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SUMMARY:The 2025 Solar Deadline: How to Lock in Your Savings
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about adding solar to your business or nonprofit\, now is a great time to act. Federal incentives that could cover 30% or more of your project cost will be harder to claim after 2025. Join us on November 5th for a webinar with Scott Zintz of Sugar Hollow Solar and Eric Burton of Mountain BizWorks to learn about these incentives\, how to start your solar project\, and financing options available to help with the upfront cost.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/electrifywebinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Electrify Fund,Growth Initiative,Online,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Taxes for Creatives\, Makers\, and Solo Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description: \nWhat can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my creative work a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio?  Why do freelancers have to pay taxes quarterly\, and how do I do that? \nHannah will discuss the basic tax equation\, self employment tax and estimated quarterly taxes\, audit concerns for the creative person\, and other tax issues specifically relevant to creatives\, makers\, and freelancers\, followed by a question and answer period. \nInstructor Bio: \nHannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. A long-time working artist herself\, she’s helped tens of thousands of self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money education\, through her Money Bootcamp program\, speaking engagements from Florida to Alaska\, and on the Sunlight podcast. She is the founder of Sunlight Tax.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-taxes-for-creatives/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | End-of-Year Lunch Social
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend\, lunch is on us! Please only sign up if you can definitely make it\, and if your plans change\, email leah@mountainbizworks.org to cancel your registration. \nJoin us for a casual and fun lunch get-together to celebrate the holiday season and the 2025 Power Pass initiative! Mingle with other makers and creatives\, and learn about Center for Craft and Craft Your Commerce programs coming up in the new year. \nRegistration closes Wednesday\, December 10th.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-december-lunch-social/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20251212T133526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T133526Z
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SUMMARY:Money Mondays: Monthly Financial Check-Ins for Creative Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Stay grounded\, organized\, and financially on track with Money Mondays\, a monthly group session designed to help you meet your financial goals with clarity and confidence. Led by experienced bookkeeper and accountant Deanna Lynch\, these sessions offer expert instruction\, practical tools\, and space for open discussion and peer support. \nWhether you’re refining your budget\, untangling your bookkeeping system\, or preparing for tax season\, Money Mondays will help you stay accountable and make informed decisions for your creative business. \nEach session includes:\nGuided instruction from Deanna Lynch\nQ&A time to address real-time questions\nWorksheet takeaways\nOffice Hours: hands-on time to work through your numbers in a group setting with Deanna \n2026 January – June Monthly Topics \n\nJanuary 12 —Year End: Looking back and re-orienting for the year ahead\nFebruary 9 —What to keep track of (what are expenses\, what does your accountant need\, what do you need to file taxes\, what info do YOU need\nMarch 9 —Chart of Accounts: what it is and how to make it work for your business\nApril 13 —Making a Business Spending Plan\nMay 11— Personal Finance Goals\n\nMoney Mondays will take a summer break in June-July\, and then resume in August and continue through the end of the year. Those who register for the winter-spring series will get the first opportunity to register for the summer-fall series. \nInstructor Bio: \nDeanna is a professional handweaver and part-time bookkeeper for small businesses. She has worked with a variety of industries over the years and is well versed in Quickbooks and helping businesses get set-up with appropriate record keeping systems. With both a creative and business background\, her approach to financials and information management is approachable. She emphasizes the use of systems that are flexible and can grow with your business and are tailored to each business’s unique needs.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/money-mondays-monthly-financial-check-ins-for-creative-entrepreneurs-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
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SUMMARY:Orientación para el Curso de Planeación de Negocios Fundaciones
DESCRIPTION:Sesión de Orientación en Persona:\nÚnase a nosotros para una sesión de orientación e información en persona para el Curso de Planeación de Negocios Fundaciones el 15 de enero de 5:30pm a 6:30pm en Hola Carolina\, Hendersonville. Durante esta sesión\, podrá obtener más información sobre el curso Fundaciones\, hacer preguntas\, registrarse y pagar en efectivo. \nPresentada por nuestra Gerente del Programa de Emprendimiento Latino\, Jenny Forero.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/orientacion-para-el-curso-de-planeacion-de-negocios-fundaciones/
