Time is money- there is nothing new or profound about that statement- but what is new is the way we can creatively use our time to make money by taking advantage of all resources available to grow our businesses or nonprofit agencies. Between family and professional life it can be difficult to find time to attend networking events or professional development seminars. Yet without regular marketing, and contact with prospects, raising awareness and increasing revenues is challenging, especially in this current economic climate.  

NEWS4Women, the Network to Encourage Women’s Support, can offer networking opportunities right from your desk for little or no cost at all. Andy Warhol once said everyone will be famous for 15 minutes- well, NEWS4Women can offer an entire week of fame with our ‘In the Limelight’ feature. Simply visit www.NEWS4Women.org, complete the Limelight form and you will be featured on the home page of NEWS4Women. And the best part is that it’s free- yes, absolutely free. All are encouraged to get In the Limelight today!  

For just 42 cents a day, the cost of a first class postage stamp, you can list your company in our searchable directory with a description of your business, contact information and links directly to your website. Once your company is listed you may offer a portal prize, the web equivalent of a door prize, which positions your business, or organization, on the home page of NEWS4Women. Portal prizes are raffled off and winners are notified at the end of each month. Pssst, if you want to win one of those door prizes simply register on the portal prize section of the home page.  

Can’t get away from your desk to attend a professional development seminar but need help with a particular challenge? Are you looking for new referrals? Join the NEWS4Women forum and get a little help from your friends by posting your question or key objective, or share a best practice, on our community page.    

All that said, there is nothing that will replace face to face contact to develop relationships and business opportunities but don’t just network to get work, network to get involved. Join us for networking and nibbles on Oct 29th with Chris Sopa in support of the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Click here to view your invitation and RSVP today on the calendar of events. All are welcome so please join us and bring a friend.

Are you in the NEWS? Gentlemen, that includes you, too. Want to do business with the most influential consumers? Get in the NEWS today!

Raising awareness for your business or nonprofit organization, while managing expenses, is probably getting more challenging with each day of this economic roller coaster. Personally, if I tighten my belt any more my waistline will look like Scarlett O’Hara’s waist in Gone With the Wind!
 
So, as a business entity or nonprofit organization, how do you maximize your marketing efforts to reach new prospects while reinforcing existing relationships? Who is your target market and how do you reach them? What do you offer that your competitor can’t provide and why should someone do business with you or fund your nonprofit agency? Now, more than ever, is the time to be smart about positioning your organization to reach influential decision makers.
 
Women have economic power and the ability to affect social change in our community. NEWS4Women is the only organization bringing together business owners, professionals, and nonprofit agencies to create economic opportunity for businesses and advocate for social change in our community. Are you in the NEWS?

Don’t just network to get work- network to get involved. Join NEWS4Women on October 29th for networking and nibbles as dynamic speaker Chris Sopa presents Call Back Your Power to support the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence. See the NEWS4Women signature programs below to learn more. Sponsorship opportunities are available- show your community support. Contact us to learn how.

Thanks to our sponsor, Total Wine & More, last month’s WINE4Women was a great success with wine tasting, networking, and fabulous door prizes in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Delaware Chapter. Look for more WINE4Women events to come as we sip to support our community.
 
Are you a small business owner or regional artist looking for affordable ways to market your products? Coming soon- eBiz on www.NEWS4Women.org will provide a marketplace to reach well beyond the doors of your shop or studio.

Women control $7 trillion in consumer and business spending, according to Alan M. Webber, Founding Editor of Fast Company magazine. Women, and the power of the purse, have the ability to influence not only economic decisions but also social change as well. How well is your organization tapping into this influential market? Does your company or nonprofit organization know how to position your product or service to reach this powerful group of consumers? Women influence the vast majority of consumer buying decisions in the household and are also very likely to make charitable contributions to organizations when they are aligned with the mission. The key to your success is understanding a woman’s spending habits and marketing effectively to meet her purchasing needs.NEWS4Women offers affordable solutions to maximize the power of web based marketing. For just 42 cents a day, the cost of a first class postage stamp, NEWS4Women can help level the playing field when competing with large companies, raise awareness for your business, and increase revenue. Click here to view the 2008 Media kit and learn more about marketing with NEWS4Women.
 

Has your advertising budget been slashed? Are you a small business owner still trying to get your company on the web? Is your nonprofit agency seeking new volunteers or supporters? The Network to Encourage Women’s Support can help raise awareness of your business, expand market share, and tap into the influential women’s community while showing your support for nonprofit agencies right here in your community all for a very affordable price.