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SUMMARY:Selling Online - Alameda
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe Native TANF invite you to “Selling Online\,” an ecommerce workshop focused on helping participants understand online selling and create stronger product descriptions for websites\, Etsy\, social media shops\, online marketplaces\, and other ecommerce platforms. \nThe first part of the workshop will focus on the benefits and concerns of selling online. Participants will learn how ecommerce can help expand their customer base\, create new sales opportunities\, and make their products easier for customers to find. \nThe workshop will also help participants think through common questions and concerns before selling online. Topics include shipping\, taxes\, pricing\, product photos\, choosing the right platform for your business\, and how additional income may affect SSI or other benefits. \nThe second part of the workshop will focus on creating strong product descriptions. Participants will learn how to write descriptions that are clear\, complete\, and customer-friendly. A strong product description helps customers understand what the product is\, why it matters\, and what they need to know before making a purchase. \nSelling Online at the Washoe TANF’s Alameda office will take place on Tuesday\, July 8th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 985 Atlantic Ave.\, Ste. 100 in Alameda\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Isaac Ochoa-Castaneda at 510-873-8223 ext. 51905. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \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 20 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 the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  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 Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint. \n\n\n	Related
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SUMMARY:Journey Into Native Business - Alameda
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome learn what it takes to build a small business in a collaborative process with Native entrepreneurs just like yourself. We’ll be building a mock CO.STARTERS Canvas so you’re prepared when you’re ready to launch your business. \nThis isn’t just for newbies.  If you want to launch a new product or move into a new business or geographical area\, the CO.STARTERS Canvas can be invaluable in getting your priorities strait before you start.  We’ll also be integrating technology and showing how AI can help you fill out your canvas.  The workshop will feature giveaways\, prizes\, snacks and more with attendance! \nThe Washoe Tribal TANF’s Journey into Native Business\, Alameda edition\, will take place Wednesday\, March 4th from 5 pm to 8 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at the Alameda Washoe Native TANF offices which are located at 985 Atlantic Ave.\, Suite #100 in Alameda\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Isaac Ochoa-Castaneda at 510-873-8223 ext. 51905. \nYou can also reach out to Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-803-7550 or at mark@idrsinc.org. \nAbout Your 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 funded by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development\, and the Elevate Initiative. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Alameda)\, 985 Atlantic Ave.\, Suite #100\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
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