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2021-22 Women in Business Challenge

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. This 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. This 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! Sierra Dee, SugarLove Bakery Twila McGee, NOLAs Finest Pets Sherilyn Hayward, Leroy’s Lipsmack’n Lemonade AnaMaria Bech, Viva NOLA Magazine Register today to join us for this special event!

QuickBooks Online Training for Beginners

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! Join 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. *Required SEBD Certification 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 Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way | 2/15 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9054540248050467344 Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports | 2/16 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1151307842201370384 Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Concepts & Maintenance Tasks | 2/17 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1508604041251898892

Advanced Marketing for Entrepreneurs (4 part series)

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! This 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! This 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. Session 1: Brand Power!: Start with Your Why https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1528077491181892112 Session 2: Developing Your Digital Marketing Strategy https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7435084964152821005 Session 3: The Customer is King - Leveraging Your Customer Buying Process to Increase Sales https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7075021294335338767 Session 4: The Butterfly Effect: How to Increase Sales and Retain Customers by Improving Customer Service https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1734894528855233552