LOCATION:Hola Carolina\, 801 4th avenue\, East Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792
CATEGORIES:Event,In-Person,Latinx Entrepreneurship Programming,Learn,Orientacion,Orientation Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20251210T184743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194022Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | A Year in Financials: Looking Back at 2025\, Looking Forward to 2026
DESCRIPTION:The close of the calendar year is the perfect opportunity to pause\, reflect\, and reset. In this workshop\, we’ll take a deep dive into the past year\, examining your finances (both business and personal)\, sales trends\, customer data\, and time management practices. Together\, we’ll assess your progress toward annual goals and identify areas for growth in the year ahead. This session not only prepares you for year-end taxes but also sets the foundation for deliberate and informed decision-making in the new year. Join us for a thoughtful check-in to align your personal and business priorities for success. \nInstructor Bio:  \nDeanna Lynch is a professional handweaver and part-time bookkeeper for small businesses. She has worked with a variety of industries over the years and is well versed in Quickbooks and helping businesses get set-up with appropriate record keeping systems. With both a creative and business background\, her approach to financials and information management is approachable. She emphasizes the use of systems that are flexible and can grow with your business and are tailored to each business’s unique needs.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-a-year-in-financials-looking-back-at-2025-looking-forward-to-2026/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20251210T194734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194734Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Book Club | Taxes for Humans by Hannah Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join author Hannah Cole for a two-part discussion of her new book\, Taxes for Humans. As both a tax expert and an artist\, Hannah excels at demystifying taxes for anyone\, but especially for creative people. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting a simple\, kind\, and practical explanation of how to handle your taxes as a self-employed person\, this book is for you. \nMeeting dates: \n\nTuesday\, February 3rd\, 5:00-7:00 pm\, in-person at the Center for Craft\nTuesday\, February 24th\, 12:00 – 2:00pm\, virtual via Zoom\n\nAbout the Book: \n“Equal parts empathetic and practical\, Taxes for Humans is a handbook for tackling the tax-season-scaries\, written specifically for people who are self-employed. Provides essential tax education for those pushed to the back of the financial line in America\, including women\, queer people\, and BIPOC folks\, this book provides the practical tools people need to understand their taxes\, conquer their fear of finances\, bulk up on tax benefits\, and end the tax season stronger\, smarter\, and more tax-savvy than ever–without sacrificing their sanity.” \nAbout the Author/Facilitator: \nHannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and mission-driven solopreneurs. A long-time working artist herself\, she’s helped tens of thousands of self-employed people skill up with accessible tax and money education\, through her Money Bootcamp program\, speaking engagements from Florida to Alaska\, and on the Sunlight Tax podcast. She is the founder of Sunlight Tax.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-book-club-taxes-for-humans-by-hannah-cole/
LOCATION:Center for Craft – Michael Sherrill Loft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20251210T185435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T193857Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | The Experimenter's Guide to Goals: Small Shifts\, Real Momentum
DESCRIPTION:Traditional goal-setting rarely fits the creative entrepreneur’s reality. This workshop introduces mindset shifts and practical tools tailored to makers and craft-based business owners. You’ll leave with a menu of small experiments you can put into practice immediately—so you can build momentum in a way that supports both your creativity and your business growth. \nWhat You’ll Gain in This Workshop: \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nMindset shifts that make goals feel energizing\, not overwhelming\nA personalized approach to goal-setting that fits your strengths and season of life\nSmall\, low-stakes experiments to clarify what actually works for you\nTools to overcome internal blocks and build momentum without pressure\nA repeatable process for refining goals with clarity\, intention\, and self-trust\n\nInstructor Bio: \nAnnie Woods is an Immigrant\, Writer\, and Transformational Leadership Coach with 13 years of supporting CEOs. Enneagram certified\, IFS-informed\, and trauma-aware.\nwww.anniepwoods.com\nwww.substack.com/anniepwoods
