It's easy to forget or overlook the fact that to benefit from growth profitably, your business systems must be ready to support that growth. What does that really mean? Are HR, accounting, and IT systems ready to roll? This session will provide you with important information to determine: Staffing needs (hiring, resource reallocation, etc.) -- Potential changes to HR policies and procedures -- IT scalability -- Accounting system growth needs -- How to address identified issues We are excited to…

Rescheduled from January 9th! It's easy to forget or overlook the fact that to benefit from growth profitably, your business systems must be ready to support that growth. What does that really mean? Are HR, accounting, and IT systems ready to roll? This session will provide you with important information to determine: Staffing needs (hiring, resource reallocation, etc.) -- Potential changes to HR policies and procedures -- IT scalability -- Accounting system growth needs -- How to address identified issues…

Moving beyond the start-up phase of your business, don’t waste valuable time on bad marketing ideas. When it comes to the growth of your business, it’s important to analyze which past successful strategies will continue to work in your new segments and if you need to reach and employ new marketing channels. This session will help you: -- Analyze and determine If your existing marketing channels are still a good match for your anticipated growth -- Evaluate newly discovered marketing…

Traditional digital marketing is a thing of the past and having a digital marketing strategy is crucial for growth in most businesses. Did you know that online ads are perceived as untrustworthy and ignored by many demographics? Keeping track of up to date technologies and trends will set your business apart from to the rest and jump-start your new growth initiatives. In this session, you will learn how to: -- Create a digital marketing strategy for business growth -- Create…

The online, interconnected world has brought a wealth of information, products and services to our doorsteps, but it can also expose us to thieves and scoundrels from half a world away. Mike Stridsberg, NEFCU Information Security Manager, discusses tricks and tactics used by hackers and scam artists and shares steps you can take to help protect yourself and your computer from becoming victims of cyber fraud.

Estate planning is an essential element of a holistic financial strategy for every adult. Join us to discover the benefits of a proactively planned estate. Understand the difference between wills and trusts, and why you need a properly drafted estate plan. Learn how powers of attorney and health care directives work, the proper titling of assets and the importance of keeping your plans current. Presented by Molly Bucci, Esq. & C. Kirk Clarke, Esq.

I've done my homework and my business is ready to grow. My analysis shows that I need funding. How and where can I get it? There may be several options available - perhaps more than you think! Depending on what your needs are some potential financing sources are: my business itself, family/friends/investors, my bank or credit union, an alternative lender and lease financing. This session will help you to: -- Determine if your business can generate all or some of…

Enhance your life by creating a comfortable space with a sense of style all your own. Interior design is an art and whether you need to declutter, organize, or decorate; this evening will inspire you! Discover the concepts and design rules that will help you turn your space into a beautifully functioning home. Explore your own sense of style with the current trends. Presented by Elizabeth Warren, Owner & Designer at Inspired Closets