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SUMMARY:Intro to QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:This class is the second in our Financial Series.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online class is designed for those that have little to no experience with QuickBooks Online in recent years. This class meets one time for 2.5 instructional hours total. \nIn this course you will gain an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, learn how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. You’ll learn the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration.  \nClass Price: $25  \nDate: Friday\, December 15th \nTime: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nWe strongly recommend taking the Financial Tools Class as a pre-requisite to the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \nFollowing this class\, you can get tailored support via Mountain BizWorks’ one-on-one Business Coaching services.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/intro-to-quickbooks-6/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Financial Series,Online,Quickbooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20231011T005534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T192003Z
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SUMMARY:Orientation Session (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-50/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230621T144722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T162201Z
UID:10002340-1701424800-1701433800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Series - CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of a discounted Financial Series Pass.\nOur Financial Series is made up of two classes that comprehensively cover the basic financial skills and tools that every entrepreneur needs to start and run a successful business. \n \nClasses included in the Financial Series:\nFinancial Tools\, Dec 1 + Dec 8 – Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online\, Dec 15– this class provides an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions.  \nFinancial Series Pass: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-18/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20221120T190043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T164405Z
UID:10002058-1701424800-1701433800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Tools - CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:This 2-Day class is the first in our Financial Series.  \nFinancial Tools will introduce you to the basic financial management principles that all small business owners should know. Participants will walk away with the tools to understand the basics of business finance so they can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage their business finances.  Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports. \nClass will be held virtually via videoconferencing platform\, and be held over two sessions in two weeks\, for a total of 5 hours of training. \nClass Price: $50  \nDates:\nDay 1 – Friday\, Dec 1 \nDay 2 – Friday\, Dec 8 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email holly@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nWe recommend following up the Financial Tools Class with the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Financial Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-tools-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20231010T144424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T181149Z
UID:10002363-1701165600-1701169200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session (Virtual) - Closed
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-49/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230712T193136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T200252Z
UID:10002351-1699462800-1699473600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Alpine
DESCRIPTION:The Alpine Course is designed to support founders of businesses that have been operating for at least one year.\n\n \nAlpine will give you the opportunity to explore your options by assessing where you have been through financial\, marketing and customer analytics along with revisiting your mission\, vision\, and values\, as well as peer to peer support. This course will help you ideate new ways of doing business\, create a deep understanding of your financials and what they mean\, and examine your customer segment through a variety of exercises and conversations. We will re-connect with your why and help you imagine new short and long term goals to grow and sustain your business.\n \nDuring this 5-week course provides\, you will get up and out of your day-to-day operations and regain an aerial perspective of where you have been\, where you are now\, and where your business is headed in a peer-to-peer learning environment.\n\n \nThis course will build on the core concepts of our popular Foundations Business Planning course while also assisting entrepreneurs in determining whether our ScaleUp WNC program may be a good fit for them in the future.  \n\n \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/alpine-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Alpine,Class,Course,Learn,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230711T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T200106Z
UID:10002350-1698831000-1698840000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Marketing & Branding Essentials - FULL
DESCRIPTION:You have a product or a service to sell. You are ready to tell the world about it. But\, how? With so many ways to market your business\, it can be overwhelming to a small business owner to select and create a marketing strategy that is both effective and affordable.  \nJoin marketing and branding expert Murphy Funkhouser\, owner of BrandStage Consulting\, for this 6-week master class on the basic principles of branding (establishing market comprehension and affinity for your business) and marketing (which tools to use to attract and convert customers). The class will cover the basics of marketing strategy and tactics. It also includes multiple hands-on opportunities for you to brainstorm and write your very own marketing plan and develop the fundamentals of your brand such as website copy\, social media messaging and aesthetic. You will walk away from this class with tangible tools you can use to market your business today and to\, eventually\, become an enduring and memorable brand! This class is ideal for new business owners or for business owners who have only a rudimentary understanding of how to market their product or service. \nThis course is best for:\n \n1) Businesses that have an established/well formulated business model or concept\n2) Businesses that are ready to bring their product to market\n3) Businesses that are ready to learn the basics of marketing and branding in order to formulate a practical (and tactical!) marketing plan\n4) Strongly Recommended but Not Required: Completion of Foundations Course or some business coaching prior to signing up for course\n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/marketing-branding-essentials-6/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Course,Learn,Marketing,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230824T165912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T151729Z
