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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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T193000
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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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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SUMMARY:A Complete Overview of the Side Hustle Youth Entrepreneurship Program
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00am PST | 10:00pm MT | 11:00pm CST | 12:00pm EST\n\nHave you joined us for any or all of our Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series? For the last eight months\, we have been walking through our youth entrepreneurship curriculum (The Side Hustle) one module at a time. Join veteran youth facilitator Camille Koster for this month’s webinar where she will pull everything together and walk through the Side Hustle participant workbook in its entirety. In the webinar Camille will:\n\nReview the topics covered in each module\nIdentify milestones that youth should achieve upon completing this program\nDiscuss the importance of experiential learning and best practices for implementing the training in your Native community\nShare tools/resources needed for positive youth development and training\n\n\nAbout the Side Hustle Youth Entrepreneurship Program\nThe Side Hustle Program teaches youth how to start a new income stream with their existing talents\, skills\, and capital while still attending school. Through an age-appropriate\, highly engaging\, and fun setting\, this program teaches youth how to generate business ideas for launching a side hustle business.\n\nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/a-complete-overview-of-the-side-hustle-youth-entrepreneurship-program/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003435Z
CREATED:20210826T065919Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Engagement and Participation With Youth Learners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 23rd\, 2021\nTime: 9:00am PST | 10:00pm MT | 11:00pm CST | 12:00pm EST\nPlace: Via Zoom\nPresenter: Camille Koster\nRegister at: ntv.bz/septemberyouth \n  \n\n\nPart of the Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series\n\n\nAs a youth leader and facilitator\, you have probably experienced the challenges of getting and keeping youth engaged during training.  When working with youth\, it’s important to understand some of the barriers that keep youth from actively participating in training programs.  Once you understand these challenges from a youth’s perspective\, you can implement strategies for improving engagement that increases learning and rapport with you and other youth in your program.\n\nIf you would like to learn effective strategies for facilitating youth programs in a way that engages youth participants\, join IDRS and Camille Koster\, veteran youth facilitator for an interactive workshop where you will  learn to:\n\n\nIdentify barriers to engagement\nBuild buy-in and rapport with youth participants\nReinforce learning concepts through experiential activities\nCreate an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration\nImprove youth engagement and participation\nTeach to all learning types\n\n\nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth.\n\nThis webinar will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/improving-engagement-and-participation-with-youth-learners/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T120000
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SUMMARY:Instagram for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 22nd\nTime: 11:00 Pacific | 12:00 Mountain | 1:00 Central | 2:00 Eastern\nPlace: Via Zoom\nRegistration Link: ntv.bz/septembersocial \n\nDon’t know where to start to create a stunning Instagram feed? Have you been thinking about using Instagram but are unsure if it’s the right option for your business? Join our webinar and explore these questions and more.  Instagram is the most popular platform with 64% of its users between the ages of 18 -34.  If your ideal customer is demographic\, Instagram is a platform that you should check out. \nIn this webinar\, your instructor\, Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media guru\, will start with the basics (how to create an account)\, so you feel comfortable and ready to grow an authentic following on Instagram. Next\, you will learn tools and techniques to improve your organic growth and engagement over time. Some of the specific tools covered are stories\, reels\, and Instagram TV.  This webinar is designed for beginners but will offer ideas for people already using the social media channel\, too. \nYou will learn how to… \n\n\nCreate an aesthetically appealing and engaging feed that reflects the essence of your unique brand\nCreate valuable content that speaks to your ideal audience and positions you as an expert in your field\nExpand your reach on social media to increase your following\, create community\, connect with and attract your ideal clients.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/instagram-for-beginners/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210915T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003435Z
CREATED:20210826T064658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003435Z
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SUMMARY:Spring into action with Google’s business insights tools
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 15th\nTime: 6:00 pm Pacific | 7:00 pm Mountain | 8:00 pm Central | 9:00 pm Eastern\nPlace: Via Zoom\nRegister: ntv.bz/septembergoogle \nLearn how to use Google Analytics to gain insights into how consumers engage with businesses online. We’ll discuss best practices to analyze customer trends and turn these insights into actionable decisions\, and we’ll explore Market Finder\, Google’s free tool that helps identify potential markets and customers for businesses. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/spring-into-action-with-googles-business-insights-tools/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210910T110000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003504Z
CREATED:20210826T062710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003504Z
UID:10000501-1631268000-1631271600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to Accept Credit Card Payments on Your Phone
