BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IDRS Inc.'s Small Business Information Portal - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IDRS Inc.'s Small Business Information Portal X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nativebiz.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IDRS Inc.'s Small Business Information Portal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151710 CREATED:20260212T174940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T175357Z UID:10000723-1771934400-1771938000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Put Your Native Business Dream To The Test DESCRIPTION:In this thought-provoking webinar\, Scott Tafoya\, Native business owner and coach\, guides participants through key concepts inspired by Dr. John C. Maxwell’s book Put Your Dream to the Test. Designed for Native entrepreneurs\, this session moves beyond inspiration and focuses on ownership\, clarity\, and action. \n  \nMany people never reach their potential because their dream remains hypothetical. This training helps participants begin to clarify their vision\, strengthen their commitment\, and honestly assess whether they are ready to do what it takes to turn a dream into reality. \n  \nTuesday\, February 24th\, 2026 – 12 pm PT; 1 pm MT; 2 pm CT; 3 pm ET \nRegister Here \nLearning Objectives: \n\nClarify your vision by clearly articulating your business dream\nAssess reality and readiness by evaluating what is within your control and whether you are willing to pay the required cost\nIdentify a clear path forward by determining realistic strategies and actionable next steps\nRecognize the role of people and purpose by identifying the support needed to help bring your dream to life\n\nIf you’re ready to move from dreaming to doing\, this session will help you test your vision and take meaningful steps forward. \n  URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/native-business-dream/ CATEGORIES:Online Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151710 CREATED:20260207T191739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T195830Z UID:10000720-1770804000-1770807600@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:The Canva Design Series is a 12-month webinar series designed for entrepreneurs who want to build professional design skills step by step. Educator\, designer\, and founder of B93 Collective\, C’Lenna Mack will take from setting up your account to creating a polished portfolio\, this series supports you in growing both confidence and capability with Canva.\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary’s workshop\, Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs\, covers fundamental design concepts; color theory\, typography\, spacing and visual hierarchy; to help participants create attractive\, readable designs. Attendees will build mood boards to articulate their brand’s look and feel.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\n 10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET\n Online Workshop on Zoom\n To register\, please visit ntv.bz/canva\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to:\n• Explain essential design concepts including color palettes\, font choice\, spacing and alignment.\n• Understand how visual hierarchy directs attention and improves communication.\n• Apply these principles by creating a mood board that reflects their business values.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Bio – C’Lenna Mack \nC’Lenna Mack is an educator\, designer\, and advocate with more than ten years of experience supporting entrepreneurs and community organizations. Originally from Georgia and now based in Oklahoma\, she is a self‑taught graphic designer fluent in tools like Figma\, Canva\, Photoshop and Affinity. She began her design career by offering free workshops and one‑on‑one support to entrepreneurs with limited budgets. Her belief that everyone deserves equitable\, accessible and easy‑to‑follow design training led her to found B93 Collective. Through this agency she helps individuals\, businesses and community leaders turn ideas into thoughtful digital experiences\, always centering cultural respect and community empowerment. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n About the Series:\n• You only need to register once to be enrolled in all workshops in the series\n• Each session stands on its own\, you do not need to have attended previous workshops to participate in this one or future sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n This webinar is paid for in part by USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz)\, and the Elevate Initiative. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/canva/ CATEGORIES:Online Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/627400851_1490449423082980_3844572497574426143_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20260126T232911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232911Z UID:10000711-1769774400-1769778000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Business Idea Generation DESCRIPTION:Business Idea Generation\n​Turning Your Strengths and Passions Into a Business – ​\n​Friday\, January 30th\, 2026 – 12 pm PT; 1 pm MT; 2 pm CT; 3 pm ET \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nHave a desire to start a business but not sure where to begin? This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs in Indian Country who want to clarify their business vision and explore meaningful\, community centered business ideas. \nJoin IDRS’ Microenterprise Development Specialist\, Lynn Wilson\, for a practical session focused on generating business ideas rooted in your strengths\, culture\, location\, and the needs you see in your tribal and local community. \nIn this session\, you will explore: \n\nHow to generate business ideas using your hobbies\, interests\, skills\, and work experience\nHow culture\, traditions\, and lived experience can inspire authentic business concepts\nHow location and local opportunity such as tourism and natural resources can shape strong ideas\nHow to identify tribal and community needs and pain points that could be addressed through business creation\n\nIf time allows\, Lynn will also provide simple strategies to evaluate and compare ideas so you can focus on the best one to move forward \nHere are four key approaches to business idea generation we will discuss in the webinar: \n\nLeveraging existing hobbies and interests\nUsing your skills and professional experience\nDrawing from cultural knowledge and traditions\nExploring location based opportunities such as tourism tied to natural resources\n\nThis session is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs\, small business owners looking to create a new product or service\, and anyone who wants to develop a business idea that reflects their values and strengthens their community. