QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance

Please register for "QuickBooks Online, Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks & Maintenance" by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3985744356067636752. As a business owner, having your financials in order is the most important step to running your business effectively and profitability. The start of the New Year brings a new opportunity to get your accounting system and processes set up […]

Getting Your House in Order, Session 1: Get Your Business Established the Right Way

When you start a new business, or if you need to restructure your business, understanding the processes and requirements of setting up your small business and effectively applying the correct information is essential to a profitable and sustainable business.  During this session, participants will learn Federal, State and Parish compliance requirements for starting a business. […]

Getting Your House in Order, Session 2: Setting up Your Tax Accounts

Every business has tax liabilities. It is critical that small business owners understand which taxes are required, how often, and how to maintain compliance. This will avoid inaccurate payments or failing to file or pay the necessary taxes for your business. During this session, participants will learn which tax accounts to set up for various […]

Getting Your House in Order, Session 3: Get Credit Ready

For small business owners, gaining access to funding to start and grow a business is essential. In order to prepare to access credit, owners must prepare and position themselves to meet the funding requirements of lenders. During this session, participants will learn how business credit differs from personal credit and how this is a key […]

Capital Growth Session I: Is Your Business Bankable?

Capital access and growth are long-standing pain points of minority-owned businesses across the nation and in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) region. Minority-owned businesses, consequentially, have been disproportionately affected during the current economic downturn. As such, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) will co-host a series of virtual […]

Virtual Schools Expo

Schools Expo provides families with an opportunity to engage with representatives from early childhood programs, public, private, and Catholic schools. It is a convenient and efficient method for families to access schools that meet their needs and values. Schools Expo has become a staple in the city and an event families look forward to every […]

Understanding the Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program

The U. S. Treasury Department has authorized another round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to assist businesses and nonprofit organizations that have faced financial challenges related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Urban League of Louisiana has partnered with Hope Credit Union to assist clients in determining eligibility, completing the application process, and managing […]

Capital Growth Session II: Best Practices in Securing Government Contracts

Capital access and growth are long-standing pain points of minority-owned businesses across the nation and in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) region.  Minority-owned businesses, consequentially, have been disproportionately affected during the current economic downturn. As such, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) are hosting a series of virtual […]

Capital Growth Session III: Understanding Series Funding

Capital access and growth are long-standing pain points of minority-owned businesses across the nation and in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) region.  Minority-owned businesses, consequentially, have been disproportionately affected during the current economic downturn. As such, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) are hosting a series of virtual […]

Magnify Your Marketing, Session 1: How to Elevate Your Marketing Strategy

There are various marketing tactics that small business owners can use to reach and influence their target markets – events, direct mail, email, social media, content strategy, street teams, couponing, webinars, seminars, partnerships, and other activities that will help you gain access to customers. However, deploying marketing tactics without a targeted strategy can yield minimal […]

Magnify Your Marketing, Session 2: Using Technology to Improve Customer Reach and Engagement

Growth-oriented entrepreneurs are always exploring new and innovate ways to increase customer reach and convert potential clients to actual customers. With increased competition and a surge in the need for digital marketing, entrepreneurs must understand the importance of utilizing the latest, most effective technologies to increase the number and effectiveness of its interactions with existing […]

Magnify Your Marketing, Session 3: E-commerce Essentials – Your Guide to Selling Online

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. Attendees will learn how they can sell items through Etsy, eBay, Shopify, and more. This […]