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:  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:  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.…

Each quarterly session will take place from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Hannah Grimes Center in Keene, NH, and will include two parts: first, a presentation or facilitated discussion by an experienced moderator, and then the peer-to-peer support group session, which may expand on the discussion around the topic just presented, or may be more of the ad hoc sharing that has been the hallmark of this popular series. Ideally, participants will sign up for all four sessions. June…

  Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session! After rounds of elimination, the PitchFork Challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural startup business entrepreneur and a $1,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural business idea. To learn more about the PitchFork Challenge, eligibility, and application process, click below. Learn More Register Now!   All Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, 6/26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Wednesday, 7/10 @…

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: 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:  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, business development for energy…

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 //…

Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session! After rounds of elimination, the PitchFork Challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural startup business entrepreneur and a $1,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural business idea. To learn more about the PitchFork Challenge, eligibility, and application process, click below. Learn More Register now! All Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, 6/26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Wednesday, 7/10 @ 4:30 pm…

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…

  Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session! After rounds of elimination, the PitchFork Challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural startup business entrepreneur and a $1,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural business idea. To learn more about the PitchFork Challenge, eligibility, and application process, click below. Learn More Register Now!   All Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, 6/26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Wednesday, 7/10 @…

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:  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:  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…

  Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session! After rounds of elimination, the PitchFork Challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural startup business entrepreneur and a $1,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural business idea. To learn more about the PitchFork Challenge, eligibility, and application process, click below. Learn More Register Now!   All Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, 7/17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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: 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:  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, business development for energy…

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…

  Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session! After rounds of elimination, the PitchFork Challenge offers a $10,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural startup business entrepreneur and a $1,000 cash prize to the best pitch of a rural business idea. To learn more about the PitchFork Challenge, eligibility, and application process, click below. Learn More Register Now!  

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…

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…

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:  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: 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:  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, business development for energy…

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 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…

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:  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.…

Each quarterly session will take place from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Hannah Grimes Center in Keene, NH, and will include two parts: first, a presentation or facilitated discussion by an experienced moderator, and then the peer-to-peer support group session, which may expand on the discussion around the topic just presented, or may be more of the ad hoc sharing that has been the hallmark of this popular series. Ideally, participants will sign up for all four sessions. June…

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

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…

If you are considering starting a food-based business or are in the early stages of launching one, this workshop will outline everything you need to know. This workshop will cover: · Necessary federal, state, and local licenses and permits · Required state and local health codes and checks · Label requirements and resources · Available space in commercial kitchens · Finding local people of interest and resources You will leave the session with an A-to-Z overview, and specific tools and…

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! ** Registration is required prior to office hours. About the Instructor: Nancy Pearson has over 15 years…

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: 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:  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, business development for energy…

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…

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

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:  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.…

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

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 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, business development for energy…

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…

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…

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

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…