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Attention entrepreneurs of color! Are you interested in purchasing commercial real estate, but have questions about financing? We're hosting workshops with guests from Partners in Equity to answer all your questions about purchasing a building, including down payments and financing options available specifically for BIPOC business owners.
Mountain BizWorks está lanzando un nuevo programa de desarrollo continuo para nuestros emprendedores Latinos. El enfoque es de desarrollar habilidades prácticas para su negocio y cómo ser un mejor líder. Los participantes se integrarán en un grupo de empresarios interesados en aprender y crecer facilitado por un mentor de crecimiento. También obtendrán acceso a tutoría
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.
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.
Documenting your work can be simpler than you think! During this workshop we will discuss tools and techniques to create images to highlight your work, products, or business in the best way possible. During the first half of the workshop we will cover using a smartphone, editing apps, and various apparatus ranging from simple to
Investing for Creatives: Creative Business Growth, Navigating Transitions and Planning for the Future This ticket gives you access to all four workshops in this series Series Dates: September - October Series Description: Your creativity is your greatest asset, and with the right financial knowledge, you can build a solid foundation that supports your artistic vision and paves
Learn about the process to become a certified B Corp, while connecting with established local B Corps and other like-minded businesses. Leaders from certified B Corps will also answer your questions about their journey toward using their businesses as a force for good. We will also share information on the B Corp movement and
Join us on Thursday, September 7th from 5-7 p.m., for an informal, in-person gathering of artists and creatives from the Western North Carolina region. This is a relaxed networking event that will begin with a brief introduction and presentation to provide a glimpse of the upcoming 2023 Fall Craft Your Commerce workshop series Investing for
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
Obtaining a loan for property, equipment or growth can be a complex process. In this session, we will break down the steps involved in securing a loan, including evaluating your financial readiness, preparing loan documentation, understanding loan options, and navigating the application process. You will gain practical tips and strategies to increase your chances of
In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, creating profit and loss statements, and organizing your finances to make informed decisions for your business’s next steps. Key Workshop Topics: Good Bookkeeping Practices: Learn the basics of bookkeeping, including proper record-keeping, categorizing expenses, and tracking income. Profitability Analysis: Discover how to create a profit and
Transitioning out of your business or selling a part of your business can be a complex process. This session will provide guidance on preparing your business for sale, including valuation methods, legal considerations, and marketing strategies. We will also address succession planning, exploring options such as transferring ownership to family members, employee owned, or seeking
Mountain BizWorks has partnered with national leaders in the field of worker ownership, The Industrial Commons. Whether you’re interested in transitioning your business into a cooperative workplace or planning for your succession by selling to the employees, this interactive workshop is a great place to start. Participants will explore how a sale to employees can
Our Foundations business planning class helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment. Join 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
We know that transportation and distribution of farm and food products is a key problem for our region, and need you to share your experiences and thoughts so that we can identify these issues, find ways to address them, and build up a truly thriving local food system. Special Guests: Andrea Duvall - Mother
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