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET\n\nRegister at:  ntv.bz/square \nMobile payments are an increasingly popular way to accept in-person payments because they’re secure\, fast\, and convenient. Adapting to mobile payment technology is extremely valuable for your business because you can take payments anywhere at any time. This is especially useful for Native entrepreneurs who need a way to take payments when selling at powwows\, art markets\, and similar events. In this webinar\, you will learn how to utilize Square\, one of the most well-known tools for processing credit cards payments using your phone. \nPresented by Martin Guerrero \nMartin Guerrero is a member of the Small Business and Community Advocacy team at Square. As an e-commerce specialist with over ten years in the website and domain name industry\, he has been helping Square sellers broaden their customer base with an online presence\, providing both onsite and online educational programs centered around e-commerce and digital payment solutions. Martin also participates in cross-functional projects supporting Spanish-speaking and Indigenous small businesses and other community and third-party partners nationwide. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-accept-credit-card-payments-on-your-phone/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003505Z
CREATED:20210826T062136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003505Z
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SUMMARY:Post Award Orientation Conference
DESCRIPTION:9:00 AM Pacific | 10:00 AM Mountain | 11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern \nRegister: ntv.bz/paoc \nOnce you are successful in landing a government contract\, you will likely be required to have a Post-Award Orientation Conference with the awarding agency to discuss important performance elements of the contract. In this webinar\, Mr. Gonzales will explain the major discussion points that will be brought up at the Post Award Orientation Conference and how best you can prepare in the weeks prior to the meeting. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/post-award-orientation-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20210224T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
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SUMMARY:Side Hustle Selling Online (Youth Entrepreneurship Series)
DESCRIPTION:How to help youth earn income and start a business with an online store\nPart of the Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series\nTo register\, please click: ntv.bz/augustyouth \nEcommerce is already over 20% of all retails sales in the US.  In the past year\, the COVID-19 pandemic has helped rapidly increase Ecommerce use and online sales will only continue to grow in the years to come.  This fact combined with young people’s natural tendency for adoption of new technology presents a prime opportunity for Native youth to start an online business selling goods online. \nAre you ready to teach youth how to take control of their financial future by starting a small business? In this interactive webinar\, you will learn how to assist youth choose the best e-commerce sales platform; identify how to receive and return money\, choose payment platforms\, and deal with financial institutions; and finally\, how to pull everything together and launch their store. \nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, August 26th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern. 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. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nCamille Koster (Cherokee) serves as the Youth Program Manager for the IDRS Acorn Project. Through the program\, she teaches youth how to explore entrepreneurship and create side hustles which provides them the opportunity to make money while continuing to focus on their education . She has worked in youth development and in nonprofit for the last 18 years\, both writing and facilitating camps across the nation. She has co-facilitated camps with the Drug-Free Communities National Initiative\, Students Working Against Tobacco\, Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health\, ONABEN\, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse\, and more. Camille dedicated five years of her youth development career as the Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. She successfully assisted in one the largest youth entrepreneur programs as she helped build strategy and infrastructure for a cookie sale campaign that led to her local Council selling over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in Eastern Oklahoma.\n​\nCamille is a United States Navy Veteran and is proud to have represented the Cherokee Tribe in the military. During the time she served\, only 15.4% of the military was comprised of Native American members\, likewise\, only 4% were female members. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Management. Camille lives in Jenks\, Oklahoma\, is married to a Firefighter and has three children. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/side-hustle-selling-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
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SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Paid Advertising on Facebook and Instagram
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/augustsocial \nAre you ready to take your social media game to the next level?  Join\, Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media Manager\, as she walks you through the do’s and don’ts of paid advertising on your favorite social media channels. \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, we will cover the topic of paid promotion on Facebook and Instagram. Participants will learn the benefits of paid promotion and creating Key Performance Indicators of a paid promotion. Roxanne will walk you step by step through the process of creating a paid Facebook and Instagram promotion. \nBy the end of this learning session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of paid promotion to increase sales\, customer reach\, and to grow your audience\nKnow what to consider when creating paid promotions\nUse Customer profiles to target ideal customers.\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, July 28th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paid-advertising-on-facebook-and-instagram-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210818T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
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SUMMARY:Get Your Business Listed on Google Search & Maps