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-idea-generation-2/ CATEGORIES:Online Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Wilson":MAILTO:lynn@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20260126T211235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212308Z UID:10000710-1769515200-1769518800@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Envision a More Beautiful Dance DESCRIPTION:Vision gives direction\, flow\, and intentionality; shaping how you move through each season of your life and business. \nScott Tafoya\, founder of Truth Dancer Coaching\, brings a thoughtful\, values-centered discussion on leadership\, growth\, and personal alignment. This reflective and grounding training invites participants to slow down and intentionally clarify their personal vision\, setting the foundation for effective self-leadership in the year ahead. \nIn this session\, you’ll explore: \n\nWhy vision must come before action\nPrinciples that help clarify personal vision\nHow intentional vision supports effective self-leadership\nWays to take ownership of the year ahead\n\nUsing the metaphor of a dance\, this workshop reminds us that life isn’t rigid or mechanical. Life requires awareness\, alignment\, and rhythm. When your vision is clear\, your steps become more confident and your progress more sustainable\, not just for 2026\, but for every year ahead. \nRegister Here \nor \nTo register\, please visit: ntv.bz/dance URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/envision/ CATEGORIES:Online Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Envision-a-More-Beautiful-Dance-Facebook.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T113000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20240710T230908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T115932Z UID:10000655-1721728800-1721734200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy: Explore if hosting is right for you! DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to build a hospitality business on Airbnb \n\n\nAre you interested in hosting travelers in your community? Hosting on Airbnb is a great way to turn tourism dollars into your own supplemental income. You can turn your spare room or property into an Airbnb—and the Academy can help you get started. This free introductory workshop is designed exclusively for aspiring Hosts like you!\n\n\n\n\n\n The Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy: Intro to Hosting in partnership with The IDRS Acorn Project and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians\n Tuesday\, July 23rd\, 2024\n 12 pm (noon) Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern\n On line\n\n\n\n\nAirbnb is partnering with Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to bring you the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy.\n\n\nThe Academy gives entrepreneurs skills\, practical tools and support to become Hosts on Airbnb and earn extra money. The program includes introductory information on the Airbnb platform\, hosting best practices\, and how to get started. Superhost Ambassador support is designed to set Academy participants up for success as Hosts on Airbnb.\n\n\n\n Should I register?\n\n\nDo you want to become a Host on Airbnb and earn extra money sharing your space or expertise? Registration is open to individuals in the United States who have never hosted on Airbnb.\n\n\n\n Program:\n\n\n– The Airbnb opportunity: Homes & Experiences\n– Hosting best practices with an Airbnb Superhost Ambassador\n– Online community resources\n– Q & A session\n\n\nTo register\, please visit ntv.bz/airbnb\nRegister Now \n  URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/airbnb-entrepreneurship-academy-explore-if-hosting-is-right-for-you/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Airbnb-Academy-FB.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240719T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20240629T012530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T144028Z UID:10000642-1721390400-1721394000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Time Management and Productivity: Techniques for maximizing productivity and managing time efficiently. DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to boost your productivity and manage your time more effectively? Join us for an insightful webinar that will equip you with essential techniques to optimize your workflow and achieve your business goals. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\nTime Management Fundamentals: Discover the core principles of time management and how to apply them to your daily routine.\nPrioritization Strategies: Learn how to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure that the most important and impactful activities are addressed first.\nProductivity Techniques: Explore proven methods to enhance your productivity\, including the Pomodoro Technique\, time blocking\, and task batching.\nGoal Setting and Planning: Understand the importance of setting SMART goals and creating a realistic action plan to achieve them.\nTechnology Tools: Get introduced to various digital tools and apps designed to help you manage your time and tasks more efficiently.