• Seasonal Marketing

    Session 8: Seasonal Marketing Date: October 6, 2022 Description This session—a “bonus” session, offered in addition to our monthly series—is designed to assist American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists in enhancing their marketing plans for seasonal/holiday sales. It will focus on: Setting up “pop-up” markets through social Read more…

  • Protecting Your Business: IP and IACA

    Session 9: Protecting Your Business: IP and IACA Date: October 13, 2022 Description Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. This session will focus on protecting Read more…

  • Increasing Profits through Merchandising

    Increasing Profits through Merchandising Date: November 10th, 2022 Description Native artists frequently undervalue their talents and crafts. Pricing is both an art and a science, and this workshop will look at several factors to consider when pricing a variety of visual arts and crafts for retail. This course will also Read more…

  • Exporting Products Overseas

      This session will assist anyone interested in selling their arts and crafts overseas in understanding the export process, determining whether they are ready to export, and developing an export strategy. We'll also provide materials to assist you in getting started with exporting or, at the very least, determining whether Read more…

  • Artists and Crafts People Panel

    The series has been organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the United States Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and Indian Dispute Resolution Services. All programs will be recorded and made available for viewing online after the program date. There Read more…

  • Introduction to Investing

    On Friday, December 1st, financial expert, Eddie Torres, continues his four part workshop series to cover your whole financial life, both personal and business, with a topic that is scary to many of us...investing. We know we need to but so often we don't save as early or as often Read more…

  • Entrepreneur Success Story: Heather Gomez

    Join the IDRS Acorn Project as we celebrate Heather Gomez and her work as an Airbnb entrepreneur. Come learn about her work to develop a successful Airbnb business including the planning process in which she considered purchasing property, how she found her partner that helped her set up the business, Read more…

  • Break Even Analysis

    Next Thursday, we continue our 4 part series on making your books shine. We just passed Black Friday. As the story goes, retailers would finally get out of the red for the year and into the "black." Very risky to only be profitable this late into the year. Do you Read more…

  • Why Trade Jobs Are Great For Entrepreneurs

    Via Zoom

    Why Trade Jobs Are Great For Entrepreneurs Hosted by Uni Britt Friday, April 4th, 2025 10 am PST / 11 am MST / 12 pm CST / 1 pm EST This will be a webinar presented on Zoom Think the skilled trades aren’t for you? Think again. The trades can Read more…

  • Tending the Fire Within: Wellness Practices for Native Entrepreneurs

    Via Zoom

    “Tending the Fire Within: Wellness Practices for Native Entrepreneurs” Date: Wednesday, April 23rd 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm MT | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CT | 2:00 – 4:00pm ET Via Zoom Registration Link: ntv.bz/wellness Presented by Roxanne Best Roxanne, an enrolled member Read more…

  • The Business of Art

    The Business of Art

    Via Zoom

    Presented by Nocona Burgess Dates: Wednesday, May 14th, Thursday, May 15th, Friday May 16th Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PT | 1:00 - 3:00 MT | 2:00 - 4:00 CT | 3:00 - 5:00 ET Register: https://ntv.bz/boa 🎨 Indigenous Artists – Ready to Grow Your Art Into a Business? Join renowned Comanche artist Nocona Read more…

  • The Business of Art

    The Business of Art

    Via Zoom

    Presented by Nocona Burgess Dates: Wednesday, May 14th, Thursday, May 15th, Friday May 16th Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PT | 1:00 - 3:00 MT | 2:00 - 4:00 CT | 3:00 - 5:00 ET Register: https://ntv.bz/boa 🎨 Indigenous Artists – Ready to Grow Your Art Into a Business? Join renowned Comanche artist Nocona Read more…

  • The Business of Art

    The Business of Art

    Via Zoom

    Presented by Nocona Burgess Dates: Wednesday, May 14th, Thursday, May 15th, Friday May 16th Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PT | 1:00 - 3:00 MT | 2:00 - 4:00 CT | 3:00 - 5:00 ET Register: https://ntv.bz/boa 🎨 Indigenous Artists – Ready to Grow Your Art Into a Business? Join renowned Comanche artist Nocona Read more…

  • Hosting 101: Your Guide to Airbnb Success

    Via Zoom

    Hosting 101: Your Guide to Airbnb Success Wednesday, May 21st / 2PM PST Registration Link: http://ntv.bz/spaces Webinar Description: An 8-Part Webinar Series for Native & Indigenous Hosts (2pm PST/ 3pm MST) Hosting 101: Your Guide to Airbnb Success - May 21 (Intro to Airbnb for Indigenous Hosts) 📢 Hosting 101: Read more…

  • Trade with Purpose: Reviving Indigenous Barter Systems in Modern Business

    Via Zoom

    Trade with Purpose: Reviving Indigenous Barter Systems in Modern BusinessThursday, May 22nd Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PT | 1:00 -2:30 MT | 2:00 - 3:30 CT | 3:00 - 4:30 ET Registration Link: https://ntv.bz/trade Webinar Description: Long before money was used, Native communities built strong economies through bartering—trading goods, skills, Read more…

  • Unlocking the Power of Personality in Business and Life

    Virtual Event

    Ever wonder why some people are naturally assertive while others take a more thoughtful approach? Why do some love structure while others thrive in spontaneity? The DISC Personality Class is your key to understanding personality dynamics—both your own and those around you! In business, relationships, or personal growth, understanding your Read more…

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