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SUMMARY:Bid to Win: Developing Your Skills to Bid and Win Contracts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBidding 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. \nDuring 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. \nDesigned 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. \nThis session will be facilitated by Courtney Elzey\, President and CEO\, MCDS\, LLC. \nThis series is sponsored by the 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! \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/bid-to-win-developing-your-skills-to-bid-and-win-contracts/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online – Session 2: Everyday Transactions and Financial Reports
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to customize invoices\nCreate sales receipts\nReceive and pay money\n\nFor those that sell products\, this session will also cover how to use QuickBooks Online to track inventory and sales taxes. \nThis 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! \nCourse Facilitator: Lori Jackson\, MSC Financial Services. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/quickbooks-online-session-2-everyday-transactions-and-financial-reports-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Wealth Building Wednesdays: Preparing Your Kids for Financial Success
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIn 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! \nThere are many healthy habits\, tools\, and resources that you can teach your kids at any age about money management including: \n\nUnderstanding how credit works\nManaging debt\nDeveloping a savings plan\nSpending wisely\nOptimizing earnings\nand budgeting effectively\n\nDuring 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. \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/wealth-building-wednesdays-preparing-your-kids-for-financial-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Market to Win: Best Practices in Content Marketing for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBusinesses today compete in an ever-evolving landscape\, and must constantly stay on top of the most relevant and effective marketing strategies and tactics that can build brand awareness and grow your audience. This means developing a deep understanding of your target audience and using tools that create user experiences that will convert and retain the most profitable customers. \nDuring this session\, participants will learn from three women leaders in marketing and brand management about the trends that are shaping how small businesses market their products and services\, including: \n\nBest practices in building brand equity\nUnderstanding and leveraging consumer behavior\nInteractive content marketing\nOmnichannel marketing\nOther content marketing strategies\n\nFacilitator: Tiffany Langlinais\, President & CEO\, Freret Napoleon \nThis series is sponsored by the 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! \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/market-to-win-best-practices-in-content-marketing-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online – Session 3: Ongoing Accounting Tasks and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to run the three primary financial reports (income statement\, balance sheet\, statement of cash flows)\nHow to read these reports\nHow to reconcile accounts\nHow to create custom fields to track income/expenses\n\nAttendees will also learn how to run other reports that are specific to your business that will help with optimizing operations. \nThis 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! \nCourse Facilitator: Lori Jackson\, MSC Financial Services \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/quickbooks-online-session-3-ongoing-accounting-tasks-and-maintenance-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening for DBE Contractors
DESCRIPTION:Join the Urban League of Louisiana for its signature “Opportunities Outlook Quarterly Convening”. These quarterly\, in-person meet-ups feature procurement officers and/or prime contractors who will provide DBEs and other diverse businesses with updates on bid opportunities\, as well as\, required steps and best practices for doing business with their organizations. These events also provide an opportunity for more direct networking between DBEs and procurement officers and/or primes. \nThe event will take place at the Urban League of Louisiana\, 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue\, Suite 110. Breakfast will be provided. \nThis quarter’s featured speakers and organizations include: \n\nPaula Roddy\, DOTD Program Director\, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development\nLauren Marshall\, Director of Diversity & Inclusion\, Woodward Design + Build\nJean-Marc Villain\, System Director of Supplier Inclusion & Community\, Ochsner Health\nPaige Adams\, Director\, Business Development – Member Diversity Offerings\, Vizient\, Inc.\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/opportunities-outlook-quarterly-convening-for-dbe-contractors-3/
LOCATION:Urban League of Louisiana HQ\, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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SUMMARY:Price to Win: Developing a Profitable Pricing Strategy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOne of the major challenges that most small businesses face is knowing how to properly price its products and services to ensure increased sales and profitability. While there are several factors to consider\, such as understanding your customers\, costs\, and competition\, it is imperative that entrepreneurs “do the work” to determine their optimal pricing strategy. \nDuring this session\, small businesses will learn key strategies and tactics to guide them in positioning and pricing their services for profit. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nThe 4 types of pricing strategies for service-based businesses and when to use which ones\nHow to actually know when it’s time to increase your prices\nThe profit-building way to offer incentives without discounting\n\nThis session will be facilitated by Desiree Young\, Founder and President\, VentureWalk Business Partners and WinFish. \nThis series is sponsored by the 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! \nThere is no cost to attend\, however\, registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://urbanleaguela.org/event/price-to-win-developing-a-profitable-pricing-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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