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SUMMARY:Magnify Your Marketing\, Session 3: E-commerce Essentials - Your Guide to Selling Online
DESCRIPTION:E-commerce has become the rule\, rather than the exception\, in conducting business. Most entrepreneurs now find it imperative to in selling products\, and even many services. During this session\, entrepreneurs will learn several ways to sell products and/or services online.\n\nAttendees will learn how they can sell items through Etsy\, eBay\, Shopify\, and more. This session will also provide attendees with information on payment and shipping choices so those who want to sell online can select the option that works best for their business.\n\nTopics discussed include:\n• Where and how to sell your product online\n• Hosted vs self-hosted ecommerce solutions\n• 10 Easy\, Hosted Storefronts and Shopping Carts\n• Online Auction Sites and General Marketplaces\n• Free-to-List Classified-Ad Sites\n\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/regi…/5217297435622094095. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n\nIn order to attend\, all participants must be a Certified Small and Emerging Business via Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Program. Please note that there is no cost associated with SEBD certification\, and most startups meet SEBD eligibility requirements.\n\nTo become a Certified SEBD\, visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. If you should have any questions\, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/myms3/
CATEGORIES:WBRC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
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SUMMARY:Urban League of Louisiana Small and Emerging Business Development Program Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:The Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Roundtables\, based on a shared value for peer-to-peer learning\, seek to help members grow in their business and personal capabilities through monthly roundtable meetings that adhere to PeerSpectives protocols and engage every member fully. \nThe purpose the SEBD Roundtables is to:\n-To develop the roundtable members’ abilities to make excellent decisions in the areas of their business and personal lives.\n-To develop roundtable members’ abilities to make progress in the areas of their lives that lead to exceptional growth—both personally and professionally. \nOur roundtable will use the language protocol as follows:\n-Speak from experience rather than give advice\n-Ask clarifying questions—no interrogation or “telling” others what to do\n-During experience share\, speak from experience \nThe program includes a commitment of 10 roundtable meetings between August 2021 and June 2022. 15-18 SEBD certified businesses will be accepted into the program. Sessions will take place online on Wednesdays\, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sessions will be held on the following dates:\nWednesday\, August 25\, 2021\nWednesday\, September 29\, 2021\nWednesday\, October 27\, 2021\nWednesday\, November 17\, 2021\nWednesday\, January 26\, 2022\nWednesday\, February 23\, 2022\nWednesday\, March 30\, 2022\nWednesday\, April 27\, 2022\nWednesday\, May 25\, 2022\nWednesday\, June 22\, 2022 \nIn order to participate\, small business owners must be certified as a Small and Emerging Business. \nNot yet SEBD certified? To review eligibility criteria and to get certified\, click here. Please note that most small businesses qualify and there is no cost to obtain this certification. \nAlready SEBD certified? To express your interest in the ULLA 2020-21 Roundtables\, please email us at wbrc@urbanleaguela.org.
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/roundtables/
CATEGORIES:CEI,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211119T123000
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SUMMARY:2021 Women’s Empowerment Convening
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day\, the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center invites you to attend its inaugural Women’s Empowerment Convening – Resilient Through it All on Friday\, November 19\, 10:00a-12:30pm\, sponsored by AARP Louisiana.\n\nDuring this virtual convening\, aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs will hear from other female entrepreneurs who who have come from humble beginnings\, remained resilient\, and continue to grow and scale successful ventures. To make this event an interactive celebration\, we are encouraging our panelists and attendees to wear shades of brownand/orpink.Brown is the official color for resilience and pink is the feminine touch.\n\n\n\n\nThe event will feature Urban League client\, Maryam Henderson-Uloho. Maryam is the Founder & Director of SisterHearts Thrifty Collectibles and Decarceration Facility. Mrs. Uloho is a graduate of the ULLA Scale Up! Louisiana program and is the winner of the 2020 Women In Business Challenge. Other panelists include:\n\n\nCourtney McWilliams\, MaryMac’s Doggie Retreat\nFallon Evans\, Skye’s Janitorial LLC\nCourtney Elzey\, MCDS\, LLC\nKelsey Conner\, Cake Face Soaping\nAndrea Julien\, Drea’ Designs\, LLC\nSherilyn Hayward\, Leroy’s LipSmack’n Lemonade\nDorothy Nairne\, Delta Builds Enterprises\nKrystal Allen\, K. Allen Consulting\nChristina Melancon\, Ivy Vitality\, LLC\nMegan Kelly\, Silk Me Kids\n\n\nDuring the panel\, learn about the entrepreneurial journeys of these dynamic women entrepreneurs. Panel questions can be submitted during registration or during the event.In addition\, participants will gain tips on how to continue the 5 C’s of resilience for your business and personal life: Commitment\, Confidence\, Compassion\, Centering\, and Community.\n\n\n\n\nThe event will also feature remarks from Corinne Hodges\, President & CEO of the Association of Women’s Business Centers(AWBC). AWBC is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998. The AWBC works to secure economic justice and entrepreneurial opportunities for women by supporting and sustaining the national network of over 100 Women’s Business Centers (WBCs).\n\nJoin us on November 19th at 10:00am! There is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. For questions\, please contact Lori Jackson\, Director\, Women’s Business Resource Center at wbrc@urbanleaguela.org.\n\nRegister at https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/1603132352749101058
