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Dear BPW Colleagues, |
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Be in the NOW. Simplify life.
This moment is the only moment that matters. Yes, we all have
many things we need to address on a daily basis and things that
need to be planned for tomorrow. If you focus on the beauty
around you and hear the sounds around you and feel the texture
of the material things around you and really stay with that for
even 30 seconds, you will begin to sense changes. The changes I
am referring to are small at first, but they will happen. When
you take the focus off stress, anxiety, or pain and put the
focus on love, appreciation, and beauty, the whole world
changes.
Suppose you had a bad day, a hard drive home, or a
misunderstanding with a coworker. You can make it better by
focusing on the good, feeling appreciation, and connecting to
something outside of your self. Go for a walk, smile at a
stranger, even imagine a smiling baby. Life is phenomenal. All
the little things really DO make the difference. We can do many
things with just the power of our minds, with just the power of
NOW. Try it and you will simply be amazed.
As business women and strong leaders for the community, we must
lead by example. What better way than in the level of calmness
and appreciation?
Sincerely,
Barb Tremlett
President
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Exciting Speaker Line-up for 2007 |
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Mark your calendars now! The Program Committee has lined up one
last fabulous event for the year.
June 21, 2007 - Kathy Emond, co- founder of
Strategic Directions, Inc., formed in 2004, will talk to us about
"Leadership in Business." Kathy is also the incoming President of
the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) and is a well
known speaker on issues of interest to all women in the business
world.
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Selective Benefits - Your Key to Recruiting Success |
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Whether you are the head of a small, family-owned business or a
large corporation, finding the right employees is becoming more
and more challenging. Nowadays, it's not uncommon for several
businesses to compete for the services of skilled and talented
individuals in the same manner as they would compete for a
customer's business. So, how can your business set itself apart
from your competitors and attract high quality, "key"
individuals?
Core Benefits
Potential employees have a certain level of expectation
concerning benefits. When evaluating each prospective employer,
they may take a first look at what core benefits are usually at
the top of the list:
- Health Insurance;
- Qualified Plan;
- Vacation;
- Flexibility of Schedule; and
- Working Environment.
Selective Benefits
There are a variety of additional benefits that can set one
employer apart from another when attracting new executive-level
employees. However, some businesses may be concerned that
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) discrimination rules may require
the inclusion of such benefits in already existing employee
benefit packages. Fortunately, there are some benefits that
allow employers to be selective.
Split Dollar Arrangements
The split dollar arrangement is a creative method whereby the
employer uses business dollars to provide high quality permanent
life insurance for a select employee. Generally, it also ensures
the employer will be repaid any premiums paid on the employee's
behalf, or the cash surrender value of the policy. The employee
benefits by acquiring additional life insurance protection.
Disability Income Insurance
A growing concern for many individuals is how they will maintain
their financial and personal lifestyle in the event of a
debilitating accident or illness. In addition, group disability
plans offer only minimal amounts of coverage. Therefore,
individual disability income insurance paid by the employer is
fast gaining popularity as a much sought after benefit by
prospective employees.
Voluntary Benefits
In today's work world, business owners are quickly realizing
that salary alone is no longer the only factor highly skilled
employees are seeking. Just as you are shopping for the "right"
employee, they are shopping for the "right" employer. They are
looking for the best combination of salary and benefits that is
right for their situation. Therefore, employers need to offer a
creative benefits package that sets them apart from the
competition.
This article is for general information only and is not
intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any
individual. You should consult with your attorney, accountant or
advisor with regard to your own individual situation.
The information contained in this document is not intended to (and
cannot) be used by anyone to avoid IRS penalties. This document
supports the promotion and marketing of New England Financial
products and services. You should seek advice based on your
particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
Like most insurance policies, New England Financial policies
contain exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and terms
for keeping them in force. Your representative will be glad to
provide you with costs and complete details.
