Taxes for Artists, Freelancers and Creative Businesses with Hannah Cole, ENROLLED AGENT, of Sunlight Tax     What can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my art a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio? Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, and a tax and money columnist for the art blog Hyperallergic,…

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…

“You get what you negotiate.” There are many techniques and concepts to be aware of when entering negotiations to make sure you come away with what you want and to makes sure you don’t give away more than you have to. We will learn about some fundamental techniques that all good negotiators use to get what they want. We will review what techniques might be employed by those on the other side of the table with whom we will negotiate,…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking... with bottomless coffee and a popcorn bar, of course! Drop by between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions? Ask Kelly Kingsbury at the Help Desk located in the HIVE.     About the HIVE: Co-working Space Focused Work Space \ Fast, Reliable Internet \ Flexibility The HIVE is affordable, creative co-working space available at the Hannah Grimes Center.  Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee who has…

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

  February 11: Productivity - how to balance lots of buckets and be effective and efficient This session is designed to help Executive Directors with one of their most difficult areas – juggling many balls and ensuring that the most critical priorities are successfully addressed. Having experience running both non-profit organizations and businesses, and consulting with both sectors for many years, Cotton Cleveland will provide strategies and tips for getting the most out of your limited time RSVP now! June…

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…

Social Media Coaching with Stacey Nachajski Topic: Social Media Marketing and Email Stacey Nachajski is a social media mentor, strategist, and speaker. She helps service-based entrepreneurs and their teams leverage the opportunities of social media. With a communications degree from Plymouth State University and a decade of experience in Public Relations and Advertising, Stacey’s heart is in social media. She truly enjoys learning all that she can about each platform, then breaking it down for business owners who don’t have…

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

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

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

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…

You are doing some planning and you look at your calendar and are excited about the networking events you have coming up. You’re also feeling a little bit nervous and frustrated because you aren’t exactly sure how to explain to people what it is that you do. You’re tired of people looking at you like you have two heads when you explain your work. You can’t figure out how to make it sound more exciting and relevant and you’re tired…

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…

What kind of impact do you want to create with your business? What kind of entrepreneur do you want to be? It’s easy to get stuck in the details of starting or growing a business and lose focus of the bigger picture. This workshop is intended to be an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the work you’ve done to date, revisit and reconnect to your vision and values, and intentionally chart your future all while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs.…

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…

If you have no map to your goal, any path will get you there. What you want is the quickest, most efficient way to get to your goal. This seminar will cover how to develop a One Page Strategic Plan that brings clarity to the vision, mission and values of the team that will carry it successfully to its goals. The One Page Strategic Plan incorporates short-term and long-term planning, from the current quarter to twenty five years out. You…

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…

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…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking... with bottomless coffee and a popcorn bar, of course! Drop by between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions? Ask Kelly Kingsbury at the Help Desk located in the HIVE.   About the HIVE: Co-working Space Focused Work Space \ Fast, Reliable Internet \ Flexibility The HIVE is affordable, creative co-working space available at the Hannah Grimes Center.  Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee who has the…

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.…

  Financials are critical to a business no matter if it is a start-up or a mature company. Without a comprehensive plan, a company cannot set goals, determine inventory needs or set sales goals. Creating a financial plan will give your company purpose and direction. Each participant should attend the complete series of classes – by the end of the series each participant will have a completed budget for 2020.   This series of classes will break the financials into…

Do you feel like your small talk game is non-existent? Have you recently pivoted in your business or career and find yourself unsure how to make meaningful connections at events? Do you ever get sweaty palms, dry mouth, or have your mind go blank when you try to network? Do you ever feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at a wall when you walk into an event, hoping that some connection will pan out and make it worth your while? If…

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…

“I waste half of my marketing dollars; I just don’t know which half.” As a business begins to grow and generate profits, you need an organized way of planning the further sales development. In this seminar, we will cover the vital components of a Strategic Marketing Plan, how to create a Unique Selling Proposition so that the business can differentiate itself from the pack and then measure the success of those Plans. You will come away with a first draft…