\nOvercoming Procrastination: Identify common procrastination triggers and discover strategies to overcome them.\nWork-Life Balance: Gain insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout and sustain long-term productivity.\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your productivity and take your business to the next level! \nRegister Now \nNote: This webinar will include a Q&A session where you can ask specific questions and get personalized advice from our expert. \nPresenter: Lahoma Davidson (Creek Nation) \nLahoma’s strength lies in her connections with individuals in small communities and her dedication to championing their causes at every opportunity. For the past twenty years\, she has devoted her professional life to advancing rural and tribal initiatives at all stages. Lahoma brings extensive financial management skills and expertise to help clients manage financial programs and secure funding for projects. Her areas of expertise include loan policy development\, local document creation\, lending market risk assessment\, lending needs surveys\, loan capitalization\, underwriting\, loan collections\, nonprofit lending software\, and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification and management. Additionally\, Lahoma has in-depth knowledge of local food system development\, small business planning\, and nonprofit management. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/time-management-and-productivity-techniques-for-maximizing-productivity-and-managing-time-efficiently/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Time-management-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20240628T082135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T142643Z UID:10000640-1721131200-1721134800@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Statements for Small Businesses DESCRIPTION:Financial statements are the backbone of any business’s financial health and decision-making process. Join us for an in-depth webinar on “Understanding Financial Statements for Small Businesses\,” designed to help you decode these essential documents and use them to drive your business forward. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nIntroduction to Financial Statements: Gain a foundational understanding of the three primary financial statements: the balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flow statement.\nBalance Sheet: Learn how to read and interpret the balance sheet\, which provides a snapshot of your business’s assets\, liabilities\, and equity.\nIncome Statement: Discover how to analyze the income statement to understand your business’s profitability\, including revenue\, expenses\, and net income.\nCash Flow Statement: Understand the importance of the cash flow statement and how to track the inflow and outflow of cash within your business.\nConnecting the Dots: Learn how these three financial statements interrelate and provide a comprehensive view of your business’s financial health.\nFinancial Ratios and Metrics: Explore key financial ratios and metrics that can be derived from financial statements to assess your business’s performance.\nPractical Applications: Discover how to use financial statements for strategic planning\, budgeting\, and making informed business decisions.\nReal-Life Examples: Review case studies and real-life examples to see how understanding financial statements can lead to better business outcomes.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial literacy and gain the confidence to make better business decisions. Register now and take the first step towards mastering financial statements for your small business! \nPresenter: \nBruce Bishline\, a citizen of Cherokee Nation\, brings over 35 years of experience in small business as an owner\, teacher\, and consultant. For over 25 years\, Bruce taught the acclaimed program “How to Start Your Own Business\,” guiding countless aspiring entrepreneurs through the intricacies of launching their ventures. In addition to teaching\, Bruce provided personalized support to his clients\, helping them research and develop their business ideas. Even in retirement\, he remains passionate about helping people achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. \nBruce’s diverse work experience spans over 20 years in retail\, including 12 years as the owner and operator of a retail hardware store. His entrepreneurial journey also includes ventures in website design\, development\, and marketing\, importing and selling products\, and supporting Native American artisans by selling their products and supplying them with necessary materials. Additionally\, Bruce has run his own small business consulting firm. \nBruce holds a B.S. in Accounting and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council. He is also a Certified Coach through the Center for Coaching Certification and a Certified Instructor for the Indianpreneurship Program through ONABEN. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/understanding-financial-statements-for-small-businesses/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Copy-of-Teal-And-Yellow-Modern-Financial-Accounting-Presentation.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T143000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20240628T231558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T142338Z UID:10000641-1720789200-1720794600@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Financial Literacy with Eddie Torres: Budgeting and Saving Strategies for Long-Term Success DESCRIPTION:By keeping tabs on your expenses and giving yourself a plan to follow\, budgeting makes it easier to meet your financial goals. Savings\, meanwhile\, are crucial because living paycheck to paycheck isn’t viable in the long term. Join our comprehensive webinar to learn the best high-tech and low-tech strategies and tools for managing your money effectively. Discover how much to save\, which apps to use\, which debts to focus on\, and how well you’re doing for your age. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your approach\, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve financial stability and success. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand the importance of budgeting and how it supports your financial goals.\nExplore various high-tech and low-tech tools for effective money management.\nLearn how much you should be saving to secure your financial future.\nIdentify the best apps for budgeting\, saving\, and debt management.\nDetermine which debts to prioritize for repayment.\nGain insights into how your financial habits and status compare to your peers.\n\nWho Should Attend: This webinar is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their finances\, from beginners to those seeking to optimize their current financial strategies. If you want to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and build a more secure financial future\, this session is for you. \nRegister Now \nJoin us to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to master your finances and achieve long-term financial success! \n  URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/budgeting-and-saving-strategies-for-long-term-success/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Financial-Literacy-with-Eddie-Torres-2024-FB-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240709T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240709T173000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20240708T141647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T141941Z UID:10000647-1720540800-1720546200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Branding 101 DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Business with Strong Branding! Join Our Free Webinar\, “Branding 101” \n\n\n\nI hope you joined our last webinar where Navajo graphic designer Corey Begay gave us a great lesson in developing and using logos. He’s back to help us create a lasting impression in the market. Come learn the power of branding and take steps towards transforming your business’s identity and making a mark in your business’s competitive landscape.\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n Date: Tuesday\, July 9th\, 2024\n Time: 4 pm PST / 5 pm MST / 6 pm CST / 7 pm EST\n Location: Online on Zoom (Join from anywhere!)\n\n\n\n What You’ll Discover:\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Branding: Learn why branding is crucial for your business success.\nProfessionalism: Elevate your brand’s professional image in every interaction.\nMarketing: Use your brand to cut through the noise and reach your target audience effectively.\nCorrect Use of Files: Manage your digital assets to ensure consistency across all platforms.\nDon’t miss this chance to learn from the best and transform your branding strategy!\n\n\n\n About your presenter\n\nCorey Begay is a Navajo artist and graphic designer from Cedar Springs\, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. Corey graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications and is currently doing contract work and collaborating with different organizations.\n\n​Corey’s current works involve murals\, graphic design\, illustration\, and canvas paintings. Corey notes that he likes the idea of seeing his work in as many places as possible. “I like working with others who have the same passion in art\, graphic design\, and movements as I do. I’m also very inspired by culture\, education\, nature\, expressionism\, and hard workers.”\n\n\n\n In partnership with Tolani Lake Enterprises (TLE)\n\n\n\nTLE is a 501(c)(3) Native-governed organization based in Tolani Lake\, AZ. They dedicate their efforts towards strengthening food\, water\, and economic systems within Navajo and Hopi communities in the Little Colorado River (LCR) watershed.\n\n\n\n#NativeAmericanEntrepreneurs #Branding101 #EmpowerYourBrand #IDRS #NativeBizGrowth #idrsacornproject #TLE #TolaniLakeEnteprises\n\n\n\n These workshops are made possible through support from the Small Business Administration\, USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, and the Elevate Initiative. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/branding-101/ LOCATION:On line CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Beginning-Recordkeeping-2024-TLE-FB-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221101T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20220510T041527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T072347Z UID:10000615-1667325600-1667331000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Business Basics DESCRIPTION:Starting a business involves planning\, making key financial decisions\, and completing a series of legal activities. This course will help you understand all the steps involved in starting a business\, from testing the feasibility of your business idea and developing a business plan to ensuring your business is registered with the right agencies. \nSession 1: Business Planning – Tuesday\, October 11th\nSession 2: Financial Planning – Tuesday\, October 18th\nSession 3: Marketing – Tuesday\, October 25th\nSession 4: Funding & Legal Issues – Tuesday\, November 1st\nTime: 6:00PM Pacific / 7:00PM Mountain / 8:00PM Central / 9:00PM Eastern \nRegister Now! \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nBruce Bishline (Cherokee) \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-basics/2022-11-01/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/businessbasics600x400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20220510T041527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T072347Z UID:10000614-1666720800-1666726200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Business Basics DESCRIPTION:Starting a business involves planning\, making key financial decisions\, and completing a series of legal activities. This course will help you understand all the steps involved in starting a business\, from testing the feasibility of your business idea and developing a business plan