A Holiday Gift Guide By eWN's Digital Advantage Team

This holiday season is a bit different for entrepreneurs. Instead of taking vacations and going on shopping sprees, they’re probably busy brainstorming their next genius idea to get innovative and stay afloat during the ongoing pandemic. Some might just be too busy to even tell you what’s on their wish list. So, we put together a list of the best gift ideas for the entrepreneurs in your life.Or, maybe you’re the entrepreneur and want to share this list with your loved ones (wink wink). 

For entrepreneurs who are just starting their business.

• Square Card Reader - If you know an entrepreneur who is planning on accepting card payments and needs a convenient mobile payment processor to take anywhere, look into a Square card reader. It’s an easy way to take payments so they can focus on other areas of their business.
• Inspiron 2-in-1 Laptop - Want to make an entrepreneur’s holiday the best one yet? Give them the gift of versatility with this tablet that conveniently turns into a laptop. Perfect for on-the-go ideas, meetings, business planning, note-taking, and so much more. It’s a little on the pricey side, but we’re sure this gift is one that your entrepreneur will never forget!
• LivePlan Annual Subscription - If you know an entrepreneur who needs to create a plan to seek a loan or investment for their business, look into a LivePlan subscription. This software easily connects to Quickbooks or Xero and puts anyone in the driver's seat with an easy to use business dashboard that’s created to help write a business plan, secure funding, and get insights to help reach business goals.
• Monday Annual Subscription - Help an entrepreneur stay organized and on-track with this task manager subscription. If they are looking to put a team together, it’s even more perfect because it allows effective and efficient communication and project management to take place. Check it out and they’ll thank you later.

For entrepreneurs who need a boost throughout the day.

• Portable Coffee Maker - Perfect for the entrepreneur who can’t do anything without a little caffeine boost. The simple design makes this on-the-go coffee maker an easy gift choice. Did we mention it’s perfect for K-CUPS or filtered coffee and is also a cup?
• Blend Jet 2 - If your entrepreneur is more into smoothies or protein shakes or just likes to hit the gym during their workday, gift them an on-the-go blender. It’s portable, powerful, USB-rechargeable, and self-cleaning.
  
  
  
• Power Bank - All entrepreneurs know the feeling of seeing red or a dead battery on their device and scrambling through their stuff to find out that there isn’t an outlet for a plug anywhere in sight. Spare them the heartache and look into giving them a handy power bank.
• Positivity Jar - Entrepreneurs go through many emotions throughout the day, and bad days just hit a little harder sometimes. Give the gift of encouragement with a positivity jar filled with daily prompts that they can fill out and store inside to remind themselves why they started.

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How to Make Your Small Business Saturday Count by eWN Digital Advantage

 The goal for many small businesses like yourself is to attract more shoppers and generate more sales. But, how can you stand out and make the most of Small Business Saturday? Here are some ideas to consider for a successful Small Business Saturday:

• Utilize Email Marketing  - The best way to get news that you have to share out to hundreds of potential consumers at the touch of a button is through emails. With email marketing, you can send your subscribers an invitation to your Small Business event. 
• Post Signage (Digitally + Physically) - It’s important to remind your customers about Small Business Saturday by putting up promotional signage. Be sure to post it digitally on your website and social media platforms, and on your physical storefront. American Express even offers customizable free signage and marketing materials to help you promote Small Business Saturday to your customers.
• Collaborate with Other Small Businesses - Fin
  
  
  d out who else in your community is hosting an event on Small Business Saturday and see if there’s room for you to collaborate. Start by seeing what local businesses within walking distance are participating and then start reaching out to others in the community. Present the idea of cross-promoting your businesses to reach new potential consumers.  It’s all in the spirit of Small Business Saturday to support others who are striving to live out their dreams while making a living. So, don’t be afraid to reach out to your inner circle and new faces, because either way, you’ll have something in common.
• Hand Out a Freebie - An added incentive to get customers in your shop or on your eCommerce site is giving away a freebie. If you have a physical store, consider handing out a cup of coffee or creating an experience with live music and a hot chocolate bar. If you’re based online, consider giving away a free coupon or gift with purchase. No matter how big or small, the gesture will be appreciated. It also leaves a lasting impression if it’s something customers can take home and use. Don’t go too far into throwing your logo on cups and koozies, this should be a genuine gesture.

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Best Gift Ideas for Entrepreneurs

 his holiday season is a bit different for entrepreneurs. Instead of taking vacations and going on shopping sprees, they’re probably busy brainstorming their next genius idea to get innovative and stay afloat during the ongoing pandemic. Some might just be too busy to even tell you what’s on their wish list. So, we put together a list of the best gift ideas for the entrepreneurs in your life.

