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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner\, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center to learn the foundations for setting up QuickBooks online\, managing everyday transactions and financial reports\, and the key concepts and tasks that you must know for ongoing maintenance. This 3-part series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nQuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts and Maintenance Tasks You Must Know \nWednesday\, March 1\, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm \nDuring this session\, participants will be guided through a deeper understanding of the reporting process in QuickBooks Online and how to set up your Chart of Accounts for optimal clarity into your business financials. Participants will learn how to run the three primary financial reports (income statement\, balance sheet\, statement of cash flows)\, how to read these reports\, how to reconcile accounts and how to create custom fields to track income/expenses. Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations. \nCourse Facilitator: Lori Jackson\, MSC Coaching \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6392090441894847584. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/quickbooks-online-session-3-ongoing-accounting-tasks-and-maintenance-2023/
CATEGORIES:CEI
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SUMMARY:CRC Training Day: Back Office Administration for Construction Contractors
DESCRIPTION:One of the most significant challenges for small construction contractors who grow is the ability to effectively manage the back-office administration of their firm. Now\, more than ever\, construction companies must focus on modernizing their back-office processes to operate as efficiently as possible. If you are using administrative processes that are outdated and rely on a ruler\, Excel spreadsheets\, and paper-based procedures\, you probably adding time\, cost\, and frustration to all of your projects. If this is the case\, it’s time for an administrative overhaul! \nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana’s Contractor’s Resource Center on Thursday\, March 2\, 9:00am-1:00pm\, for “CRC Training Day: Back-Office Administration for Construction Contractors”. This workshop will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana\, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue\, Suite 110\, New Orleans\, LA 70119. \nDuring this session\, construction contractors will be introduced to best practices in back-office administration with a focus on: \n\nUtilizing Planswift Estimating software to calculate quantities and values needed to create detailed line-item estimates\nDeveloping a winning bid and creating a scope sheet that itemizes inclusions/exclusions\nUtilizing UDA ConstructionSuite Software to develop a schedule and schedule of values (sov)\, estimate project costs\, and manage your statement of cash flows\nUnderstanding business financials such as the balance sheet\, profit and loss\, cash flow\, and work-in-progress statements to identify potential red flags\, accurately forecast budgets\, and maximize long-term profitability\nLearn QuickBooks and Costing methods to help you manage Cost of Goods Sold and invoicing processes such as the G702/03 Pay Apps\n\nSeating is limited to 15 participants. There is no cost to register\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your seat!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/crc-training-day-back-office-administration-for-construction-contractors/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEI,CRC,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Becoming Bankable - Session 1: Understanding Your Financial Position
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its signature “Becoming Bankable Series: Preparing to Access Capital”\, March 7-9\, 12:30pm-2:30pm! This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nFor small businesses\, there are certain indicators that are very telling as to whether or not obtaining a traditional business loan will be possible. These include the personal credit score of the owner\, time in business\, profitability\, debt service coverage\, and collateral. In considering these factors and others\, it is imperative that entrepreneurs understand how to best position themselves to access capital and what they can be doing today to advance their business closer to becoming bankable. \nSession 1: Understanding and Improving Your Personal Financial Position | Tuesday\, March 7 | 12:30p-2:30p \nDuring this session\, participants will learn what it means to become bankable and how the personal finances of the entrepreneur are connected to the business. This session also includes a deep dive into the components of a personal financial statement and why it is such a critical part of the funding package for small businesses. \nAttendees will examine the debt to income ratio versus the debt service coverage\, as well as\, one’s personal credit score versus the business’ credit score. This interactive session will also allow participants to begin the process of developing their own personal and business budgets to form the foundation of their financial statements. \nFacilitator: Lori Jackson\, Financial Literacy Coach\, MSC Coaching \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5768369381448397655. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/becoming-bankable-session-1-understanding-your-financial-position/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Becoming Bankable - Session 2: Financial State and Needs for Growth
