Business Services & Technical Assistance
Are you seeking expert guidance to design your business?
Would you like to take your business, non-profit, or professional project to an enhanced level?
2026 is the perfect time to begin!
National Educator and longtime Entrepreneur Gigi Stafne
offers a variety of business services:
1:1 Business Consult (Phone, Zoom, In-Person)
Business and Clinical Site Visits
Smart Biz Seminars
Continuing Education & Training
CAM Business Online Courses and Modules
Gigi Stafne MH, ND is an experienced entrepreneur and educator with nearly 4 decades of operating multiple businesses: non-profit, private, and public sector experience.
Gigi will guide you with the profession and business you're passionate about.
Contact Gigi today: 715.642.5760
[email protected]
Businesses That Have Worked With Gigi as a Consultant
Ameriprise
Bear Trap Creek Farm
Buzz-n-Suds
Blue Sky Charter Schools
CESA
Embrace
Encore
Evergreen Herbs, Inc
Herbs-n-Mushrooms
Kitchen Revolution
Midwest Financial Consulting Services
Nordic Naturals
Phoenix Holistic Wellness
Pro-Ata
Rootstock
Sacred Ibis Botanicals
Sailor Mercy Company
State of Wisconsin HHS
Still Wild Healing
Western Building and Development
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Also, visit the "Hire Gigi" link to view her numerous teaching venues: www.greenwisdom.weebly.com/Courses/Bio-Page-Hire-Gigi
Photo by Renee Mealey
"Doing a business consult with Gigi Stafne was one of the best things I did for my business! She is extremely knowledgeable of rules and regulations. She helped me navigate through what can seem to be a very daunting task of getting everything done. I know I can count on her business expertise if I have any questions. This puts my mind at ease. Thank you for everything Gigi!!" ~Jenny Lavasseur Owner/Operator Bear Trap Creek Farms, U.S. Private, Non-Profit, Government Consulting Gigi Stafne has four decades of diverse experience working with small businesses to large organizations, including administrative contacts such as with the State Bar Association and Departments of Health & Human Services, coordinating projects, developing resources, and writing reports. Successful services and projects have ranged from botanical medicine technical writing, research and development to designing business plans and manuals. |
National Educator, Entrepreneur Gigi Stafne CAM Biz Professional Educational Services: Smart Biz Seminars are monthly lunch hour tele-seminars when Gigi and guest speakers share timely topics, tips, and trade essentials for small businesses. The best part? mart Biz Tele-Seminars are FREE! Scroll down to seminar calendar below. INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS CONSULTS What is covered in an individual consultation? A range of business topics. Gigi is sensitive to what you need professional or business guidance with. Past clients have sought help from Gigi with topics ranging from selecting a business organizational structure to finding funding sources. You'll prepare your questions prior to the appointment to make the most of this informative 1:1. Consult package includes 1:1 appointment, brief follow-up email or phone call, along with pertinent resource materials that are sent to you. $95 hour business consult fee (Travel costs will be added for in-person or on-site visits) BUSINESS and CLINIC SITE VISITS Are you seeking a full consultation that encompasses a wide range of support services? Reach out to Gigi about Business and Clinic Site Visits to your project, non-profit, organization or place of business. On average one day consult visit. This service also includes a 1:1 30-minute follow up consult call. Reach Gigi Stafne to discuss this package. EDUCATION and TRAINING Gigi is a popular teacher and trainer in North America. Hire her to train or present at your location, or join her for a seminar, class, or training in person, online, or via phone. Scroll down near bottom of page to learn of upcoming trainings. View other courses she teaches by visiting: http://greenwisdom.weebly.com/courses--programs.html. Contact Gigi to start today: [email protected] CAM BIZ ONLINE COURSE MODULES Would you prefer to study from the comfort of your home or office? Select the course modules you desire on a variety of important business topics. (Convenient online format--scroll down this page to view modules) Online Course Modules: $20-$50 per module |
Free Call-in Lunch Seminars |
