Guys and Gals Gifts
Guys and Gals Gifts is an online gift shop that creates gift baskets and gifts for all occasions. The business originally started as a health and wellness commerce site that included soaps and massage oils. It then quickly expanded into an e-commerce business that now includes a broader range of gifts and gift baskets. Guys and Gals expanded their product line and recently updated their website to better meet the needs of their customers.
The gift baskets and gifts include chocolates, cookies, games, popcorn, snacks, and much more!
Contact Guys and Gals Gifts Today!
Phone:(977) 777-4438
Online: www.guysandgalsgifts.com
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Edge Connection CEO, Terri ElHaddaoui honored by the SBA as the 2014 Women in Business Champion of the Year
 The Edge Connection
CEO: Terri ElHaddaoui
In anticipation of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration's Georgia District Office announced its 2014 Small Business Week award winners.
Local winners were Terri ElHaddaoui, the SBA Women's Business Center Director for The Edge Connection at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, who won the Women in Business Champion of the Year award, and Kennesaw State University's Small Business Development Center, who won the Small Business Development Center of the Year award.
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Happy National Small Business Week to America's 28 million small businesses! It's that time of year again! SBA is gearing up for National Small Business Week, May 12-16. Take a look at what's on the agenda to celebrate and help America's small business owners!
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Business Structure Basics
With this basic guide, you'll be able to select the structure that suits your business best.
 Of all the decisions you make when starting a business, probably the most important one relating to taxes is the type of legal structure you select for your company.
Not only will this decision have an impact on how much you pay in taxes, but it will affect the amount of paperwork your business is required to do, the personal liability you face and your ability to raise money.
The most common forms of business are sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and S corporation. A more recent development to these forms of business is the limited liability company (LLC) and the limited liability partnership (LLP). Because each business form comes with different tax consequences, you will want to make your selection wisely and choose the structure that most closely matches your business's needs.
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Calling all Edge-preneurs!
The Edge Connection will be hosting it's annual Business Plan Competition! Plans will be accepted from June 2 at 9am until July 2 at 5pm.
 Requirements to participate: -Completion of the Plan for Profit Course (if you completed it more than 3 years ago, you will need to retake our Operations and Refinement Module, offered in a compressed 4-hour class on July 28th from 5-9pm) -Completion of a Pitch Perfect Workshop (next available workshop will be on June 11 from 6-9pm) -A completed business plan for a profitable business Those qualifying to move on to the second round of judging will be notified and will pitch their businesses on July 30. Winners will be announced at The Edge Connection's Family Picnic on Saturday, August 9. For more information contact Jaime Fulsang at [email protected] |
Does Your Business Card Make the Right Impression?
Creating a business card is one of the more exciting tasks of an entrepreneur. It's a tiny piece of paper that provides a summary of your business, while at the same time facilitating new contacts and opportunities. The creation (or re-creation) of your business card should not be taken lightly. It is an important part of your marketing plan. Make sure that it supports the image that you want to project with your business. Here are some tips that will help you create a business card that will open up doors for you:
Decide what you want to communicate.
Think carefully about what you are trying to convey with your business card. What is the one word that you want people to associate with your business? Reliability? Fun? Since the appearance of your card, including the font, color scheme and layout will impact the way that people perceive your business, it is important to keep your professional image in mind while making these decisions.
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Why Women Entrepreneurs Are More Optimistic Than Ever
Whether they're starting out, raising capital or heading billion-dollar businesses, women are growing companies at a rate one-and-a-half times the national average. And while they still face the same challenges as always - access to capital and a challenging economy, among others - a study released today from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Web.com shows they're more optimistic than ever.
Up from last year, 92% of female entrepreneurs agree the stage is set this year for even more women to launch their own businesses . With 89% projecting high hopes for the year's overall business performance, it's hard to say a positive outlook isn't helping these ladies create one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial groups around.
"Just in our customer-base, in the last three years we've seen the rate of growth of women's small business eclipse male small business," says Web.com CEO David Brown. "Prior to that, it was the reverse."