Or, maybe you’re the entrepreneur and want to share this list with your loved ones (wink wink).

For entrepreneurs who need more self-care time.

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Gift Set - The best way to destress, unwind, and focus is with a little essential oil wellness. This premier essence diffuser comes with 20 essential plant oils, four timers, and seven ambient light settings to fit any mood your entrepreneur is feeling,

Apothecary Jar Candles - Entrepreneurs are in their workspace for hours at a time, so why not make it a little less stressful? With these hand-poured scented wax candles in an aesthetic jar, any entrepreneur is sure to feel invigorated and inspired. 

Self-Care Spa Gift Box - If you’re looking for an all-in-one gift that will give your recipient options for self-care breaks, then try this relaxation gift box. It’s filled with handcrafted products that contain ultra-clean ingredients and pure essential oils. Plus, you’ll be supporting a small business in Austin, Texas with every purchase.

The Box of Emotions - Putting words to feelings isn’t always easy for entrepreneurs when their minds are racing at a hundred miles per hour. Encourage understanding and communication of emotions with this card game that was designed to make sense of moods and nurture self-awareness.

MindJournal - The power of daily journaling is amazing - you’re able to reflect, evaluate your mental state, set goals, and express creativity in a positive outlet. Share this mindfulness power with your fellow entrepreneur through a handy journal they can take anywhere. Mind Journal is proven to help reduce stress, increase happiness, improve physical health, and higher productivity. 

For entrepreneurs who love to learn.

Kindle - What better way to learn all about the world of entrepreneurship than with a device that gives you access to a global library of information. Kindles offer so much inspiration beyond what the internet can provide with endless brain fuel for your ideas.

StackSkills Lifetime Membership - Whether it’s learning a new language, how to code, creating websites, learning marketing strategies, or starting up a business, StackSkills has just about every course on any skill you want to learn. Each course is taught by professionals in a specified industry, so you know you’re giving (or getting) quality information. And with a lifetime membership, the possibilities are endless.

A Great Entrepreneur Book (Or Several) - You can never go wrong with a good book! This year taught a lot of entrepreneurs how to pivot and get innovative, so if you know someone who’s interested in diving deeper, gift them “Rework” by Jason Fried. For those just starting out in the entrepreneur world, try “The Art of Start” by Guy Kawasaki or “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries. And for those who just want to learn how to get more creative in their field, check out “Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity” by Hugh MacLeod.

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Conquer Your Fears and Get Everything You Want

 Your brain has one job. It’s not to make sure you’re fulfilled, have a wonderful business, a loving relationship and all the happiness you can handle. Your brain’s job is to keep you alive. Period. End of story.

Once you understand what is really going on with your brain – and how it creeps up on you in an effort to keep you “alive” in spite of what you truly want – you can learn how to create the responses you need that allow you to go for whatever your heart desires

And guess what! It doesn’t even have to be as hard and scary as you think!

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Event Information

Start Date		03/16/2021 11:00 AM
End Date		03/16/2021 01:00 PM
Timezone		US/Mountain
Informal Networking		10:45 am Mtn
Location		Online Event - Zoom
Chapter		Salt Lake City, UT

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Balancing Business to Create a Happy Healthy Wealthy Lifestyle

Women have a tendency to over achieve and it is often at the cost of one part of their life. This presentation will invigorate your essence, inspire your beingness, revitalize your wealth, and put a skip in your step for every element of your day. You'll understand the simple actions to take to guarantee you a happy healthy wealthy lifestyle.

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Event Information

Start Date		01/15/2021 10:30 AM
End Date		01/15/2021 01:00 PM
Timezone		US/Pacific
Location		Online Event - Zoom
Chapter		Los Angeles, CA

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Next Big Bold Move

 Do you feel like you are on the edge of something wonderful in your business?  Whether 2020 was a growth grab for you or a bust now is the time to seize the opportunities.  

Join as our Platinum Panel discusses their Next Big Bold Moves and offers tips on defining, planning and adapting yours.

Speaker Bio

We've put together a panel of our Platinum members from all different industries to share their Next Big Bold Moves for 2021 and how the adapted in 2020!

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Event Information

Start Date		12/10/2020 11:30 AM
End Date		12/10/2020 01:30 PM
Timezone		US/Eastern
Informal Networking		11:00 am
Location		Online Event - Zoom
Chapter		Atlanta, GA

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7 Last-Minute Ideas for a Successful Small Business Saturday

 It’s almost that time of the year for small businesses to thrive - if the right marketing strategies are in place, of course. The holidays are here and so are all the events created to boost business in all aspects. From Cyber Monday to Small Business Saturday, anyone can ramp up customer engagement and sales by getting involved in these events. Here’s a little look into how and why you should take part in one in particular: Small Business Saturday.