The third Tuesday of each month Gigi hosts free lunch hour seminar calls about timely topics in small business, specifically within CAM-- Natural Medicine and related realms. There are a line-up of amazing guest presenters. We select topics that YOU have been asking us to present on during the past months. Please RSVP us to register, then receive call-in information. Join one or all! Seminar Times: Noon-1pm CT (unless specified otherwise) Email us: "FREE BOTANICAL BIZ SEMINAR--YES" with the particular date(s) you wish to participate: [email protected] Free and Open to the Public Hosted at the lunch hour (noon-1pm Central) the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Email our school to register at least 24-48 hours before the seminar you'll receive our call-in number and code. January 20, 2026 Personal Financial Health for Healers with Stephanie Rautio, MH & Certified Financial Planner As healers and caregivers, we sometimes pour ourselves entirely into caring for others while neglecting our own needs and wellbeing. This tendency can sometimes take the form of neglecting our own financial health, plans, and goals. This teleseminar will contain information helpful for individual personal finances as well as some very general business information. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session for topics not addressed during the formal conversation. Although Stephanie is not an attorney or accountant, we hope that you’ll find the information helpful and applicable for your own financial hygiene! Here's Stephanie... In addition to being a Master Herbalist, Stephanie Rautio is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She has worked in the financial services industry for 25 years and enjoys the ability to help clients understand and apply financial concepts. She has a particular passion for bringing financial knowledge to women, who sometimes feel uncomfortable asking questions about such topics. February 17, 2026 Creative Flow: Building Your Brand Vision with Chalsey Falk Discover how to create a beautiful, cohesive brand that reflects the heart of your botanical business. In this webinar, you’ll learn the foundations to consider as you craft your own brand system. Think: logo, color palette, marketing materials, and packaging. We’ll explore how to hone in on a visual direction and how to infuse your brand with beauty from the botanical world. We’ll walk through each phase of the creative process: from the spark of an idea, through the messy middle of experimentation, to a refined and intentional brand aesthetic. You’ll get an inside look at my design process developed over 10 years in the field, starting with words that define your brand’s personality, gathering natural inspiration through moodboards, creating logo variations, and translating your vision into packaging and promotional materials that feel aligned and professional. By the end of this workshop, you’ll:
Chalsey Falk is a down-to-earth creative thinker with a passion for strategy, learning, and building brands with heart. She is the designer and multi-passionate creative force behind Full Mood Studio, where she helps mission-driven businesses clarify their goals, refine their message, and design brands that feel authentic, aligned, and impactful. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Chalsey earned her degree in Graphic Design with a minor in Spanish. Over the past decade, she has gained experience as a designer and creative director in corporate, nonprofit, and health and wellness industries. While her career has taken her to a variety of places, she’s now rooted back in her hometown of Fargo, ND, bringing with her a wealth of new perspectives and a deep commitment to building community. Beyond her client work, Chalsey’s creativity flows into many outlets: volunteering at the community garden, developing a folk school concept, and finding joy in everyday life. She’s most at home when working barefoot in the grass, connecting with others, and turning ideas into meaningful brands for business owners and community leaders. Creative Director, Full Mood Studio Branding | Marketing | Websites | Murals fullmood.co Call/Text (+1) 701 261 8624 March 17, 2026 Building a Commercial Kitchen with Shannon Bueche Ready to take your herbal products into the wholesale or retail market? This session will guide you through the nuts and bolts of building a commercial kitchen—from understanding regulations and permits to designing a space that supports your workflow. Learn how to navigate the process with confidence so you can bring your products to a wider audience. Shannon Bueche is an herbalist, farmer, and educator who weaves together the wisdom of plants, the rhythm of the seasons, and the realities of running a small, sustainable business. From her organic herb farm and greenhouse classroom in North Dakota, she creates handcrafted herbal products and teaches others how to cultivate both plants and