WESST BLOG

Melissa Toland Williams Co-Facilitates Training at CBA’s 10th Annual Credit Building Symposium

Credit Builders Alliance (CBA) is an innovative national nonprofit network dedicated to building the capacity of a diverse and growing network of hundreds of nonprofits across the country. CBA was created by and for their nonprofit members as a bridge to the modern credit reporting system to help millions of individuals with poor or no credit participate in the mainstream financial system by building credit. WESST has been a CBA member since 2008 and the membership has helped us better serve our clients by reporting WESST borrow data to credit bureaus in a cost-efficient manner….

 
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Interview with James Lopez – WESST Donor and Owner of ABQ Apartment Movers

We are so grateful to WESST’s wonderful community of supporters, from our generous individual, foundation and corporate donors to our in-kind donors who support WESST with their time, talents, and services. James Lopez is a…

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Looking to Start or Invest in a Business in an Opportunity Zone? Well, What are Opportunity Zones, Anyway?

Opportunity Zones are a new way to finance projects in underserved areas of our state’s cities, towns, and tribal areas. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 provides for the governor of each state…

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BE INSPIRED: KOB 4 Hosts Digital Summit to Support Local Small Businesses

On December 9, WESST’s partners at KOB 4 hosted “BE INSPIRED to innovate and adapt your business,” a virtual event designed to inspire and uplift small business owners and provide some helpful takeaways to help…

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Get Your Business Online or Expand Your Digital Presence

Digital Media Marketing – WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND E-COMMERCE with Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with AEO. As we have seen in our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020, it is more and more…

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Staff Spotlight: C. Sandro Tonini

In our last blog of 2020, we are delighted to introduce you to Sandro Tonini. Sandro came to WESST at the beginning of September as the new Bilingual Business Consultant and Trainer for Albuquerque, NM….

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Join WESST on #GivingTuesday – December 1, 2020!

Small and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 20 employees) are essential components of New Mexico’s economy, representing 83% of all businesses. WESST’s business development services are an important part of the strategy to support economic…

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Pivoting a Small Business During COVID-19

Small businesses make up an essential part of any economy; they are crucial in creating jobs and providing services and products that larger businesses sometimes cannot. Small businesses in New Mexico are no exception to…

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National Women’s Small Business Month!

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, which means it’s time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere, as well as the outstanding progress female entrepreneurs have made over the years. Did you know that: Women own…

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How To Make Remote Performance Reviews Work

One of the greatest challenges any small business faces is the effective delivery of employee feedback, and especially those periodic performance reviews. In the time of COVID-19 and its remote nature, many managers now find…

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#getsnuggly with WESST Client: Snugglecubs Cookies

Bill and Suzanne Slauson have been baking and sharing cookies with friends and family for the past 8 years. Infusing their cookies with love and an extra secret ingredient, “these cookies are delicious” – they…

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WESST Introduces Women Who RISE Program

Contributing to the strength of women’s business ownership  Through June 2021, WESST is presenting “Women Who RISE,” a series of special events and training opportunities designed to provide women entrepreneurs the opportunity to build skills…

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Eight Key Steps Down the Path to Social Media Mastery

Choose Your Platforms. Different Social Media Channels have different target audiences. Some are better for bigger, more generalized audiences (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) while some are better for niche, or more targeted audiences (Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat)….

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