Join the Urban League of Louisiana for Wealth Building Wednesdays! This monthly webinar series is designed to provide communities across Louisiana with insights, tools, and practical steps to develop healthy financial habits, become financially independent, effectively manage risks, and chart a pathway towards generational wealth creation. Sessions take place on Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm-7:30pm. Register today to reserve your spot…and share with a friend or family member! In the quest to achieve generational wealth, many find it difficult to change bad habits, let alone teach their kids the road to financial fitness. However, teaching kids basic money management skills is a great way to give them a head start financially and can set them up for a bright future! There are many healthy habits, tools, and resources that you can teach your kids at any age about money management including: Understanding how credit works Managing debt Developing a savings plan Spending wisely Optimizing earnings and budgeting effectively During this session, learn a few key steps that you can incorporate into your family’s daily habits to set your kids up for future financial success! This session will be facilitated by Ricardo D. Thomas, ChFEBC, RFC®, Financial Consultant, THOMAS-WADDELL & Associates. There […]

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 for its 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. 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. This series is sponsored by Mastercard and Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees must be or become certified through the LED Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Visit https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/program/small-and-emerging-business-development-program to get certified today! Course Facilitator: Lori Jackson, MSC Financial Services. There is no cost to attend, however, registration is […]

Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its new “WIN Series for Entrepreneurs”. This 4-part series is designed for aspiring and existing small business owners who are looking to develop key entrepreneurial skills that can be leveraged to start, grow, and scale their business. This series is sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. Bidding on public and private contracts can be a game changer for small businesses. However, the goal is to win and leverage these contracts to increase operational and financial capacity, create new jobs, and become a scalable business. During this session, participants will gain insights on how to successfully bid on public and private contracting opportunities. This session combines best practices for “bidding to win” with real life examples used to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the bidding process. Designed for new and seasoned contractors, this session will provide a roadmap to executing successful bid strategies, leading to increased business opportunities and improved organizational outcomes. This session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey, President and CEO, MCDS, LLC. This series is sponsored by the Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program. To participate, attendees […]