to ensuring your business is registered with the right agencies. \nSession 1: Business Planning – Tuesday\, October 11th\nSession 2: Financial Planning – Tuesday\, October 18th\nSession 3: Marketing – Tuesday\, October 25th\nSession 4: Funding & Legal Issues – Tuesday\, November 1st\nTime: 6:00PM Pacific / 7:00PM Mountain / 8:00PM Central / 9:00PM Eastern \nRegister Now! \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nBruce Bishline (Cherokee) \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-basics/2022-10-25/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/businessbasics600x400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221018T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20220510T041527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T072347Z UID:10000613-1666116000-1666121400@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Business Basics DESCRIPTION:Starting a business involves planning\, making key financial decisions\, and completing a series of legal activities. This course will help you understand all the steps involved in starting a business\, from testing the feasibility of your business idea and developing a business plan to ensuring your business is registered with the right agencies. \nSession 1: Business Planning – Tuesday\, October 11th\nSession 2: Financial Planning – Tuesday\, October 18th\nSession 3: Marketing – Tuesday\, October 25th\nSession 4: Funding & Legal Issues – Tuesday\, November 1st\nTime: 6:00PM Pacific / 7:00PM Mountain / 8:00PM Central / 9:00PM Eastern \nRegister Now! \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nBruce Bishline (Cherokee) \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-basics/2022-10-18/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/businessbasics600x400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221011T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20220510T041527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T072347Z UID:10000612-1665511200-1665516600@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Business Basics DESCRIPTION:Starting a business involves planning\, making key financial decisions\, and completing a series of legal activities. This course will help you understand all the steps involved in starting a business\, from testing the feasibility of your business idea and developing a business plan to ensuring your business is registered with the right agencies. \nSession 1: Business Planning – Tuesday\, October 11th\nSession 2: Financial Planning – Tuesday\, October 18th\nSession 3: Marketing – Tuesday\, October 25th\nSession 4: Funding & Legal Issues – Tuesday\, November 1st\nTime: 6:00PM Pacific / 7:00PM Mountain / 8:00PM Central / 9:00PM Eastern \nRegister Now! \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nBruce Bishline (Cherokee) \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-basics/2022-10-11/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/businessbasics600x400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z UID:10000568-1643889600-1643896800@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez) DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-02-03/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z UID:10000567-1643284800-1643292000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez) DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201118T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z UID:10000514-1643131800-1643139000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC) DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-25/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z UID:10000566-1642680000-1642687200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez) DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-20/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201118T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z UID:10000513-1642527000-1642534200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC) DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-18/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z UID:10000565-1642075200-1642082400@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez) DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-13/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201118T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z UID:10000512-1641922200-1641929400@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC) DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-11/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T193000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201118T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z UID:10000511-1641403800-1641411000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC) DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-05/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210719T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201111T054800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T231129Z UID:10000484-1626717600-1626724800@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace DESCRIPTION:Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? \nIn today’s digitalized world\, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is\, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills. \nJoin IDRS Microenterprise Development Specialist\, Lynn Wilson\, as she provides tips\, techniques\, and tools that will allow you to easily build a website for your business. \nThis a 3-part workshop and will take place on Monday\, July 12th; Wednesday\, July 14th; and Monday\, July 19th at 6:00 pm Mountain Time.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nYou can register by visiting: www.iaia.edu/cecourses \nThere is a $12 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \nHere is an agenda for the workshop \nSession 1 \n\nWhy have a website\nWebsite host VS domain name\nSelecting a website host\nHow to select a domain and things to consider\nCreating a Website outline and best practices for keeping images\, graphics\, copy organized.