Latina Entrepreneurship Academy

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Female entrepreneurs interested in learning the ins and outs of running their own business are invited to register for our Latina Entrepreneur Academy!

This 7-week, NO-COST, academy is geared towards current or prospective Latina Entrepreneurs and will help you sharpen the skills necessary to run a successful small business in Arizona. Filled with guest speakers, practical tips and tricks, and a graduation ceremony.

The Prestamos Women’s Business Center brings the DreamBuilder program to life. Instructors are business advisors, entrepreneurs, and educators who integrate the DreamBuilder content into applicable, real-world experiences and added knowledge in a 2.5-hour weekly course. This also allows participants to build community, comradery and connections with fellow entrepreneurs. Whether participants are starting a new business, or growing their existing business, the course will bring added value and a new perspective to how to do business as a small business owner.

DreamBuilder consists of 13 courses that are bundled together to create a step-by-step framework for starting a business. Learn the foundations for starting a business: planning, marketing, pricing, management, accounting, managing risk, finding funding, setting goals, and more. At the end of the program, students have a completed business plan.​

This program is designed for women by one of the top business schools in the world, Thunderbird School for Global Management/Arizona State University and FreePort-McMoran.

The class schedule is as follow:

Wednesday’s from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

February 2nd, 2022

February 9th, 2022

February 16th, 2022

February 23rd, 2022

March 2nd, 2022

March 9th, 2022

March 16th, 2022

Address to physical space
1008 E. Buckeye Road, STE 215
Phoenix, AZ 85034
MAX capacity: 30 People

Register HERE

Contabilidad Básica Para Tu Negocio Con Tres Aplicaciones de Software

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Prestamos CDFI en colaboración con UNR Extension traen hasta usted una introducción básica al uso y navegación de tres aplicaciones de software contable para su negocio tales como QuickBooks, Xero y Wave. Estas aplicaciones son muy prácticas, fáciles de usar, y pueden instalarse un una computadora, tableta o teléfono celular. En la sesión se abordarán las diferentes versiones que existen de estas aplicaciones así como el uso practico para su negocio. 

Date: January 31st 2022

Time: 11 am- 12 pm

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Entrenando A Tus Recursos Humanos a Cerrar La Venta

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Acompáñenos a esta sesión de formación empresarial en la cual usted aprenderá como entrenar a su personal en el proceso de la venta efectiva. Para los pequeños negocios la mayor parte de las ventas aun depende de la interacción personal entre sus recursos humanos y sus prospectos o clientes. En este seminario se abordarán los pasos básicos del proceso de venta desde la promoción efectiva en redes sociales hasta el cierre de la venta y el seguimiento a clientes para conseguir un flujo constante de ventas.

Date: January 28th 2022

Time: 10 am – 11 am

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How to prepare your 2021 – 1099’s

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If you had 1099 contractors or pay individuals outside of payroll in 2021, you may be required to file form 1099-NEC for each individual who received $600 or more by January 31, 2022.

In this session we will:

-Review requirements for filing 1099-NEC

-Walk through the 1099-NEC

-Review Due Dates

-Discuss where/how to file these forms

-Have a Q&A Session

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Date: January 27th 2022

Time: 10 am – 11 am

How to prepare your 2021 – 1099’s

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In this session we will:

If you had 1099 contractors or pay individuals outside of payroll in 2021, you may be required to file form 1099-NEC for each individual who received $600 or more by January 31, 2022.

-Review requirements for filing 1099-NEC

-Walk through the 1099-NEC

-Review Due Dates

-Discuss where/how to file these forms

-Have a Q&A Session

Date: January 27th 10 am – 11 am

Click Here to Register!

How to Prepare for Your Schedule C Taxes – For personal filing or handing off to your Accountant

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Taxes can be confusing and stressful, but they don’t have to be if you understand the basics! Join us as we discuss the Schedule C Form that many self-employed businesses use to file their taxes in an easy-to-understand way.

In this session we will:

-Review the IRS Schedule C Form

-Discuss Items You Need to Prepare The Form Yourself

-Discuss Items You Need for Your Tax Preparer

-Provide Resources For Tax Preparation

-Have a Q&A Session

Date: January 26th 2022

Time: 12 pm – 1 pm

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Learn About Prestamos CDFI Loan Opportunities

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Join Mark McKenna as he provides helpful information on Prestamos CDFI loan opportunities.

These loans are built to help established and start-up businesses access Working Capital, acquire equipment, assist with commercial real estate, restructure debt, or help with project financing.

Date & Time: January 26th, 9 AM to 10 AM PT AZ

Fee: No cost!

Register HERE

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Mark
Mark McKenna Business Development Officer, Prestamos CDFI

   Mark’s experience as a professional spans over 25 years in the Financial Services, and Travel Industry. He has proudly served in United States Marine Corps for over 6 years, and is committed to Volunteerism in his community.    

How to Start a New Business

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Join Brian J. Burt, from Snell & Wilmer LLP as he speaks on the legal aspects of starting a new business in Arizona.

There are few things as exciting as starting your own business, but is Arizona the place to do it?

Fast Company has previously ranked Arizona #1 in the nation for entrepreneurial activity. Our state ranks fifth for projected job growth according to Kiplinger. In a study recently conducted by a labor-analytics firm Emsi, Maricopa County was recently ranked the top county in the country for attracting and retaining workers. And Chief Executive included Arizona on its Top 10 States for Business list.

Topics for this webinar include:

• Creating a business plan (i.e., how do you make money?)
• Protecting your personal assets by forming a company
• Selecting the right form of entity and creating a company Start-up funding
• What it means to have partners and how to bring them in
• Basic agreements every new business should have
• Developing and protecting your brand
• Building your advisory team

Date: Tuesday 1/25/2022

Time: 5:00 PM

Where: Via ZOOM

REGISTER HERE

Brian J. Burt

Brian J. Burt is a Partner with Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., and serves as Chair of the firm’s Emerging Business Group.   He has been selected for inclusion on the Best Lawyers In America®, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and Southwest Super Lawyers® – Southwest Rising Stars lists.  Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm, with over 450 attorneys practicing in 15 offices throughout the western United States and Mexico.

Brian is a business lawyer advising entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in all stages of development, from formation to liquidity. Having previously founded, raised capital for, and run his own company, Brian brings a “real world” perspective to his practice.  Brian received his B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy, summa cum laude, from Allegheny College, where he was class valedictorian and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.  He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he served as Managing Editor of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy.

Brian’s complete bio can be found at: http://www.swlaw.com/attorneys/brian_burt.