I’m a Micro, You’re a Micro, wouldn’t ya like to be a Micro, too?
January 20th, 2007 by Lani VoivodWhen you’re on the right path, the perfect people come into your life at exactly the right time.
Such is the case with Team Epiphanies (that’s Allen and me) and a dynamo named Claudia Needham.
Claudia is a regional manager for MicroCredit-NH, an extraordinary non-profit dedicated to supporting NH’s microentrepreneurs and its microbusinesses.
Now, if you’ve never heard any of these “micro” terms, you’re going to be shocked when I tell you what Claudia told me:
87% of NH businesses are micros, and 85% of ALL businesses in the U.S. are, too. (!!!)
According to MicroCreditNH.org:
A Microenterprise Is a Business that:
Employs between 1-5 people, including the owner Has gross sales from $1 to $500,000 Requires under $35,000 for start-up
Claudia recently asked me if I’d like to do a “brainstorming for business” session for an all-day workshop sponsored by MicroCredit in March. (Would I? HECK YEAH!)
We met this week to discuss the workshop. After three hours of talking about businesses, practicums (Claudia’s getting her Masters degree in Organization and Management, with a focus on how to truly live a balanced, non-segmented life and business. She uses the phrase “Lifestyle Entrepreneur,” and I love it. She’s a BRILLIANT woman), goals, marketing, best practices, local talent, regional resources, and pretty much everything under the sun EXCEPT the details of the workshop, we had to part ways.
Yesterday she sent me an awesome email - the kind I LIVE to get - and she said I could share it with you here:
Lani,
Thank you so much for yesterday! I had another “epiphany” this morning of astounding proportions! I’m still processing! You gave me a huge gift yesterday - believing in me in ways I don’t think about myself. Still processing all of that too.
Can’t wait until we talk about the workshop! Have a great day!
Claudia Needham
I can tell we’re all going to learn so much together over the coming years, and become integral to our business success, intellectual growth, and general well being.
Thank YOU, Claudia!
The MicroCreditNH site has some fantastic resources for anyone running or thinking of starting a new business. And if you’re in NH, I recommend you join one of their business groups and get in on the MicroCredit action ASAP!
Oh, and don’t miss the March workshop, featuring me, Claudia, and “Chief Nut” Kevin Skarritt: BRAINSTORM + BRAND = BOOM!
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