• What is Small Business Saturday? - Small Business Saturday is the one day set aside every year to support and spread awareness of small business across the entire United States. This event was created by American Express back in 2010 and is meant to be celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. You’ll always find it right after Black Friday and before Cyber Monday. It encourages consumers to get out and shop at their local businesses, especially since it’s in the middle of the holidays.
• Run a Giveaway - A great way to create hype around your event is to run a giveaway. Everyone loves winning free prizes and gifts, so this will give consumers a little extra incentive to support your business on Small Business Saturday.
• Post Signage (Digitally + Physically) - It’s important to remind your customers about Small Business Saturday by putting up promotional signage. Be sure to post it digitally on your website and social media platforms, and on your physical storefront.
• Alert the Media - Another great way to get the word out about your event is by sending a press release to your local media outlets. Make a list of influencers, journalists, and bloggers in your area who would be interested in your event. Then, strategize a campaign. How will you reach out to these individuals? What benefits does this news bring for them? Is there an exclusive offering you can share with them and their audiences?

• There’s a lot that goes into a public relations campaign, so if it’s not something you have the bandwidth to execute, consider outsourcing to a local public relations firm. After all, you’d still be supporting a small business!

  We hope you have a joyous and successful Small Business Saturday!

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Master Your Message (and Make Money Doing it!)

 Whether communicating to one person at a time, to a group in a boardroom or to an audience of hundreds, we need to present our ideas in a way that engages, inspires and influences prospective clients or colleagues to make a positive change, see things from a new perspective or buy our solution to their problem.

However, crafting a message that others listen to and act on can be a time consuming, frustrating process without the right support.

In this session, participants learn from an international speaker, trainer and TEDx and Dragon’s Den coach what it really takes to master a message that impacts individuals, communities and the world at large.

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Event Information

Start Date		01/12/2021 06:00 PM
End Date		01/12/2021 08:00 PM
Timezone		Canada/Pacific
Informal Networking		5:30 pm
Location		Online - Zoom Canada
Chapter		Victoria, BC

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Proverbs for Selling ~ Mastering Sales through Prospecting, Referrals & Discipline

 Inspire your sales team to take consistent, intelligent action to build their prospecting pipeline. They will learn how to take a classier approach to prospecting new clients and follow-up skills to actually get call backs. This presentation is all about having an execution strategy. What do you say on the fourth voicemail when you’ve called an interested client three times and they haven’t called you back? How do you get the decision maker to actually call back and want to talk with you? How do you maintain a positive mindset while waiting for your commission checks? Your team will close more sales, and your managers will increase compliance and productivity.

When your team members use TAMARA BUNTE's best innovative strategies necessary to sell in today’s business environment, they will be able to:

• Ask and obtain vertical referrals...The classy way

• Execute their sales strategy to close more deals

• Implement the 7 secrets of selling to influence buyers

• Economy-proof your business and become a true sales professional instead of an order taker
   
  Win people to your way of thinking and create systems for your success 

• Get a 96% call back rate using voicemail
  
  Win over classic objections and get the prospect to want to buy

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Event Information

Start Date		12/03/2020 10:00 AM
End Date		12/03/2020 12:00 PM
Timezone		US/Eastern
Informal Networking		9:45 AM
Location		Online Event - Zoom See link with this email.   United States
Chapter		Charlotte, NC

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Success Reimagined 2.0: Ignite Your Impact - A Virtual Event

 Some of what you will learn:

• The key CEO skills you need now to grow and scale your business in today’s environment.

• Discover the lead generation techniques I use to gain thousands of followers without spending a dime on ads.

• Powerful ways to update and expand your niche … along with techniques on how your audience finds you!

• Stand out strategies for creating the WOW Factor so you soar to the top of your category.

• The core processes and systems to get out of the weeds so you can do more of what you love.

• Techniques for creating engagement so you create raving fans who can’t wait to show up (and buy) from you.

• Networking, prizes and tons of fun!

Register Now = Success Reimagined 2.0: Ignite Your Impact - A Virtual Event

Event Information

Start Date		03/02/2021 11:00 AM
End Date		03/04/2021 06:30 PM
Timezone		US/Central
Location		Online Event United States
Chapter		Corporate, TX

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Using Social Media to Build Your Brand and Generate Leads

 How do you utilize social media and digital marketing to build brand awareness and generate leads? Lori Highby, President of Keystone Click, shares the insights and tactical strategies her agency executes for their clients.

Topics to be covered include:

• How to source content your target customers want and will engage with.

• Understanding how the buying process has evolved in the digital space and how you can be part of that process.

