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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230615T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T141530Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230724T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230615T175621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T141847Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230620T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T153726Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230427T152034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T183742Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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:20260422T000729
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:20260422T000729
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:20260422T000729
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:20260422T000729
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230215T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T193518Z
UID:10002325-1681308000-1681311600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Dynamic E-Commerce Homepages
DESCRIPTION:What makes a dynamic homepage and why?  \nYour website may be the most important asset for your e-commerce brand. It’s a 24/7 one-stop-shop for customers to shop your products and learn about what you do. In the first session of this two-part series\, Erin will break down the most important elements to have on your e-commerce home page to create loyal customers who keep coming back. In the second session of this two-part series\, participants can submit their website for a virtual live audit with Erin Alexander. \n  \nSession One: Wednesday\, April 12th | 2-3 p.m.   \nSession Two: Wednesday\, April 19th | 2-4 p.m. \n  \nThis is part of the Craft Your Commerce Workshop Series E-Commerce and Digital Marketing. 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/dynamic-e-commerce-homepages/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Craft Your Commerce,Growth Initiative,Learn,Online,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20230215T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T200624Z
UID:10002330-1681257600-1681343999@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:CYC Spring Series Pass
DESCRIPTION:Are you a creative small business that wants to increase sales and traffic on your website? Our E-Commerce and Digital Marketing workshop series can help you make this a reality. The Spring 2023 CYC Workshop Series will take your digital connection to the next level. Designed for creatives seeking to increase their e-commerce presence\, you will learn how to create website landing pages that engage customers\, get a grasp on your SEO and analytics\, and create genuine authentic relationships with your customers through your e-commerce platforms.  \n  \nThe Craft Your Commerce Spring Series Pass includes access to all 4 workshops.  \nIMPORTANT: Some workshops are two-part series and run on two different days. \n  \nDynamic E-Commerce Homepages: What makes a dynamic homepage and why? | Erin Alexander | 2 Part Series  \nSession One: Wednesday\, April 12th | 2-3 p.m.  | Virtual via Zoom \nSession Two: Wednesday\, April 19th | 2-4 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom \n  \nEmail Sequencing Made Easy | Anabelle Malcolm | 2 Part Series  \nSession One:  Thursday\, April 27th | 12-2 p.m. ET | Virtual via Zoom \nSession Two: Tuesday\, May 2 | 12-2 p.m. ET | Virtual via Zoom \n  \nSEO and Analytics: The How and Why | Amanda Dinan \nThursday\, May 4th | 2-4 p.m. ET | Virtual via Zoom \n  \nUnlocking the Power of Analytics: Leveraging Data to Drive Business Success | Bruce Waller  \nWednesday\, May 10th 2-4 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/series-pass/
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:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20220224T154623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T164937Z
UID:10002252-1681205400-1681216200@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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Alpine,Course,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T182306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T181330Z
UID:10002310-1680773400-1680782400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class -FULL
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. \nFor questions\, contact Lilley Egues lilley@mountainbizworks.org or (828) 253-2834 ext. 16 \n  \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-24/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Foundations Business Planning,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T171839Z
UID:10002302-1680543000-1680546600@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-40/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T172903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T172903Z
UID:10002304-1678987800-1678991400@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-41/
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:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T184521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T191810Z
UID:10002050-1678356000-1678365000@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: Thursday\, March 9th \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.https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=26550&preview=true
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/intro-to-quickbooks-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Financial Series,Online,Quickbooks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221214T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T164946Z
UID:10002317-1677247200-1677250800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything on Digital Marketing w/ Kim Robinson
