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SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/apriletsy \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\,  April 12th 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\, April 13th; Wednesday\, April 14th; and Thursday\, April 15th.  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. \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/etsy-april-2021/2021-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210412T170000
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SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/apriletsy \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\,  April 12th 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\, April 13th; Wednesday\, April 14th; and Thursday\, April 15th.  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. \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/etsy-april-2021/2021-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding Contractor Quality Control
DESCRIPTION:If there is one area of federal contracting critical to a firm’s ability to not only acquire large value contracts but also perform successfully\, it is the firm’s Quality Control program. This webinar will define and discuss quality control (QC) and the various QC program levels the government imposes on firms. The webinar will also address the significance associated with a firm’s QC program and how the program permeates the entire business structure. \nThis workshop is FREE and OPEN to ALL community members.  The workshop will take place on Tuesday\, April 6th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 pm Mountain / 11:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nBennie Gonzales has over 40 years of procurement experience. Bennie currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers enrolled in Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) programs as well Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) certification program. \nBennie worked as a Contracting Officer at Nevada’s Nellis AFB and later at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). He is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, and Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition\, contract administration and/or proposal development. Bennie has authored a proposal preparation guide entitled: A Guide to Developing Winning Proposals. \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/understanding-contractor-quality-control/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040451Z
CREATED:20210112T082933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040451Z
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SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography
DESCRIPTION:Great 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 Friday\, March 19th and Friday\, March 26th\, both at 11:00 am Mountain. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts Continuing Education Program. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography-2/2021-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T180000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003417Z
CREATED:20210105T131943Z
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UID:10000536-1616691600-1616695200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:This is webinar #4 to let you know about Round 5.\nTo register\, please click: ntv.bz/cacovid \nThe Governor of the State of California has created a $2.5 billion grant program for California entrepreneurs.  The grant\, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program provides grants between $5\,000 and $25\,000.  Applications are competitive.  The fifth round will open on March 25th and the application deadline is March 31st. \nJoin IDRS as we host an informative webinar about the grant program.  In the webinar\, you will learn about the grant and if it’s right your to apply; which businesses are eligible to apply\, how to find the application; how to apply; and how you get free assistance as you go through the application process? \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, March 25th at 5:00 pm Pacific.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs here in California. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nCan’t wait for the webinar?  Check out CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program information portal by visiting nativebiz.org/calcovid. \nAbout our presenters:\nLynn Wilson 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 including her own tribe where she continues to provide small business support services for the Tribes’ CDFI & Commerce division. \nLynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. Since 2009 she has taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and the Institute of American Indian Arts. Prior to coming to IDRS\, She served as the lead certification trainer for the Indianpreneurship Journey curriculum while on staff at ONABEN. 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 Cherokee Citizen) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \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 California Association of Microenterprise Opportunity (CAMEO)\, USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/ca-small-business-covid-19-relief-grant-program-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003417Z
CREATED:20201207T145447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003417Z
UID:10000520-1616688000-1616691600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Taxes Through the Schedule C
DESCRIPTION:Small farms will typically fill out a schedule F for their farm activities. However\, Cares Act funding has many of you doing non-farm activities. To make sure you pay the least amount of taxes on these funds\, you should file a Schedule C and deduct eligible expenses. \nIn this webinar\, Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project will discuss what the Schedule C is and who it is for\, how to fill it out\, and when and how to file it. \nThis is the second workshop in the Ag Recordkeeping Series. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, March 25th 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 only open to the Diné College farmer cohort. \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/reducing-taxes-through-the-schedule-c/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20210224T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Youth Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/youth \nDo you work with youth\, would like to work with youth or have a young person that you would like to influence in a positive way? Many of today’s youth rarely receive information on how to work toward economic stability while pursuing a small business through\nentrepreneurship. \nIn this webinar\, participants will learn the 10 basic principles of teaching youth entrepreneurship\, with a high-level view of each of each principle. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, March 25th at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 am Mountain / 11:00 am Central. 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-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210323T180000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20201211T122442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
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SUMMARY:Credit 101
