Session 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses
2022-10-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 10: Consultative Selling and Business Development for Small Businesses

Art of Consultative Selling
How to build and cultivate client/ customer base
How to ask and close the deals?
Partnerships and alliances as part of business development

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Session 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies
2022-11-29 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 11: Retirement Planning and Saving Strategies

401 K for your business
Wealth Management

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Session 12: Holidays Get Together
2022-12-27 15:00 - 16:00
This is part of the Women & Wealth Workshop Series
Session 12: Holidays Get Together
Holidays Happy Hour (virtual or in-person celebration) – Reviewing 2022, where we are, and what we should cover in 2023
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Why Your Website Is Not Creating Sales...And How You Can Fix It
2024-05-22 18:00 - 19:15
Feature Speaker

Toni Coleman Brown
Author, digital marketing expert,
Founder of The Network for Women in Business, and motivational speaker.

Info session: One-on-One Business coaching
2024-07-17 17:30 - 18:30
Free Coaching from JP Morgan Chase Small Business Experts
WVF is proud to bring you a unique opportunity to receive expert business advice on building your business. If you are on track to achieve $100,000 or more this year and have been in business for at least two years, then sign up now!

NOTE: You do not have to be a JP Morgan Chase customer to take advantage of this opportunity!

Feature Speaker

Jumoke “Joy” Fagbayi-Butts,
VP- Senior Business Consultant.
JP Morgan Chase

Jumoke was an honoree at the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Women’s History Award Ceremony and has 16 years of financial consulting experience She led the highly successful Women and Wealth webinar series sponsored by WVF in 2022. As a financial expert with a passion for community outreach, Joy is a frequent speaker and has been featured on NBC’s Chasing the Dream series.

How To Do Business with the Government
2024-08-15 14:00 - 15:15
Government agencies are the biggest source of contracting opportunities with over $50 billion set aside for women-owned firms. You can grow your business significantly when you learn how to bid on these opportunities. Take advantage of this lucrative revenue stream by becoming a certified business owner.

Feature Speaker

Lauren Linakis
Assistant Director at Small Business Development Center at SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale SBDC
Lauren Linakis joined the Farmingdale SBDC in 2019. Before arriving at the SBDC, Lauren was the Associate Director of the LaGuardia Community College Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), where she helped small businesses understand government contracting and how to market their goods and services to the government. In recognition of her expertise in government procurement assistance, Lauren earned her Certified Procurement Professional Certificate from the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers in 2016.
Throughout her career, Lauren has focused on helping small businesses get registered to work with the government, get certified as an MWBE or disadvantaged business, and apply for contracts with the government. In 2020, Lauren was awarded the New York SBDC’s Lead by Example award in recognition of her collaboration with New York SBDC advisors in helping their clients understand the government procurement space. In 2022, she was awarded America’s SBDC Top 40 Under 40 Young Professionals Award, a recognition of SBDC staff from across the national network who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment to the SBDC mission.
Lauren holds her Bachelor’s degree in political science from Barnard College and her Master’s in economic development from Columbia University.

“Why a Winning Business Plan is Your Ultimate Secret Weapon!”
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an exciting and dynamic Lunch & Learn where you’ll dive deep into the art of crafting a winning business plan while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In this engaging session, you’ll uncover valuable insights and practical strategies that not only drive business success but also enhance your personal well-being. Our expert speakers will guide you through essential tools and techniques, ensuring you leave feeling empowered and inspired.
This is more than just a learning experience; it’s a chance to transform your approach to both work and life. Connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives that can elevate your business journey. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future—reserve your spot today and take the first step towards a more balanced and successful life!

Feature Speaker
Ashley Boiling
Owner and designer
Adventurous Jill and Generous Jill Group
Ashley Bolling is an American Businesswoman, owner, and designer. She runs a growing nonprofit and for-profit venture portfolio based out of New York City. Under each entity, Adventurous Jill and Generous Jill Group – the nonprofit, Ashley manages co-investments in enterprises across the industries of Affordable Housing, Hospitality and Hotels, Clothing Recycling and Waste management, Retail, and Retail tech.
Her passion for sports, fashion, enterprise, and economics powers her unique approach to consumerism, investment, and business design. Her style of pairing intentional organizational construction with disruptive creativity is what she considers the backbone of her venture philosophy.
Ashley served 5 years in the US Army and is a proud service-disabled veteran.
She graduated from University of Central Florida where she was a D1 track and field athlete in the 60 indoor high hurdles and the 100 outdoor high hurdles. She studied communications and received a Bachelor’s of Sciences in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications.
Ashley was born in Newport News, VA and resides between Arizona, New York, and Florida.

The Forgotten Risks Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00
Protect First, Grow Smarter: The Forgotten Risks Business Owners Can’t Afford to Ignore
How to Help Secure Your Income, Assets, and Legacy Before Scaling Your Business
July 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
In this session, we’ll explore the critical differences between simply being secured and properly protected—especially as it relates to your income, your business, and your loved ones. We’ll examine what happens when your ability to work suddenly disappears and through real-life examples, we’ll highlight how these protections safeguard your cash flow. Whether you’re a business owner, an employee, or a family provider, this session will help you understand how to build a protection plan that truly works when it’s needed most.
Topics:

The difference between being insured vs. being properly protected
If your ability to work disappears, what happens to the business?
Real examples of how short-term and long-term disability protection can help safeguards your cash flow
Life Insurance: Protection With Purpose
Help Protect your business and family if something happens to you

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AI for Small Business: Practical Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00
AI for Small Business: Practical Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Women’s Venture Fund (WVF) invites you to an interactive webinar designed to help small business owners understand how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in practical, affordable, and effective ways—no technical background required.
Discover how today’s AI tools can boost your productivity, creativity, and sales. This session will explore generative AI and show you how to apply it directly to your business, especially in marketing and sales, before investing in outside support like graphic designers or content writers.
What You’ll Learn
By attending this session, you will learn how to:

Craft clear, effective prompts to get better results from AI tools
Create professional documents, articles, blogs, pitch decks, and business plans
Design eye-catching images and videos to enhance your website and content
Update existing materials such as capability statements and PowerPoint presentations with ease
Develop strong marketing messages, product descriptions, and competitive analyses

Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are curious about AI and want clear, actionable guidance they can apply immediately to stay competitive and work more efficiently.
Registration is encouraged. Space is limited.
Join Women’s Venture Fund to learn how AI can become a powerful, practical tool for your business.

Feature Speaker

Rob Stutzman
Marketing and Social Media Chair
Boston Business Mentors
Your session leader is Rob Stutzman. As the Marketing and Social Media Chair for our Boston Business Mentors, I actively practice what we preach with digital strategies that work. I’ve worked in Sales and Marketing roles ranging from startups to large enterprises like Verizon, gaining experience across various industries. I enjoy helping people simplify marketing and feel confident using the powerful tools available today.

When Your Plan Fails: What To Do That Actually Works
2026-03-30 12:00 - 14:00
