Everyone is welcome at the free WREN book club! Bring a dish to share as well as your thoughts on the current selection. We eat, drink, and have lively conversations about these interesting books. Held at WREN Central in Bethlehem.Thursday, January 13th 6:30 pm The Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick Dont be fooled by the prissy cover or that ironic title. Robert Goolricks first novel A Reliable Wife isnt just hot its in heat: a gothic tale of such smoldering desire it should be read in a cold shower. This gothic tale takes place in the Midwest and chronicles the twists and turns of individuals fulfilling their deepest desires.
Creatively connect with your desires and set your goals to get what you want! When we give ourselves the opportunity to truly complete something, we free up time and energy for what comes next. Fully complete 2010; recognize, celebrate and learn from your successes and failures. Free up your energy and clarify your focus to move forward into 2011. We will use a combination of linear and creative processes to envision what you want for the new year. We will investigate the three key ingredients to goal setting and unearth what gets in the way of accomplishing your goals. Connect with an increased belief in your self and your goals by creating an individualized structure that empowers you to move forward immediately. This day-long workshop is worth your investment of time and money if you’re ready to create a fulfilled life right now!
Come learn about the painter Wayne Thiebaud who did a series of paintings of baked goodies from cupcakes to pies. We will be using acrylic paints to create our own Wayne Thiebaud-inspired painting. Baked goodies will be served in honor of the occasion.
If you are just starting out with web marketing and are unsure of the best tools to use, this is the class for you. This class will review the process of starting a website, from domain names to social media networks. Topics include: domain names, hosting, web design tips, e-commerce options, social media, and search engine optimization techniques. A great overview of the web marketing process.
A lively review of the latest trends in web marketing including: video, news feeds, location-based marketing, and mobile pages. Stay ahead of your competition by learning some tips for enhancing your web marketing campaign.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES With a short, informal talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag lunch is a great way to break up your day. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN. Brown Bag Lunches are the third Thursday of each month from Noon-1pm, at WREN in Bethlehem. Thursday, September 23rd, Betsy Gemmecke of Granite State College will discuss the advantages of furthering your education locally at this well-known New Hampshire Institution.
Social networking isnt just for getting back in touch with your sixth grade classmates. Making connections has always been essential in making your business grow. Facebook and other social networking sites have become vital platforms for expanding small business. In this workshop we will set up a Facebook account and page for your business, explore how you can promote your business, and understand the variety of marketing tools available on Facebook. Please feel free to bring your own Wi-Fi enabled laptop. Also, bring a few photos and your logo on a disk or thumb/jump drive. WREN has a limited number of laptops for student use; please specify when registering if you will need one.
The WREN BETA program integrates the nationally known, award-winning Core Four training curriculum with WRENs own brand of business coaching and networking. This 8-week course covers successful strategies for business including marketing, financial management, and operations planning.
This is a comprehensive workshop specifically designed to provide business owners (sole proprietor or a sole member limited liability company (LLC)), with a complete understanding of their reporting and record-keeping responsibilities as they relate to completing the Schedule C for tax purposes. Business owners will work from their most current Profit and Loss Statement or most current Schedule C. This workshop will cover: • tax reporting requirements; • record-keeping responsibilities; • business deductions and tax credits available; • health insurance, HRA, and HSA benefits and deductions; • retirement plans; and • estimated tax payment obligations. Sponsored by MicroCreditNH in partnership with WREN. This workshop is free to MicroCreditNH members and WREN members. Pre-registration is required.
Thinking of selling your products online or already selling online, but need a new program to increase sales? Learn the whole process for setting up an online store, including how to choose an e-commerce software program, payment processors, security measures, and design tips for selling products.
Everyone is welcome at the free WREN book club! Bring a dish to share as well as your thoughts on the current selection. We eat, drink, and have lively conversations about these interesting books. Held at WREN Central in Bethlehem.Thursday, October 7th, 6:30pm Sarahs Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Set in France during the summer of 1942, this novel portrays how the events involving the Jewish population and the government affected so many lives, and beautifully intertwines lives surrounding an apartment in Paris. It will definitely affect readers and give a new appreciation of life.
This three-part series will be a fun, interactive workshop for anyone unsure of their future direction and how to get there! Participants will learn how to identify their specific strengths, skills, and interests; set realistic career goals and objectives; and learn how to market themselves for their next phase in life. We will be discussing how to create outstanding resumes and make a great impression in an interview. Together we will explore higher educational opportunities to achieve needed skills. Learn about non-traditional paths of learning and set strategies to move ahead. It’s your turn to take the next step!
Chef Jane will take you through the basic steps for fine mother sauces, including the stages of rue, thickening without flour, and emulsions. Theses steps will make you a pro at sauces! Class will be held at The Gables, the newly renamed Bed & Breakfast Inn at Park & Main Streets in Bethlehem.
E-mail is still the best tool to build relationships with your customers. Learn the power of e-mail marketing using the easy-to-use, popular program, Constant Contact. Veronica is a certified Constant Contact expert and will share techniques for managing an effective e-mail marketing campaign.
Movement is a necessary expression of life force, curiousity, and the desire to know. Our bodies hold a vast intelligence that opens up when we move. In this dance improvisation workshop, we will explore what our bodies know by moving, playing, free-writing, composing and sharing with each other what we have made. come dressed in comfy clothes and ready to move!