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: http://ntv.bz/credit101 \nDo you know how important credit can be for your business or your personal life?  Credit not only affects your ability to get a credit card or open an account with a vendor\, it affects the interest\, the cost of credit.  And in some areas\, your insurance rates or even your ability to get a job can be affected by your credit. \nIn this webinar\, Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project will discuss the difference between a credit score and credit report\, how to get both\, why having a good credit score is so important.   We will also discuss strategies on how you can improve your credit score.  Don’t miss it! \nThis workshop is FREE and OPEN to ALL community members.  The workshop will take place on Tuesday\, March 23rd at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \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 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/credit-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/credit101300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210319T130000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040451Z
CREATED:20210112T082933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040451Z
UID:10000571-1616151600-1616158800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography
DESCRIPTION:Great 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 Friday\, March 19th and Friday\, March 26th\, both at 11:00 am Mountain. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis workshop is being presented in partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts Continuing Education Program. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography-2/2021-03-19/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20210114T155616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
UID:10000576-1616151600-1616155200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:SBA Faith-base & Community Initiative - Armed Forces Chamber
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. \nOn Friday\, March 19th\, 2021\, at 11:00 am Pacific\, the partners in the Initiative will hold a webinar showcasing the work and success stories of the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce. Come learn about how the Armed Forces Chamber can help you start and grow your business in 2021! \nTo register for the webinar\, please visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1423940539085553422​ \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)\, Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce\, and the Christian Chamber of Commerce. \nPlease\, come join us! \n\nDate: Friday\, March 19\, 2021\nTime: 11:00 AM Pacific\nPanel Topic: 2021 Faith-base Initiative Kickoff\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/sba-faith-base-community-initiative-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210319T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20210114T155616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
UID:10000577-1616151600-1616155200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:SBA Faith-base & Community Initiative: Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce
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\, March 19\, 2021\, at 11:00 am Pacific\, the partners in the Initiative will hold a webinar to highlight the resources and services of the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce. \nThe Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce\, Inc.\, a 501(c)(6) organization was launched by Alpha Company Commander Andre’ Haynes on February 28\, 2017 in Las Vegas\, Nevada. The Armed Forces Chamber is America’s first Chamber of Commerce with military inspired operations and in many states the first Chamber of Commerce formed to serve armed forces members. The mission is to recruit\, train and equip armed forces members ready to serve\, lead\, and succeed in business. The vision is to recruit 10\,000 members in the Armed Forces Chamber by 2035. \nTo register for the webinar\, please visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1423940539085553422​ \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)\, Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce\, and the Christian Chamber of Commerce. \nPlease\, come join us! \n\nDate: Friday\, March 19\, 2021\nTime: 11:00 AM Pacific\nPanel Topic: Resources & Services: Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/sba-faith-base-community-initiative-armed-forces-chamber-of-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210317T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003416Z
CREATED:20210302T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003416Z
UID:10000494-1615978800-1615982400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Business Success Through Industry Research
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit: ntv.bz/industry\n\nAs an entrepreneur\, it is essential to understand the industry your business is competing in. Industry analysis helps you understand your position relative to similar businesses. You can use industry analysis to your advantage to identify opportunities and threats within your environment\, as well as to plan for the future of your business. The only way you can survive is to understand where your industry is now\, and where it’s going in the future. \nIn this webinar\, market research specialist Lynn Wilson will show you how to collect information on your industry and how the information can be used to strategically plan for your business’s future.  After this webinar\, you will: \n\n\n\nUnderstand what industry reports are and where you can find them\nUnderstand the information contained in an industry report\nUnderstand how to use this information to develop good business strategies\n\n\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, March 17th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis workshop is part of a monthly series produced by IDRS unlocking marketing research tools\, tips\, and tricks that potential entrepreneurs and small business owners can utilize in their planning to start and grow a business. \n \n\nAbout our presenter: \nLynn Wilson 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 including her own tribe where she continues to provide small business support services for the Tribes’ CDFI & Commerce division. \nLynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. Since 2009 she has taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and the Institute of American Indian Arts. Prior to coming to IDRS\, She served as the lead certification trainer for the Indianpreneurship Journey curriculum while on staff at ONABEN. 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 Cherokee Citizen) 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/increasing-business-success-through-industry-research/
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:20210316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003416Z
CREATED:20201208T025316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003416Z
UID:10000524-1615892400-1615896000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:5 Decisions Every Entrepreneur Must Make