\n\nSession 2 \n\nSign Up for your website\nSelecting a Template in Squarespace\nSelect a custom domain\nSquarespace Menu: Setting up your pages\n\nSession 3 \n\nDeveloping graphics\, banners and backgrounds\n\nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nThis workshop is sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Continuing Education program. \nFor more information about the Institute of American Indian Arts Continuing Education Program\, please visit: iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-19/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-07-12-IAIA_Squarespace-300x300-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201111T054800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T231129Z UID:10000483-1626285600-1626292800@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace DESCRIPTION:Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? \nIn today’s digitalized world\, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is\, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills. \nJoin IDRS Microenterprise Development Specialist\, Lynn Wilson\, as she provides tips\, techniques\, and tools that will allow you to easily build a website for your business. \nThis a 3-part workshop and will take place on Monday\, July 12th; Wednesday\, July 14th; and Monday\, July 19th at 6:00 pm Mountain Time.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nYou can register by visiting: www.iaia.edu/cecourses \nThere is a $12 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \nHere is an agenda for the workshop \nSession 1 \n\nWhy have a website\nWebsite host VS domain name\nSelecting a website host\nHow to select a domain and things to consider\nCreating a Website outline and best practices for keeping images\, graphics\, copy organized.\n\nSession 2 \n\nSign Up for your website\nSelecting a Template in Squarespace\nSelect a custom domain\nSquarespace Menu: Setting up your pages\n\nSession 3 \n\nDeveloping graphics\, banners and backgrounds\n\nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nThis workshop is sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Continuing Education program. \nFor more information about the Institute of American Indian Arts Continuing Education Program\, please visit: iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-07-12-IAIA_Squarespace-300x300-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20201111T054800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T231129Z UID:10000482-1626112800-1626120000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Building Your Dream Website with Squarespace DESCRIPTION:Do you want a website for your business but don’t have hundreds or thousands of dollars to hire a website developer? \nIn today’s digitalized world\, having a website is more of a necessity than just a trend. Everyone is looking for the best ways to build an online presence. The truth is\, having a great website doesn’t take a lot of special skills. There are numerous template-based website creators that allow you to create responsive and attention-grabbing websites with NO coding skills. \nJoin IDRS Microenterprise Development Specialist\, Lynn Wilson\, as she provides tips\, techniques\, and tools that will allow you to easily build a website for your business. \nThis a 3-part workshop and will take place on Monday\, July 12th; Wednesday\, July 14th; and Monday\, July 19th at 6:00 pm Mountain Time.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nYou can register by visiting: www.iaia.edu/cecourses \nThere is a $12 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \nHere is an agenda for the workshop \nSession 1 \n\nWhy have a website\nWebsite host VS domain name\nSelecting a website host\nHow to select a domain and things to consider\nCreating a Website outline and best practices for keeping images\, graphics\, copy organized.\n\nSession 2 \n\nSign Up for your website\nSelecting a Template in Squarespace\nSelect a custom domain\nSquarespace Menu: Setting up your pages\n\nSession 3 \n\nDeveloping graphics\, banners and backgrounds\n\nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nThis workshop is sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) Continuing Education program. \nFor more information about the Institute of American Indian Arts Continuing Education Program\, please visit: iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-12/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-07-12-IAIA_Squarespace-300x300-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T034206Z UID:10000560-1620925200-1620932400@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/sbdc \nThe IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Monday\,  May 10th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Tuesday\, May 11th; Wednesday\, May 12th; and Thursday\, May 13th.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Nevada Small Business Development Center.  The workshop is funded in part by the USDA Rural Development and the Small Business Administration URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T034206Z UID:10000559-1620838800-1620846000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/sbdc \nThe IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Monday\,  May 10th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Tuesday\, May 11th; Wednesday\, May 12th; and Thursday\, May 13th.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Nevada Small Business Development Center.  The workshop is funded in part by the USDA Rural Development and the Small Business Administration URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-12/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T034206Z UID:10000558-1620752400-1620759600@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/sbdc \nThe IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Monday\,  May 10th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Tuesday\, May 11th; Wednesday\, May 12th; and Thursday\, May 13th.