September 2009 Newsletter

The President’s Corner – Debbie Steg
Program – Tax Strategies for Self-Employed Women
Pre Meeting Class – for Members Only
New Member Orientation
NAWBO NNM International Forum
F. E. E. Offers a Program for Emerging Business Owners and Managers
Upcoming NAWBO Meetings
Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings
Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

The President’s Corner – Debbie Steg
Back to School

When I was growing up, September was always an exciting month. It was time to go back to school and all the exiting things that came with that change. This was the time to catch up with old friends and see what they had been up to for the summer. Who had gotten a great haircut, had an amazing summer crush, or even had a summer job that inspired them to decide what they wanted to be when they grew up. Back then, growing up seemed to be a destination out in the future, when everything would finally be perfectly laid out as if in some carefully crafted tableau. I now know that the growing up is an ongoing process and one that can truly enrich our lives.

And yet, even now when September rolls around, I still find some of that same new giddy excitement to catch up with friends and colleagues and find out what adventures summer brought to their door. I’d love to hear what summer adventures enriched your life!

As for my summer adventures, I feel blessed to say that this summer brought some wonderful and memorable experiences my way. I got to connect with some brilliant business women at the NAWBO National Conference in Chicago and if you’ve following on Agoura, I’ve been sharing resources from that conference I think you may find of interest. I had the pleasure of having a family beach vacation where I turned all electronics off (gasp!). I highly recommend the electronics vacation. There’s nothing better to fuel creativity. I came back from that trip feeling inspired and invigorated with new ideas. And like back to school time, at NAWBO-NNM we have some new fall changes that I’m excited to share with you. Our new pre-meeting class is an opportunity to cultivate your knowledge as a business owner. This is a members only benefit. The first class in August was free. The tuition for this exciting new offering going forward is $10 per session for the first 15 members who RSVP that month. Each month we’ll have a topic that will enhance your knowledge in a different aspect of the business arena.

Also, our committees will be sharing information with you in the newsletter, informing you of what they’re working on or what is new. I hope you’ll be inspired to join a committee if you are not already serving on one.

And continuing on our theme “Financial Possibilities – Financial Opportunities,” this month our speaker Maine Shafer will be addressing tax strategies and showing you where the opportunities are to reduce your taxes. Hopefully you will come away with strategies that will help you approach taxes with more serenity.

Tax Strategies for Self-Employed Business Women:
How to Turn Tax Dollars Back into Your Dollars

According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, you could have overpaid your taxes last year. Many of us use accountants to take care of our taxes but forget that we give them the numbers and records they use to prepare our tax return.

At our September meeting, Maine Shafer will identify between $2,500 and $27,500 in new, legal tax deductions that we can use right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. Join us and learn how to create financial possibilities and financial opportunities for your business.

He will discuss what taxes really cost you regardless of your income and will give us ways to reduce our taxes including:

How to safely transform 50% entertainment deductions into 100% deductions
Documentation tips that will save you time, all the time
Two remarkable entertainment deductions available to self-employed business women that may surprise you
How you can help your accountant work more effectively on your behalf
How to use the tax side of your business to increase your spendable income
How to reduce your chances of being audited

Get all the details and RSVP here.

Pre-Meeting Class – For Members Only
DJ Heckes will present “The NEW Rules of PR and Marketing” at the September pre-meeting, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Registration is limited to the first 15 members.
Register by adding “pre-meeting” in the comments section of your registration.

The cost is $10, payable with meeting registration.

New Member Orientation
Anyone who is a first timer or needs a brush up on website navigation, member benefits and resources from NAWBO, come join us.

Wednesday, September 23, from 5:30 to 7PM
At corporate partner Bueno Foods , 2001 4th St SW, Albuquerque.
Refreshments provided.

Please RSVP to Johanna Tighe via email or 328-4825 cell.

NAWBO NNM International Forum (IF)

Eloise Gift
International Forum Director, NAWBO NNM
Email Eloise

What is International Forum?
International Forum (IF) of NAWBO NNM mirrors a similar forum at NAWBO National. Goals at both levels are similar: International Forum of NAWBO NNM seeks to enhance the wealth-creating capacity of NAWBO NNM’s members through the exploration of opportunities in the global marketplace.

Seek to expand member awareness of opportunities that exist in the global marketplace for building relationships and expanding trade.
Support strategic alliances with international organizations whose mission and goals are aligned with NAWBO’s.
Explore access to expertise/know-how by networking with international partners
Identify opportunities for members to take leadership roles in the international business community
Help facilitate member access to capital and other resources

Our NAWBO NNM International Forum would like to attract your attention, develop your interest in getting you involved in activities that offer an increase in financial possibilities and opportunities. So―

IF you would like to strengthen your wealth creating capacity
IF you would like to be part of creative, innovative and effective change in your business culture
IF you would you like to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations―

Let the goals of International Forum be a part of your business strategy. The goals of International Forum are in line with this year’s NAWBO NNM goals of building financial opportunities and possibilities.