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/decisions \nWe all have many decisions we must make everyday. Entrepreneurs must decide whether to turn an idea into a business\, whether to expand\, or even if it’s time to give up. How do you make decisions? Join us in this webinar to learn what five important decisions each entrepreneur will have to make on their journey and how you can make better\, more informed decisions no matter what problem is before you.  In this fun\, dynamic\, and interactive session being presented by Camille Koster\, you’ll learn: \n\n\n5 important decisions that an entrepreneur must make and why \n\n\nA framework for making decisions \n\nHow to make the the best business decisions\n\nHow to use the entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate your business even when nothing else is \n\n\nHow to continually grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset to reach new levels in your business (and life) sooner \n\n\nThis workshop is part of a series based on teachings from the book “Who Owns the Ice House?” by Clifton Taulbert.  This is a repeat of our January Do You Have What It Takes webinar. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, March 16th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central. 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/5-decisions-every-entrepreneur-must-make/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210312T120000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040211Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040211Z
UID:10000546-1615543200-1615550400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for American Indian Arts Continuing Education program in partnership with the 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 Tuesday\, February 19th at 11:00 am Mountain.  There will be a session at the same time on Friday\, February 26th; Friday\, March 5th; and Friday\, March 19th. \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. \nThis workshop is being sponsored by the IAIA Office of Continuing Education. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online-2/2021-03-12/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T120000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040211Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040211Z
UID:10000545-1614938400-1614945600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for American Indian Arts Continuing Education program in partnership with the 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 Tuesday\, February 19th at 11:00 am Mountain.  There will be a session at the same time on Friday\, February 26th; Friday\, March 5th; and Friday\, March 19th. \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. \nThis workshop is being sponsored by the IAIA Office of Continuing Education. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online-2/2021-03-05/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210302T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20210103T092248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
UID:10000531-1614675600-1614679200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:10 Actions Small Business Firms Must Take to be Competitive
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will identify the 10 actions small firms must consider if they want to do business with the federal government. This webinar will address not only the actions which should be taken but how these actions relate to competing\, acquiring\, and performing government contracts. \nThis workshop is FREE and OPEN to ALL community members.  The workshop will take place on Tuesday\, March 2nd at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 pm Mountain / 11:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nBennie Gonzales has over 40 years of procurement experience. Bennie currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers enrolled in Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) programs as well Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) certification program. \nBennie worked as a Contracting Officer at Nevada’s Nellis AFB and later at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). He is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, and Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition\, contract administration and/or proposal development. Bennie has authored a proposal preparation guide entitled: A Guide to Developing Winning Proposals. \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/10-actions-small-business-firms-must-take-to-be-competitive/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/govcontracting300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T120000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040211Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040211Z
UID:10000544-1614333600-1614340800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for American Indian Arts Continuing Education program in partnership with the 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 Tuesday\, February 19th at 11:00 am Mountain.  There will be a session at the same time on Friday\, February 26th; Friday\, March 5th; and Friday\, March 19th. \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. \nThis workshop is being sponsored by the IAIA Office of Continuing Education. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online-2/2021-02-26/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210224T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003414Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003414Z
UID:10000472-1614164400-1614168000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Developing Great Graphics for Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit: ntv.bz/canva \nWith all the social media clutter\, developing eye-catching social media posts is crucial to getting customers to see and pay attention to what you’re selling.  In this webinar\, you will learn how to create awesome graphics using an online tool called Canva.  \nDuring the webinar\, Roxanne Best will show you how the platform works by actually creating graphics for a social media story\, Instagram post\, and Facebook cover image. By the end of the session\, you will able to use Canva to design visual assets and branded content for your business to use for print or social media. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, March 24th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  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/developing-great-graphics-for-social-media-marketing/
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:20210224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210224T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003414Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003414Z
UID:10000471-1614157200-1614160800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Better Ways To Manage Your Social Media Content
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit: ntv.bz/socialmedia \nDo you have your content calendar and plan for social media marketing but you are still forgetting to post? Is it hard to make it back to log on to post everyday or maybe you have too many accounts to juggle? If you answered YES to any of the above questions then you don’t want to miss this webinar.  \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, you will learn how by using content management apps\, you can to schedule your posts in advance. We will cover what features to look for in a content manager app and how much will it cost? Tune in to find out.  Join social media expert\, Roxanne Best\, as she helps you manage your content so your social media channels never run dry! \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, February 24th at 12:00 pm Pacific / 1:00 pm Mountain / 2:00 pm Central.  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/better-ways-to-manage-your-social-media-content/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/socialmediaplanning300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210219T120000
