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Master Your Card: Looking for the Right Payment Processor?

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 […]

2022 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit

The Urban League of Louisiana is pleased to host its 2022 Veterans Small Business Resources Summit in celebration of veterans entrepreneurship, and as an extension of National Veterans Small Business Week (October 31 – November 4). During this event, we will shine a light on veteran’s entrepreneurship across the state of Louisiana by sharing the many resources that are available to veteran and their spouses to start and grow their businesses. This year’s event is sponsored by AARP and Chevron, and hosted in collaboration with the SBA LA District Office, the Veterans Business Outreach Center – Mississippi State University, and Louisiana Economic Development. This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 4, 10:00am-12:00pm, and will be hosted online. Veterans and the general public are welcome to attend. Register today to reserve your spot! Confirmed Speakers to Date: Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO, Urban League of Louisiana Felicia Brown, Senior Advisor | Small Business/Entrepreneurship & Financial Resilience David Feldman, Supply Chain Advisor, Supplier Diversity, Chevron Michael Ricks, District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Jo Ann Lawrence, Deputy District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration Mark Scott, Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center, Mississippi State University […]