• Future Forward Kickoff: Welcome & Orientation; Setting the Stage for Resilience (Virtual)  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Start strong with clarity and connection. This virtual kickoff event welcomes participants into the Future Forward workshop series with a clear overview of what’s ahead and how to get the most out of the journey. You’ll meet fellow entrepreneurs, explore the program structure, and dive into the key themes of resilience, adaptability, and strategic recovery.

    Design Decoded: Canva for Creatives  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Design Decoded: Canva for Creatives is a hands-on learning lab (aka action workshop), led by Top 5% Canva Designer and local creative entrepreneur, Cortina Caldwell, thoughtfully crafted with the needs of creative entrepreneurs & contractors in mind. Treat this like Craft Your Commerce-sponsored “design office hours”—bring unfinished graphics, branding questions, or just show up ready

    Future Forward Workshop 1: Stabilize & Assess; Mapping Your Business’s Critical Assets and Threats  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    In this session, you'll take stock of your business's most essential resources - your team, infrastructure, inventory, data, and cash - and identify potential vulnerabilities or threats. You’ll work to benchmark these assets, assess immediate risks, and begin building a foundation for informed decision-making. The session also helps define leadership capacity and communication needs for

    FULL – Foundations Business Planning Course  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Our Foundations business planning course 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

    Craft Your Commerce Connect | Digital Organization for Creatives: Using Google Drive  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    Do you have a messy digital “filing cabinet”? Would you like to streamline your creative business in the cloud? In this workshop, learn how to organize your digital workspace using Google Suite and get a crash course on how to: Organize files and folders in your Drive Collaborate and safely share files Utilize Google Docs

    Future Forward Workshop 2: Know Your Numbers; Financial Reality Check for Recovery  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    This workshop provides a candid look at your financial health through key metrics: liabilities, assets, revenue streams, and accounts receivable. You’ll walk away with a clear financial snapshot that shows where your business stands today—and what that means for recovery. Learn how to assess viability, identify red flags, and build a strong base for growth-oriented

    Orientation Session  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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 Programs Coordinator, Amanda Ross, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs.

    Show Ready: Strategies for Craft Show Success  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    Workshop Description: This course outlines essential tools and strategies for preparing to sell your work at a craft show or market. From booth setup and pricing to branding and customer engagement, we'll cover key logistics that often get overlooked while artists are focused on producing the work itself. Whether you’re planning your first show or

    $50
  • Foundations Business Planning Course  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Our Foundations business planning course 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

    FULL – Orientation Session  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville

    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 Programs Manager, Holly Rivers, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs.

    Money Mondays: Monthly Financial Check-Ins for Creative Entrepreneurs  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Stay grounded, organized, and financially on track with Money Mondays, a monthly group session designed to help you meet your year-end 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. Whether you’re refining your budget,

    $50

    Future Forward Workshop 3: Leading Forward; Building Adaptive, Resilient Leadership Teams  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Resilience starts with leadership. This session explores the mindset and skillset leaders need during uncertain times - balancing grit, compassion, clarity, and adaptability. You’ll assess your leadership team’s current strengths, define short- and long-term goals, and create a response structure rooted in resilience. Reflect on your mission and vision, and begin to rebuild your business

    Design Decoded: Canva for Professionals  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Design Decoded: Canva for Professionals is a hands-on learning lab (aka action workshop), led by Top 5% Canva Designer and local creative entrepreneur, Cortina Caldwell. Already using Canva at your job, but feel like your marketing materials are missing the mark? This learning lab is for you! Grab your laptop and cozy up to this

    Series Financieras – En Persona  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Nuestra serie financiera se compone de tres clases que cubren de manera integral las habilidades y herramientas financieras básicas que todo emprendedor necesita para iniciar y administrar un negocio exitoso. Clases incluidas en la Serie Financiera:  Herramientas Financieras - Herramientas financieras le presentará las herramientas para comprender los conceptos básicos de las finanzas comerciales para que

    Fundaciones Planeación de Negocios  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Planifique, crezca y administre su negocio con nuestro curso de planeación de negocios, Fundaciones!  Fecha: La clase se reunirá todos los miércoles a partir del 13 de agosto. Hora: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ubicación: Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Precio del Curso El costo del curso es de $225 dólares; Tenemos algunas becas parciales que