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Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “Boots to Business: Reboot for Veteran Entrepreneurs and Spouses”! This event is hosted in collaboration with the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and sponsored by AARP. Boots to Business: Reboot is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, the path to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. Reboot extends the entrepreneurship training to veterans of all eras, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and military spouses in their communities. The session will take place on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the AARP Community Resource Center, 3502 S. Carrollton Avenue, Suite C, New Orleans, LA 70118. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! Remember, this session is open to veterans and spouses. Questions? Please email us at cei@urbanleaguela.org.

Looking for the Right Payment Processor for Your Small Business? Here’s What You Need to Know The Mastercard “Master Your Card” program provides resources and tools for people of all ages, as well as new business owners, to better understand the value of electronic payments and how to use them more efficiently, so they can leverage this technology to make the most of their money. Small business owners are invited to join the Urban League of Louisiana on Tuesday, November 8th, 12:00pm-1:30pm, virtually, to learn how to best identify and manage a relationship with the right payment processor. This session is sponsored by Mastercard, and the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program in collaboration with the National Urban League. This session will feature the following Master Your Card topics: Choosing the Right Card Processor - As you get started with card acceptance, make sure you understand the processing system. Getting the Best Deal for Your Business - Negotiating with processors shouldn't be tricky -- learn about tips and best practices for getting the best contract for your business. Six Steps to a Successful Relationship with Your Payment Processors - Maintaining a good relationship with your payment processor is an important part […]