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/gmb \nWant local customers to find you online?  Need to figure out how to create and manage your business on Google Search & Maps?  This webinar is for you! \nJoin us to learn about Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with local customers on Google Search & Maps.  We will highlight the importance of verifying your account and how to use Google My Business effectively.  \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat is a business profile on Google?\nHow to create a business profile\nHow to manage business information\nTour of Google My Business\nAdditional resources\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, August 18th at 6:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Mountain / 8:00 pm Central / 9:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \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 being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/get-your-business-listed-on-google-search-maps-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210805T173000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20210730T021225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
UID:10000498-1628179200-1628184600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How To Set The Price For What You Grow and Sell
DESCRIPTION:You may have heard that there are four P’s to marketing your product. One of those important P’s is pricing. But setting the right price can sometimes be really difficult to do. Do you have a good strategy to price your product? Do you have the right price? How do you know? \nIn this webinar\, Mark Thompson from the IDRS’ Acorn Project\, will cover various approaches to pricing what you sell and how to make sure your price covers your costs but stays competitive with other sellers in your market. Then Susan Sekaquaptewa\, UA Tribal Extension Agent and experienced market farmer\, will share her experience selling produce direct to customers at farmers markets on and off rez. She’ll discuss cultural considerations around selling food for Indigenous people and the practical aspects of pricing things you grow. \nThis is the third workshop in the Ag Recordkeeping Series. \nThis webinar is only open to the Diné College farmer cohort.  The workshop will take place on Thursday\, August 5th at 4:00 pm Mountain.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis webinar is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, Diné College\, and Tolani Lake Enterprises. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-set-the-price-for-what-you-grow-and-sell/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210804T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210804T200000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
UID:10000487-1628100000-1628107200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Ecommerce for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:What you need to know to start selling products online\nGot an idea for a product that you’d like to sell online? \nIt can be challenging to figure out how to choose the best methods of selling your products online. In this e-commerce for beginners course\, you will learn what you need to know to transform your idea into an online store including how to choose the right ecommerce model that’s right for you such as selling your own products\, or reselling products offered by other businesses. We will examine the pros and cons of building your own site or utilizing existing platforms such as Shopify\, Amazon\, and Facebook. After helping you figure out the best ecommerce business model and platform\, we will dive into the practicalities of getting your product on the market. Learn tips for attracting customers\, fulfilling orders\, and managing your finances as the sales start rolling in. \nThe webinar will take place on Wednesday\, August 4th 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 $5 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \nAbout your presenters: \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.  She can be found at roxannebest.com. \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 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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/ecommerce-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210728T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003433Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003433Z
UID:10000489-1627470000-1627473600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Paid Advertising on Facebook and Instagram
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED!  Due to a scheduling conflict\, this workshop had to be rescheduled till August.  New training date is August 25th.\nTo register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/julysocial \nAre you ready to take your social media game to the next level?  Join\, Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media Manager\, as she walks you through the do’s and don’ts of paid advertising on your favorite social media channels. \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, we will cover the topic of paid promotion on Facebook and Instagram. Participants will learn the benefits of paid promotion and creating Key Performance Indicators of a paid promotion. Roxanne will walk you step by step through the process of creating a paid Facebook and Instagram promotion. \nBy the end of this learning session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of paid promotion to increase sales\, customer reach\, and to grow your audience\nKnow what to consider when creating paid promotions\nUse Customer profiles to target ideal customers.\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, July 28th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paid-advertising-on-facebook-and-instagram/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210721T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003433Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003433Z
UID:10000481-1626890400-1626894000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Business Listed on Google Search & Maps
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED!  Due to a scheduling conflict\, this workshop had to be rescheduled till August.  New training date is August 18th.  Registration link remains the same.\nTo register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/gmb \nWant local customers to find you online?  Need to figure out how to create and manage your business on Google Search & Maps?  This webinar is for you! \nJoin us to learn about Google My Business\, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with local customers on Google Search & Maps.  We will highlight the importance of verifying your account and how to use Google My Business effectively.  \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat is a business profile on Google?\nHow to create a business profile\nHow to manage business information\nTour of Google My Business\nAdditional resources\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, July 21st at 6:00 pm Pacific / 7:00 pm Mountain / 8:00 pm Central / 9:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \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 being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/get-your-business-listed-on-google-search-maps/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210719T200000