purpose. With years of hands-on experience in product development, event creation, and small-batch manufacturing, Shannon brings a grounded perspective to the joys and challenges of growing an herbal business. Her teaching style blends practical know-how with a touch of humor and heart-centered magic, encouraging others to find flow—even in the chaos. Find her online at: http://www.massage-alchemy.com and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/MassageAlchemyND , https://www.instagram.com/massagealchemynd , and https://www.tiktok.com/@shannon.bueche April 18, 2026 No botanical business lunch hour seminar today Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine has another scheduled event happening today May 19, 2026 Bioregional Herbalism Business Ethics With featured presenter: Lily Wilson, MH How do we incorporate the plants that grow right where we live into our herbal practice? How can we incorporate herbs into an herbal business in a sustainable manner? There are thousands of herbs to choose from and many special ones growing right in our own unique bioregions. Explore how to ethically incorporate these bioregional herbs and how to get extra creative with "invasive" herbs that might be stressing more delicate native species. Lily is a bioregional master herbalist, massage therapist, yoga instructor and owner of Earth Body Healing and Little Fox Botanicals. She lives on the North Shore of Lake Superior, utilizing specifically bioregional herbs in her botanical businesses. Lily believes health sovereignty is a right and encourages empowering others to learn more about their own health and wellbeing. Lily Clare Wilson, MA, LMA, RYT earthbodyhealing.net www.facebook.com/earthbodyhealing.;i;ywilson insta: @earth_body_healing & @littlefoxbotanicals June-July 2026 We take a short summer break from the biz seminars! Do sign up for autumn-winter sessions to come. August 18, 2026 Fostering a Strong Network: Collaboration over Competition With featured presenter: Paige Haber, MH We are stronger together! For entrepreneurs or small teams, we often feel like we are trying to do it all and it can feel like we are unable to do all the tasks, as well as do them well. This lunchtime chat will have practical tips and exercises to help map your resources to build a strong web. Paige will draw from her last 15 years in the wellness industry, and last 6 of growing a successful business in the Twin Cities organically, (and being a transplant!) and on a shoestring. This talk will highlight best practices and pitfalls she made. Paige Haber is a bodyworker, herbalist, yoga teacher, and forever student. Originally from Northern California, she spent almost one decade on the East Coast until she found her soul's home in the Upper Midwest. Being surrounded by prairies, the North Shore, and countless forests, she started to tune back into the seasons and cycles of outer and inner worlds. Her bodywork practice pulls from TCM, Thai Yoga Bodywork, Swedish Massage and Ayurvedic Bodywork. Her deep passion for holistic care has sparked continued study in Ayurvedic postpartum doula work, and cooking for families. email Paige to learn more: [email protected] Better yet, join us August 18th during the lunch hour! September 15, 2026 Featured presenter: Anne Weiland This tele seminar with focus on updates on important regulatory realms for those in botanical medicine product making. More details TBA! October 20, 2026 Finding Flow in the Chaos with Shannon Bueche Harvest season can feel overwhelming with its never-ending to-do list, yet it also offers lessons in rhythm and rest. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to balance the demands of abundance with the need for slowing down, creating space for reflection, and preparing your business (and yourself) for the quieter season ahead. Shannon Bueche is an herbalist, farmer, and educator who weaves together the wisdom of plants, the rhythm of the seasons, and the realities of running a small, sustainable business. From her organic herb farm and greenhouse classroom in North Dakota, she creates handcrafted herbal products and teaches others how to cultivate both plants and purpose. With years of hands-on experience in product development, event creation, and small-batch manufacturing, Shannon brings a grounded perspective to the joys and challenges of growing an herbal business. Her teaching style blends practical know-how with a touch of humor and heart-centered magic, encouraging others to find flow—even in the chaos. Find her online at: http://www.massage-alchemy.com and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/MassageAlchemyND , https://www.instagram.com/massagealchemynd , and https://www.tiktok.com/@shannon.bueche November 17, 2026 Financial Health for Healers, Part 2 with Stephanie Rautio As healers and caregivers, we sometimes pour ourselves entirely into caring for others while neglecting our own needs and wellbeing. This tendency can sometimes take the form of neglecting our own financial health, plans, and goals. This teleseminar will contain information helpful for individual personal finances as well as some very general business information. