Contact:
Katie HowardSouth Shore Women's Business Network
khoward@sswbn.org
781-696-9901
Where
Linden Ponds ~ Derby Street Clubhouse
203 Linden Ponds Way
Hingham, MA 02143
Driving Directions
Professional Development Day
Invest in Yourself
A Healthy Business Starts With A Healthy You
Schedule of Events
8AM Breakfast with Keynote Speaker: Sue Marsh, Executive Director of Rosie’s Place.
Workshops 1 & 2 (Choose one)
9:15-10:45AM
#1~Cloud Computing - What is it in a nutshell and how it can it help you in business. Presented by Eileen Turcotte of ideleteditbymistake.com.
Why should I know cloud computing and do I really need to care? YES!
Plan to learn about backups of your company data through cloud computing and what you need to know about how it works.
Learn how to get your data back after a serious power outage or natural disaster. Also tips on best practices for backing up your company data. What questions should you be asking your “cloud” vendor.
#2~Unleash the power of the business plan.
Presented by Brenda Wornum Moore of BWM Consulting, Inc.
Whether you’re starting a business or already in a business, you need the power of a business plan to ensure your success. In this interactive session, you will discover how having a business plan will help you to be defined, driven and determined and put you on the road to running and growing a successful business.
Workshops 3 & 4 (Choose One)
11AM-12:30PM
#3~Leadership Intelligence. Presented by Rosemarie McLaughlin of Elements Therapeutic Massage.
This workshop will provide self-assessment of leadership style that will be compared to the most effective leadership traits. Particular focus will be spent reviewing motivational and coaching leadership characteristics for successful achievement of leadership excellence.
#4~Marketing Strategies Using Social Media. 
Presented by Tammi A. Jacobson of the MA Small Business Development Center.
Learn how social media has revolutionized how we communicate and what it means for you and your business. This workshop will provide and overview of social media tools to include: search engine optimization (SEO), importance of blogging, social networking (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Google+, YouTube and Pinterest), Google small business tools, and e-newsletters.
Networking Luncheon
12:40-1:30PM
Enjoy sandwiches & salads in a casual networking atmosphere.
Workshops 5 & 6 (Choose one)
1:45-3:15PM
#5~The “Nuts and Bolts” of Branding. A practical explanation of what businesses need to know about branding. 
Presented by Lois Wood of Lois Wood Graphic Design.
From SEO to vectors, CMYK to RSS, URLs to JPGs, what do you really need to know about branding your business? This very practical workshop will help you learn the basics of what you should know, and when you don't really have to be an expert in all this technology! From Top 10 Website Mistakes to basic about logos and branding, Lois Wood believes in educating her clients and colleagues, because knowledge is power!
#6~Present Your Best: Turn Speaking Stress into Success. 
Presented by Stacey Shipman of Healthy South Shore
Present Your Best is a fun, interactive program designed to help you feel less stressed and more confident as a speaker or leader. You’ll learn practical tools and strategies you can implement immediately to start capitalizing on business and career growth opportunities.
Workshop 7 (for all)
3:30-4:30PM
#7~Practical steps to stress management using guided meditation and more. 
Presented by Suzanne Ducharme of Pathways to Healing.
Does your life sometimes creep up on you? Do you ever find yourself exhausted or depleted from information and technology overload and the challenges of wearing multiple hats as family members and business owners? Did you know that over time, stress can negatively affect your physical and emotional health and interfere with your productivity and your creativity?
The good news is that you can take control of your energetic system, and you can support your own health and wellbeing daily. The workshop will teach you 5 simple techniques that you can use whenever and wherever you are, to regain control and realign your powerful energy centers so that you can move forward with ease and grace.
Following the demonstration of these simple techniques, the day will conclude with a soothing and relaxing guided meditation to clear your energy and help you integrate all that you have learned throughout the day.
After Hours
4:30-6:30PM After Hours - SPONSORED BY: Linden Ponds
Join us for appetizers and beverages (cash bar) to help you unwind and relax after a fabulous day of learning. There will be raffles too.
We will will be collecting* toiletry items (shampoo, moisturizer, soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste) to be donated to Rosie’s Place.
*Collected all day.
Sponsored by:
Media Partner: 
FEES (remember... Invest in yourself...a healthy business starts with a healthy you)
Pre-paid registration only.
If you choose "check" your check must be received by May 5th.
Once your registration is complete, you will be contacted by SSWBN to pre-register for workshops. Thank you.
Pricing Options
ALL DAY: $125
2 workshops and breakfast or lunch $70
2 workshops and after hours $65
2 workshops, lunch and after hours $75
2 workshops, breakfast and lunch $85
Individual workshops: $30/ea
Breakfast or lunch only: $50
After Hours only: $30
Event Sponsorships Available: Contact Katie Howard, khoward@sswbn.org or 781-696-9901
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