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Event Information

Start Date		01/19/2021 11:00 AM
End Date		01/19/2021 01:00 PM
Timezone		US/Mountain
Informal Networking		10:45 am
Location		Online Event - Zoom
Chapter		Salt Lake City, UT

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How Kindness Goes a Long Way for Entrepreneurs

 When you think about the word ‘entrepreneur’, qualities like leadership, fierceness, and hard-working might come to mind. But what about the quality of kindness? 

The theme of collaboration over competition has surfaced over the years changing the way entrepreneurs do business. This shift is caused by major changes in the industry like the fact that women have grown to represent over 42 percent of all American businesses with over 250 million women entrepreneurs worldwide. And psychologically, women report experiencing more compassion in their lives than men report doing. So, it’s time to change the way we think about business. 

Amazing things happen when entrepreneurs shift from a self-centered, aggressive approach and choose to be sympathetic and have compassion in business. In honor of World Kindness Day, we decided to dive into how kindness goes a long way for entrepreneurs.

• Kindness leads to success - Taking the previous points into consideration, kindness leads to success within your business and personal life. You are creating genuine connections that last longer than a simple business deal. This becomes the community that supports you and cheers you on through the hardships and celebrations. 
• Kindness helps everyone’s health - Being kind can improve anyone’s mental and physical health. If you’ve ever had a job experience where your boss or colleague took a toll on your stress levels, you’ll know how important it is to be compassionate. If the people you work with are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, it can hurt business because they lack motivation and a sense of fulfillment. Stress also leads to negative health effects like heart disease and higher blood pressure. When a work environment starts impacting health in such ways, many people are quick to leave and find new jobs in more company culture-centered places.

Read full blog:  How Kindness Goes a Long Way for Entrepreneurs

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How to Attract Clients Easily & Consistently Through Speaking

 In this powerful talk, Leisa Reid, Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, will share the secrets to how you can attract clients through speaking. Leisa has delivered over 500 speaking engagements, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge so that other professionals can be successful.

As a busy business professional, you want to have the tools and strategies necessary to maximize your impact so you can attract clients easily and consistently. Speaking is a powerful way to build your business - don’t get left behind! 

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Event Information

Start Date		03/24/2021 06:00 PM
End Date		03/24/2021 08:00 PM
Timezone		US/Eastern
Informal Networking		5:30pm
Location		ONLINE Zoom Event United States
Chapter		Greater Hartford , CT

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Mindfulness Tips for Entrepreneurs During the Holidays

 The holidays are here! It may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t stop the busy season of business from booming. With all this cheer and excitement going on around the world, some of you might be wondering how you are going to get everything you need to get done before it’s time to enjoy the holidays yourself. 

As an entrepreneur, chances are you struggle to take time off because if you don’t work then neither does the business, right? Wrong. Sure, your professional lifestyle may call for you to answer calls and emails asap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in some time to allow yourself to recharge. Fortunately, it’s that time of the year where many businesses and entrepreneurs take vacations and breaks for the holidays (it’s practically the one time of the year when it’s easy to sneak in some guilt-free time off). 

We’re here to help you create a plan and map out what you need to do in order to free up time to relax and spend time with loved ones during the holidays.

• Set Your Goals - Since there are less than two months left in the year, it’s a good time to reassess your goals for Q4 and the year as a whole. Are you on track to accomplishing everything you set out for? What do you absolutely need to achieve before the end of the year? Take some time to prioritize what needs to be done immediately and what can wait till the next year or quarter. Then, create a schedule for the time you have left.
• Give A Heads Up to Clients, Colleagues, and Customers - Many people are taking time off, so don’t guilt-trip yourself into feeling like you have to keep working. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, you’re bound to receive many away emails and hear back from others when they get back from vacation. However, the key here is to give your clients, colleagues, and customers a heads up that you’ll be gone for a certain period of time.
• Delegate Workload - The best way to ensure that your business is still functioning efficiently is to put systems in place. Delegate as much work as possible to you and your team members. Create timelines and establish due dates for any projects being worked on during the holidays so everyone is on the same page. Your team members will most likely be looking forward to time off, so be mindful of how you’re preparing them to be able to get their work done but also spend time away.

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Mindset Mastery: Success Secrets to Rock Your Business

 Even the most successful business owners can struggle with mindset. Make sure you aren't one of them. To change your business, master your mindset.

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Imagine starting your day knowing exactly which priorities to work on to grow your business, and finish it feeling accomplished instead of exhausted.

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Event Information

Start Date		01/14/2021 11:00 AM
End Date		01/14/2021 01:00 PM
Timezone		US/Central
Informal Networking		10:30 am
Location		Online Event - Zoom United States
Chapter		Milwaukee, WI

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