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A session for topics not addressed during the formal conversation. Although Stephanie is not an attorney or accountant, we hope that you’ll find the information helpful and applicable for your own financial hygiene! Here's Stephanie... In addition to being a Master Herbalist, Stephanie Rautio is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She has worked in the financial services industry for 25 years and enjoys the ability to help clients understand and apply financial concepts. She has a particular passion for bringing financial knowledge to women, who sometimes feel uncomfortable asking questions about such topics. Note: You may participate in this part two seminar even if you did not participate in part one (Jan 2026). For those participating, you may send questions for Stephanie two weeks in advance. Send to our school and we'll forward: [email protected] December 15, 2026 Year-End-Wrap-Up for Your Botanical Business with Gigi Risberg Stafne Reflect on what flourished in your business this year; programs, products, partnerships, and personal growth. Clear out what no longer aligns so you don't carry depleted business projects into the next season. Set gentle 'seeds' for the coming year, goals that are aligned, regenerative, and authentic. Gigi's bio this page: https://greenwisdom.weebly.com/instructors-guides-clinicians.html Find her online at: www.greenwisdom.weebly.com https://www.facebook.com/greenwisdomschool email: [email protected] |
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Important, innovative online training: Formerly a comprehensive online CAM course taught by Gigi during a 6-month time period. Now, that course is broken down into select online modules that align with your business and professional needs. Online Educational Modules to Order: Professional Vocational Aptitude Test: An Entrepreneur Quiz ($20) CAM, Complementary Alternative Medicine Modalities, Many Business Pathways ($20) Your Personality, Your Work: Is this Aligned for Me? ($20) Values Clarification ($20) Designing an Organic Business Plan ($40) Business & Organizational Structures ($20) Designing Your Dream Team ($20) Papers in Place?! ($25) Where's the Safety Net? Insurance, Liability, Protection ($20) Establishing Bookkeeping System By special consult with Midwest Finance & Administrative Advising. email: [email protected] Intake, Assessments Forms ($25) Conventional Funding Sources ($20) Creative Funding Sources, there's more than Go Fund Me ($20) Sustaining Business Cash Flow: 3 Streams of Revenue ($20) Asking for What You are Worth: Pricing Services & Products ($25) Golden Customers ($20) Guerrilla Marketing ($25) Organizing Systems: Timelines, Charts and More ($25) Upgrade Your Professional Training, Continuing Education ($20) Sustainable Sense in Small Business ($20) Creative Spaces that Work ($20) CAM Continuing Education Courses Natural Botanical Medicine Business Certificate Course There's so much to learn before you launch your botanical business, herbal CSA, healing center or clinical practice. Have you been struggling with understanding the requirements and regulations of herb product labels to which clinical forms cover informed consent? FDA regulations to commercial kitchens and local zoning...is your head swimming? What about marketing, finances? Let our experienced instructor team help you with these vital business matters. If you are dreaming on your vision, beginning to formulate your business plan or are well into your business looking to revamp, all of these and more are covered in this one of a kind CAM, Complementary Alternative Medicine business course. Yes, this program is definitely a Botanical Biz Boot Camp! Our program is one month in length. This Natural and Botanical Medicine Business Certificate Program tuition is $495 Contact us about scheduled dates or independent study with advisor/instructor. Online readings and practical assignments follow each seminar. 1:1 calls with advisor available Invitation to join all monthly lunchtime free business tele-call seminars Other Full Descriptions Visit: www.greenwisdom.weebly.com/Courses Registration Deadline for CAM Continuing Education Courses: 14 days |