This article appears courtesy of Susan Cooke, a registered
representative offering securities through New England Securities
Corporation, a broker-dealer (member NASD/SIPC). You can reach
Susan at 603- 578-9899 x203 or
scooke@nefnashua.com.
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Call for Articles |
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Have an article that you think other Nashua BPW members would
find interesting? The Communications Committee is looking for
articles to publish in its monthly newsletter.
Publication guidelines include:
- Articles should be relevant to Nashua BPW members.
- Articles should be between 300-500 words.
- Authors can list their name, company, and contact info
(email and website), but no other advertising information.
- Articles will be published at the Communications Committee's
discretion.
- Articles should be submitted to next year's Communications
Committee Chair, Lopa Shroff, at
lopa@shroffd esigns.com.
Now, sharpen those pencils - or warm up those fingers - and get
writing!
Sincerely,
Pam Robbins
Communications Committee Chair
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News from the Programs Committee-June 2007 |
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This month, Kathy Emond, co- founder of Strategic
Directions, Inc., will talk to us about "Leadership in
Business." The June 21st event promises to be another
inspirational learning opportunity!
Earlier in the year, we had the pleasure of listening to the
following presenters...
- September - Jennifer Horn of 1590 WSMN spoke
on "A Purpose Driven Life: Let's Get Real."
- October - Linda Cataldo spoke on "Buying and
Selling on e-Bay, Expand Your Business to the Worldwide
Marketplace." Pam Richardson of In Hot Water sponsored
this meeting.
- November - Claudie Mahar, recipient of the
2005 Nashua Citizen of the Year Award, discussed her work and
involvement at the hospital and in the community. Nashua
Pastoral Care sponsored this meeting.
- January - Sharron McCarthy, VP and Publisher
of NH Magazine, shared with us the experiences she went through
professionally and personally to get to where she is today. She
also shared ideas of how to set yourself apart from the
competition in regards to marketing your business and skills.
- February - Susan Granfors, Chef/Owner of House
on the Hill, spoke on "Growing Your Home- Based Business." Once
again, Pam Richardson of In Hot Water sponsored this
meeting.
- March - Amy Black, Marketing Communications
Manager of Constant Contact, spoke on "Benefits of an Online
Newsletter." Kerry Willard Bray of KWB Designs sponsored
this meeting.
- April - Stefany A. Shaheen, Consultant to The
Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School of
Government, celebrated Equal Pay Day by speaking on: "Equity
Issues in the Workplace."
- May - Traci Dunne, Hollis Police Department,
Sharron Hill-Filteau, Nashua Fire/Rescue, and Suzanne
Barricklow, 2nd Lieutenant NH National Guard presented
"Women/Mothers Putting Their Lives on the Line at Work."
We look forward to seeing you - and your guest! - at our meeting
on Thursday, June 21st, from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm, at the Crowne
Plaza in Nashua.
Sincerely,
Pam Richardson
Program Committee Chair
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Call for Speakers |
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The Program Committee is working on Speakers/Programs for
2007-2008. If you have a topic that you think would be of
interest to other Nashua BPW members, or if you know someone who
would make an interesting presenter, please send your
suggestions to next year's Program Committee Chair, Cathy
Clement, at
cpaclement@yahoo.com.
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Call For Sponsors |
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We are also lining up sponsors for next year. For just $50, you
will receive:
- 1 free lunch on the day of the Sponsorship
- 5 minutes to speak about your business to the entire group
- Half of a table to put products/brochures etc. about you
and your business
- Notice of your sponsorship in the BPW newsletter
- Opportunity at the meeting to hand out information,
products, samples, etc. to the attendees
- If desired, a chance to raffle off a product/service or
gift certificate, etc. with the proceeds to benefit Nashua BPW
If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact next year's
Program Committee Chair, Cathy Clement, at
cpaclement@yahoo.com.,
and we will work to match up your business with an appropriate
meeting and topic/speaker.
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