Retail Focus Postcard
May 2013
What's In A Name? Thoughts on Naming, Branding, Packaging and Presenting Your Goods and Services with Matt DeGrosky, Monday, May 13, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene. No fee, registration is required. Learn more and register here 

Join Matt DeGrosky of the Neighbor Made Kitchen and True Nut Company to learn naming, branding, packaging and presenting your goods or services. You will leave the workshop with next steps on developing the packaging that will send your products flying off the shelf!   

 

A Guided Path to Understanding Health Benefit Plans with Michelle Lowe,  Wednesday, June 5, 12 - 1:30 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene. No fee, registration is required. Learn more and register here

This new workshop offers personal guidance through solution-based health benefit plans geared to meet your specific needs and budget. Preparation and education will be essential for small business owners to avoid costly financial mistakes when it comes to health insurance and health-related benefits plans.

 

Attract More Customers & Profits with Social Media and other Effective Strategies; a three-part series with C S Wurzberger, Thursday, June 6, 13, &20, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene. No fee, registration is required. Learn more and register here

Whether you are marketing natural or organic products, locally made gifts or hand-made crafts... we'll show you easier, more powerful ways to attract more customers, improve your brand and manage your marketing in just 30 minutes a day. We are here to provide professional guidance and fun so you can achieve faster results. 

 

Great Customer Service is Not a Benefit... It's a Requirement! with Michelle Connor, Tuesday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene. No fee, registration is required. Learn more and register here

Superior customer service not only helps you to retain existing customers, you will also gain new customers and an efficient workplace. Learn the 10 Commandments that will guide you and your team to be a high performance organization through service excellence. 

 

6-month Business Start-Up Program with Helaine Iris, beginning June 6, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene. Fee: $600, with 75% scholarship funding available for those who qualify. Learn more and find an application here

This intensive program covers content relevant to new business owners. You will learn the skills and receive the support you need to reach your business goals - in the company of other like-minded entrepreneurs. At the end of the 6 months, you will have a workable business plan ready to present to a panel for a group critique.  

 

6-month Entrepreneur Project with Ann Connor, beginning September 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hannah Grimes Center, Suite C, Keene.  Fee: $600, with 75% scholarship funding available for those who qualify. Learn more and find an application here

What's the Growth Plan for your business? The Entrepreneur Project is a rigorous program for high energy organizations that have moved beyond the start-up phase.  With a focus on structure, accountability and support, you'll create an Action Plan for strategic growth that will help you fully achieve your vision and deliver exceptional results.  Turn your growth plan into action!  

Business and Nonprofit Coaching
Working on a business plan? Need a fundraising strategy for your nonprofit? 
Trying to make the most of your marketing dollars? Schedule a FREE session with one of the professionals available monthly at Hannah Grimes! Click here for a full list of available coaches. If you are interested, contact Jillian at Hannah Grimes or call 603-352-5063.
 
Incubator Office Space Available at the Hannah Grimes Center
Existing businesses in the Incubator Program realized an average increase in revenues of 44% in 2012 up from 29% in 2011. Factoring in businesses new to the program, combined revenues increased 315% over the prior year translating to over $403,000 in new growth for the Monadnock region. Interested in becoming a Business Incubator Associate? Click here for more information and to apply.