Before you sell anything on eBay you need to be ready! Learn the basic skills of preparing an item for online sales. How to take, edit and resize photos; how to effectively name your item for optimal customer search results; how to write a description and what details you need to include; and the fundamentals of how to upload your pictures and product description into an eBay listing. Feel free to come prepared with photographs on flash drives, cameras, and your own laptop if you have one. WREN has a limited number of laptops for student use; please specify when registering if you will need one.
Studies show that 75% of those with illnesses today (hair loss, stomach ulcers, heart disease, psoriasis, tooth decay, insomnia, drug addiction, etc.) have these problems because of stress. Participants will be given time-proven tools to help them to identify the areas in their lives that are stressful and then actively work toward reducing the stress in their lives.
With a short, informal talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag lunch is a great way to break up your day. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN. Brown Bag Lunches are the third Thursday of each month from Noon-1pm, at WREN in Bethlehem.Thursday, October 21st, Kay Kerr will discuss the benefits of aging with the WREN Community and the unique and growing support system that makes up much of our membership.
Learn about the eBay process from start to finish, including: initial registration with both eBay and PayPal, how to list an item on eBay, posting photos, writing titles and item descriptions, pricing, shipping, and packing. We will discuss all the different selling options eBay offers: Buy It Now, Reserve Price, eBay Store, Feedback, etc. Students will need to bring: 1) a valid credit card (required for eBay registration), 2) their bank routing number and bank account number (required for eBay registration), 3) a few ideas for their eBay ID (screen name). Students may bring their own Wi-Fi enabled laptops. WREN has a limited number of laptops for student use; please specify when registering if you will need one.
When it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), one truth is everlasting: the landscape is continually changing! Learn how to increase traffic to your website with tips for using tags, social media tools, RSS feeds, and local programs.
If you have always wanted to start writing, but didnt quite know how, join Alyssa in this two-hour introductory workshop. We will create, share, and discuss new writing from at least two prompts. Hopefully, you’ll leave with a few new ideas and a refreshed zest for picking up that notebook and pen! Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil, or a laptop computer, for this workshop.
Between work and family responsibilities, do you find little time for yourself? By becoming clear about what you want, by prioritizing and setting boundaries, you will learn how to create a solid foundation on which to build balance in your life. This interactive workshop provides you with an individual plan through fun next steps that you can use immediately and tools for maintaining your life/work balance. Katrine combines her varied experiences as a former corporate manager, life coach, and yoga instructor to offer remedies for a balanced, passionate, productive, and full life.
This is a comprehensive workshop that will provide business owners with a complete understanding of the tax planning benefits, tax reporting obligations, and record-keeping requirements. Business owners will work from their own financial statements or most recent tax return. This workshop will cover: types of business entities and the impact on tax planning; record-keeping/reporting obligations for business deductions; business and individual tax credits; deductions versus cash flow differences; and estimated tax payment obligations. Sponsored by MicroCreditNH in partnership with WREN. This workshop is free to MicroCreditNH members and WREN members. Pre-registration is required.
An entertaining and interactive day of Dynamic speakers and workshops Facilitated by local experts in their fields, including Veronica Francis of Notchnet Web Services, Carrie Gendreau of Training Connection & others. Tools and practical solutions Programs, services and local initiatives that will make a difference to your bottom line. Networking Opportunities With free distribution of marketing $35.00 Early bird registration through October 1st. $45.00 From October 2nd - November 2nd. Scholarships are available. Buffet lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, please visit the “Industry Members” section of www.nhgrand.com; call Samantha Kenney Maltais at (603) 788-2700 ext. 40 or e-mail her at samantha@ncic.org. Sponsored by WREN, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and New Hampshire Grand Marketing Project.
Doodles can’t reveal anything definite, but analyzing them can be lots of fun! Many people love to doodle and do it absent-mindedly or out of boredom. Often these doodles can carry a great deal of meaning and can sometimes be a great source of inspiration.
Bring your memories! We will brainsstorm, write and peer-edit memory stories. Then each of us will plan a memory journal to begin a special personal collection. Think sounds - sights - smells - textures - tastes!
With a short, informal talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag lunch is a great way to break up your day. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN. Brown Bag Lunches are the third Thursday of each month from Noon-1pm, at WREN in Bethlehem. Thursday, November 18th, we will enjoy a slide show and discussion of travel to Peru with Stephen Dignazio and Mary Ellen Russell, who will highlight a recent trip to this exotic South American country.
Enjoy a fun night of networking with other small business owners while learning the latest trends in Social Media Marketing. This networking event includes a social wine and cheese reception with an interactive overview of popular networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare.Free to Everyone. Pre-registration is required.
Refreshments, raffles, and good cheer abound at WREN...
The Annual Cookie Walk in the Gallery at WREN. We supply the box and, for a small donation, you can select from a vast array of homemade baked goods. From 10am till all the cookies are gone!
Make birch bark canoe ornaments for family and friends with found birch bark from fallen trees, eucalylptus leaves or sprigs of boxwood and other greens, and decorate them with tiny paddles tied on with ribbon.