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

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

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

  Financials are critical to a business no matter if it is a start-up or a mature company. Without a comprehensive plan, a company cannot set goals, determine inventory needs or set sales goals. Creating a financial plan will give your company purpose and direction. Each participant should attend the complete series of classes – by the end of the series each participant will have a completed budget for 2020.   This series of classes will break the financials into…

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…

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…

Online social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are becoming an essential part of daily life for the average American. If your business does not have an active presence on these platforms, you are missing out on a major opportunity to reach your ideal customers. Attend this workshop to learn about the various platforms that are essential in the Monadnock region, how to optimize those accounts, what to post and more. 60-minute presentation, 30 minutes for questions and answers. Bring…

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

  Financials are critical to a business no matter if it is a start-up or a mature company. Without a comprehensive plan, a company cannot set goals, determine inventory needs or set sales goals. Creating a financial plan will give your company purpose and direction. Each participant should attend the complete series of classes – by the end of the series each participant will have a completed budget for 2020.   This series of classes will break the financials into…

With so many more events being offered, it is becoming more and more important to really take a step back from the onset of the event and assess the purpose of the event. Hosting events is more than the venue, food, and the attendees. Have you ever walked into an event that transports you to a different place, that completely immerses you in the experience and you see find all of your senses are engaged and you understood the full…

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…

  This half-day workshop is designed for non-profit Executive Directors and CEOs to come with their board members, especially their board chairs. The purpose of the workshop is to enable board and staff members from the non-profits attending to create joint strategies to improve their leadership team’s functioning. Topics include dynamics of the CEO/Board Chair team, planning for CEO or Board leader transitions, carrying out strategic and business planning, tips for recruiting, engaging and retaining good board members and peer…

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. This series takes…

  Lack of capital is one of the top causes for the steep decline in startup rates in rural America.  PitchFork offers a uniquely local solution to this challenge by providing a fun, no-pressure networking event for local investors to learn about promising local business ventures and for local entrepreneurs to learn more about the pitch process. Listen to rural start-up business entrepreneurs pitch their business opportunities and learn about these exciting startups in our rural community. Register now! There will be…

HGC’s PitchFork Growth event will bring together companies who are ready to grow and people who want to invest locally. Companies who are ready to grow and need $10K-$100K in order to do so have an opportunity to present their business opportunity to the public and invited guests. We are also hosting this exciting event in partnership with REDC, who will provide technical assistance to help each entrepreneur prepare to take on capital. Three businesses poised for growth looking for capital…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking... with bottomless coffee and a popcorn bar, of course! Drop by between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions? Ask Kelly Kingsbury at the Help Desk located in the HIVE.   About the HIVE: Co-working Space Focused Work Space \ Fast, Reliable Internet \ Flexibility The HIVE is affordable, creative co-working space available at the Hannah Grimes Center.  Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee who has the…

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…

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…

Social Media Coaching with Stacey Nachajski Topic: Social Media Marketing and Email Stacey Nachajski is a social media mentor, strategist, and speaker. She helps service-based entrepreneurs and their teams leverage the opportunities of social media. With a communications degree from Plymouth State University and a decade of experience in Public Relations and Advertising, Stacey’s heart is in social media. She truly enjoys learning all that she can about each platform, then breaking it down for business owners who don’t have…

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 overwhelming to keep your followers engaged. In this workshop, we’ll cover optimizing your page information, what to post, when to post and more. There will be a one hour talk, with 30-minutes of questions and answers to follow. Bring a notebook and any device you’ll be using for managing your…

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

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…

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

Topics:  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.…

A QuickBooks training designed with your needs in mind. This course will help you get back on track and teach you the nuts and bolts about accounting and bookkeeping. Learn to navigate and use QuickBooks to help you save time, grow your business, and make you more money! Registration is limited to seven spots only so act now before your spot is taken! *Registration required by 4/7 Register Now!   Bookkeeping Foundations: 4/14 - THIS CLASS ONLY: 9:00 am - 11:00…

