1:00PM San Francisco - Hey, Turn Down the Noise in Your Business&More Revenue Cant Hear You
5:30PM Los Gatos - eWOMENNET-SJ: Sales & Marketing Brainstorming Session
6:00PM Oakland - BAWTC: Certificate in Import & Export Mgmt--Import Session I
6:00PM San Jose - IEEE Education: Online Education in Support of Corporate Competitiveness -Dr. Andy DiPaolo, Stanford
6:30PM Santa Clara - SVPMA - Mark Hammitt, Writing a Killer Marketing Plan
7:00PM Santa Clara - SCU: Winter Entrepreneur Speaker Series
| Event Name | Hey, Turn Down the Noise in Your Business&More Revenue Cant Hear You | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 1:00PM to 2:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Web Seminar / Tele-Course | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Work with Ease | |
| Description | Ever feel like theres so much noise in your business - you know, that endless to-do list, those outstanding projects and your own self-doubt? It can create quite a racket. That noise probably creates overwhelm and prevents you from fully realizing your business goals. You end up feeling unproductive, stressed and have little energy to pursue new opportunities for revenue. Reduce the noise so you can turn up the volume in your business! In this teleconference/webinar, youll learn: "How to quickly identify the noise in your business "Three simple steps to reduce the overwhelm stimuli to accomplish your business goals "Ways to effectively manage your work environment and choose the highest-return activities for success Facilitator: Athena Williams-Atwood, Founder of Work with Ease, will provide key insights into stress and overwhelm to allow you to get back on track and grow your small business so you can create the impact you desire. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.workwithease.com/calendar_usa.htm | |
| Organization Description | Founded in 1999, Work With Ease is passionately committed to transforming the way people approach and accomplish work. The organization offers the revolutionary Work With Ease Program to enable individuals, small businesses and organizations to achieve profound, long- term work results. Combining sound business principles with mind-body medicine from the Mind-Body Institute at Harvard Medical School, the program allows people to overcome their biggest challenges and achieve their professional goals. Work With Ease has worked with over 10,000 individuals and 300 businesses worldwide to reduce stress, increase productivity and work with more ease. The organizations clients include Adobe, Bank of America, Cisco, Dell, eBay, Marriott, Microsoft, NASA, Siemens and Xerox. It holds a deep commitment to creating sustainable work environments that honor the human spirit. As a green, socially responsible organization, Work With Ease donates a percentage of its profits to other like- minded organizations. | |
| Event Contact Info | Eric Atwood, eric@workwithease.com | |
| Venue | Teleconference/Webinar | |
| Venue Address | Virtual - Teleconference San Francisco, CA, 94920 | |
| Contact Phone | 415 738 7919 | |
| Event Name | eWOMENNET-SJ: Sales & Marketing Brainstorming Session | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 5:30PM to 8:15PM | |
| City | Los Gatos | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | eWomenNetwork.com | |
| Description | Sales & Marketing Brainstorming Session - Do you have a question about selling that you'd like answered? - Are you looking for a new marketing strategy? - How's your elevator pitch? Would an evaluation be helpful? - What questions do you have about marketing your business? - Would you like feedback on your marketing materials? - Feeling stuck and need to reignite your enthusiasm? At this event we will have a facilitated group brainstorming session. If you chose, you will get instant feedback and answers to your burning sales and marketing question. Hearing the answers and ideas others receive will be beneficial for your own situation, so do attend. You are encouraged to submit your question in advance. Details will be provided once you register for the event. We will also have our usual two rounds of "Accelerated Networking." Ya always need to network! ---------- A limited number of display tables are available to showcase or sell your products and services. On a first-come basis, the fee is $95.00 for non-members and $75.00 for eWN members. About eWomenNetwork: Are you looking for more business and leads? Are you looking for ways to expand your career opportunities? Are you looking for investors or alliance partners? Are you looking for new resources, ideas and strategies? Join the excitement and serious "revenue generating" networking at an eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" event in San Jose. What's an eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" event? It's a focused networking process eWomenNetwork developed that assures every woman has an opportunity to: 1. Promote who she is and what she does in a dynamic business environment; 2. Ask for what she specifically needs from others; 3. Develop new business alliances and friends; and, 4. Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting her business and generating more revenue. These events are high energy and very exciting! | |
| Cost | BY 3/3: $43 members, $53 nonmembers. AFTER: $63 all | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ewomennetwork.com | |