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-the-experimenters-guide-to-goals-small-shifts-real-momentum/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260112T201032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T201032Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Grassroots Marketing for Artists
DESCRIPTION:This is marketing for people who hate schmoozing. This workshop will be focused on empowering you to choose marketing strategies that are authentic\, effective\, and sustainable for you. \nWe will focus on: \n\nEffective storytelling on the platforms of your choice\nWays to connect with your community both in-person and online\nWays to grow that community of friends and customers\n\nThis workshop will be centered around participation and sharing ideas — come ready to share what’s working and what’s not working for you! \nAbout the Instructor: \nHannah Kaminer is an artist and singer-songwriter writing songs about love\, loss\, and home. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina\, she fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful\, Americana-style songwriting. She has Kickstarted and released three studio albums: Acre by Acre (2015)\, Heavy Magnolias (2018)\, and Heavy on the Vine (2024) which she produced with her band\, The Wistfuls. More info about her music is available at www.hannahkaminer.com.\nSince 2016\, Hannah has also worked in public relations and marketing\, including chapters in-house\, in the outdoor industry\, and in food and beverage. Because of a dual role in the arts and in business\, Hannah seeks to develop marketing strategy that is not only effective\, but sustainable\, authentic\, and sane. Her two favorite parts of marketing are finding the vital threads of a story and figuring out how to tell it powerfully. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-grassroots-marketing-for-artists/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260310T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T202005Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Trades Meetup with Craft Your Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Come meet and mingle with members of the Craft Your Commerce and Women in Trades communities – we know we have so much crossover! Jamie Karolich\, Program Director of Craft Your Commerce\, will share resources for businesses in the arts\, craft\, makers\, and designers arena. Women in Trades Hub will share their micro-staffing model supporting business\, and Women in Trades NC will share what they will be bringing to the community in 2026. \n 
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/women-in-trades-meetup-with-craft-your-commerce/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260326T180807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T180807Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Plans Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will walk you step-by-step through the essentials of creating a clear\, actionable marketing plan designed specifically for your creative business. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals\, identify your target audience\, and choose the marketing channels that will have the biggest impact. We’ll break down how to map out campaigns\, plan content\, and create a schedule you can actually stick to. \nYou’ll leave with easy-to-use templates for building your own marketing strategy plan\, plus practical tips for tracking results and adjusting your approach as your business grows. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll have a roadmap that makes your marketing feel focused\, intentional\, and doable. \nThis is a two-part virtual class. \nSession times: \nThursday\, April 9th\, 2:00-4:00pm\nThursday\, April 16th\, 2:00-4:00pm \nInstructor Bio: Liz Kantner is passionate about working with independent jewelry artists to help them to define their voices and thrive in the modern marketplace. After making her mark as Marketing Manager for Todd Reed\, Liz left to found her own company\, Stay Gold\, and also curated brands for JA New York’s New Designer Gallery. Liz now works exclusively for Stay Gold\, where she dedicates herself to a select roster of fine jewelry clients\, nurturing them to success through digital marketing\, trade show strategy\, sales-driving techniques\, and branding.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/marketing-plans-made-simple/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Online — Zoom\, NC
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,Learn,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260326T182110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T141434Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Path | A Business Startup Guide for Creatives | April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your personal working style shapes your approach to business. In this in-person\, interactive workshop\, we’ll explore your mission\, vision\, and values—then apply them to real-world business structures using the Business Model Canvas. Together\, we’ll dive into pricing strategies\, marketing approaches\, and sustainable models tailored to your goals. Expect engaging group discussions\, practical takeaways\, and a supportive space to refine your current business—or bring a new idea to life. Come ready