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 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 3-part 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. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo – Open for Business. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, June 14, 21, and 28, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration is required for each session. Session 1: Foundations – Get Started and Setup the Right Way Get started with QuickBooks Online and receive guidance on the setup process. Learn 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 to establish a solid baseline for your accounting system. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on […]

Join the Urban League of Louisiana, the SBA Louisiana District Office and FEMA, on Tuesday, June 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm to learn what it takes to successfully apply for disaster assistance should the need arise. Hurricane season is here! The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster. Join this session to learn more about applying for disaster assistance in the event of an emergency. Speakers include: Jo Ann Lawrence - Deputy District Director, Louisiana District Office, U.S. Small Business Administrator Local Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8721012194045974541. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 3-part 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. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo – Open for Business. Please join us for the second session of QuickBooks Online, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration is required for each session. Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports Learn how to process transactions in QuickBooks Online to better understand your sales/expenses, and manage your cash flow. Participants will learn how to customize invoices, create sales receipts, receive and pay money. For those that sell products, learn how to use QBO to track inventory and sales taxes. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2201562450752854797. After registering, […]

Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, on Friday, June 24th, 10:00am-12:00pm, to gain insights on the managing your supply chain before, during, and after a disruption. This online session is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. During a health or environmental crisis, supply chain disruptions create scary and uncertain times, especially for small business owners. These disruptions draw attention to supply chain dependencies that you may otherwise not be aware of when everything is operating under normal circumstances. The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused a major upheaval in the supply chains of many businesses in the United States and North America. When supply chains are disrupted small businesses must have a plan to sustain operations and be able to access alternative sources of supply when possible. This session will provide product-based businesses with key learnings in managing before, during, and after a disruption, including: managing inventory, identifying alternative sources of supply or distributors, and strategies for transitioning to complimentary services when supplies are not available. Key topics include: Understanding how supply chains work 6 types of supply chain disruptions Uncovering your supply chain dependencies 10 tactics for preparing for disruptions […]

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 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for this special 3-part 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. This series is sponsored by Wells Fargo – Open for Business. Please join us for the third session of QuickBooks Online, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Registration is required for each session. Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance Be guided through a deeper understanding of the reporting process in QuickBooks Online and how to set up your Chart of Accounts for optimal clarity into your business financials. Participants will learn how to run and read the three primary financial reports, how to reconcile accounts, and create custom fields. There is no cost to attend this informational webinar; however, you must be registered on GoToWebinar to participate. Please secure your spot today by visiting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4920385325894127375. […]