| Organization Description | eWomenNetwork.com is a dedicated community of female business owners and professionals who are committed to supporting and doing business with other success-minded women. With 75 chapters and growing all over North America we are the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses. We are businesswomen who believe in "giving first" to others. Just wait until you see our web site at www.eWomenNetwork.com! | |
| Event Contact Info | Kristy Rogers, kristyrogers@ewomennetwork.com | |
| Venue | Los Gatos Lodge | |
| Venue Address | 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd. Los Gatos, CA, 95032 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 288-8484 | |
| Event Name | BAWTC: Certificate in Import & Export Mgmt--Import Session I | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Oakland | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | International Trade / Global Issues | |
| Hosted By | Bay Area World Trade Center | |
| Description | Obtain a Certificate in International Trade by completing a series of courses in importing and exporting. The program is designed for individuals to obtain a broad comprehensive foundation to work in a variety of industry sectors and functions in international trade. If you are considering starting your import or export business, these courses can provide you the necessary skills and knowledge to move your business into the next steps. The participant will receive a Certificate upon the successful completion of the entire series. Certificate graduates receive a discount on a BAWTC Membership. Instructor: Tekle Sebhatu, Ph.D. IMPORTING SESSIONS - January 17, 2007 Import Series--Session I: Import Process Participants will explore the fundamentals of effective import decisions. This session provides an insight into the customs clearance process, the role of a customs broker, and the various methods utilized in reducing duties paid on imported goods. - January 24, 2007 Import Series-Session II: Special Customs Requirements This workshop will focus on restrictions, prohibitions, fraud and other agency requirements. The benefits of agreements (NAFTA, CBI, ATPA, AGOA and others) will be discussed. Temporary free importation, anti-dumping, countervailing duty drawback and Foreign Trade Zones will be covered. - January 31, 2007 Import Series--Session III: Documents and Methods of Payments This workshop examines the simultaneous flow of documents, goods and payments in and import transaction. You will understand INCOTERMS, basic principles of international finance to develop sound payment solutions for your importing needs. - February 7, 2007 Import Series--Session IV: Selling Your Imported Product Learn effective marketing strategies that sell your product. This session will cover marketing concepts on product development, pricing strategies, distribution methods and promotion. EXPORTING SESSIONS - February 14, 2007 Export Series--Session I: Fundamentals of Exporting This workshop will explore the fundamentals of exporting and also focus on establishing your export program with an overview of the export process including assessing company's readiness to export, sources of market research, how to enter a foreign market, assessment of a product or service and assistance that is available for exporters. - February 21, 2007 Export Series--Session II: Export Documents and Insurance This workshop will examine the INCOTERMS 2000, flow of documents, goods and payments in an export transaction. Theis session will demonstrate on how to prepare the Shippers Export Declaration (SED 7525-V) and discusses the differences between Schedule B and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers. Types of ocean cargos, ocean and air freight charges, methods of insuring goods, the different insurance coverages and determining the insured value will be covered. - February 28, 2007 Export Series--Session III: Export Methods of Payments and Financing This workshop will focus on the different methods of international payments available to exporters including advance payment; open account; consignment, documentary collection and letter of credit. Also, the various financing options available through commercial banks and government financing programs will be covered. - March 7, 2007 Export Series--Session IV: Export Marketing This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to develop an international market strategy including targeting individual country; international sales contract; identify buyers, agents and distributors; trade leads and establishing an international distribution channels. Cost: $400 for the Certificate OR $55 per class. Certificate graduates receive a discount on a BAWTC Membership. | |
| Cost | see details | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/bawtcevents | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.bawtc.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Part of a network of 300 world trade centers worldwide, the BAWTC promotes Bay Area businesses throughout the world, thereby contributing to regional economic growth through international trade and commerce. | |
| Event Contact Info | Bay Area World Trade Center, - | |
| Venue | Port of Oakland's Exhibit Room | |
| Venue Address | 530 Water Street Oakland, CA, 94607 | |
| Contact Phone | (510) 251-5900 | |
| Event Name | IEEE Education: Online Education in Support of Corporate Competitiveness -Dr. Andy DiPaolo, Stanford | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Technology, General Interest | |
| Hosted By | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | |
| Description | WEDNESDAY March 7 SCV Education Subject: Online Education in Support of Corporate Competitiveness Speaker: Dr. Andy DiPaolo, Senior Associate Dean, School of Engineering & Executive Director, Stanford Center for Professional Development, Stanford University Time: 6:00 PM Pizza and social; 6:30 PM Presentation RSVP: please call SVTI at 408-573-0100 Web: www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/es | |
| Cost | free - RSVP: not required | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/scv/es/ | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.e-grid.net/ | |
| Organization Description | The IEEE is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 380,000 individual members in 150 countries. The full name is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others. | |
| Event Contact Info | Charytin -, charytin@svtii.com | |
| Venue | Silicon Valley Technical Institute | |
| Venue Address | 1762 Technology Drive, Suite 227 San Jose, CA, 95110 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-573-0100 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.svtii.com/ | |
| Event Name | SVPMA - Mark Hammitt, Writing a Killer Marketing Plan | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:30PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Software | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley Product Management Association | |
| Description | ----------------- ABOUT THE SPEAKER ----------------- Mark Hammitt has built a 12-year career in enterprise software on an earlier, nine-year foundation of classical marketing at consumer-directed companies. Mark founded Crossbridge in 1992 to evaluate emerging markets in Asia, particularly Vietnam. By 1995, he had been pulled into enterprise software. Today, Mark helps technology companies build channel access to non-technical buyers; penetrate new markets; improve planning; and deploy sales models based on a tight interlock between sales, marketing and professional services. In 1998, Mark co-founded Black Pearl, a pioneer in master data management that was acquired in 2005. Earlier stints include strategic planning at Sybase; advising Fortune 500 clients at Deloitte Consulting; customer acquisition at American Express; and, product management at 3M Company. He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Iowa State and an M.B.A. from Stanford. ------------- PRESENTATION ------------- At its essence, the marketing plan is a control document that promises revenue in exchange for budget, and choreographs activities across the organization. It is also a political document that establishes its author firmly at the helm of the product, product group, or brand. But the marketing plan is underused, lost in a sea of launch plans, sales plans, budget requests, communications plans, etc. This leads to confusion about product direction, and represents a lost opportunity for product marketers or product managers who have the skill and will to assume this responsibility. This talk will detail how to write a tight, powerful marketing plan that will get noticed up and across the organization. After introducing an overall structure adapted from classical consumer marketing models, Mark will dive into each section to address potentially tricky areas and offer tips on its formulation, acceptance, socialization, and execution. | |
| Cost | Members - Free. Non-Members - $20 for pre-registered. $25 at the doo | |
| Other ticket Information | http://svpma.org/meetings.html | |
| Organization Description | The Silicon Valley Product Management Association (SVPMA) is an organization that was founded to address the needs of Product Managers, Product Marketing Managers and other professionals working within the Product Management field. Our mission is: - To provide a forum to share day-to-day experiences and insights in Product Management - To create a safe network of peers - To promote research and education in Product Management | |
| Event Contact Info | SVPMA SVPMA, pm_association@yahoo.com | |
| Venue | Santa Clara Hilton Hotel | |
| Venue Address | 4949 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA, 95054 | |
| Event Name | SCU: Winter Entrepreneur Speaker Series | |
| Date | Wednesday March 7, 2007 | |
| Time | 7:00PM to 8:15PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Santa Clara University | |
| Description | Winter Entrepreneur Speaker Series Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship Speaker Series hosts leading Silicon Valley startup entrepreneurs who provide current perspectives on the different paths to launching a company as well as inisghts into emerging opportunities within their market space. The Series is produced by the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and co-sponsored by Santa Clara University's student organizations for entrepreneurs: MBA Entrepreneur's Connection (MBA-EC) and the Engineering and Business Alliance (EBA). Entrepreneur Speaker Series website | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.scu.edu/events | |
| Organization Description | Located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, and counseling psychology and education. | |
| Event Contact Info | Kevin Holmes, kholmes@scu.edu | |
| Venue | Santa Clara University | |
| Venue Address | Music and Dance Facility, Recital Hall Santa Clara, CA, 95053 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 554-5757 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.scu.edu/map/index.cfm?i=44 | |