DTSTAMP:20210310T040211Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T040211Z
UID:10000543-1613728800-1613736000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for American Indian Arts Continuing Education program in partnership with the 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 Tuesday\, February 19th at 11:00 am Mountain.  There will be a session at the same time on Friday\, February 26th; Friday\, March 5th; and Friday\, March 19th. \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. \nThis workshop is being sponsored by the IAIA Office of Continuing Education. \nPlease contact the Institute’s Continuing Education Program for registration details: https://iaia.edu/outreach/continuing-education/ \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online-2/2021-02-19/
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:20210217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T180000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003414Z
CREATED:20201208T025316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003414Z
UID:10000523-1613581200-1613584800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Discovering the Tools for Creating a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/icehouse \nEntrepreneurs are truly a special breed! It takes a specific set of skills and characteristics to be successful in entrepreneurial ventures. In this fun\, dynamic\, and interactive session being presented by Camille Koster\, you’ll learn: \n\n\nThe secret success factors of the entrepreneurial mindset used by the world’s top entrepreneurs \n\n\nWhy the entrepreneurial mindset is the most important skill you need to make your business a success (yes\, even more important than cash flow!) \n\n\nHow to use the entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate your business even when nothing else is \n\n\nHow to continually grow and sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset to reach new levels in your business (and life) sooner \n\n\nThis workshop is part of a series based on teachings from the book “Who Owns the Ice House?” by Clifton Taulbert.  This is a repeat of our January Do You Have What It Takes webinar. \nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, February 17th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central. 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/do-you-have-what-it-takes-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T180000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003415Z
CREATED:20210108T165519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003415Z
UID:10000538-1613494800-1613498400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to Research to Find New Customers
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit: ntv.bz/research \nIn this webinar\, Lynn Wilson\, IDRS’ Microenterprise Development Specialist and marketing research guru will teach you to use a free library resource to find more customers for your business. Reference Solutions\, a subscription database offered for free by many libraries\, is used to conduct market research by providing instant access to comprehensive business and consumer listings. \nThe workshop will take place on Tuesday\, February 16th at 5:00 pm Pacific / 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central.  The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis workshop is part of a monthly series produced by IDRS unlocking marketing research tools\, tips\, and tricks that potential entrepreneurs and small business owners can utilize in their planning to start and grow a business.  This is a repeat of our Reference USA workshop from January \n \nWhat is Reference Solutions? \nReference Solutions is a subscription database offered by most libraries in the U.S. which is used by many small businesses to conduct market research by providing instant access to comprehensive business and consumer listings. \nHow can I use it for my business? \nWith Reference Solutions\, you can generate lists of potential customers to market your products or services to\, based on demographic information such as gender and income. The database also allows you to segregate the list based on consumer lifestyles and purchasing habits\, such as people who like to RV travel or people who purchase pet-related products. The database is ideal for identifying a target market for a product or service\, studying the demographics of a community\, researching consumer demand for new businesses\, researching a community before opening a business\, determining how many competitors are in your market and estimating the number of potential customers based on hobbies\, interests\, and other demographics. \nHere is just one example of how the data base can be used. \nFour Seasons Landscape and Lawn Care:\nCherokee business owner Clint Wilson has a lawn care and landscaping service in northeastern Oklahoma. Business has been good but he would like to expand and take on new customers. He has determined his best target market to be single women with plenty of disposable income living in nice homes. With the Reference Solutions database\, Clint generated a list of single women living within a 40 miles radius of his community\, own a home with a value of over $200\,000 and household income over $100\,000/year. \nWith the list he generated he can mail a brochure to prospective customers or stop by the person’s house to provide a business card. Using other tools in the database\, he can determine if there are specific areas where potential customers are located so he can set out signs or even purchase billboard advertising in that area. He can also look up the addresses on Google earth so he can actually see the person’s yard. This will enable him to be prepared to give the owner some suggestions for landscape improvement and be better prepared to give a price quote when he talks to the customer. \nAbout our presenter: \nLynn Wilson 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 including her own tribe where she continues to provide small business support services for the Tribes’ CDFI & Commerce division. \nLynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. Since 2009 she has taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and the Institute of American Indian Arts. Prior to coming to IDRS\, She served as the lead certification trainer for the Indianpreneurship Journey curriculum while on staff at ONABEN. 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 Cherokee Citizen) 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/conduct-easy-market-research/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210212T130000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003358Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