Click Here to Learn More
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 Entrepreneurship and Women: How We Can and Should Make "Female" an Unnecessary Adjective
Every business publication I pick up these days seems to feature stories about discrimination against women in the technology world. I have even been on the receiving end of this high profile press with a recent female entrepreneur spotlight piece in the the New York Times. The article was overwhelmingly positive. However, the intense scrutiny and attention paid to female entrepreneurs started making me feel uncomfortable and got me thinking -- you never see a male entrepreneur spotlight. Yes, I am a woman in technology, and to be honest, I frequently feel discriminated against or dismissed by the male-dominated technology world. However, I don't want to be a WOMAN in technology. I want to be a founder. A builder. A visionary. A person who changes the world for the better.
Focusing on gender alone misses the point for true entrepreneurs. It is HARD for everyone. Whether you are black, white, female, Hispanic or male, it is really hard to do something that no one has ever done before. If you don't believe me, read The Hard Thing about Hard Things. The tech press only features the outliers that have ten term sheets, instant viral growth and tech talent beating down the company 's door. Entrepreneurship, for the rest of us, levels the playing field quickly. Sleepless nights. Tough conversations. Big decisions in the face of uncertainty.
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The Edge Kitchen Recipe of the Month
Sometimes cooking a great meal for someone you love is a much stronger gesture than any material item you could find in a store. These dishes will make great gifts for holidays such as mothers day, fathers day or even a birthday.
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Many thanks to Lamar Advertising Company of Atlanta for helping The Edge Connection promote our mission and vision by providing in-kind billboard advertising. Lamar's support in helping us reach the people we serve is an invaluable resource!
Click here to learn more about Lamar Advertising Company of Atlanta http://www.lamar.com/Atlanta
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 DeeLeeMai Photography A huge THANK YOU to Deborah Malay of DeeLeeMai Photography for being our photographer for The Edge Connection's Women's Business Center Makeover Event, Headshots and Networking Night! A great time was had by all who attended the event! Be sure to contact Deborah at 404-432-6758 for any special event photography needs you may have.
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UPCOMING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS
Mark Your Calendar For Innovative, Relevant,
and Inspiring Classes and Workshops!!
One on One Exploring Entrepreneurship with Jaime Fulsang
Our program manger Jaime Fulsang will be teaching one on one Exploring Entrepreneurship course during the month of April. Call 770-499-3228 to schedule an appointment!
Course Fee: $35
Sign Up Today Pitch Perfect Workshop
The art of the pitch can mean all the difference in the world for your business. Whether your talking to potential clients, investors, or bankers, how you pitch your business can make all the difference in the world!
Join us for this three hour workshop, led by Steven Yates, that will help you perfect the art of your pitch! Wed, 6-9pm)
Join Us June 11thWorskshop Fee $10
Workshop on Women Owned Business Certification
Charlotte Johnson of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be joining us to guide participants through the process of self-certifying as a Woman-Owned Small Business.
Join us and ask all your questions about the process of self-certifying and pick up some tips and tricks from someone who knows the system well!
Join us on June 12th from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Workshop Fee $15
The Edge Kitchen Program:
Kitchen Catering Skills 101
In this class, you will learn the basics in catering. You will learn formulas, time efficiency, how to increase as well as convert recipes. You will learn the importance of standard recipes and consistency with the final product.
Join Us on May 15th from 6pm-9pm
Class rates:
Active Kitchen User (under contract): FREE!
Edge Connection Member: $15
Community Member: $20
Email Melissa To Register
Kitchen Catering Skills 201
This class is a prerequisite of Catering 101; you will learn the proper plate presentation and portion control. You will also learn, banquet service, seated service, and off -premise catering. You will also learn the proper etiquette to serving a customer and setting a table.
Join Us on May 22nd from 6pm-9pm
Class rates:
Active Kitchen User (under contract): FREE!
Edge Connection Member: $15
Community Member: $20
Email Melissa To Register
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Seasonal Fruit Salad with Fresh Mint
