Join us on Thursday night, 10/21, at the WIC general meeting for a fun scavenger hunt. From 6:00 - 6:30pm, you can team with two of your friends to seek answers hidden around the room to some tough questions for a chance to win some prizes. Along the way, you'll learn more about WIC and the pro bono experience. Make sure to stop by the Pro Bono table to learn about the many opportunities to power your business growth by becoming a pro bono team member in 2011. Then stay to learn to how to grow … [Read more...]
About Deborah Hoard
As founder of Net Results, Deborah manages the strategic and creative process to produce a variety of integrated marketing global campaigns and to implement corporate branding initiatives across all levels of marketing touch points for a range of Silicon Valley businesses. Deborah has been on the WIC Board for the past 2 years; last year as the Programs Director and this year as the Director of Volunteers.
Leap Tall Buildings
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Want to expand your networking opportunities within WIC? Learn new marketable skills? Become a driver within the consultant community? Be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Become a WIC pro bono team member! (Okay, I lied about the leaping abilities, but it's amazing how high you can reach once you are a WIC pro bono member!) We have many interesting opportunities available. Let me tell you about a few: Three co-chair positions for marketing, monthly meetings, and web content. … [Read more...]
April 15 deadline: Register with the Board of Equalization
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to an article in the February 18th San Francisco Chronicle, every business with gross receipts over $100,000 has to register with the Board of Equalization by obtaining a use tax account by April 15th, even though the business is not required to hold a seller's permit or certificate of registration for use tax. The law came into effect in July 2009, but they had no money to advertise the fact so it may come as a surprise to many self-employed consultants like us! According to the … [Read more...]
Jumpstart Your Business for 2010
November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It seems that the recession is finally ending. But if you’re like me, my business took a beating and I have some major planning to do to be poised for opportunities in 2010. However, it seems so overwhelming to do it all by myself. Luckily, WIC has a workshop on December 1st that can help me – and you – be ready to take advantage of the business upswing. Seven experts are available to explore all aspects of our businesses, in a one-to-one setting, and help develop the best strategic … [Read more...]