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Nevada Small Business Development Center.  The workshop is funded in part by the USDA Rural Development and the Small Business Administration URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210510T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T075922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T034206Z UID:10000557-1620666000-1620673200@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/sbdc \nThe IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a free live online workshop for artists and craftsmen who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Monday\,  May 10th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Tuesday\, May 11th; Wednesday\, May 12th; and Thursday\, May 13th.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Nevada Small Business Development Center.  The workshop is funded in part by the USDA Rural Development and the Small Business Administration URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-10/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T082933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T133520Z UID:10000574-1619200800-1619208000@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography DESCRIPTION:Click here to register: http://ntv.bz/aprilphoto \nGreat product photography is essential for any artist or craftsman who needs to showcase their work through photos. Learning to take great photos helps build trust in your products by giving consumers a true representation of your work.  Whether it’s to build your artist portfolio or sell your work online\, you’ll benefit from expert product photography tips taught by Native photographer\, Roxanne Best. \nThe Photography Workshop will take place over two 2-hour sessions.  The two sessions will be on Thursday April 22nd and Friday\, April 23rd\, both at 6:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Mountain / 8:00 pm Central / 9:00 pm Eastern. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nClass Agenda \nSession 1\nExposure and Focus\nUsing a Tripod\nLighting\nBackdrops\nUsing Props\nUsing Models \nSession 2\nFree Editing Applications for Smart Phones\nShare Your Work\nCreating Graphics (introduction to Canva) \nAbout Roxanne \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. She began her entrepreneurial journey as an underwater photographer and Scuba instructor in Turks and Caicos. Once on dry land\, Roxanne continued her photography career and now focuses on lifestyle portraits and business imagery under the brand Roxtography. Her work as a photographer was recognized by the First People’s Fund when she was admitted to their Business Fellowship program in 2018. Roxanne has also been teaching yoga for the past 8 years and is a culinary artist focusing on traditional Native food preparation. In addition to all that\, she is a regular small business consultant and trainer providing online training on a number of topics. Roxanne has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a minor in Business with a specialty in the SCUBA Diving Industry\, an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts\, and a 200RYT Yoga Certification. She loves quirky fashion\, makeup\, leather boots and leather jackets\, bell bottoms and anything she can find that is a little strange. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography-april-2021/2021-04-23/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/photography300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151711 CREATED:20210112T082933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T133520Z UID:10000573-1619114400-1619121600@www.nativebiz.org SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography DESCRIPTION:Click here to register: http://ntv.bz/aprilphoto \nGreat product photography is essential for any artist or craftsman who needs to showcase their work through photos. Learning to take great photos helps build trust in your products by giving consumers a true representation of your work.  Whether it’s to build your artist portfolio or sell your work online\, you’ll benefit from expert product photography tips taught by Native photographer\, Roxanne Best. \nThe Photography Workshop will take place over two 2-hour sessions.  The two sessions will be on Thursday April 22nd and Friday\, April 23rd\, both at 6:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Mountain / 8:00 pm Central / 9:00 pm Eastern. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nClass Agenda \nSession 1\nExposure and Focus\nUsing a Tripod\nLighting\nBackdrops\nUsing Props\nUsing Models \nSession 2\nFree Editing Applications for Smart Phones\nShare Your Work\nCreating Graphics (introduction to Canva) \nAbout Roxanne \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. She began her entrepreneurial journey as an underwater photographer and Scuba instructor in Turks and Caicos. Once on dry land\, Roxanne continued her photography career and now focuses on lifestyle portraits and business imagery under the brand Roxtography. Her work as a photographer was recognized by the First People’s Fund when she was admitted to their Business Fellowship program in 2018. Roxanne has also been teaching yoga for the past 8 years and is a culinary artist focusing on traditional Native food preparation. In addition to all that\, she is a regular small business consultant and trainer providing online training on a number of topics. Roxanne has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a minor in Business with a specialty in the SCUBA Diving Industry\, an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts\, and a 200RYT Yoga Certification. She loves quirky fashion\, makeup\, leather boots and leather jackets\, bell bottoms and anything she can find that is a little strange. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography-april-2021/2021-04-22/ CATEGORIES:Online Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/photography300.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR