By Staff Reports

(Maui) – The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development announced its workshops for the month of November. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut in Suite B-9. Seating for all workshops is limited, and all workshops are subject to change or cancellation. To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.

The following workshops are available:

Growing Younger at Any Age – Tips for the Enlightened Entrepreneur

Instructor: Diana E. Ruiz

Monday, November 10, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.


Join Seattle author/speaker Diana E. Ruiz – Stress Relief Coach as she shares highlights from her award-winning book “Healing Your Life with Water – How to use your Mind Body and Water Connection to Awaken your Inner Fountain of Youth.”.  Learn fresh and powerful insights and practical knowledge to implement in your life and business to make it a success. Diana works with entrepreneurs, employees/ers who feel stretched and overwhelmed by trying to be present for family, clients, work and themselves. She is a certified practitioner of EFT, a disarmingly simple technique that relieves stress in the workplace and at home. She used this powerful technique and the others presented in the book to eliminate her own intense social phobia, panic attacks and PTSD so she could achieve her long-time dream of being a successful coach, author and speaker. Diana has a Master’s in Communications and was awarded “Businesswoman of the Year 2012” for Western Washington by the National Association of Professional Women. In this workshop you will learn: 3 Keys to Boosting Your Business and Health; The Surprising Connection Between Water, Stress and Your Business; About Your Inner Fountain of Youth and

How to Boost Focus, Creativity, Business, Weight loss, and Health.

The Power of Email Marketing for the Holidays

Instructor: Mckenna Hallett

Friday, November 14, 2014 – 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Join Mckenna Hallet to jumpstart your holiday sales! Take advantage of Small Business Saturday. Get increased results from every email you send. Plus hints and tips for subject lines, content creation, and so much more! Are you up-to-date on the trends for effective emails to the mobile marketplace? Door prizes and other specials included exclusively for participants.

Mckenna is a passionate speaker who loves helping small businesses. She brings years of marketing background on a variety of subjects. She is especially knowledgeable about email marketing. She is a solution provider with Constant Contact as well as a certified authorized local expert who works closely with a variety of businesses throughout the U.S. and Maui.

The Philosophy of Money

Instructor: Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS

Monday, November 17, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.

What facts of reality make money necessary for modern humans to survive on this planet? What are the requirements that nature places on man that make money or money substitutes necessary? What is the nature and relationship of humans to money? If you want to not only acquire money, but actually keep some in the form of wealth, the answers to these questions are fundamental and necessary for you to fully understand. Answers that are not in harmony with reality will result in failure. The answers to those abstract questions immediately lead to moral and political questions such as these: Should taxes be voluntary or be forced by law? Should there be zoning laws, land use laws? What do you think of private property, which includes money? What is the proper criminal code for safeguarding wealth? What is the proper physical form of money? What is the purpose of banks the courts, the police? Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS, operated a private dental practice from 1974-1994 in the State of Colorado and now practices as a locum tenens dentist and teaches financial principles in a private setting. Using his advanced training in finance, taxes, real estate, mortgages and commodities, he was able to retire at age 41. Since then, he has been coaching and teaching others to achieve their financial independence. His presentation is strictly for educational purposes. Please review any action or plans you might undertake with your accountant, financial planner or attorney.

Business on the Grill with MBB Members (Free)

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 – 12 to 2 p.m.

Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall Ste B-9

At MCBRC, Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) members meet every month to discuss, share and learn subjects related to staring, running and growing own business. Spirited discussions result in information, education and fun. The attendees and the expert business coach contribute with substance to the featured segments: 1) Get to Know your Neighbor: an opportunity to interact with new faces and strengthen own abilities to socialize with others in fast paced situations; 2) Business on the Grill: This segment creates a case study for mutual learning. A MBB member submits own business to be grilled. To apply for this segment, the business must be in operation with sales and the need to grow, but facing challenges. 3) Regular Brainstorming: Attendees have opportunity to present a challenge they are experiencing in their own business for group ideas and suggestions. To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Non-members need to first join the FREE membership of MBB.

Online Marketing Lessons You Must Know to Grow Your Business in 2015

Instructor: Nico Fisher

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 – 12 to 1:15 p.m. and Q&A till 1:30 p.m.

In this workshop, you will learn the detailed steps to building the best business pages and online business profiles. Do you need help with using event features in order to capture more customers? Learn how to effectively use powerful list builders. Please come to this workshop presented by Nico Fisher. Nico is an energetic entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in marketing and social media. She is presently a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Consultant and Trainer and is passionate about taking businesses from good to great through various marketing avenues.

SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOPS: $45.00 PER SESSION 

Quickbooks for Small Business: Hands-on computer training for beginners

Richard Kehoe, CPA

Thursday, November 13 & 20, 2014 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.

FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH EXPERIENCED SCORE COUNSELORS

The Gift That Gives Back – Best Practices to Ensure Gift and Loyalty Card Success

Instructor: Linda Artman

Friday, November 21, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.

In 2013, gift card purchases exceeded $118 billion for the first time. A gift/loyalty card program is no longer a luxury for merchants, but a necessity to remain competitive. Explore proven “best practices” to implement a successful gift/loyalty program. There will be also additional information on marketing your program and utilizing promotional strategies to keep up with the technology, trends and taste.

Linda Artman has been a marketing and payment specialist for the past 10 years. She holds a BS degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on sales and marketing.