DTSTAMP:20210626T231129Z
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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210716T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003433Z
CREATED:20210713T100900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003433Z
UID:10000495-1626433200-1626436800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Market Research Tools for Small Business (SBA Faith-base & Community Initiative)
DESCRIPTION:Are you an inspiring Entrepreneur looking to start a new business? Are you an existing Business owner wanting to expand your products or services to new customers? Regardless of where you are in the business life cycle\, market research is a tool all businesses should use to:\n\nIdentify companies offering competing products and services \nDevelop marketing lists of potential customers based on lifestyles and demographics\nUnderstand the challenges and potential opportunities within your industry\n\nIn this one-hour webinar\, our guest Speaker\, Lynn Wilson with IDRS Inc and the IDRS Acorn Project\, will introduce you to databases that are available for free through most libraries and will help you gather the information you need to help your business start and grow.\n\nThe webinar will take place this Friday\, July 16\, 2021\, at 11:00 am Pacific. This webinar is totally free of charge and will be delivered online on the GoToWebinar platform. If you know anybody else who would be interested in this webinar\, please also share this email with them. \nTo register for the webinar\, please visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5975837317094517264\n \nThe IDRS Acorn Project has joined on as a partner of the Nevada SBA’s Faith-base & Community Initiative. The Initiative provides outreach to people of Faith here in Nevada to let them know about the entrepreneurial and small business training and assistance available to them from partner institutions. All people of Faith are welcome\, regardless what your Faith is. \n\nMembers in the initiative include: Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS Acorn Project)\, Small Business Administration (SBA)\, Nevada Business Opportunity Fund (Women’s Business Center)\, and Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce. \nPlease\, come join us! \n\nDate: Friday\, July 16\, 2021\nTime: 11:00 AM Pacific\nPanel Topic: Market Research Tools for Small Business\nSpeaker: Lynn Wilson\, IDRS Acorn Project\n\nCo-sponsorship Authorization: 19-0944-88. SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views\, opinions\, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the SBA at (702) 388-6611. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/market-research-tools-for-small-business-sba-faith-base-community-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210714T200000
DTSTAMP:20210626T231129Z
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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210712T200000
DTSTAMP:20210626T231129Z
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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/building-your-dream-website-with-squarespace/2021-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210630T200000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003433Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003433Z
UID:10000480-1625076000-1625083200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Organize Your Business with Computer-based Accounting Software
DESCRIPTION:As a small business owner\, managing the financial aspects of your business can be challenging which is why it is important to utilize tools such as accounting software. In this webinar\, you will learn how accounting software can help you stay organized and grow your business\, how to implement the software in your business\, and whether it is right for you. We’ll focus on QuickBooks\, the most popular accounting software\, and explore features and demonstrate the ease of entering transactions and generating reports. However\, we’ll also look at other online and offline software options as well. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, June 30th 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 $5 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \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 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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/organize-your-business-with-computer-based-accounting-software/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T140000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003433Z
CREATED:20210224T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003433Z
UID:10000490-1624539600-1624543200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Youth Financial Independence through Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/juneyouth \nTeaching native youth skills for becoming financially independent is critical for the future of our tribal communities and future generations. Join Camille Koster\, IDRS Youth Program Manager\, for a webinar on how to help youth learn to price their small business product or service and create the sales pitch that will assist them to go their first sale. \nAre you ready to teach youth how to take control of their financial future by starting a small business? In this interactive webinar you will: \n\n\nLearn a simple formula to price a product or service\nHow to identify the profit margin for a product or service\nLearn how to conduct market research to ensure your pricing is competitive\nLearn 4 easy steps for creating your sales pitch\n\n\nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, June 24th at 1:00 pm Pacific / 2:00 pm Mountain / 3:00 pm Central / 4:00 pm Eastern. 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. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nCamille Koster (Cherokee) serves as the Youth Program Manager for the IDRS Acorn Project. Through the program\, she teaches youth how to explore entrepreneurship and create side hustles which provides them the opportunity to make money while continuing to focus on their education . She has worked in youth development and in nonprofit for the last 18 years\, both writing and facilitating camps across the nation. She has co-facilitated camps with the Drug-Free Communities National Initiative\, Students Working Against Tobacco\, Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health\, ONABEN\, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse\, and more. Camille dedicated five years of her youth development career as the Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. She successfully assisted in one the largest youth entrepreneur programs as she helped build strategy and infrastructure for a cookie sale campaign that led to her local Council selling over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in Eastern Oklahoma.\n​\nCamille is a United States Navy Veteran and is proud to have represented the Cherokee Tribe in the military. During the time she served\, only 15.4% of the military was comprised of Native American members\, likewise\, only 4% were female members. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Management. Camille lives in Jenks\, Oklahoma\, is married to a Firefighter and has three children. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/teaching-youth-financial-independence-through-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003432Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003432Z
UID:10000478-1624525200-1624528800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Create YouTube Videos That Attract New Customers
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/customers \nVideo is one of the most powerful tools that small businesses can use to reach more customers and inspire them to purchase. Whether you’re thinking about making your first DIY video\, or cranking out your 20th video\, there are creative styles\, techniques and best practices that anyone can learn to create more compelling content. \nIn this special creative workshop hosted by YouTube and Grow with Google\, we’ll review a few different styles\, hear from a few experts\, and get you started on the way to shooting an engaging video to beautifully showcase your product\, your business\, and even you! \nWe will be simulcasting this Grow with Google webinar.  We will be on 10 minutes early (8:50 am) to say hello and welcome everybody.  We’ll also be facilitating questions during the webinar in the chat box and will stay on after the simulcast to answer any questions.  We look forward to seeing everyone! \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, June 24th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 am Mountain / 11:00 am Central / 12:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/create-youtube-videos-that-attract-new-customers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210623T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003432Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
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UID:10000477-1624446000-1624449600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Selling on Facebook
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/selling \nInstagram\, Snapchat\, TikTok. New social media platforms pop up all the time. But the largest and most used platform is still Facebook. And Facebook is not just a place to show us what you had for lunch but a viable way to actually get your products sold. In IDRS’s latest Social Media Webinar\, join Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media Guru\, as she helps you get started selling your products and services on Facebook. \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, you will learn different way to begin selling on Facebook whether that is setting up a Facebook Marketplace store or just selling products from your Facebook business page. You’ll learn how to take payment and how to write great product descriptions that helps you make sales. Roxanne will even walk you through a demonstration of how to list a product on a business page. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, June 23rd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-facebook/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210617T173000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003432Z
CREATED:20201211T122442Z
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SUMMARY:Organizing Your Farm (or Family) Finances with a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to create a simple operational budget for your business.  An operating budget helps you strategize for a profitable business and allows you to plan for low earning or high spending months. A budget guides your spending decisions and motivates you to stay on track with your revenue goals.  Also\, if you are applying for small business grants\, funders may require you to submit an operating budget with your application. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss the budgeting process and use IDRS’ Cash Flow projection tool to develop a budget that you can use to manage your business.  You will learn how to estimate sales and expenses and where you can go to get information that you can use in creating your budget.  And because creating a budget is an important planning tool for both business and the family\, the principles in this workshop will be helpful for creating a family budget too. \nThis is the third workshop in the Ag Recordkeeping Series \nThis webinar is only open to the Diné College farmer cohort.  The workshop will take place on Thursday\, June 17th at 4:00 pm Mountain.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAbout our presenter:\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 webinar is sponsored\, in part\, by the USDA Rural Development\, Diné College\, and Tolani Lake Enterprises. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/creating-your-operational-budget-dine/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210616T200000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003417Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003417Z
UID:10000479-1623866400-1623873600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Social Media 101
DESCRIPTION:The Social Media 101 webinar is designed to help you learn what social media marketing entails\, the different social media channels that exist and how to select and utilize the best social media channel for your business and target audience. By the end of the webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the major social media platforms and how they function\nCreate SMART goals and success metrics for your marketing content\nDefine your target audience and their customer journey\n\nChoose the right social media platforms and learn how to create social media policies\nWhatever level of knowledge you start with\, this webinar\, presented by IDRS’ Social Media Manager\, Roxanne Best\, will help you build a solid foundation for social media marketing and gain applicable skills that will allow you to make your social media marketing efforts more successful. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, June 16th 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 $5 registration fee to be paid to IAIA Continuing Education. \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \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/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/social-media-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003417Z
