February   2014  WEOP NEWSLETTER  

Employment, Women Go Mobile, New Strategies

  
In This Issue

 OUR ANNUAL EVENT

MARCH 27, 2014

  Join us in celebration of  the National Women's History Month! The event will take place at the historical APEX Musuem on March 27, 2014.   We have an exciting and inspirational evening planned which includes  awards, entertainment, food and  networking.  Look for our  invitations soon!!!

SAVE THE DATE!

 

JOIN WEOP AS A MEMBER TODAY!

 

You can join WEOP today for a special discounted membership fee of $69.00 for the year.

Free Business Workshops:

SBA 8(a) & Hubzone Eligibility Workshop

Wednesday,March 12, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Peachtree Center - Harris Tower
233 Peachtree Street N.E.
Atlanta, GA   30303
  
All About Business Certification
February 27, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  
SAVE THE DATE
Vendor Opportunities for your Business
THURSDAY
MARCH 27, 2014
Event: Fulton County 3rd Annual Vendor Opportunity Day
Location: Fulton County Government Center Atrium
141 Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA  30303
  
  

The new technology trend for 2014 is the expanded use of Smart phones and tablets.  There are so many great apps you can download providing you the capability to access your email; turning your phone into a flashlight; scanning your airline boarding pass; and utilizing your phone for GPS navigation.  The smart phone will also increase new opportunities for businesses to market to consumers. 

 Looking for new opportunities, contracts and learn about ways to expand your business, Join our online group of progressive business women today!
WEOP Membership Benefits!!
 
If you can't make it to an event - No Worry - we will post the presentations and information podcast under the WEOP membership log in page.
Websites Resources featuring Entrepreneurship:

Coming in the March Newsletter: Women's History Month Celebration!!
 
  

Greetings WEOP Subscribers! 
  

Thanks for subscribing to our newsletter and we encourage you to share the information and resources with other women in your circle.  We also encourage you to show your support and join as a WEOP member. 

 

Happy reading we look forward to connecting with you at at one of the events!

 

 WEOP

 

 
Date:  March 19, 2014
Time:  9:30 - 12:00 noon
Faciliator: Glenda Stinson
Guest Speakers: Dwan Armstrong, Clorox Company
Supplier Diversity, Global Strategic Sources
Dorothea Smith, EBO Coordinator, Holder, Hunt, Russell & Moody
Topic: Packaging Your Business for Success
  
Kick of the new year with information and resources to position your business to secure contracts in the public and private sectors.  This workshop is free to WEOP members.
 
Click on the link for registration and additional information:
 

 Next Workshop Scheduled for April, 2014
Topic: "Social Media Strategies for Employment & Business" 

 

Join the "Women Go Mobile" monthly  interactive workshop series and learn how to integrate and utilize technology to promote your business brand, search for employment, professional development and new opportunities.   The workshops will be facilitated by industry professionals and cover social media platforms, email marketing, cloud computing,  business apps, mobile phone technology, Pinterest Strategies and so much more!!!!!
 
Workshops will be conducted in the computer lab at Atlanta Technical College to provide you with hands on interactive sessions. If you are unable to attend the workshops, we are excited to announce that in April we will post podcasts, webinars and online video.
Best online site to learn technology, click on computers:
 
Schedule of classes will be announced, for additional information and registration email mball@weop.org.
 

 

You are not alone, with the recession and new job market it may take a little longer to secure the right career opportunity.
  
Here are some tips and strategies: 1) Upgrade your technology skills. "Statistics show that it is imperative that the older worker update their technology skills to include social media platforms and office applications".  2) Utilize free online training sites and you tube videos to learn new skills; 3) Attend conferences and educational events to build your network of contacts and 4)  Utilize LinkedIn to research companies and understand the work culture of employment prospects. Here is great article:
Best Job Sites:
  
WOMEN'S ENTREPRENERSHIP
A GROWING TREND
 
Based on the American Express  2013 report, in 2013 Atlanta ranked number seven in the top ten for the highest number of Women Owned Businesses.  Women are looking at entrepreneurship and contracting as a viable
career option when faced with unemployment. 
  
The changing workforce is also hiring women to be Independent Contractors and temporary workers.  Independent Contractors is also considered a form of entrepreneurship due to the fact that as a contractor you have the responsibility of filing your taxes and setting up a business infrastructure.
  
There are also opportunities for entrepreneurs to become  subcontractors to large prime contractors. 
  
For additional information on changing work trends read below: 
A special thank you to our circle of women:
Thank you to Glenda Stinson from Georgia Power for facilitating an excellent workshop on professional Presentation skills.  We had great participation and enjoyed all of those who attended the workshop.
  
Erika Smith with the Fulton County Economic Development Department for conducting a successful workshop on "Crowdfunding". 
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