DESCRIPTION:oin the Urban League of Louisiana for its signature “Becoming Bankable Series: Preparing to Access Capital”\, March 7-9\, 12:30pm-2:30pm! This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nFor small businesses\, there are certain indicators that are very telling as to whether or not obtaining a traditional business loan will be possible. These include the personal credit score of the owner\, time in business\, profitability\, debt service coverage\, and collateral. In considering these factors and others\, it is imperative that entrepreneurs understand how to best position themselves to access capital and what they can be doing today to advance their business closer to becoming bankable. \nSession 2: Examining Your Business’ Financial State and Needs for Growth |Wednesday\, March 8 | 12:30p-2:30p  \nDuring this session\, participants gain insights into how to get their business finances in order including ensuring that your balance sheet\, income statement\, and statement of cash flows are accurate. \nAttendees will receive tips on accounting systems\, banking\, equity needs and other important aspects of becoming bankable. Participants will also learn how to examine the financial needs of their business\, how to convey funding needs through a business plan\, and how to make the case for the estimated repayment plan. \nFacilitator: Lori Jackson\, Financial Literacy Coach\, MSC Coaching \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/174120190021902426. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/becoming-bankable-session-2-financial-state-and-needs-for-growth/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:Becoming Bankable - Session 3: Action Planning for the Funding Package
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its signature “Becoming Bankable Series: Preparing to Access Capital”\, March 7-9\, 12:30pm-2:30pm! This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. \nFor small businesses\, there are certain indicators that are very telling as to whether or not obtaining a traditional business loan will be possible. These include the personal credit score of the owner\, time in business\, profitability\, debt service coverage\, and collateral. In considering these factors and others\, it is imperative that entrepreneurs understand how to best position themselves to access capital and what they can be doing today to advance their business closer to becoming bankable. \nSession 3: Action Planning for Becoming Bankable and the Funding Package | Thursday\, March 9 | 12:30p-2:30p \nThe final session of the series will focus on assisting participants in developing a plan of action for improving their financial position over the next 6-12 months. This session also provides participants with final guidance on developing a funding package. \nThis session will cover best practices in finalizing a loan package\, obtaining support\, and how to prepare for follow up questions. Common mistakes and items overlooked will be revealed so that participants know what to avoid. \nFacilitator: Lori Jackson\, Financial Literacy Coach\, MSC Coaching \nThere is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however\, you must be registered for the webinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3899256788834754140. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/becoming-bankable-session-3-action-planning-for-the-funding-package/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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SUMMARY:NOEW: A Recipe for Success - Grow Your Food Service Business!
DESCRIPTION:A Recipe for Success: Leveraging Best-in-Class Accelerator Programs to Grow Your Food Service Business \nMonday\, March 27\, 1:00pm-3:00pm \nLocation: Southern Food & Beverage Museum\, 1405 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA 70113 \nAccelerator programs can be a game-changer for start-ups and growth stage businesses in the food service industry. During the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week’s NOEW In Your Neighborhood series\, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and its partners will share how food service accelerators are helping diverse entrepreneurs to grow and scale their operations through guidance on food costing\, operational efficiency\, branding and marketing\, site selection\, expanding to consumer packaged goods\, and more! \nThe event will take place on Monday\, March 27th\, 1:00pm-3:00pm\, at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum\, 1405 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA 70113; and will highlight the PepsiCo Foundation’s Black Restaurant Accelerator Program\, and feature Louisiana-based\, Black-owned food service entrepreneurs who have leveraged the programs benefits to recover\, grow\, and sustain their operations. \nThis session will also feature insights from PROOF\, an accelerator\, incubator\, and food service consulting firm based in Chattanooga\, TN. Founded and led by food and beverage industry veterans\, the mission of Proof is to support owners and operators in the industry through programs\, resources\, and community. PROOF is the Urban League of Louisiana’s partner in administering the PepsiCo Black Restaurant Accelerator Program in Louisiana. \nSpace is limited. Register today to reserve your seat! \nNOEW 2023 Registration Requirement  \nIn addition to signing up for this event\, you must ALSO register directly for NOEW 2023 at www.noew.org. By registering for a free NOEW 2023 Access Pass – or any of the other NOEW 2023 Passes – you will be considered officially registered for this NOEW in Your Neighborhood event\, and you will receive all other NOEW benefits and activities that are available through your Pass for the entire week. Register here: www.noew.org
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/noew-a-recipe-for-success-grow-your-food-service-business/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General
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