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UID:10000470-1613131200-1613134800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Using Mindfulness and Meditation to Cope with Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Countless studies demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. These techniques are commonly used to lower stress and manage feelings of anxiety and depression\, improve sleep\, and promote emotional health. The COVID-19 pandemic and all that is happening in the world has increased anxiety and depression for many because life as we know it has changed. The future feels unpredictable and out of our control. Identifying\, understanding\, and managing anxiety through techniques like meditation and mindfulness can help you feel more capable\, empowered\, and in charge of your health and feelings. \nThis special webinar and workshop from Native yoga instructor\, Roxanne Best provides tools and techniques that are easy to use and adaptable for people dealing with the stress\, anxiety and uncertainty of the world we live in today. \nThe workshop will take place on February 12th at 12:00 pm Mountain Time / 11:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Central.  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 \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/using-mindfulness-and-mediation-to-cope-with-anxiety/
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:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20210201T144037Z
CREATED:20210112T082933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T144037Z
UID:10000570-1613041200-1613048400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/photography \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 first session will be on Wednesday\, February 10th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Thursday\, February 11th.  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: \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/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography/2021-02-11/
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/Los_Angeles:20210210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T130000
DTSTAMP:20210201T144037Z
CREATED:20210112T082933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T144037Z
UID:10000569-1612954800-1612962000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:The Essentials of Great Product Photography
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/photography \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 first session will be on Wednesday\, February 10th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Thursday\, February 11th.  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: \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/the-essentials-of-great-product-photography/2021-02-10/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210205T130000
DTSTAMP:20210125T144222Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144222Z
UID:10000542-1612522800-1612530000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/etsy1 \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 Tuesday\, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday\, February 3rd; Thursday\, February 4th; and Friday\, February 5th.  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. \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/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online/2021-02-05/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20210125T144222Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144222Z
UID:10000541-1612436400-1612443600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/etsy1 \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 Tuesday\, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday\, February 3rd; Thursday\, February 4th; and Friday\, February 5th.  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. \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/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online/2021-02-04/
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:20210203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T130000
DTSTAMP:20210125T144222Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144222Z
UID:10000540-1612350000-1612357200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/etsy1 \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 Tuesday\, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday\, February 3rd; Thursday\, February 4th; and Friday\, February 5th.  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. \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/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online/2021-02-03/
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:20210202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T130000
DTSTAMP:20210125T144222Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144222Z
UID:10000539-1612263600-1612270800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please click: ntv.bz/etsy1 \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 Tuesday\, February 2nd at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central.  There will be a session at the same time on Wednesday\, February 3rd; Thursday\, February 4th; and Friday\, February 5th.  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. \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/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship-online/2021-02-02/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210202T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003358Z
CREATED:20210103T092248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003358Z
UID:10000530-1612256400-1612260000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for Service Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Inherent with every federal service contract is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) which government personnel use to surveil and evaluate a firm’s performance. As odd as it may seem\, many federal agencies are issuing solicitations requiring firms to propose a QASP as part of their proposal. This webinar will address the components of a QASP\, how and why it is made a part of a service contract\, the government’s rationale behind having offerors submit a proposed QASP\, and what you have to do if must submit a QASP. \nThis workshop is FREE and OPEN to ALL community members.  The workshop will take place on Tuesday\, February 2nd at 9:00 am Pacific / 10:00 pm Mountain / 11:00 pm Central. This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nBennie Gonzales has over 40 years of procurement experience. Bennie currently trains and instructs DoD and civilian agency Contracting Officers enrolled in Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) programs as well Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) certification program. \nBennie worked as a Contracting Officer at Nevada’s Nellis AFB and later at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). He is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)\, and Certified Lead Quality Assurance Auditor. Bennie provides consulting services to small business firms in the area of acquisition\, contract administration and/or proposal development. Bennie has authored a proposal preparation guide entitled: A Guide to Developing Winning Proposals. \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/quality-assurance-surveillance-plan-for-service-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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