UID:10002093-1698084000-1698087600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-48/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Learn,Online,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230712T200906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T200930Z
UID:10002353-1697191200-1697200200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Tools
DESCRIPTION:This 2-Day class is the first in our Financial Series.  \nFinancial Tools will introduce you to the basic financial management principles that all small business owners should know. Participants will walk away with the tools to understand the basics of business finance so they can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage their business finances.  Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports. \nClass will be held virtually via videoconferencing platform\, and be held over two sessions in two weeks\, for a total of 5 hours of training. \nClass Price: $50  \nDates:\nDay 1 – Friday\, Oct 13 \nDay 2 – Friday\, Oct 20 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email Lilley@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nWe recommend following up the Financial Tools Class with the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Financial Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-tools-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230621T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T144631Z
UID:10002081-1697191200-1697200200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Series
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of a discounted Financial Series Pass.\nOur Financial Series is made up of two classes that comprehensively cover the basic financial skills and tools that every entrepreneur needs to start and run a successful business. \n \nClasses included in the Financial Series:\nFinancial Tools\, Oct 13 + Oct 20 – Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online\, Oct 27– this class provides an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions.  \nFinancial Series Pass: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-17/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230621T150514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T185504Z
UID:10002341-1696354200-1696365000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class for Creatives - FULL (to get on the waitlist reach out to holly@mountainbizworks.org)
DESCRIPTION:Our Foundations business planning class helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory\, supportive learning environment.\nJoin a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a clear aerial perspective of their business operations\, financials\, research and development\, and marketing strategies. They will leave the course with a comprehensive business plan\, a clear vision for their business\, and concrete tasks for future work. \nThroughout the class\, emphasis will be placed on developing the social capital of the group. Participants will be encouraged to gather feedback from their peers\, creating a strong network of deep support and synergy. For more info\, visit the Foundations Business Planning overview page. \nIf you have any questions please contact Holly Rivers holly@mountainbizworks.org.  \nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series Investing for Creatives.  \nRegistration\nComplete our online registration form to hold your seat in the class of your choice.  We will follow up with you within a few days. You are welcome to contact us with any follow-up questions or ask about the status of your request. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/foundations-business-planning-class-for-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Craft Your Commerce,Foundations Business Planning,Learn,Online,Online Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230712T202049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T202217Z
UID:10002356-1695751200-1695760200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Intro to QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:This class is the second in our Financial Series.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online class is designed for those that have little to no experience with QuickBooks Online in recent years. This class meets one time for 2.5 instructional hours total. \nIn this course you will gain an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, learn how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. You’ll learn the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email Lilley@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nClass Price: $25  \nDate: Tuesday\, Sep 26 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nWe strongly recommend taking the Financial Tools Class as a pre-requisite to the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \nFollowing this class\, you can get tailored support via Mountain BizWorks’ one-on-one Business Coaching services.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/intro-to-quickbooks-9/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Financial Series,Online,Quickbooks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230712T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T202505Z
UID:10002357-1694541600-1694550600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Tools
DESCRIPTION:This 2-Day class is the first in our Financial Series.  \nFinancial Tools will introduce you to the basic financial management principles that all small business owners should know. Participants will walk away with the tools to understand the basics of business finance so they can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage their business finances.  Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports. \nClass will be held virtually via videoconferencing platform\, and be held over two sessions in two weeks\, for a total of 5 hours of training. \nClass Price: $50  \nDates:\nDay 1 – Tuesday\, Sep 12 \nDay 2 – Tuesday\, Sep 19 \nTime: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email Lilley@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nWe recommend following up the Financial Tools Class with the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Financial Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-tools-14/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230712T201442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T191242Z
UID:10002355-1694541600-1694550600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Series
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of a discounted Financial Series Pass.\nOur Financial Series is made up of two classes that comprehensively cover the basic financial skills and tools that every entrepreneur needs to start and run a successful business. \n \nClasses included in the Financial Series:\nFinancial Tools\, Sep 12 + 19 – Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online\, Sep 26 – this class provides an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions.  \nFinancial Series Pass: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-19/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Financial Tools,Learn,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230630T195016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T014709Z
