Cultivating Vibrant and Aspiring Business Owners
Whether you own, partner, lead, or support a small business, or if you’re reaching toward the next tier of success – you’ve come to the right place!
Across industries and markets, at the center of every business are people – the dreamers and drivers of enterprise. That’s why Propel You is here, to support and inspire people like you to connect, empower peers, overcome barriers, and meet financial goals in business ventures and beyond.
As we begin to share resources, experiences, and education via live events, webinars, and more, we invite you to check back regularly for new content and opportunities that could Propel You to success.
Featured Business Articles
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Beginner's Guide to POS and Payment Processing
To accept online, mobile, and in-person card payments, your business will need to find solutions for payment processing and point of sale (POS). These essential technologies impact businesses both in terms of day-to-day processes and long-term scalability. When approaching POS and processing solutions, consider: Industry Compatibility, Software and Hardware Comparisons, Bundles, Processing Fees, Deposit Time, and more.
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Resources for Business Owners
Believe it or not - we don’t have all the answers. Sure, we’re an excellent resource for financial knowledge, products, and services, but there’s a lot more to running a business. Here are a few other resources and opportunities, unaffiliated with Visions, that you may want to consider for your small business goals.
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Shop Around to Avoid Fees
Are you being charged per transaction? As a business owner, you have enough to worry about. You work hard for your money and shouldn’t be paying any extra or unnecessary costs. Instead, save yourself the expense and the hassle by finding a financial institution that has little to no fees.
Featured Videos
Cash Clips: Business Accounts
This episode of Cash Clips provides a brief introduction to various types of business accounts, access to funds, and other important considerations for business owners seeking financial services.
Past Events
Maximize Your Reach: The Marketing Pillars
Held in April 2024, this free event in Saddle Brook, NJ provided strategies to help entrepreneurs improve marketing and propel business to the next level. Attendees were able to network with local business owners as well as our guest speakers and panelts of marketing experts.
Speakers:
Michelle Vernuccio, President of the North Jersey Chamber
Joseph Quinones, Member Business Lending Senior Loan Officer at Visions Federal Credit Union
Panelists:
Kim Alvarez, Chief Revenue Officer at NJ Advance Media (Digital)
Michael Harrison, Business Development Executive at AB Marketing Group (Social Media)
Alyce Molinari, Owner of Proforma Repromatic (Traditional/Print)
Cheryl Mucha, Host of Pathways to Profitability Podcast (Podcasting)
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Inaugural Event: The Power of Networking for Diverse Women
Our inaugural event, held in October 2023 at the Crowne Plaza in Saddle Brook, NJ, was an evening dedicated to building connections and providing access to valuable resources that benefit and inspire attendees to reach entrepreneurial goals. Free to attend, the event featured inspirational stories from women business owners, the opportunity to network with various resources and community organizations, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Speakers:
Neha Garcia, Owner of Bombay Hut
Dawn Fitch, President of Pooka Pure and Simple
Rosangela Parraga, Owner of La Chata Restaurant
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