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 Women’s Business Resource Center 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 Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. 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 Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/59955701626036566

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 Women’s Business Resource Center 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 Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. During this session, participants will learn how to process transactions QuickBooks Online. As a business owner, this is imperative in understanding your sales and expenses, and managing your cash flow. Participants will learn: How to customize invoices Create sales receipts Receive and pay money For those that sell products, this session will also cover how to use QuickBooks Online to track inventory and sales taxes. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1913824665033285976

Session 1: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps Facilitator: Orhan McMillan | Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. In this session we’ll show you how to: - Create or claim your Business Profile on Google - Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps - Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../4161503508871900256 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 a great time to get your accounting system and processes set up the right way! Join the Urban League of Louisiana’s Women’s Business Resource Center 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 Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. During this session, participants will 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 the three primary financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows) How to read these reports How to reconcile accounts and how to create custom fields to track income/expenses Attendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations. Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Coaching There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register […]

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for “Strategies to Enhance Your Bonding Capacity”, on Thursday, July 27th, 10:00am-11:30am, online via GoToWebinar. This session is a part of ULLA’s DBE Supportive Services monthly outreach series in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. For contractors, securing a surety bond is often an essential step in participating in public construction projects. The bonding capacity represents the maximum amount of surety credit that a contractor can obtain. A higher bonding capacity can enable contractors to bid on more significant projects, potentially leading to increased revenue and growth. This presentation explores five strategies that contractors can leverage to enhance their bonding capacity. This session will be facilitated by Jill Tucker, CIC, CRM, Surety Agent at IUL Bonds. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7356268684148187222