CREATED:20210224T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003417Z
UID:10000488-1622113200-1622116800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Native Youth How to Generate Business Ideas
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/youth \nTeaching native youth skills for becoming financially independent is critical for the future of our tribal communities and future generations. Join Camille Koster\, IDRS Youth Program Manager\, for a webinar on how to help youth generate business ideas that will lead them toward financial independence and entrepreneurship.\n\nAre you ready to teach youth how to take control of their financial future by starting a small business? In this interactive webinar\, you will learn to teach youth how  to turn a good idea into a profitable business. In this session you will learn to assist youth in:\n\nGenerating ideas that are insightful and action oriented\nHow to assess their skills\, abilities\, talents\, and interests that will assist them in starting a business\nLearn to prioritize business ideas and identify the most feasible idea to move forward with\nIdentify their target market audience\nGain feedback through testing their idea with people in their target market by starting with family and friends\n\nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, May 27th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern. 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. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nCamille Koster (Cherokee) serves as the Youth Program Manager for the IDRS Acorn Project. Through the program\, she teaches youth how to explore entrepreneurship and create side hustles which provides them the opportunity to make money while continuing to focus on their education . She has worked in youth development and in nonprofit for the last 18 years\, both writing and facilitating camps across the nation. She has co-facilitated camps with the Drug-Free Communities National Initiative\, Students Working Against Tobacco\, Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health\, ONABEN\, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse\, and more. Camille dedicated five years of her youth development career as the Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. She successfully assisted in one the largest youth entrepreneur programs as she helped build strategy and infrastructure for a cookie sale campaign that led to her local Council selling over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in Eastern Oklahoma.\n​\nCamille is a United States Navy Veteran and is proud to have represented the Cherokee Tribe in the military. During the time she served\, only 15.4% of the military was comprised of Native American members\, likewise\, only 4% were female members. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Management. Camille lives in Jenks\, Oklahoma\, is married to a Firefighter and has three children. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/teaching-native-youth-how-to-generate-business-ideas/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003431Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003431Z
UID:10000476-1622026800-1622030400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Increasing Your Instagram Following
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/maysm \nInstagram is the sixth most visited website in the world.  Surprisingly\, most of the five websites above them are also social media sites (#2 YouTube\, #3 Facebook\, #4 Twitter).  So\, if you have ignored Instagram to promote your business\, you may not reaching many of your potential customers.  Join Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media Manager and digital strategist at Roxtography\, LLC\, for an exciting and informative training on three key strategies that you can use immediately to increase your business or organization’s following and engagement on Instagram.  In this 60 minute webinar\, you will learn how to develop systems to post consistently\, discover Instragram posting options that you may have ignored that could help boost your profile\, and an easy way to engage with all of your followers. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, May 26th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \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. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/strategies-for-increasing-your-instagram-following/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210521T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003431Z
CREATED:20210114T155616Z
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Digital Resources for Faith Communities (SBA Faith-base & Community Initiative)
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project has joined on as a partner of the Nevada SBA’s Faith-base & Community Initiative. The Initiative provides outreach to people of Faith here in Nevada to let them know about the entrepreneurial and small business training and assistance available to them from partner institutions. All people of Faith are welcome\, regardless what your Faith is. \nThis Friday\, May 21\, 2021\, at 11:00 am Pacific\, the partners in the Initiative will hold a webinar to highlight digital resources that are available for entrepreneurs in faith-based communities. \nTo register for the webinar\, please visit: \nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6011418611326171403\n \nThis webinar is totally free of charge and will be delivered online on the GoToWebinar platform. If you know anybody else who would be interested in this webinar\, please also share this email with them. \nMembers in the initiative include: Indian Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS Acorn Project)\, Small Business Administration (SBA)\, Nevada Business Opportunity Fund (Women’s Business Center)\, and Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce. \nPlease\, come join us! \n\nDate: Friday\, May 21\, 2021\nTime: 11:00 AM Pacific\nPanel Topic: Entrepreneur Digital Resources for Faith Communities\nSpeaker: Kathleen Taylor\, NV Women’s Business Center\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/entrepreneur-digital-resources-for-faith-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T190000
DTSTAMP:20210415T034206Z
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 \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210512T190000
DTSTAMP:20210415T034206Z
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 \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-2021/2021-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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