to dig in and collaborate! \nThe class will include a one-hour lunch break. Please bring your lunch\, or plan to grab a quick bite at a nearby restaurant. \nAdmission price includes access to four self-paced online courses\, so that you can continue working on your business skills after the workshop: \n\nPricing Your Work\nPhotographing Your Work\nOptimizing Your Web Presence\nGrant Writing for Artists\n\nInstructor Bio: Tracey Carswell (they/them) of Powerful in Pink is a queer and trans non-binary coach\, curator\, educator\, speaker and artist with a huge commitment to promoting equity for creatives and entrepreneurs. They invest in the growth and success of women\, femmes\, queer\, transgender\, gender non-conforming\, and BIPOC leaders in the jewelry and craft industries. They are also co-founder of Queer Metalsmiths\, a community space that honors\, centers\, and uplifts 2SLGBTQIA+ jewelers\, metalsmiths and makers.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/crafting-your-path-april-2026/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260326T174547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T174547Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Financial Strategy in Crayon
DESCRIPTION:Financial Strategy unlike you’ve probably experienced before. Instead of teaching formulas\, we’re going to look at how your business actually works – because financial strategy is already there\, whether you’ve named it or not. \nMost creative entrepreneurs think their financial challenges come from not knowing enough numbers. In reality\, the numbers aren’t the problem – it’s what’s shaping them. We’re going to give the numbers color. \nUsing a playful “financial strategy in crayon” approach\, we’ll map your business with color\, sketches\, and simple patterns—no spreadsheets\, no jargon\, no shame (but still numbers!). You’ll look at your business as a set of flows: where money comes in\, where it goes\, and what supports or drains. \nWe’ll look at real business scenarios (“financial decisions in the wild”) to show how assumptions\, patterns\, flow and constraints—not math—drive financial strategy. \nBy the end\, you’ll walk away with a visual map of your business you can actually understand\, a clearer sense of what’s driving your current results\, and a way to make financial decisions in the future. \n  \nInstructor Bio: Amanda Bell is a business strategist\, financial systems thinker\, and co-founder of Thrive Strategy LAB. She blends data-driven financial diagnostics with human-centered coaching to help creative entrepreneurs understand their numbers\, clarify their direction\, and make decisions that feel sustainable. Amanda works across product\, service\, and retail-based businesses throughout Western North Carolina\, building custom financial models\, capacity plans\, and operational strategies that support growth without burnout. Her approach centers clarity\, practicality\, and the belief that business decisions should make sense both on paper and in a person’s nervous system.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-financial-strategy-in-crayon/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260413T142429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T142645Z
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SUMMARY:WORKshop: A Four-Week Business Intensive for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Where Creative Practice Meets Business Strategy \nDetails:  \n\nCohort Based – limit 8-12 participants\n4 days over 4 weeks (content + work time with support)\nIn Person at Center for Craft\nMeets every Wednesday for 4 weeks – May 6th\, 13th\, 20th and 27th\, full days 10am-4pm w/ 1 hour lunch break\n\nThis four-week intensive is designed for artists who are ready to take a deeper dive into the business side of their creative practice. Each session is a full day\, built to balance structured learning with dedicated work time\, so you leave each week having actually accomplished something\, not just taken notes. \nThis is a small\, cohort-based program intentionally limited in size to keep sessions focused\, personal\, and supportive. Over the course of four weeks\, we’ll dig into the details that drive a sustainable creative business\, including: \n\nBusiness goals and growth planning – pricing\, inventory strategies and visual planning\nFinancials — where you are and where you want to be – choosing intentional\, sustainable and varied ways to sell your work\nShows and markets — whether they’re the right fit for your business and how to approach them strategically\nOnline marketing\, cans — not shoulds\, and practical approaches \n\nThis program is best suited for artists who have some experience selling their work and are ready to move beyond the basics — examining what’s working\, identifying room for improvement\, and building a clear path forward. \nExpect honest discussions\, hands-on work sessions\, and practical takeaways you can put to use right away. \n  \nInstructor Bio: Erica Stankwytch Bailey \nErika Stankwytch Bailey has been running her jewelry business since 2004 and she’s figured out most of it the hard way so you don’t have to. \nWith over two decades of experience building and sustaining a creative business largely on her own terms\, Erika has developed real\, tested strategies that have helped her grow her practice\, navigate the business side of making\, and raise a family along the way. The curriculum she brings to this workshop wasn’t pulled from a textbook — it was built through years of trial\, error\, and hard-won clarity. \nErika is passionate about pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to run a sustainable creative business\, and equally excited to be in honest conversation with other artists who are figuring it out too. She believes the best ideas come from the room\, and she’s here to learn just as much as she is to teach.