Get to know the fabulous members and friends of NAWBO Richmond. This virtual networking event will include an introduction to the NAWBO Richmond Board members, highlight new members, and include breakout rooms to network with each other and make new business connections.

We look forward to seeing you there!

***This is a members only event***

Love to read or want to socialize with others about great books? Then this opportunity is for you. Get inspired and expand your knowledge on business-related topics while also meeting and learning from other NAWBO members via our brand new book social group! 

We'll be reading books written by female authors, then gather to virtually discuss and share our own insights and related stories. We'll meet for book discussions every 6 weeks or so, and there is no commitment to being part of the club. Simply pop in and participate whenever the book topic or the timing works for you.

This month's read is The Career Stories: 11 Steps to Find Your Ideal Career - and Discover Your Awesome Self in the Process by Kerri Twigg.

These days, growing your career requires a brand. People who can share their strengths through compelling stories—in interviews, resumes, and pitches—land the work. But how can you find, optimize, and communicate those stories?

Career Stories founder Kerri Twigg combines her theater background with her training in HR, coaching, and meditation to bring you a job search guide unlike any other. Like Julia Cameron did with The Artist’s Way, Kerri offers a program to find out which job is perfect for you, by examining your stories. Kerri also provides practical tools for networking, writing resumes that impress, building your LinkedIn profile, and more. And we’re not just talking about traditional employment—about half of Kerri’s clients realize that they’re actually entrepreneurs, and The Career Stories Method offers strategies for them too.

***This is a members only event***

Not a member yet? Join us!

Feel free to purchase the book here, if you wish!

For our March Social, we will continue its "How She Built It" series featuring NAWBO Richmond's Women of Excellence 2020 "Rising Star" winner, Brianna Schwartz, Founder and Chief Strategist of Yenta + Posha (website link: www.yentaposha.com).

Yenta + Posha is a women’s insole company founded on the idea to offer the thinnest insole on the market that also provides excellent shock absorption and alignment. YP insoles are patented, podiatrist approved and orthotic*.  Translation:  YP insoles are extremely supportive!  YP is here to deliver you an upgraded shoe experience where you can “Wear the shoes you already own- Better!  Healthier for you and Better for the environment.”

About Our Presenter:

Brianna was a corporate meeting planner for 10 years. Setting up tradeshows throughout the US and planning international incentive programs for large groups always led to the same conversation with so many women across the industry. Why is it difficult to find shoes that can be comfortable for multiple days on your feet and could also be dressed up and down? We will learn about how her passion became a hobby and this hobby grew into a company: Yenta + Posha- A Modern Sole. Throughout the Social, members will be led through a discussion to network and learn about each other’s challenges in the same capacity.

As a business owner, your time is consumed with building a better and more profitable business. Unfortunately, that often means deferring many important personal and business financial decisions to the future.

In many cases, a business may represent the most significant asset on the business owner’s personal financial statement.  Unfortunately, the value of that asset is very difficult to calculate.  Determining the value of a closely held business is a combination of analyzing the financial results for the business, examining the assets of the business, and evaluating the likelihood of future business success. Knowing the value of that asset is critical to proper business planning and achieving personal financial goals. 

This session will help you understand the different types of valuations and valuation methods as well as how to select the method best for your situation.  Additionally, you will learn how to use the valuation report to apply to:

• Implementing or updating buy-sell agreements

• Building strategies for eventual exit from the business and transition of ownership

• Developing strategies for retirement

• Meeting estate planning analysis needs

• Implementing important financial or business strategies that might otherwise be delayed that can increase the value of your business over time

Most importantly, we will provide some “homework” items to help you develop important action steps that you can take now to help provide a financially secure future for yourself, your family, your business, and your employees. 

Join us on April 13^th at 11:30 as Mike White and Ashley Foster from Virginia Asset Management discuss business valuations and business succession strategies. All business owners will eventually leave their business – it’s a matter of how, when and whether the exit is planned or unplanned.  Make sure you are in control by having a valuation done in advance to plan for a successful exit.  When it comes to business succession, few business owners have a solid strategy.  

All attendees will be eligible to also receive a complimentary, no obligation, business valuation* that can be used for buy-sell strategies, exit and transition strategies, estate planning and retirement analysis.

*The business valuation provided is an informal estimate and cannot be used for tax reporting purposes.

Moderated by Katie Atkinson, Founder and Insurance Advisor, New Oak Insurance

Featuring panelists:

• CPA: Tonya Futrell, Partner, Wells Coleman

• Lawyer: Pam Gavin, Managing Member, Gavin Law Offices

• Business Coach: Kiara Fuentes, Small Business Coach, Consultant, + Fractional COO, Coaching with Kiara

Do you know how to make your business as financially sound as possible? Would you know what to do if a legal issue came up? Do you sometimes feel you haven't a clue how to position your business for growth and success?  Our Advisory Panel is for you! 

We're bringing together a CPA, a lawyer and a business coach to offer practical and time-tested tips on some of the challenges that small business owners face. Join us on May 11th for a useful, information-packed session!