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. This series takes…

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

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

A QuickBooks training designed with your needs in mind. This course will help you get back on track and teach you the nuts and bolts about accounting and bookkeeping. Learn to navigate and use QuickBooks to help you save time, grow your business, and make you more money! Registration is limited to seven spots only so act now before your spot is taken! *Registration required by 4/7 Register Now!   Bookkeeping Foundations: 4/14 - THIS CLASS ONLY: 9:00 am - 11:00…

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…

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

About These Sessions 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…

A QuickBooks training designed with your needs in mind. This course will help you get back on track and teach you the nuts and bolts about accounting and bookkeeping. Learn to navigate and use QuickBooks to help you save time, grow your business, and make you more money! Registration is limited to seven spots only so act now before your spot is taken! *Registration required by 4/7 Register Now!   Bookkeeping Foundations: 4/14 - THIS CLASS ONLY: 9:00 am - 11:00…

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. This series takes…

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

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking... with bottomless coffee and a popcorn bar, of course! Drop by between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions? Ask Kelly Kingsbury at the Help Desk located in the HIVE.   About the HIVE: Co-working Space Focused Work Space \ Fast, Reliable Internet \ Flexibility The HIVE is affordable, creative co-working space available at the Hannah Grimes Center.  Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee who has the…

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…

A QuickBooks training designed with your needs in mind. This course will help you get back on track and teach you the nuts and bolts about accounting and bookkeeping. Learn to navigate and use QuickBooks to help you save time, grow your business, and make you more money! Registration is limited to seven spots only so act now before your spot is taken! *Registration required by 4/7 Register Now!   Bookkeeping Foundations: 4/14 - THIS CLASS ONLY: 9:00 am - 11:00…

The goal of this class is to examine how to create a working Partnership Agreement. Beginning with the creation of the Partnership itself, then working within that Partnership to dissolving the Partnership. Partnerships are complex and every partner must understand their roles, responsibilities and investment into the business. The discussion points below as well as the attached questionnaire, will provide you with the tools needed to create the relationship between the partners and establish an organization for growth. Class Discussion…

There are over 1 billion 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 Social Media Mentor, Strategist and Speaker, Stacey Nachajski, for a lunchtime workshop where we’ll discuss three strategies to maximize this visual platform for your business!…

Conflict is a normal part of working with customers, co-workers and suppliers and can be a healthy part of doing business. This workshop provides you with self awareness around how you handle conflict and greater awareness of how others handle conflict. It also equips you for those times when conflict is anything but healthy, giving you ways to avoid or manage difficult situations. This interesting and fun workshop can help you be a better part of a more productive team.…

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. This series takes…

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…

Social Media Coaching with Stacey Nachajski Topic: Social Media Marketing and Email Stacey Nachajski is a social media mentor, strategist, and speaker. She helps service-based entrepreneurs and their teams leverage the opportunities of social media. With a communications degree from Plymouth State University and a decade of experience in Public Relations and Advertising, Stacey’s heart is in social media. She truly enjoys learning all that she can about each platform, then breaking it down for business owners who don’t have…

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

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

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

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…

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…

As our culture evolves, so do our business practices. It’s not enough to have a mission statement anymore; it’s necessary to build integrity, sustainability, and equity into the foundation of our businesses and the way that we conduct our work in the world. This workshop will cover how we shift business practices to reflect the kind of change we want to create and how that informs our leadership style. Attendees will: Understand why it's important to shift our business practices…

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…

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. This series takes…

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…

  February 11: Productivity - how to balance lots of buckets and be effective and efficient This session is designed to help Executive Directors with one of their most difficult areas – juggling many balls and ensuring that the most critical priorities are successfully addressed. Having experience running both non-profit organizations and businesses, and consulting with both sectors for many years, Cotton Cleveland will provide strategies and tips for getting the most out of your limited time RSVP now! June…

Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking... with bottomless coffee and a popcorn bar, of course! Drop by between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Questions? Ask Kelly Kingsbury at the Help Desk located in the HIVE.   About the HIVE: Co-working Space Focused Work Space \ Fast, Reliable Internet \ Flexibility The HIVE is affordable, creative co-working space available at the Hannah Grimes Center.  Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee who has the…

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…