UID:10002346-1694527200-1694532600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:How to Thrive in a Recession (When You are Self Employed)
DESCRIPTION:There’s been talk of a looming recession\, and seemingly much to fear: inflation\, interest rates\, bank failures. But do you need to panic? In short: no. Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle\, and they can actually open doors both for investing and for growing your small business. But it’s important to address the scary parts\, and know how to mitigate them. Join Hannah Cole for an empowering class on shoring up your personal finances to stay protected during an economic downturn\, and to learn ways that you can position your business for surviving and even thriving in a recession.  \n\nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series Investing for Creatives.  \nGet the Fall All Access Pass. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/how-to-thrive-in-a-recession-when-you-are-self-employed/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230615T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T141446Z
UID:10002077-1693908000-1693911600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-47/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230615T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T141530Z
UID:10002075-1692639000-1692642600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-46/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230615T175621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T141847Z
UID:10002073-1690219800-1690223400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Holly Rivers\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-45/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230620T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T153726Z
UID:10002079-1688990400-1688994000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:WNC Investment Framer Cohort Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Mountain BizWorks is launching the WNC Investment Framer Cohort this summer! The Cohort will participate in a 12-week learning series from August 14 – October 30\, 2023.  \nParticipants in the WNC Investment Framer Cohort will increase their knowledge and connections to activate investment-worthy projects related to small business\, social enterprise\, community facilities\, and downtown real estate development. These investment framers will help increase investment across WNC and bring value to the communities where they work.  \nThis one-hour session will answer the questions you have about the Cohort\, application\, and more! 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/wnc-investment-framer-cohort-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230609T024644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T024644Z
UID:10002071-1687514400-1687518000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Lilley Egues\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-42/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230427T152034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T183742Z
UID:10002336-1686304800-1686308400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Leasing 101: Empowering Tenants through Lease Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one-hour\, virtual workshop on commercial leasing. Chad Halliday\, attorney at McGuire Wood & Bissette\, will walk participants through a standard commercial lease agreement and demystify the process from both the tenant and landlord’s perspectives.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/commercial-leasing-101-empowering-tenants-through-lease-negotiation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Expanding Ownership,Learn,Legal Workshop,Online,Online Learning,Partner Events,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230421T165048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T184102Z
UID:10002335-1686218400-1686222000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Real Estate 101: From Contracts to Closings
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to own your building? Join us for this one-hour\, virtual workshop on commercial real estate. Learn basic terms\, processes\, red flags\, and pro-tips from Chad Halliday\, attorney at McGuire Wood & Bissette. Participants will walk away with an understanding of commercial real estate transactions from contract to closing. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/commercial-real-estate-101/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Expanding Ownership,Learn,Legal Workshop,Online,Online Learning,Partner Events,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20221120T173451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T173451Z
UID:10002306-1685700000-1685703600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual interactive information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start\, grow\, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Coordinator\, Lilley Egues\, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientation-session-43/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230215T194854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T171819Z
UID:10002329-1684342800-1684353600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Alpine for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to grow your creative based business and determine your next steps?  If so\, Alpine for Creatives is for you! This five-week course provides a peer-to-peer learning environment for you to assess your creative-based venture to date and address the opportunities and challenges emerging on the horizon. The course will guide participants through a comprehensive assessment of their experience producing and selling to date.  The Alpine Course will give you the opportunity to assess how things have been going in your business up to this point while also visioning for the future. It will reconnect you with the “why” of your venture and help create in-roads to meeting both your short and long term goals. \n  \nThis special Alpine Course is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series E-Commerce and Digital Marketing offered by Mountain BizWorks. The series involves a networking event\, five separate workshops\, and one intensive course suited for existing makers. Alpine for Creatives is designed to help makers with an existing business take the tools\, strategies\, and resources gained from the series workshops and then integrate them into your business plan and practices to further your success. \n  \nFor any questions you may have you can reach out to our Learning Program Coordinator\, Lilley Egues at lilley@mountainbizworks.org.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/alpine-for-creatives/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Alpine,Class,Course,Craft Your Commerce,Growth Initiative,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230215T194245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T194245Z