Through International Forum, NAWBO National, our parent organization, provides resources we can tap into to further our goals. One such resource is the World Association of Women Entrepreneurs, Les Femmes Chefs d’Entrepreneurs Mondiales, a non-profit, non-governmental, non-political and non-sectarian organization whose activities at the national and international levels are aimed at promoting women’s entrepreneurial initiatives and reinforcing national associations of women business owners. FCEM’s 57th World Congress takes place in Yaounde, Cameroon October 2, 2009.
Resources and opportunities are not limited to those provided by NAWBO National and don’t all lie beyond the borders of our country, state, county, or city. The International Festival in celebration of the International District takes place September 19, right here in our city at the Talin International Market. For more information, call Steve Whitman, Executive Director, STEPS at 505-306-3942.
Watch this space and Agora every month for more information on IF. This is just the beginning.

F. E. E. Offers a Program for Emerging Business Owners and Managers

Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (FEE) will present an interactive program targeted to owners and managers of emerging businesses on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at the Embassy Suites Hotel, just before the NAWBO dinner meeting. The program is entitled “Getting a Second Wind to Run Your Business…Adjusting to the Landscape.”

Experience an interactive session led by event keynote, Lucy Rosen. Rosen, who is president of The Business Development Group and a NAWBO member, will speak on “What Now? A Program for Business Owners after They’ve Launched Their Business.”
Wayne Story, president of Direct Marketing Strategies LLC, will provide inspiration with his talk: “The Economy Sucks, So What Now?”

Reservations are required and the fee is $40 per person until October 9, and $50 per person afterward. Register online or send a check to Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence, PO Box 91956, Albuquerque, NM 87199. For more information or to enquire about sponsorships for the FEE event, contact Robin Dozier Otten by email, or phone (505) 856-7244.

FEE was the brainchild of a group of NAWBO past presidents saw a need to expand financial opportunities for women business owners. Through the initial fundraising efforts hosted by NAWBO, FEE developed into its own philanthropic organization, as a 501©3. This year FEE and NAWBO have decided to formalize their collaboration and strengthen their partnership by working together on their fundraising efforts. This will allow both to thrive and to build upon each other’s strengths.

Upcoming NAWBO Meetings

Plan ahead, mark your calendars. These domain experts at NAWBO meetings will provide important tips for your business:

October 21 Dinner Meeting: Lorin Beller Blake on Business Plans
November 18 Dinner Meeting Steve McKee on Marketing

Three NAWBO Satellite Breakfast Meetings

Establish relationships, network, share business building tips in an intimate casual NAWBO group, and experience the added benefit of being part of a powerful group of New Mexico business owners.

NAWBO-NNM NORTHWEST Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
the FIRST Wednesday of every month
Where: WESST Corp Facility in Rio Rancho
For information please contact Lorie Guthrie at 892-1238

NAWBO-NNM UPTOWN Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
the SECOND Wednesday of every month
Where: Le Peep Restaurant
For information please contact Roz Dufour by email or phone 880-0400

NAWBO-NNM SANTA FE Satellite

Breakfast Meeting
The SECOND Tuesday of every month
Where: Zia Diner in Santa Fe
For information please contact Susanne Kennedy by email or call 505-820-6342.

Corporate Sponsors and Platinum Members

We extend special thanks to our chapter Corporate Partners

They look forward to working with our members. Click on a company logo to visit the web site in a new window or click on a name to send an email.

DIAMOND NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNER:

New Mexico Business Weekly has the right tools to help you grow your business. The Business Weekly is chock full of local business news, in depth information and tons of leads. Stay in touch with New Mexico Businesses by subscribing to the NM Business Weekly! Our contact is Nancy Salem, 505-768-7008.

Jobing.com exists with one key mission: to connect local employers and local job seekers. It’s that simple. Our company was founded by a human resources professional who believes passionately that HR is the driving force behind the success of every business and that finding and keeping great talent is the key to that success. Contact Randy Richardson, General Manager, 505-440-6351.

SILVER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS:

We are a full service regional financial services company with a strong focus on a superior level of customer service. We provide a range of services for commercial banking, retail and business banking, and consumer finance. Bank of the West is big enough to help and small enough to care. Please contact Leslie Quade, 505-271-9770

Perfectly situated between the University of New Mexico and the downtown business district, the Embassy Suites Albuquerque provides a relaxing guest experience with comfortable accommodations and impeccable service. Our contact is Natalee Hoff, Catering & Sales Manager, 505-275-7100

COPPER NAWBO-NNM CORPORATE PARTNERS: