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QuickBooks Online – Session 1: Get Started and Setup the Right Way

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 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation 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 Wells Fargo – Open for Business. QuickBooks Online – Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 5:30pm-7:30pm During this session, learn how to get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the entire setup process. Participants will learn how to how to add your business information, which accounting method to use, how to setup and pull data in from your bank, and so much more! This is a foundational course that will help you establish a solid baseline for your accounting system. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Financial Services There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. […]

Apply for Young Adult Reentry Program

Are you a justice-involved young adult (age 18-24) looking for employment or a fresh start? This is the program for you! The Young Adult Reentry Program (YARP) is designed to provide young adults with employment and training services. The program consists of: Job preparatory, case management, legal assistance services, social service assistance, and post-secondary education enrollment to prepare young adults for careers in high-demand sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Construction/Building Trades, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, Logistics, and Registered Apprenticeships. When applicable, expungement opportunities will be offered to participants to help provide them with the ability to change behaviors and obtain a second chance to achieve their goals. For more information, visit urbanleaguela.org/yarp

Construction Law: S3 – What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law

Join the Urban League of Louisiana's Contractor's Resource Center for its signature 3-part series, the "Construction Law Academy", sponsored by Chevron. As a construction contractor, it is imperative that you understand the key elements of contract law that may impact your business. This series will focus on understanding contract terms, partnering agreements and employment law. The Construction Law Academy will take place virtually on Tuesdays, September 13, 20, and 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! Registration must be completed separately for each session. Session 3: What Contractors Need to Know about Employment Law Tuesday, September 27 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register for Session 3 Session Presenter: E. Fredrick Preis, Jr. - Partner at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., New Orleans It is vitally important that entrepreneurs in construction become aware of and comply with the employment laws that are relevant to the industry. During this session, hear from an experienced employment law attorney about updates to employment law and how your business may be impacted. This session will also help to dispel the many employment law myths that exist, particularly relating to contractors vs. employees, and overtime and minimum […]