderson creates and implements sustainable and rapid growth for small and mid sized business 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 satisfied clients break stagnant sales cycles and…

Topics:  Customer Service, Networking, Lead Generation Team Building, and Communication Michelle has over twenty-five years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries; her areas of expertise include Customer Service, Training & Development, Effective Communication & Networking as well as Team Management. She has experience with both inside and outside Sales. Michelle is an award-winning business coach and is now the Chief Problem Solver of Connor Business Resources, www.conbizresources.com  supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations with online education and resources.…

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 successful.   Schedule…

About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop 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. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…

Topics:  Building energy efficiency consulting, energy project finance and incentives, utility bill analysis           Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //  Session length: 1 hour  

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…