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SUMMARY:[:en]Empowering Your Cred[:]
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about how to become more financially secure? Our financial wellness class has something to offer everyone no matter your budget. In this class we offer topics such as: \n\n\nBuilding a healthy economy \n\n\nDeveloping a spending plan \n\n\nWorking with Checking and Savings accounts \n\n\nUnderstanding credit and your credit report \n\n\nUsing credit \n\n\nBeing a smart consumer \n\n\nRegister at: https://www.tfaforms.com/4970466?session=a168a00000691ZQAAY
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/empowering-your-cred/
LOCATION:Mni Sota Fund\, 817 South 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
CATEGORIES:Business Event,In Person Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]ACCOUNTING BASICS - WHAT EVERY SMALL BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nPart 1 – Accounting Basics: \n– Fundamentals – Cash In/Out – What to Track\, Reports – How to Read – What’s Important\, Explain Balance Sheet – P&L -Cash Flow\, Budgets – Why & How\, and Business Plan Financials – Tie it All together. \nPart 2 – Bookkeeping & Accounting Software: \n– Accounting Software – QuickBooks\, etc.\, Purpose & Use of Bookkeeping Tools\, Selection Criteria – Important Do’s & Don’ts\, When to Use Outside Resources and Next Steps. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n 
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/accounting-basics-what-every-small-business-owner-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:10945 Reed Hartman Highway Room 105\, Blue Ash\, OH 45242
CATEGORIES:Business Event,In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T130000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Starting Line Capital Pathways Workshop Session[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nStarting Line Capital Pathways Toolkit will help you identify capital types that best support your leadership style; prioritize learning goals for follow-on capital exploration; and anchor to your vision and crystallize ultimate success for you as a business leader. We invite you to connect to your biggest dream for your business and begin pursuing capital from this perspective –letting your needs and values as a founder drive capital exploration. \nA Capital Pathway is a comprehensive way of looking at how you’re bringing money into your company not just in the short-term\, but what comes before a capital funding moment and what comes after. You can think of Capital Pathways as a preview of how types of money or “capital models\,” work (or don’t work) into helping you achieve your business vision. Resources in this Toolkit to help you include: interactive exercises; Starting Line Capital Considerations Map (customized for your leadership priorities); glossary of key terms; and resources by capital type.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/starting-line-capital-pathways-workshop-session/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T082831
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SUMMARY:[:en]Exit Optionality Bootcamp[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow founders\, CEOs\, CFOs\, General Counsels\, and their teams at this exclusive webinar designed to help private companies better understand how to set the foundations for a successful exit. The market volatility seen in early 2023 has slowed down the market for IPO and M&A\, giving companies thinking about listing more time to prepare and strategize. Our experts will share ways to avoid pitfalls and strategies for a successful transition to being a public company. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nThis Bootcamp is intended for any executive who is involved in devising and/or executing an IPO – from CEO\, CFO\, COO\, CTO\, Chief Counsel\, General Counsel – to leaders and the teams who are responsible for identifying and managing an IPO. \nSpace is limited; please RSVP to ensure your spot! \nAGENDA \n9:00AM – 9:30AM – Market Update & Analysis by Bank of the West BMO \n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Cash Management \nThis panel will cover: \n\nUnderstanding and forecasting your cashflow cycle\nStrategies for improving sales and customer relations\nSolutions and opportunities to enhance your cashflow\nHow bank relationships can help your business grow\n\n10:30 AM-10:35AM – BREAK \n10:35AM-11:40 AM – IPO Readiness \nThis panel will cover: \n\nCompany requirements to qualify for IPO\nHow pre-IPO companies should think about investor engagement\nBest practices for managing an IPO deal team\nStrategies to guide you during a delay in a public offering\n\n11:40 AM-11:45AM – BREAK \n11:45AM-1:00 PM – M&A Readiness \nThis panel will cover: \n\nUpdate on the current M&A environment\nBest practices to position yourself for future M&A opportunities\nStrategies to execute a successful transition\nCase studies of successful M&As\n\n\n\n\n*The same zoom link will be used across all the panels
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/exit-optionality-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T110000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Milestone Circles Open House[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to invite you to this open house intended to share more about the Milestone Circles program! \nIn this informative session\, you will learn about Milestone Circles\, a 12-week immersive program experience designed to help women entrepreneurs address critical business needs through milestone accomplishments and a support network of peers\, mentors\, and supporters. More information can be found below. \nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a leading nonprofit building a better path for entrepreneurs worldwide by improving inclusion\, access\, and knowledge in entrepreneurship. \nIn the last 7 years\, we’re honored to have supported over 70\,000 entrepreneurs worldwide\, 52% women and 67% entrepreneurs of color\, with 1\,100+ free business and mentorship programs requested by entrepreneurs just like you! \nWe’re committed to investing in the individuals taking big risks to solve problems in new ways. Join us for this information session to learn more about our different programs. We’ll share how the program came to life\, talk through the application process\, walk through the exact steps to get started\, and answer any questions you have! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilestone Circles \nWomen Business Owners\, this is for you!