UID:10002328-1683727200-1683734400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Analytics: Leveraging Data to Drive Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Marketers are increasingly reliant on data to make business decisions\, develop strategies\, and optimize campaigns. But how do you know if you’re getting what you need from your analytics? And how do you use that information to improve your marketing strategy? \nIn Unlocking the Power of Analytics\, you’ll learn to use data to drive more effective marketing campaigns and make informed decisions about your customers.  \nWe’ll start by covering some basic concepts about data analysis and how it can be used for marketing purposes.  \nNext\, we’ll dive into an overview of some key tools and techniques used in the field of data analytics.  \nFinally\, we will discuss how to use these tools and techniques in real-world scenarios by analyzing actual digital campaign data sets! \n  \nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series E-Commerce and Digital Marketing. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Craft Your Commerce,Growth Initiative,Learn,Online,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230215T193917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T193917Z
UID:10002327-1683208800-1683216000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:SEO and Analytics: The How and Why
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that 68% of online experiences start with a search engine? \nSEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and is the practice of optimizing your web pages to help them reach a high position in Google search results. SEO focuses on organic traffic or non-paid traffic to your website. \nIn SEO: The How and Why\, we will review what SEO is and how search engines work\, how to identify keywords for your website\, and how you can optimize your website for search engines as a small business owner. \n  \nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series E-Commerce and Digital Marketing. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/seo-and-analytics-the-how-and-why/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Craft Your Commerce,Growth Initiative,Learn,Online,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20221120T185118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T191927Z
UID:10002056-1682676000-1682685000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Intro to QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:This class is the second in our Financial Series.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online class is designed for those that have little to no experience with QuickBooks Online in recent years. This class meets one time for 2.5 instructional hours total. \nIn this course you will gain an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, learn how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. You’ll learn the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions. \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email Lilley@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nClass Price: $25  \nDate: Friday\, April 28th \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nWe strongly recommend taking the Financial Tools Class as a pre-requisite to the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \nFollowing this class\, you can get tailored support via Mountain BizWorks’ one-on-one Business Coaching services.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/intro-to-quickbooks-5/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Financial Series,Online,Quickbooks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20230215T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T193641Z
UID:10002326-1682596800-1682604000@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Email Sequencing Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Do you avoid emailing your list? Do you feel you have nothing to say? Are you afraid you’ll annoy your audience if you show up in their inbox? In this two-part workshop\, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get your email marketing up and running–WITHOUT the stress and anxiety! We’ll cover the five must-have email sequences you need to have in place for your business\, along with actionable tips for writing emails your clients will love to read. We’ll also take email drafts from a few brave souls and workshop them live to help you learn how to makeover your own copy. \n  \nSession One: Thursday\, April 27th | 12-2 p.m. ET  \nSession Two: Tuesday\, May 2 | 12-2 p.m. ET \n  \nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series E-Commerce and Digital Marketing. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/email-sequencing-made-easy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Craft Your Commerce,Growth Initiative,Learn,Online,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20221120T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T191912Z
UID:10002054-1681466400-1681475400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Tools
DESCRIPTION:This 2-Day class is the first in our Financial Series.  \nFinancial Tools will introduce you to the basic financial management principles that all small business owners should know. Participants will walk away with the tools to understand the basics of business finance so they can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage their business finances.  Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports. \nClass will be held virtually via videoconferencing platform\, and be held over two sessions in two weeks\, for a total of 5 hours of training. \nClass Price: $50  \nDates:\nDay 1 – Friday\, April 14 \nDay 2 – Friday\, April 21 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nThis is a virtual class that will take place via Zoom. Videoconferencing details will be sent upon registration. Please email Lilley@mountainbizworks.org with any questions or concerns. \nWe recommend following up the Financial Tools Class with the Intro to QuickBooks Online class. Take advantage of a Financial Series Pass to attend both Financial Tools and QuickBooks Online for a discount. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-tools-11/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223018
CREATED:20221120T184806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T151041Z
UID:10002052-1681466400-1681475400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Financial Series
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of a discounted Financial Series Pass.\nOur Financial Series is made up of two classes that comprehensively cover the basic financial skills and tools that every entrepreneur needs to start and run a successful business. \n \nClasses included in the Financial Series:\nFinancial Tools\, April 14 + 21 – Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating\, understanding and using financial statements and reports.  \nIntro to QuickBooks Online\, April 28– this class provides an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels\, and will teach you how to navigate the dashboard and explore the reporting feature to generate reports that can be customized to your needs. When you complete this class\, you’ll know the best ways to get around\, enter day-to-day transactions\, get the information you need out of QuickBooks\, and powerful report tools that’ll help your business make good decisions.  \nFinancial Series Pass: $60 \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/financial-series-15/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Course,Event,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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