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2021-womens-empowerment-convening/
CATEGORIES:ULLA General,WBRC
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SUMMARY:Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs (4 part series)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for this informative series to learn best practices in marketing and branding for your small business! \nThis series will provide in-depth guidance for developing your brand strategy\, leveraging digital marketing for maximum customer reach\, understanding the customer buying process\, and improving sales through customer service! \nThis 4-part series will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, January 25\, 27\, and February 1\, 3\, 12:30p-2:30pm. In order to participate in this series\, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program\, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply\, please click here. \nSession 1: Brand Power!: Start with Your Why\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1528077491181892112 \nSession 2: Developing Your Digital Marketing Strategy\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7435084964152821005 \nSession 3: The Customer is King – Leveraging Your Customer Buying Process to Increase Sales\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7075021294335338767 \nSession 4: The Butterfly Effect: How to Increase Sales and Retain Customers by Improving Customer Service\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1734894528855233552
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/advanced-marketing-for-entrepreneurs-4-part-series/
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,ULLA General,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T193000
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online Training for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:As a business owner\, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. Now is the time to get the education and support that you need to set up your accounting system and processes the right way!\n\nJoin the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center for this special series 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. The 3-part series will take place on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, February 15\, 16\, and 17\, 5:30pm-7:30pm.\n\n*Required SEBD Certification\nIn order to participate in this series\, all attendees must be or become certified in Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program (SEBD). For more information about the SEBD Program\, please visit www.opportunitylouisiana.com/sebd. To apply\, please click here\n\nSession 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way | 2/15\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9054540248050467344\n\nSession 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports | 2/16\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1151307842201370384\n\nSession 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks | 2/17\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1508604041251898892
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/quickbooks-online-training-for-beginners-2022/
CATEGORIES:ULLA General,WBRC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T140000
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SUMMARY:2021-22 Women in Business Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Louisiana is proud to host its 2021-22 Women in Business Challenge: Scale Up! on Monday\, March 21\, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm CST\, sponsored by Fidelity Bank\, Chevron\, and AARP Louisiana. This year’s event is being held virtually during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW)\, March 21-25\, 2022. NOEW the premier event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in all its forms across the great city of New Orleans.\n\nThis annual pitch event is designed to prepare women-owned businesses with the education\, tools\, and resources needed to scale their businesses towards profitability and sustainability. The event will showcase the business potential of several of ULLA’s women-owned business clients to bankers\, equity investors\, and other potential resources.\n\n\nThis year’s event will feature four finalists who will pitch their plans to grow and scale their businesses for a chance to win $10\,000 in funding. Congratulations to the finalists!\n\nSierra Dee\, SugarLove Bakery\nTwila McGee\, NOLAs Finest Pets\nSherilyn Hayward\, Leroy’s Lipsmack’n Lemonade\nAnaMaria Bech\, Viva NOLA Magazine\n\n\nRegister today to join us for this special event!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/2022wib/
CATEGORIES:CEI,ULLA General,WBRC
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