\nMilestone Circles help entrepreneurs revitalize their vision for their business\, set a critical business milestone and build a network of support to help them today and in the future. \nEach 12-week program brings you together with a group of peers and coach facilitator to: \n\nGain focus and greater confidence for your vision\nStrategize and plan business priorities for the next quarter\nGain peer and mentor support through working groups and classes\n\nThis program is free for entrepreneurs and made possible thanks to the generous support of Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo remains dedicated to supporting small businesses and recently launched a program designed specifically for women entrepreneurs\, Connect to MoreSM\, as they continue to invest in the success and sustainability of women-owned small businesses. \nWhat is a milestone? An important goal you’ve set for your business that takes time\, tenacity\, and more than a little creative thinking to attain; it’s an achievement that signals your business is on its way to the next stage of growth. \nWho should apply? Women business owners seeking to grow their entrepreneurial mindset and skillsets to expand their business. Entrepreneurs will be matched in our ongoing\, virtual 12-week circles based on the entrepreneur’s vision\, needs\, and stage of development. \nHow do I apply? Fill out an application which are reviewed on a rolling basis. Upon acceptance\, you will be matched with a group of incredible women entrepreneurs who will help propel your business to the next level.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/milestone-circles-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]HR Foundations: Building a Thriving Team from Solopreneurship[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWhen you’re a solopreneur leading a high-growth business\, expanding your team can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. At a high level\, you might be limited by financial\, resource\, or time constraints that divert your attention away to other critical tasks. But bringing on new team members introduces a whole host of new complexities for your business: How do you find people who align with your vision and values? How do you establish effective communication and collaboration channels to ensure smooth workflow? What is required to build trust in the abilities of new team members\, letting go of some control in favor of delegation? \nJoin us for an empowering discussion in collaboration with the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) as we delve into the essentials of building a thriving team from solopreneurship through the employment of scalable HR structures. You’ll walk away with proven techniques for attracting and retaining a diverse and skilled team that will continue to drive your business forward\, as well as the confidence you’ll need as a leader to guide your team through future stages of growth! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe ins and outs of bringing on your first new team member\nHow to get a person unknown to you (not a friend or family member) to join your team\nHR policies and procedures to protect yourself and your business legally\nStrategies for developing meaningful company culture and systems of support for team members
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/hr-foundations-building-a-thriving-team-from-solopreneurship/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Gain Traction While Mitigating Risk[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nAs the founder of an early-stage startup\, you’ll face countless challenges in your entrepreneurial journey that will put you and your business to the test. You may struggle with limited access to capital and lack of investor interest. It can be difficult to gain traction due to limited knowledge on market insights that would inform a well-defined sales strategy. Not to mention the complexities that come with bringing your offering to market like finding ways to differentiate yourself in a competitive landscape and establishing scalable marketing and distribution channels. Thankfully\, there are some simple yet highly impactful actions you can take to push through it all. \nWe are excited to be joined by Jason Malki\, Founder and CEO of StrtupBoost and SuperWarm\, who will guide you through the appropriate steps you can take to mitigate early risk by leveraging no-cost to low-cost strategies. As a founder himself\, Jason understands the challenges of leading an early-stage startup to success because he’s experienced them first-hand. He will share lessons he’s learned from his personal journey as well as from other entrepreneurs he’s worked with and been inspired by. Join us for this optimistic and insightful conversation! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nFundraising Strategy: how to properly prepare yourself and your business to raise capital\, intentional distribution of the funding you receive across business functions.\nSales Strategy: content creation\, customer engagement and feedback\, LinkedIn and Email communications.\nGo-to-Market Strategy: how to find product-market fit and leverage the insights gained to better prepare for launch.\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Malki\nFounder & CEO\, StrtupBoost.com\, Co-Founder & CEO\, SuperWarm.AI\nJason Malki is the Founder & CEO of StrtupBoost\, a 30K+ member startup ecosystem and agency that helps across fundraising\, marketing\, and design and SuperWarm\, and AI matching platform for Founders and Investors.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/gain-traction-while-mitigating-risk/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T140000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Leveraging Strategic Partnerships with Julie Shen[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWhen you’re a startup with a lean budget\, it can be challenging to build up your brand without draining your funds on paid marketing. If you do go that route\, competition from established companies with high budgets can make it even more difficult to stand out and form strong\, impactful connections with the right people. Instead\, you must find innovative ways to grow your distribution and consumer base… but how? \nThe Nasdaq Center is delighted to host Julie Shen\, Founder and Managing Director of Springstead\, for a dynamic session on how leveraging strategic partnerships can take your business to the next level. Join us to learn how to capitalize on your strengths and forge alliances that will fill the gaps in your expertise\, all while tapping into your partner’s established networks. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to determine if it’s the right time for a strategic partnership\nHow to identify\, source\, and close strategic partnerships\nHow strategic partnerships can enrich your brand\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Shen\nFounder\, Springstead\nJulie Shen is the founder of Springstead\, an advisory and consultancy practice working with founders and businesses to grow their initiatives. With a passion for strategy and innovation\, she has 16+ years of experience developing and launching new businesses for startups and organizations like Conde Nast and HBO. \nHer experience includes team leadership\, strategy\, innovation\, business development\, strategic partnerships\, growth\, finance\, and business management. Julie has led deals and partnerships attributing to an impact of >$200M and scaled a DTC business to 1M paying subscribers in Year 1. Her thought leadership has been published on Nasdaq\, BlogHer\, and Create & Cultivate.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/leveraging-strategic-partnerships-with-julie-shen/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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