DESCRIPTION:In this casual and engaging “Ask Me Anything” workshop with expert Kim Robinson\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask their biggest digital marketing questions relating to their challenges\, strategies\, operations\, etc. so they can build an audience and drive sales.\n \nThis event is free and open to all. Part of the Win Online: Digital Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs Series by the Craft Your Commerce program.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/ask-me-anything-on-digital-marketing-w-kim-robinson/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Craft Your Commerce,Event,Learn,Marketing,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T184314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T215816Z
UID:10002048-1677146400-1677155400@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 – Thursday\, February 23rd \nDay 2 – Thursday\, March 2nd \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-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Financial Tools,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T183914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T220632Z
UID:10002046-1677146400-1677155400@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\, February 23 + March 2 – 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\, March 9– 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-14/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Financial Series,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T175003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T193432Z
UID:10002308-1677088800-1677097800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - FULL
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 Lilley Egues lilley@mountainbizworks.org or (828) 253-2834 ext. 16 \n  \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-21/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Foundations Business Planning,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T183047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T235600Z
UID:10002042-1676885400-1676894400@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Marketing & Branding Essentials
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. Join marketing and branding expert Murphy Funkhouser\, owner of BrandStage Consulting and former owner of Kudzu Brands\, 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-3/
LOCATION:153 South Lexington Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Course,Event,Learn,Marketing,Online,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T165940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T165940Z
UID:10002300-1675791000-1675794600@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Orientation Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online 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-39/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Event,Online,Orientation Session
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T193446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T204539Z
UID:10002313-1675360800-1675369800@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Fundaciones Planeación de Negocios
DESCRIPTION:Planifique\, crezca y administre su negocio con nuestro curso de planeación de negocios\, Fundaciones! \nEmpieza: 2 de febrero 2023 (la clase se reunirá todos los jueves del 2 de febrero – 9 de Marzo\, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)  \nUbicación: Virtual en Zoom \nPrecio del Curso\nEl costo del curso es de $200 dólares; Tenemos algunas becas parciales que están disponibles para las personas que necesitan ayuda. Se requiere de un depósito mínimo de 50% del total al momento de la inscripción para reservar su lugar. Hay disponibilidad de proporcionarle un plan de pago si su situación lo requiere. Le enviaremos un correo electrónico con instrucciones para saber cuales son los siguientes pasos. Esperamos que aproveche esta oportunidad y no deje que el dinero sea un obstáculo para ser parte de la clase de Fundaciones.  \nEn Mountain Bizwork\, valoramos las conexiones y relaciones humanas que se desarrollan a través de conocerlo y comprender mejor su negocio y situación actual. Se incluirá un enlace de pago en su correo electrónico de confirmación\, pero también le invitamos a que se comunique con nosotros a través de correo electrónico o llamarnos directamente. \n \nInformación de Becas\nSi vive en la ciudad de Asheville o en el WNC rural y tiene ingresos bajos a moderados\, puede calificar para una beca. Complete el formulario de registro en línea y acceda a la solicitud de beca dentro del formulario. Cada clase tiene un número limitado de becas disponibles por orden de llegada.  \n \nHorario de Clase\nSi no tiene acceso a una computadora\, Mountain BizWorks puede prestarle una computadora portátil para la clase. Para solicitar una computadora portátil\, envíe un correo electrónico lilley@mountainbizworks.org \nNos reuniremos el mismo día y hora puntual a las 6:00 PM. Favor de llegar temprano cada semana durante seis semanas. Se recomienda asistir a todas las clases para no quedarse atrás en ninguno de los materiales.  \nLa 1era sesión de Fundaciones es requerida\, pero si tiene un conflicto de horario en el que perderá cualquier otra clase\, requerimos que nos avise con tiempo. Avísale a Jenny. Si pierde alguna clase le apoyaremos con enviarle el material de la sesión para que en su tiempo individual pueda ponerse al tanto de las tareas y esté listo en la siguiente sesión. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/fundaciones-planeacion-de-negocios-5/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,En Espanol,Event,Fundaciones,Learn,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000729
CREATED:20221120T174719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T170731Z
UID:10002307-1674583200-1674592200@wpengine.mountainbizworks.org
SUMMARY:Foundations Business Planning Class - FULL
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 Lilley Egues lilley@mountainbizworks.org or (828) 253-2834 ext. 16 \n  \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-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Course,Foundations Business Planning,Online
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