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/workshop-a-four-week-business-intensive-for-artists/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260413T172702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172702Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Your Path | A Business Startup Guide for Creatives | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your personal working style shapes your approach to business. In this in-person\, interactive workshop\, we’ll explore your mission\, vision\, and values—then apply them to real-world business structures using the Business Model Canvas. Together\, we’ll dive into pricing strategies\, marketing approaches\, and sustainable models tailored to your goals. Expect engaging group discussions\, practical takeaways\, and a supportive space to refine your current business—or bring a new idea to life. Come ready to dig in and collaborate! \nThe class will include a one-hour lunch break. Please bring your lunch\, or plan to grab a quick bite at a nearby restaurant. \nAdmission price includes access to four self-paced online courses\, so that you can continue working on your business skills after the workshop: \n\nPricing Your Work\nPhotographing Your Work\nOptimizing Your Web Presence\nGrant Writing for Artists\n\nInstructor Bio: Liz Kantner is passionate about working with independent jewelry artists to help them to define their voices and thrive in the modern marketplace. After making her mark as Marketing Manager for Todd Reed\, Liz left to found her own company\, Stay Gold\, and also curated brands for JA New York’s New Designer Gallery. Liz now works exclusively for Stay Gold\, where she dedicates herself to a select roster of fine jewelry clients\, nurturing them to success through digital marketing\, trade show strategy\, sales-driving techniques\, and branding.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/crafting-your-path-a-business-startup-guide-for-creatives-may-2026/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T170939
CREATED:20260326T175003Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Create a Consistent Content Strategy
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to develop a cohesive content strategy across social media\, email marketing\, and your website or blog. We’ll cover practical frameworks\, actionable steps\, and helpful tools to make planning and posting feel easier and more intentional. You’ll also participate in a guided brainstorming session to generate fresh\, personalized content ideas tailored to your audience. \nInstructor Bio: ‘Liz Kantner is passionate about working with independent jewelry artists to help them to define their voices and thrive in the modern marketplace. After making her mark as Marketing Manager for Todd Reed\, Liz left to found her own company\, Stay Gold\, and also curated brands for JA New York’s New Designer Gallery and Curated at NY Now. Liz now works exclusively for Stay Gold\, where she dedicates herself to a select roster of jewelry clients\, nurturing them to success through content marketing\, trade show strategy\, sales-driving techniques\, and branding.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-create-a-consistent-content-strategy/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Commerce Connect | Onboarding Success: SOPs and Other Tools to Onboard with Ease
DESCRIPTION:Ready to work with a contractor or hire a new teammate? The initial onboarding period is a crucial time to get folx started right. In this interactive workshop participants will learn about practical tools and processes to set new teammates up for success. This workshop is perfect for creatives\, small business owners\, or solopreneurs looking to bring on a contractor or employee in the next 6 months. \nInstructor Bio: Jillian Wright\, PHR (she/her/hers) is a certified HR professional with over eighteen years of experience working in anti-racist\, anti-oppression centered people operations (aka HR) for non-profit and mission-driven workplaces. She started Begin Again HR to provide intentional\, inclusive HR support for value-driven companies that care deeply about their people.\nJillian’s passion for people-support and behavioral psychology in the workplace along with her deep personal commitment to social justice as a member of the queer community has fueled her desire to help leaders create workplaces where their people can shine.
URL:https://wpengine.mountainbizworks.org/event/craft-your-commerce-connect-onboarding-success-sops-and-other-tools-to-onboard-with-ease/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Craft Your Commerce,In-Person,Learn
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